Ross admission POSBANG
As you probably figured out from the title, I got the call recently that I was admitted to Ross off the wait list, so wooooooooo!!! Been taking care of all the formalities for the last week or so and haven't really been on the site, but I'm preeeetttty excited, you guys.
To everyone else who got in (in any round), congrats! Looking forward to an a-maize-ing experience with some amazing people. To those who are still waiting or didn't get the call this year, don't lose faith!
And to those who have been through the program, any advice would be much appreciated. I'd also love to get some recommendations on Ann Arbor. I went to UM for one year in undergrad (back in '06-07) but had to move out of state due to a family medical situation at the time, so now that I'm coming back, I want the full experience. What do I check out, where do I eat, etc.? Feel free to debate Zingerman's vs. Maize and Blue for 300 comments if you're so inclined.
Go Blue forever!
Lucky bastard.
You're coming in at a good time. The previous dean (she just stepped down) was horrible. In some sense, she reminded me of David Brandon, but not quite as abrasive. I don't know who the replacement will be, but he/she has to be better than Blake.
I was there during Dolan's tenure and I thought he was good.
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I believe she still has another year on her term... she's letting the term run out, vs. resigning. Very interested to see who the replacement will be.
For the record, Dean Blake is leaving the place in significant better financial and strategic condition than she found it.
My only advice is don't be a chit-signer - the kind of student who sees the whole four terms as kind of a waiting room for recruiting. You should be learning stuff you didn't already know, and if you ever find you are NOT you should show up to office hours and complain about it.
And don't use your phone or laptop in class . If your phone rings you owe the class a song, sung full voice. "Hail to the Victors" is the default but I have also had "I'm a Little Teacup" and an ex temporized 16 bar original composition about retail distribution strategy.
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Ross was a big adjustment for me. There was bit of a culture shock, there's a lot of Greek life and people who are filthy stinking rich from the east coast. I also don't like how isolated it is from the rest of campus. We're on the very edge of campus, we have a totally different printing system, and we have a different Wi-Fi. There's definitely an elitist feel, so I'd say try to get as comfortable as possible. Don't worry so much about what you want to do, just start talking with people of all interests. Do your pest to make friends. JOIN CLUBS. And start talking to career services. You don't need to know a thing about business, just make it casual for all these things.
As for class, try to get ahead. It might all seem easy at first with all these introductory courses with like ACC 300 and BA 200. But the material quickly piles up and it gets more and more difficult. You will hate BA 200. It is a bullshit class, but participate as much as possible. Participation is a HUGE part of your grade for every class so you better get comfortable with talking in front of an 80-person classroom. Also talk to professors and make friends with them, if you talk to them often they'll be inclined to give you a good grade.
I don't mean to scare you lol. But I want you to be aware of these things. Have fun with your first semester at one of the country's best business schools. Be proud but don't be arrogant! Many people would want to be as lucky as you.
Congrats! The best part and worst part about b-school were my fellow students. Be prepared for that one guy in each class who falls in love with the sound of his own voice.
I have a BS and an MBA from U of M. The quality of facilities and available resources the b-school provides to students (in comparison to my undergrad major) were far superior. It is a whole other world on Tappen Ave.
Please ignore the naysayers and suck every last drop of juice out of this experience. I love the excitement and enthusiasm that you project r.e. getting into Ross/UM. Anyone who feels that this is gloating rather than simple exulting can feel free to click on another thread.
Welcome to the family (dysfunctional as we can sometimes be) and enjoy your time in AA!
Man, your timing is good. Just in time for HARBAUGH.
Congratulations! I'm thinking of applying to Ross and I have questions for you. Do you have an email address I could send some questions to?
Hey m goblue,
I'm going to try to stay anonymous, but email me at mgoross2017 at gmail dot com if you have questions.
Also, here's the thread I was referencing, it should help with many of your concerns and questions. The MGoBlog Ross community is pretty strong and obviously eager to help.
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/ot-ross-and-other-mba-programs
And I would take a look at Beat the Gmat, Poets and Quants, other such websites, they are very helpful.
Good luck in applying. The biggest advice I would have is start early, nailing a good GMAT can take time.
Edit: to the OP as well feel free to email me.