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Published: December 17, 2023
Michigan Ross MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumnus / Zoom
Alum interviewer Resume based Questions: Why MBA? Why Ross? Why Now? Biggest Failure? Post Grad Goals? It was very conversational and I wasn’t surprised by anything. Read more
Published: December 3, 2023
The Week Ahead: MBA Decisions & Interview Invites, December 4-8, 2023
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Busy Week for Round 1 Decisions Decisions for Round 1 applications are now rolling out. Tuesday, December 5, Yale SOM is scheduled to release its Round 1 decisions. Wednesday, December 6, Harvard, UVA / Darden, Emory / Goizueta and CMU / Tepper are scheduled to release their Round 1 decisions. Thursday, December 7, Stanford, Dartmouth / Tuck, Berkeley / Haas and Georgetown / McDonough are scheduled to release their Round 1 decisions. Friday, December 8, Duke Read more
Published: November 16, 2023
Webinar: Admissions Tips from Leading MBA Programs
Join us for a special event devoted to crafting competitive applications for some of the world’s leading MBA programs. You’ll hear from admissions officers at Berkeley Haas, Cornell Johnson, Duke Fuqua, Michigan Ross, NYU Stern, UVA Darden and Yale SOM. Following the panel, you will also have the opportunity to visit school-specific breakout sessions and connect with admissions representatives to learn about each program’s unique process and get your questions answered. This MBA Admissions Tips Webinar will have an admissions rep panel followed by breakout Q&A sessions with each individual school. Read more
Published: November 16, 2023
MBA & Sustainability Spotlight: Michigan Ross
We take a closer look at the MBA and sustainability with Jerry Davis, Professor of Management and Organizations at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. Read on for how students at the leading business school can learn about sustainability through the curriculum, initiatives and more. Clear Admit: How does the curriculum for full-time MBA students support leadership in sustainability, or how is it evolving to do so? Jerry Davis: Michigan Ross students have a variety of paths they can take to acquire the skills necessary to be leaders in sustainability: One, students Read more
Published: October 31, 2023
Michigan Ross MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumnus / Zoom
Ross interviews are typically resume-based. Once I got the shortlist, I was asked to upload my resume on the portal, and I got matched with an interviewer. I was matched with a much older alum (Class of ’08) who is currently a C-Suite executive at a top company in India. Reached out to him via mail to set a date and time for the interview and I scheduled it via Zoom. Questions asked in the actual interview – 1) With walk me through your resume. 2) Why MBA? 3) Why Ross? 4) What can you bring to the Ross Read more
Published: October 30, 2023
Michigan Ross MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumnus / Skype
Interview was very conversational. 1. Walk me through your resume. 2. Why MBA? 3. Why Ross? 4. Short term and long term goals? 5. TMAT you worked in a diverse group. 6. TMAT when your idea helped solve a problem with an ambiguous project scope. 7. TMAT when you received critical feedback and how you handled it. 8. TMAT when you relied on other’s suggestions/opinions on your project. 9. Any other things you want to share that I missed/do you have any questions for me? Total time – 45 min Read more
Published: October 24, 2023
Clear Admit Event: Insights into Master in Management Programs, 2023
Is a master’s in management (MiM) the right fit for you? Full-time MBA programs traditionally require several years of full-time work experience, but specialized master’s programs allow candidates to apply during their senior year of college for a program that would begin the Fall term after they graduate or after a limited amount of experience. What makes someone a good fit for this kind of program? How are Master in Management programs structured? What can you do to put your best foot forward in the application process at leading MiM programs? Hear directly from Read more
Published: October 17, 2023
Michigan Ross Employment Report: Consulting Careers Lead the MBA Class of 2023
The University of Michigan Ross School of Business is celebrating another year of outstanding employment outcomes for its MBA graduates. The MBA Class of 2023 employment report reveals impressive statistics, and for the third consecutive year, the job offer rate has exceeded 95 percent, reflecting the consistently strong performance of Ross graduates. “We are very pleased with the employment results for this year’s Michigan Ross Full-Time MBA graduates,” said Heather Byrne, managing director of the Career Development Office at Michigan Ross, in the Read more
Published: October 12, 2023
Michigan Ross MBA Class of 2025 Profile: High Representation and Achievement
The University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business MBA Class of 2025 profile is a striking demonstration of the school’s commitment to bringing together an accomplished cohort with diverse experiences. Out of a class numbering 379, more than 40 percent across the board are women, U.S. minorities, or international students.  Here are some key elements of the profile:  Michigan Ross MBA Class of 2025: Undergraduate Background Average Undergraduate GPA 3.43 Percent majoring in STEM 44% Percent majoring in business 34% Percent majoring Read more
Published: October 11, 2023
Real Humans of the Michigan Ross School of Business MBA Class of 2025
We are here for another look at student life in this installment of Real Humans: MBA Students, this time with the Michigan Ross School of Business MBA Class of 2025. Michigan Ross welcomed 379 students to the Class of 2025. Forty-three percent of the new group are women and 43 percent are international. Forty-three percent identify as U.S. students of color. LGBTQIA2S+ make up 10 percent of the new Ross class. During their undergraduate years, the Ross MBA Class of 2025 averaged a GPA of 3.43. Thirty-four percent had majored in business, 44 Read more
Published: September 18, 2023
Stanford GSB Tops Bloomberg Businessweek’s U.S. Business School Rankings 2023-2024
Bloomberg Businessweek’s 2023-2024 Best B-Schools ranks the top business schools globally by region, charting assessments of programs in the U.S., Europe, Asia-Pacific region, and Canada through a rigorous analysis of data and survey responses. This year, the ranking covers 110 full-time MBA programs. To qualify, programs had to be taught primarily in English. Bloomberg Businessweek surveyed 6,574 students, 10,347 alumni, and 713 employers, and also weighed compensation and employment data to determine schools’ scores. The top five of the U.S. business schools ranking sees the same schools as last year’s, with some slight shuffling. The Stanford Graduate Read more
Published: September 10, 2023
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines, September 11-15, 2023
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! First Round deadlines are upon us. The new application season is underway. Tuesday, September 12, Stanford GSB, Yale SOM and INSEAD have their Round 1 application deadlines. Wednesday, September 13, Columbia and Northwestern / Kellogg have their Round 1 application deadlines. Thursday, September 14, Berkeley / Haas and Michigan / Ross have their Round 1 application deadlines. How “The Wires” Can Help Visit MBA LiveWire for the latest “buzz” about MBA admissions, including interview invitations and decision Read more
Published: August 24, 2023
MBA Essay Insight Webinar Series Fall 2023
We’re sure you’ve already heard that application essays are a crucial component of the MBA application. So how can you ace this part of the admissions process without the use of sample essays? Get essay tips straight from admissions representatives at leading business schools during our upcoming MBA Essay Insight Webinar Series! Dates: September 13th, September 20th & September 27th. Time: 12 pm-1 pm Panel & 1 pm-1:30 pm Breakout Q&A with Individual Schools (all times Eastern) Each session will start with a 60-minute roundtable panel, hosted by Clear Read more
Published: June 29, 2023
MBA Essay Insight Webinar Series Summer 2023
We’re sure you’ve already heard that the application essays are a crucial component of the MBA application. So how can you ace this part of the admissions process without the use of sample essays? Get essay tips straight from admissions representatives at leading business schools during our upcoming MBA Essay Insight Webinar Series! Dates: July 12, July 19, July 26 & August 2. Time: 12 pm-1 pm Panel & 1 pm-1:30 pm Breakout Q&A with Individual Schools (all times Eastern) Each session will start with a 60-minute roundtable panel, Read more
Published: June 29, 2023
Weekly Refresh: Latest MBA Essay Questions, Analyzed – Plus Deadlines & Rec Forms
Welcome to Weekly Refresh, a roundup of admissions advice and updates on the Clear Admit site. In this edition, we round up the essays, recommendation questions and deadlines from the week of June 26th, 2023. Essay Tips Drafting your application essays? See the latest of our experts’ advice in our Essay Topic Analysis. The following schools recently released their essays—click for our advice: Indiana / Kelley London Business School Michigan / Ross MIT Sloan Deadlines Released See the admissions deadlines that Read more
Published: June 26, 2023
Real Humans of McKinsey: Jordan Morris, Michigan Ross MBA ’20, Engagement Manager
Being uncomfortable sounds unappealing, but when it comes to growth and change, it’s a necessity. In this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, we meet Jordan Morris, whose desire to stretch and grow his skill set led him to Michigan Ross MBA. Read about Morris’s journey into an exciting career as a “Swiss Army knife” of business in consulting at McKinsey & Co. Jordan Morris, Michigan Ross MBA ’20, Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company Age: 32 Hometown: Champaign, IL Undergraduate Institution and Major: University of Illinois-Urbana Read more
Published: June 20, 2023
Admissions Director Q&A: Nathan Eisenberg of Michigan Ross
Dig into MBA admissions at the University of Michigan – Stephen M. Ross School of Business with Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Nathan Eisenberg, M.S., in this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series. Nathan was raised in the Ann Arbor area of Michigan and earned his undergraduate degree at Eastern Michigan University and graduate degree at Northwestern University. Prior to Michigan Ross, he spent 11 years in admissions at other universities in New York and Illinois ranging from undergraduate admissions, continuing education, and specialized Master’s degrees. He loves the Michigan Ross Read more
Published: June 4, 2023
Michigan Ross MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumnus / Zoom
The interviewer was a recent alum from an emerging market in my region, who was engaging and seemed interested in my background in tech and startups. (He is in a different industry.) The interview lasted about an hour, with the last 15 mins for me to ask him some questions about his experience at Ross. Some unexpected questions that I had to navigate, and some of my answers were too long, but fingers crossed! Here is the list of questions: Tell me more about yourself. Why Business School/MBA? Would you want to work in the US or go back to Read more
Published: May 25, 2023
Real Humans of McKinsey: Justin Rufen-Blanchette, Michigan Ross MBA ’22, Associate, Digital Strategy
Justin Rufen-Blanchette had plenty of reasons to pursue an MBA: his family values, the success of siblings who had already earned the degree, seeing the acquisition of a startup in real-time, and discovering his knowledge gaps. But, it was his desire to be at the busy intersection of strategy and investment in sports, media, and technology that led him to choose Michigan Ross. In this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, Rufen-Blanchette shares how Ross prepared him for the exciting and rapidly changing world of consulting at McKinsey. Justin Rufen-Blanchette, Michigan Ross MBA ’22, Associate, Digital Read more
Published: May 21, 2023
The Week Ahead: MBA Decisions, May 22-26, 2023
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Decisions for Late Round Applicants Continue Late round news rolls out as we get closer to the end of the cycle. Monday, May 22, UNC / Kenan-Flagler is scheduled to release its Round 4 decisions. Tuesday, May 23, Stanford GSB is scheduled to release its Round 3 decisions. Thursday, May 25, Chicago / Booth is scheduled to release its Round 3 decisions. Michigan / Ross is scheduled to release its Round 4 decisions. How “The Wires” Read more
Published: April 30, 2023
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Decisions, May 1-5, 2023
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Late Round News Continues to Roll out Late admissions rounds continue with additional deadlines and decision releases. Tuesday, May 2, Georgetown / McDonough and IESE have their Round 4 application deadlines. Duke / Fuqua is scheduled to release its Round 4 decisions. Wednesday, May 3, Carnegie Mellon / Tepper is scheduled to release its Round 3 decisions. Thursday, May 4, Dartmouth / Tuck, Georgetown / McDonough and Texas / McCombs are scheduled to release their Round Read more
Published: April 27, 2023
Upcoming Virtual Event Series: MBA Application Overview
You’ve got your grades and (maybe) your test scores. You’ve put in the time and effort at work, and have accomplishments and skills to show for it. You’re also active and involved in your community. You have the raw materials. So how do you put them together into a compelling MBA application? Join us for our MBA Application Overview Event Series to get answers to just that question! We’re hosting four events – on consecutive Wednesdays in May – May 3rd, May 10th, May 17th & May 24th, all @ 12pm ET – each with representatives from up to five Read more
Published: April 25, 2023
Real Humans of Bain & Co.: Alyssa Singer, Michigan Ross MBA ’22, Consultant
Many turn to an MBA so they can change careers, but sometimes, the b-school experiences with real-world projects and clients can change even those plans! For Alyssa Singer, her experience at the Michigan Ross MBA program sparked her interest in a wider array of industries and opportunities. In this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, Singer explains how Ross influenced her post-MBA planned destination of project management to consulting at Bain. Alyssa Singer, Michigan Ross MBA ’22, Consultant at Bain & Company Age: 31 Hometown: Evanston, IL Read more
Published: April 2, 2023
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Decisions, April 3-7, 2023
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Round 2 final decisions are coming. Round 2 decisions continue to roll out, Round 3 application deadlines also continue. Monday, April 3, MIT / Sloan is scheduled to release its Round 2 decisions. Michigan / Ross has its Round 3 application deadline. Wednesday, April 5, London Business School is scheduled to release its Round 2 decisions. Columbia has its rolling admissions application deadline. Northwestern / Kellogg has its Round 3 application deadline. Thursday, April 6, Cornell Read more
Published: March 15, 2023
Real Humans of Google: Diana Cruz, Michigan Ross MBA ’19 , Global Customer Care Manager
Many MBAs enter their program looking for a career where they can improve people’s lives. In this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, Diana Cruz describes her search for a company whose values aligned with her own, and how Michigan Ross helped her hone the innovation and strategy skills she is building her career with. Diana Cruz, Michigan Ross MBA ’19, Global Customer Care Manager at Google Age: 35 Hometown: San Francisco Undergraduate Institution and Major: University of California, Berkeley Graduate Business School, Graduation Year and Concentration Read more
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CLASS SIZE: 396
Women: 40%
MEAN GMAT: 728
% INTERNATIONAL: 44%
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November 20, 2024 9:42pm ET
Applying: Babson / Olin, , Carnegie Mellon / Tepper, Emory / Goizueta, Rice / Jones, Rochester / Simon, SMU Cox, UCI Merage, Washington U. / Olin
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Technology - Entrepreneurship
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology, Entrepreneurship
GRE: 333
GPA: 2.56
Years of Work Experience: 5
Location: Lagos
Notes:

I just got rejected for WashU Olin and I have an interview invitation with Questrom. GPA continues to bother me but I addressed it in my supporting essays.
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November 19, 2024 12:51pm ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Cornell / Johnson, Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, INSEAD, Michigan / Ross, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Tech in government
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Entrepreneurship Companies: Bain , McKinsey
GRE: 319
GPA: 2.9
Years of Work Experience: 7
Notes:

I got cancer when I was undergrad that's why my undergrad GPA is low. After MBA I want to work in consulting then make a social impact in Africa through entrepreneurship
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November 19, 2024 12:06pm ET
Applying: Duke / Fuqua, Harvard Business School, Michigan / Ross, Northwestern / Kellogg, Stanford GSB, U. Chicago Booth, U. Washington / Foster, UNC Kenan-Flagler, UT Austin / McCombs, UVA / Darden
Pre-MBA Career: Wealth Management and Military
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Asset Management, inc. HF, Other Companies: Bain , BCG , Deloitte , McKinsey , Goldman Sachs , JP Morgan Asset Management , State Street , Vanguard
GPA: 3.80
Years of Work Experience: 7
Location: San Diego
Post MBA Location: Chicago, Seattle, Minneapolis, Charlotte
Notes:

UG Degree: BBA Financial Markets at an Accredited Institution.

Civilian Work History: 3 years as Wealth Advisor under an RIA in Minneapolis and Denver. Total AUM of ~$350-400M, served as a salaried advisor in a primary and secondary capacity. Holistic services to include investment management, estate planning, retirement planning, insurance planning, tax planning, etc.

Military History: 4 years as a supply/logistics officer heading efforts for air/ground mobility, defense contracting, supply and procurement, and fiscal budget management while located at various bases within CONUS and multiple forward deployed locations.

Professional Certifications: Obtained Certified Financial Planner designation (2022) and Series 65 (2019).
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November 18, 2024 12:50am ET
Applying: Columbia, Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, Emory / Goizueta, NYU Stern, UNC Kenan-Flagler, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Consulting
Post-MBA Target Industry: Investment Banking Companies: Bank of America , Barclays , Citibank , Credit Suisse , Goldman Sachs , JP Morgan Chase
GRE: 323
GPA: 3.32
Years of Work Experience: 7
Notes:

Education:
- Combined Major in Economics and Statistics
- CFA Charterholder (passed all three levels on the first attempt)

Professional Experience:
- Manager at a Big 4 firm Specializing in capital projects and infrastructure, with a role similar to investment banking
- Seven years of experience, mainly in financial services in Ghana

Extracurricular Activities:
- Pro bono capital-raising services for SMEs
- Aspiring to run a full advisory firm for SMEs in the future
- CFA exam coaching and tutorial classes for candidates
- Founder of a travel and tour club offering affordable trips to explore beautiful and historic scenes in Ghana

Will being 32 years old affect the attractiveness of my candidacy?
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November 17, 2024 9:24am ET
Applying: Columbia, , Georgetown / McDonough, Harvard Business School, INSEAD, NYU Stern, Oxford / Saïd, Stanford GSB, UCLA Anderson, Yale SOM
Pre-MBA Career: Higher Education
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology, Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Media, Undecided Companies: Bain , BCG , McKinsey , JP Morgan , Morgan Stanley , JP Morgan Chase , Apple , Google , Microsoft , Andressen Horowitz , Charles River , Sequoia Capital , Blackstone , KKR , 21st Century Fox , Comcast , Walt Disney
GPA: 3.97
Years of Work Experience: 5
Location: Denver, Colorado
Post MBA Location: New York City
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November 21, 2024 4:51am ET
Waitlisted at NYU Stern
Round: Round 1
Received via portal on November 19, 2024
GPA: 3.54
GRE: 331
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: Nicaragua
Note:

Waitlisted without interview. How can I flip this in my favour?
November 21, 2024 3:13am ET
Accepted to Washington U. / Olin
Round: Round 1
Received via email November 20, 2024
GPA: 3.81
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Finance
Application Location: Los Angeles
Note:

100K scholarship!
November 20, 2024 11:49pm ET
Interview Invite to Berkeley / Haas
Round: Round 1
Received via email November 20, 2024
GMAT: 645
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Note:

Consortium
November 20, 2024 9:20pm ET
Interview Invite to Dartmouth / Tuck
Round: Round 1
Received via portal on September 04, 2024
GPA: 3.74
GRE: 311
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: Tampa, FL
Note:

Applied early enough to guarantee interview.
November 20, 2024 9:19pm ET
Interview Invite to U. Washington / Foster
Round: Round 1
Received via email on October 31, 2024
GPA: 3.74
GRE: 313
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: Tampa, FL
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