Blog: Archive for the “University of Michigan (Ross)” Category

1.      Introduce yourself to your future Ross classmates in 100 words or less. How many words is 100? This sentence alone accounts for ten percent of that allowance. Because this essay’s word count is so tight, many candidates will struggle with it. Still, in 100 words, you could write a brief vignette/story that broadly represents you—that … Read More  

For incoming first-year students at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business who are looking to get a head start on building friendships within their class or wanting to make use of some time off before school starts, the M-Trek program may be just the answer. M-Treks, which were first offered in 1999, are small … Read More  

The University of Michigan Ross School of Business announced yesterday that Alison Davis-Blake will replace Robert J. Dolan as the school’s dean starting in mid-August of this year. In 2006, the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota appointed Davis-Blake as its first female dean. At the time, Davis-Blake was the highest-ranking female … Read More  

At the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, two seemingly unrelated activities—recruiting and tailgating—come together in a mutually beneficial way.  Well-known for “Big Blue” spirit, the Ross School takes advantage of the University of Michigan’s football powerhouse to show off its MBA talent.  At each Michigan home game, 200-300 MBA students attend tailgates hosted … Read More  

Michigan Ross has overhauled its essay this year. Gone is a question about an alternative career path that perplexed many applicants in the past. Still, essay one will no doubt bedevil many others. Michigan Ross’s essays are open ended, which allows you to decide what you want to offer of yourself. You should feel that … Read More