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2008-2009 Michigan Ross Essay Questions and Analysis
2009-2010 Michigan Ross Essay Questions and Analysis
2010-2011 Michigan Ross Essay Questions and Analysis
| Q1. | Introduction (100 words) |
| Introduce yourself to your future Ross classmates in 100 words or less | |
| R) | You want to stir the interest of your peers -not give them a full bio! So keep to 3-4 points and use an informal tone in writing. For e.g you are a qualified karate champion, you have started a fitness group at your workplace because you enjoy transferring your passion for fitness to others - this is also a clever way of bringing out that you take initiative, you can mobilize a group etc. |
| Q2. | Goals (500 words) |
| Describe your career goals. How will an MBA from Ross help you to achieve those goals? What is your vision for how you can make a unique contribution to the Ross community? | |
| R) | What has driven your career so far and how do you see it unfolding in the future? How have your academic/professional experiences shaped your career? And what interests have you developed as a result of these which motivate you to pursue an MBA now. Briefly mention a broad career path, both immediately post MBA and in the longer term. How does Ross? unique program, with aspects like MAP (MultiDisciplinary Action Program) and specialized tracks tie in with your career goals? |
| Q3. | Frustrated/disappointed (500 words) |
| Describe a time in your career when you were frustrated or disappointed. What did you learn from that experience? | |
| R) | Since there is another question on personal challenge/obstacle, be prudent in choosing the example for this one. Also note that here a career specific example is asked for. Frustration/disappointment can be when you felt you had done the right things to achieve a goal and yet you could not. Why did this happen? What did this teach you about managing your emotions/dealing with the disappointment. |
| Q4. | Passion (300 words) |
| OptionA:What are you most passionate about? | |
| R) | What you are passionate about offers a window to your interests/values/desires - so think carefully about this answer. Along with the ?what?, you also need to bring out the ?why? i.e why you are passionate about that thing. How has this passion/interest helped you grow? |
| Q5. | Challenge (300 words) |
| OptionB:Describe a personal challenge or obstacle and why you view it as such. How have you dealt with it? What have you learned from it? | |
| R) | Read the topic closely - it says ?personal challenge? - so do not make this an essay about a workplace/professional challenge. Personal challenges can be in the realm of navigating a difficult relationship, overcoming a personal limitation/ disadvantage/difficult situation etc for e.g. as a Chinese national, moving to USA for higher studies, how did you overcome the cultural and linguistic barriers. What did the experience teach you about yourself and about dealing with such obstacles? |
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