Ross MBA Admissions: All You Need to Know for Acceptance [Episode 576]
May 21, 2024
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Andrea McHale, Director of Admissions for Michigan Ross MBA, shares insights on showcasing impact in MBA applications, preparing for interviews, and addressing application weaknesses. The Ross MBA program emphasizes action-based learning and offers a unique 'real' approach through projects like MAP and leadership challenges.
Michigan Ross MBA program focuses on action-based learning and offers flexibility in curriculum choices.
Applicants to Ross MBA should emphasize impact, prepare for interviews, and address application weaknesses.
Deep dives
Michigan Ross MBA Program Overview
Michigan Ross School of Business offers a unique MBA program with distinctive elements like action-based learning principles. One notable feature is the Multidisciplinary Action Projects (MAP) where students work on real-world projects with organizations to gain valuable experience. The program's culture is highly collaborative and inclusive, fostering success through intentional pedagogy. Furthermore, the curriculum offers flexibility with over 110 top-ranked graduate programs to choose from, allowing students to tailor their education to their unique goals.
New Curriculum Additions at Michigan Ross
Michigan Ross has introduced new curriculum electives focused on AI and machine learning, aligning with current business trends. Additionally, a new concentration in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has been launched to address industry demands. These additions aim to provide students with cutting-edge knowledge and skills relevant to the evolving business landscape.
Real Framework at Michigan Ross
The 'REAL' framework at Michigan Ross emphasizes students' involvement in starting, advising, investing, and leading businesses. Through action-based learning principles and various opportunities like consulting projects, investment funds, and leadership institutes, students gain practical experience and develop essential business skills. The program encourages students to engage in real-world experiences to prepare them for successful careers.
Applying to Michigan Ross MBA Program
When applying to the Michigan Ross MBA program, applicants should focus on showcasing their fit with the program, highlighting their motivations, impact, and career aspirations. Emphasizing impact in essays, resume, and recommendations is crucial, along with addressing any weaknesses in the application. Applicants should also prepare for behavioral interviews by demonstrating key competencies like adaptability, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Linda Abraham interviews Andrea McHale, the Director of Admissions for the Michigan Ross MBA program. They discuss the unique elements of the Ross MBA program, such as its action-based learning principles and emphasis on impact. Andrea also provides advice for MBA applicants, including the importance of showcasing impact in the application, preparing for interviews, and addressing weaknesses or gaps in the application.
Show Notes
Welcome to the 576th episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Thanks for listening. You’ve seen the stats that most people have a great return on their MBA investment, but what about you? Are you going to see that return? How much will it be? We’ve created a tool that will help you assess whether the MBA is likely to be a good investment for you individually. Just go to accepted.com/mbaroicalc, complete the brief questionnaire and you’ll not only get an assessment, but the opportunity to calculate different scenarios and it’s all free.
It gives me great pleasure to have on Admissions Straight Talk for the first time, Andrea McHale, Director of the Michigan Ross Full-time MBA and Global MBA Admissions. Andrea has 10 years of industry experience in marketing, sales and supply chain management within the healthcare and automotive industries. In 2013, she transitioned to education administration. Before joining the Ross MBA team, she worked as the Director of Admissions for Michigan State University’s Broad MBA program. She has a BA and MBA from Michigan State, an MS from the University of Michigan and is currently pursuing her doctorate of business administration from the University of Florida. Pretty impressive.