BBA Admission FAQs:

Preferred Admission

Q:  What is the essay question for the Preferred Admission application?

"Assume you would like to start an organization or project in your community right now to accomplish a particular goal.  1) Describe your organization or project, briefly identify why it is important to you, and explain the steps you would take to start it.  2) How, specifically, might your education at UM and the Ross School of Business affect your approach to the same project if you were to start it after you graduated from college?"  (500 words)

Q:  When will I receive a decision about my Preferred Admission application?

6-10 weeks after you receive a formal offer of admission to UM.  We receive your PA application only after the UM Office of Undergraduate Admissions admits you, and we have no influence over their admission process or timeline.  We will notify you about your Preferred Admission decision at the email address you provide in your UM application.

Q:  What courses look good to the Ross Admissions Committee?

We want to see how well you perform academically through the end of your senior year in high school, particularly in quantitative courses such as Math.  We recommend you take courses that are both challenging and appropriate for you.  We encourage AP, IB, or similar advanced courses when you, your parents, and your guidance counselor believe they are appropriate.  Students who take a large number of non-graded or non-academic courses will probably not be as competitive as other applicants.

Q:  Will my senior-year grades be considered as a part of my application?

After you have been offered Preferred Admission, we ask you to submit first- and second-semester transcripts directly to us.  We will give you more details in the letter of admission.

Q:  If I don't apply or am not accepted for Preferred Admission, may I apply for Regular Admission when I'm a UM freshman?

YES, we encourage it!  The two application processes are separate.

Q:  What is the November 1 "priority review" deadline?

We give priority to applications submitted by the UM early response deadline.

Q:  Is it worth applying for Preferred Admission after the November 1 "priority review" deadline?

YES, we encourage it!  Despite firm language in some UM admission materials, we consider applicants as space remains available, up to May 1, 2010.

Q:  What is the May 1, 2010 cut-off date?

All applicants must be admitted to UM by May 1, 2010, in order to be eligible for Preferred Admission.  If you are admitted to UM after that date, please come to UM, then apply for Regular Admission during your freshman year.

Q:  How many spaces are available, and what are my chances?

Admission is competitive.  See the 2009 Preferred Admission Class Profile for our most recent admission statistics.  We anticipate having 100 or more Preferred Admission spaces in the 2010 class.

Q:  How difficult are the freshman-year requirements?  What if I don't meet them?

The vast majority of Preferred Admission students who take their studies seriously, manage their time well, and use support services are able to meet the small number of PA program requirements.  The very few students who believe they might not meet the requirements are welcome to apply for Regular Admission, even while they remain in the Preferred Admission program.

Q:  Do Preferred Admission students live in the same residence hall or receive priority in housing assignments?

No.
 

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