Hello: Zone Left
GMATClub.com is reporting San Diego resident Zone Left received his official offer to the Michigan Ross School of Business about an hour ago and that he committed on the spot. Left has a solid list of offers for a universal high-level three star, with Notre Dame, Texas, and now Michigan as his main suitors. Rumors of a Harvard offer turned out to be erroneous.
Guru Ratings
Businessweek: 3 Star
US News and World Report: 5.7 (#43 military)
GMAT Club: 3 Star (#31 military)
US News has the most extensive write up, saying:
“Zone has a solid skill set to compete at the next level. That, his solid work ethic, and GMAT score should serve him well at the next level and beyond. We’re concerned about his somewhat subpar GPA, but that negative is years old and we think he’s overcome it through his solid work experience, essays, and interview. His age (30) raised flags as well, but he’s allayed that concern as well. However, both his GPA and age do prevent us from awarding him that coveted fourth star. We project him as a solid MBA candidate who will contribute right away at any program in the country. He has a solid pad level.
Offers
Immediately after taking the GMAT, Left received interest from just about every second tier school in the country, but he had to work to make the big boys notice him through informal visits, networking with students, and solid applications. In the end, Notre Dame, Texas, and Michigan made his top 3. He had been waiting on a committable offer from Michigan since applying in October, and once he got it he jumped.
Stats
US Military pilot with 8 years of experience and good interpersonal communication skills. MBA candidates typically don’t have many stats beyond the:
FAKE GMAT Score
All three services are reporting a 700 through standard testing procedures. Since military folk are pretty honest and the scores are tabulated electronically, we’ll give it one FAKE out of five.
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Predication Based on Flimsy Evidence
His “contribution” to MGoBlog will decrease somewhat because he’ll have a job he actually wants to do, decreasing the need for extensive procrastination. Additionally, I’d guess he’ll teach a class on Michigan sports to incoming foreign students and will be very happy, but frustrated sitting in the MBA section of the stadium listening to his ignorant classmates trying to sing along to Varsity.
Seriously Though
This is a fantastic moment for me. I’ve spent a huge portion of my life the past two years working towards today. I didn’t get my undergraduate degree from Michigan, but always wanted to attend and was jealous of my brother for spending four years in Ann Arbor. It’s great to be a Wolverine…finally.
January 12th, 2011 at 4:09 PM ^
Congrats!
January 12th, 2011 at 4:35 PM ^
Here's where you'll be except with snow.
Hope you're ready for a temp. shock.
January 12th, 2011 at 4:55 PM ^
I grew up there, so I'm not worried. My wife on the other hand...she's in trouble.
January 12th, 2011 at 4:10 PM ^
Congrats man. Give a high five to the Hokester if you see him for me.
January 12th, 2011 at 4:19 PM ^
Kool and the Gang was a good choice as well
January 12th, 2011 at 4:10 PM ^
I thought at first this was going to be a snarky joke about us hiring a Carr assistant.
January 12th, 2011 at 4:10 PM ^
Well done. Take the day off!
January 12th, 2011 at 4:10 PM ^
hey man, congratulations. and thanks for serving our country.
January 12th, 2011 at 4:10 PM ^
Congrats, man. That's one hell of an accomplishment.
January 12th, 2011 at 4:10 PM ^
Awesome news! Congrats!
January 12th, 2011 at 4:10 PM ^
congratulations
January 12th, 2011 at 4:10 PM ^
Nice!
January 12th, 2011 at 4:10 PM ^
Congrats man.
January 12th, 2011 at 4:11 PM ^
Hopefully I'll be doing the whole GMAT thing and B-School thing shortly.
January 12th, 2011 at 4:11 PM ^
Congrats! I'm thinking about entering UM's PhD program in their School of Information. Doubt I'd get in though, unfortunately.
January 12th, 2011 at 4:11 PM ^
Congrats!!!! Another MGoSuccessStory!
January 12th, 2011 at 4:11 PM ^
Congrats, you already were a Wolverine.
January 12th, 2011 at 4:11 PM ^
Congrats!!!
January 12th, 2011 at 4:12 PM ^
Congratulations, Marine. Good luck at Ross.
January 12th, 2011 at 4:12 PM ^
I thought this was going to be a post on Hoke's offense. Congrats!
January 12th, 2011 at 4:32 PM ^
same here, yo!
January 12th, 2011 at 4:12 PM ^
Congrats Zone Left!
January 12th, 2011 at 4:13 PM ^
Congrats bro, love the Hello post. You better be tippin' a brewsky or two back in honor of this occasion. Have fun in AA, I miss the place.
January 12th, 2011 at 4:13 PM ^
CONGRATS
January 12th, 2011 at 4:13 PM ^
I wonder what Ross has to say about the freep labeling you as "meh" recruit. Frankly, since I am a former military man myself I think Zone Left was a solid pickup in the recruiting class.
January 12th, 2011 at 4:13 PM ^
Now get those student tickets!!!
PS... what I wouldn't do for another 4 years...
January 12th, 2011 at 10:32 PM ^
I don't think my liver or my wallet could handle another 4 years...
Congrats and thank you for your service. Michigan is lucky to have you!
January 12th, 2011 at 4:15 PM ^
Good Luck!
January 12th, 2011 at 4:16 PM ^
Meh, don't get your hopes up. with all the CC he'll like decommit before signing day.
Congrats man!
January 12th, 2011 at 4:16 PM ^
I was actually wondering what happened the other day. Congrats!
January 12th, 2011 at 4:16 PM ^
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congrats a whole bunch dude, good luck at ross, make michigan proud!
January 12th, 2011 at 4:16 PM ^
Have to keep these people in line!
January 12th, 2011 at 4:17 PM ^
And you can be a Wolverine without ever setting foot in Ann Arbor. You're now just building on your own Wolverine Legacy
Congrats!!!
January 12th, 2011 at 4:18 PM ^
Congratulations!
January 12th, 2011 at 4:18 PM ^
We should only accept commitments from 4+5 stars!
January 12th, 2011 at 4:19 PM ^
We need to recruit New England more.....
January 12th, 2011 at 4:19 PM ^
January 12th, 2011 at 4:24 PM ^
It'll happen buddy. Stay strong. I've got it on pretty good authority that they're doing about a third of the calls each day. The staff has other stuff to do as well.
I'm looking forward to your commitment post.
January 12th, 2011 at 5:00 PM ^
Hang in there, M&BWahoo. Calling each person individually takes a lot of time and they do break it down over several days. I believe my call came on the third day after they started. As hard as it is, try to stay off the MBA message boards and do something to take your mind off it.
January 12th, 2011 at 4:20 PM ^
Wonderful news. Those of us who have had the honor of attending are quite jealous of your future.
How nice will it be for you to roll out of bed, get into school colors and walk to the stadium for the next two falls' saturdays.
January 12th, 2011 at 4:20 PM ^
Goodbye Wal-Mart Wolverine tag... In all seriousness congrats dude very awesome!
January 12th, 2011 at 4:21 PM ^
Congratulations! I've got to wait to hear back from some other schools, but heading back to A2 is in the cards.
Also, I absolutely love your entertaining Open Commit Threads!
January 12th, 2011 at 4:26 PM ^
I'm assuming that means you're in. Congrats!
Ross is a great choice for me for a whole bunch of reasons beyond my personal desire to go to football games. Hopefully it is for you too.
January 12th, 2011 at 4:31 PM ^
but my wife (also alum) is just worried about her job. I'm waiting to hear back from some Big City schools before I commit because there's a higher probability of her transferring to say SF than Detroit. Of course, NYC means we move but she keeps the same job.
But I really want to go to Ross :-)
January 12th, 2011 at 4:21 PM ^
Congrats and thank you for your service!
Also, you're old. :-)
January 12th, 2011 at 4:22 PM ^
Congrats, man. And lets hope this format will be used on some football commits in the near future.
January 12th, 2011 at 4:24 PM ^
Congrats to you. Know what you've been going through. My daughter is waiting to hear from Chem PhD programs any day now and it's been killing her.
Best of luck to you!
January 12th, 2011 at 4:25 PM ^
Ross is a phenomenal school. Lots of great opportunities.