Michigan Ross MBA Essays for 2023-2024

Michigan Ross MBA deadlines

The University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business has confirmed the Ross MBA essays and deadlines for the 2023-2024 application cycle. The admissions team has eliminated one short-answer question and kept all other essay questions unchanged for the MBA Class of 2026. In addition, the Ross School will continue to offer the option to submit a statement of academic readiness in lieu of a standardized test score.

Michigan Ross MBA Essays

Part 1: Short-Answer Questions

Select one prompt from each group of the two groups below. Respond to each selected prompt in 100 words or less (<100 words each; 200 words total). Every word counts here — the tight word count is intentional to force you to focus.

Group 1

I want people to know that I:
I made a difference when I:
I was aware that I was different when:

Group 2

I am out of my comfort zone when:
I was humbled when:
I was challenged when:

Ross MBA essays

Part 3: Career Goal

What is your short-term career goal and why is this the right goal for you? (150 words)

Optional Statement: 

Is there something in your resume or application that could use some explanation? You might want to discuss the completion of supplemental coursework, employment gaps, academic issues, etc.  Feel free to use bullet points where appropriate.

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For more information on applying, please visit the Michigan Ross admissions site.  If you need guidance on your Ross MBA essays or wish to discuss your MBA plans, reach out for a complimentary analysis of your candidacy. We’re here to help!

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