Ross School Guide Ross FAQs Essay Questions 1. Introduce yourself to your future Ross classmates in 100 words or less. 2. a. What about your professional experiences has led you to determine that business school is the right next step? (150 words) b. As you have researched MBA programs, what actions have you taken to learn more about Ross and what has led you to believe that Ross is the right MBA program for you? (150 words) c. What career do you plan to pursue after business school and why? (150 words) 3. Describe a time in your career when you were frustrated or disappointed. What advice would you give to a colleague who was dealing with a similar situation? (400 word maximum) 4. Optional question: Is there anything not addressed elsewhere in the application that you would like the Admissions Committee to know about you to evaluate your candidacy? (300 word maximum) Recommendation Questions 1. Please comment on the context of your interaction with the applicant. If applicable, briefly describe the applicant's role in your organization. 2. How does the candidate's performance compare to other well-qualified individuals in similar roles? 3. What behavioral areas have you identified as the applicant's areas for growth? How would you describe the applicant's awareness of, and efforts to address, these areas? 4. Please provide any additional comments about the applicant's performance, potential, or personal qualities you believe would be helpful to the Admissions Committee. Michigan Ross 2014 MBA Essay Tips on GMATCLUB 1 Michigan Ross 2014 MBA Essay Tips on GMATCLUB 2 Interview With A Former Adcom .... courtesy jumsumtak Five Things You Need To Know About Career Opportunities For Ross MBAs – By Soojin Kwon - Ross Admission Director https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZI_nGLpCMY MichiganRoss,430418749561126912,600 Dealing with a Ding - Webinar Recording https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=echqdCOW7cM Dealing with a Ding.pdf

After being on the wait-list for a long time, i got my sweet ding from Ross a few weeks ago. Because they have an abridged application for re-applicants, i'm taking one more shot! So, in for R1!

going for Ross this year! good luck all and hopefully see you there

Thank you! haha I sure hope so. Good luck!

It's a nice team to be a part of!

How is everyone's essays coming? I've made a lot of progress with Ross..but still have 5 schools to go, ugh.

I know that feeling all too well. Take some solace in the fact that they tend to get easier as you're typically telling the same stories just from different perspectives or with different emphases.

The adcom says the group interviews are optional! Well, that's great...because i was thinking of ditching Ross because of that. Group interviews remind me of those Asian cut-throat interviews for a job, where everyone will be trying to say something, to outdo each other. etc. Clearly, that's not an interview, but a horse-race. I believe in the adcom though, when they say if you don't participate, it won't hurt your application... Because yes, i plan on not participating.

I have a small doubt here..are the group interviews "By Invitation ONLY"..?? I am not in US..Ross will conduct group interviews at some international locations but it will happen only for Round 2. I am considering if it is worth waiting for R2..!!!

Are you saying you 'prefer' group interviews? Um...during the last cycle, i did an on-campus interview in AA, and it was great. I think one-on-one interviews are a better option. I wouldn't wait for R2 just because of an interview. If you think you have a good file, i would say turn it in now in R1. There is a monster called 'waitlist'...so you might end up being considered for admission in R2 either way. Just do what works, what gives you a strong file, not issues about interviewing. All interviews at Ross, if i'm not mistaken, are by invitation only.