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Admission Requirements & Criteria

In order to build a strong and diverse class, we look for applicants who possess a number of key characteristics:
 
bullet Strong intellectual ability as measured by GMAT and academic record
bullet Leadership, initiative and impact as evidenced through professional achievements, extracurricular activities, recommendation letters and personal essays
bullet Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills as demonstrated through recommendation letters and essays
bullet Clear goals and rationale for pursuing an MBA as demonstrated through essays
bullet Fit with the Ross approach to management education as demonstrated through essays

Additional items:

bullet Traditional business background not required
bullet Individual evaluation occurs within context of larger applicant pool
bullet No “formula” or “cutoff” determines a candidate’s outcome
bullet There are no prerequisite courses for admission
bullet 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.  If you have basic math knowledge but need a refresher, you may want to take our Quantitative Skills Workshop prior to the start of classes.

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.

bullet Resume
bullet GMAT results
bullet TOEFL results (international applicants only)
bullet Undergraduate and post-graduate transcripts
bullet Two letters of recommendation (Recommendation Questions)
bullet Essays
bullet Interview (by invitation only)

In preparation for your application, you may want to consider taking the Career LeaderTM Self-Assessment. This online tool can help you identify potential career paths based on your skills, interests and priorities. It is widely used by the top business schools to help current students map out their career paths.


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