To apply to the Ross School of
Business, we ask that you submit a variety of materials for us to
best assess your qualifications. Below is
a list of the application components we require. Each piece of the
application plays an integral role in the overall admission
evaluation; no single piece of the application is weighted more
heavily than another. Please note that ALL materials need to be
received by the posted deadline for the round in which you apply.
- Current resume (a one- to two-page format)
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GMAT or GRE results (valid for 5 years from the date you took
the test to the deadline date when you apply)
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If your native language is not English, TOEFL or IELTS results
(valid for 5 years from the date you took the test to the
deadline date when you apply)
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Official undergraduate and post-graduate transcripts (and degree
documents, if applicable)
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Two letters of recommendation (must be submitted online)
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Essays
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Nonrefundable U.S. $200 application fee
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Interview (after application is submitted)
In order to build a strong and diverse class, we look for applicants
who possess a number of key characteristics:
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Strong intellectual ability as measured by GMAT and academic
record
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Leadership, initiative, and impact as evidenced through professional
achievements, extracurricular activities, recommendation
letters, and personal essays
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Strong
interpersonal and teamwork skills as demonstrated through
recommendation letters, essays, and interview
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Clear goals and rationale for pursuing an MBA as demonstrated through
essays and interview
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Fit with the
Ross approach to management education as demonstrated through
essays and interview
Additional items:
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Traditional
business background not required
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Individual
evaluation occurs within context of larger applicant pool
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No
“formula” or “cutoff” determines a candidate’s outcome
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There are no prerequisite courses for admission, however, due to
the analytical rigor of the program, it is expected that
students have a working knowledge of college-level mathematics,
including basic calculus. If you have not had this
coursework, we recommend that you take a course that emphasizes
business mathematics prior to beginning the program.
A detailed set of application instructions is available at the
beginning of our online application. Please read these instructions
thoroughly before you begin to complete the application.
