Deadlines:
Round 1: 9 September, 2024
Round 2: 6 January, 2025
Round 3: 24 March, 2025
All deadlines are 11.59 p.m. E.T.
MANDATORY ESSAYS:
Part 1: Ross Experiences in Action-Based Learning (REAL)
At Michigan Ross, we believe the best way to learn is by doing. In our Full-Time MBA Program, you will put your skills and knowledge to the test in real-world situations with real stakes.
How will this learning environment benefit you, and how do you plan to contribute to the action-based learning experience? (300 words)
Part 2: How will you make an impact at Michigan Ross?
Michigan Ross is proud to support a community of leaders and impact makers. As a future member of this community, we want to know more about who you are and what drives you.
Please choose 1 of the following prompts to tell us more about what makes you stand out beyond your academic and work experience. List the prompt you are answering at the top of your response. (200 words)
- What makes you unique?
- Can you provide a specific example of how you’ve overcome a personal challenge?
- What makes you excited to get up each morning?
- Describe a time when you made a difference in your community or with an individual.
Part 3: Career Aspirations
What is your short-term career goal, and how will Ross help you achieve it? (200 words)
Optional Essay
Is there something in your resume or application that needs a brief explanation? Appropriate uses of this essay would be the explanation of an employment gap, academic outliers, choice of recommender, completion of supplemental coursework, etc. You may use bullet points where appropriate. (250 words)
Reapplication:
If you are a reapplicant submit the following essays:
Mandatory essays:
1. Part 1: Ross Experiences in Action-Based Learning (REAL) and Part 2: How will you make an impact at Michigan Ross?
2. Submit an update letter about your achievements and goals since your original application.
Optional essay:
3. Part 3: Career Aspirations and Optional Essay.
4. One new recommendation
Other Application components:
Resume:
Resumes should be one page long
Recommendations:
Ross requires one recommendation, ideally from your current or former supervisor. other alternatives include a client or a mentor. The recommendation questions are
1. Please provide a brief description of your interaction with the applicant and, if applicable, the applicant’s role in your organization. (50 words)
2. How does the performance of the applicant compare to that of other well-qualified individuals in similar roles? (E.g., what are the applicant’s principal strengths?) (500 words)
3. Describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant’s response. (500 words)
Interview:
Interviews are conducted by invitation only, either on campus, on Skype or by an alum in your area.