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Early Application Deadline Final Application DeadlineSeptember 23, 2024
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Early Application Deadline Final Application DeadlineApplications are considered on a rolling basis, and early application is strongly encouraged. Application decisions are made on average six to eight weeks from the date of completion.
See all alternative options to submitting a GMAT or GRE score in the ‘Test Requirements’ section below.
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Your Application Checklist 1. Order Your Undergraduate and Graduate TranscriptsYou must have a U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the equivalent, by the time of application. You may submit an unofficial copy of your transcripts (and degree documents, if applicable) with your application. If accepted, official transcripts will be required.
2. Choose a Way to Fulfill Your Test RequirementThe Michigan Ross MBA Program is quantitatively and analytically rigorous. There are three ways you can satisfy the test requirement for the Online MBA Program.
GMAT, GMAT Focus Edition, GRE, or Executive Assessment*
Scores are valid for five years from the date you took the test. You may self-report your score on the application or upload unofficial score reports. If accepted, official reports will be required. If you take the GMAT, GMAT Focus Edition, GRE, or EA* more than once, we will use your highest total score and the corresponding breakout scores in evaluating your application.
We do not mix and match scores. We will accept scores received from taking the at-home versions of the GMAT, GMAT Focus Edition, GRE, or EA test.
*Applicants with eight or more years of professional post-collegiate work experience (by the time the program begins) may submit the Executive Assessment.
GRE School Code: 1839; GMAT Reporting Code: SN1-J6-92; EA Reporting Code: SN1-J6-92.
Quantitative Readiness Course
Applicants to the program may also take the Michigan Ross Quantitative Readiness Course in lieu of submitting a GMAT or GRE score. This is a free, online course designed to test your readiness for an MBA program and help prepare you for a successful transition to Michigan Ross. The QRC is ideal for students who are interested in understanding and preparing for the quantitative rigor of a Michigan Ross MBA Program. Applicants who devote adequate time to the course should perform well.
To learn more, or to enroll in this course, please visit the Quantitative Readiness Course page.
Test Waiver Options
For a small pool of experienced, academically and professionally high-performing candidates, a standardized test waiver may be requested.
If you are considering applying for a test waiver, please examine your candidacy in terms of academic and professional accomplishments. A few things to consider when submitting your waiver:
If you are requesting a waiver, please select that you are applying for a test waiver under the testing section of the application. Once your application has been submitted, the waiver request will be reviewed, and a member of the admissions team will contact you via email within approximately 10 business days with the waiver decision. Application fees are non-refundable and will not be refunded if waiver is not granted.
All applications submitted after April 1, 2022 are subject to currently published waiver guidelines.
3. Update Your ResumeYour resume should include up-to-date educational information and professional experience. Please include dates. These should correspond with the dates you provide in your application.
You may include community/professional service activities as well as hobbies/interests. Be sure to include any Executive Education or other professional certificates.
Your resume should be no longer than one page.
4. Write Your EssaysPart 1: Ross Action-Based Learning
At Michigan Ross, we believe the best way to learn is by doing. In our Part-Time MBA Program, you will put your skills and knowledge to the test in real-world situations with real stakes.
How will this learning environment benefit you, and how do you plan to contribute to the action-based learning experience? (300 words)
Part 2: How will you make an impact at Michigan Ross?
Michigan Ross is proud to support a community of leaders and impact makers. As a future member of this community, we want to know more about who you are and what drives you. Please choose 1 of the following prompts to tell us more about what makes you stand out beyond your academic and work experience. List the prompt you are answering at the top of your response. (200 words)
Part 3: Career Aspirations
What is your short-term career goal, and how will Ross help you achieve it? (200 words)
Optional Essay
Is there something in your resume or application that needs a brief explanation? Appropriate uses of this essay would be the explanation of an employment gap, academic outliers, choice of recommender, completion of supplemental coursework, etc. You may use bullet points where appropriate. (250 words)
5. Choose Your RecommenderMichigan Ross uses the GMAC Common Recommendation Form, and we require only one recommendation. You should select a recommender who can discuss your professional performance and work style. A current or former supervisor is an ideal choice. Other alternatives include a client, project manager, or professional mentor. Your recommender should be able to answer the following questions about you:
IMPORTANT: This is NOT the official recommendation, but rather a list of the questions that will be sent to the individual you identify as your recommender in the online application. The actual recommendation and ratings form must be submitted online by your recommender. Your application is not considered complete until we receive your recommendation.
6. Pay the $200 Application FeeThe non-refundable $200 application fee is waived for:
In order to receive an application fee waiver, you must select the above criteria that applies to you on the Getting Started page of the application.
We do not waive application fees for any other reason.
7. Prepare for Your InterviewVirtual interviews are conducted by invitation only, after all of your other materials have been completed.
8. Provide Proof of English Proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE)If your native language is not English, you must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the Pearson Test of English (PTE), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam. All test scores must be active and not expired at the time of application.
For the TOEFL exam, we require the internet-based test (iBT) version of the exam. The Ross TOEFL score reporting code is 1839.
We will accept a PTE or IELTS exam score as an alternative to the TOEFL. To have scores sent electronically to Ross, select "University of Michigan-Ann Arbor" as the recipient.
International applicants for the part-time programs are exempt from the English language requirement if:
The University of Michigan is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. Students wishing to receive accommodations must register with the University of Michigan Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office as soon as possible.
As soon as you are admitted to Michigan Ross, visit Get Connected with SSD | Services for Students with Disabilities to fill out the Student Initial Information Form and get started.
Testing Accommodations
Students must submit an official Accommodation Letter from the SSD office to the Ross Accommodations Coordinator at least two weeks prior to the first exam or quiz for which they require testing accommodations. Testing accommodation arrangements are not guaranteed for students who provide less than two weeks’ notice.
Using Accommodate
Students verified for accommodations must submit their Accommodation Letter at the start of each semester through the electronic portal called Accommodate. This can be done using the Semester Request feature. For Ross courses, these letters will route directly to the Ross Accommodations Coordinator, who will communicate and coordinate all accommodated needs with the student’s instructors at Ross. The day the Accommodation Letter is sent will be used to determine two weeks’ notice.
Short-Notice Accommodations
In rare cases, the need for a testing accommodation arises after the two-week deadline has passed (for example, a broken wrist). The student must still contact SSD and the Ross Accommodations Coordinator in these cases. However, we cannot guarantee that testing accommodations can be made with less than two weeks’ notice due to logistical constraints.
Other Resources
You can find peer support at Michigan Ross through student clubs and communities like Business Leaders for Diverse Abilities.
Additionally, access resources to help you get around campus, find study spaces, locate accessible bathrooms, request assistive technology, and more at Resources | Services for Students with Disabilities.
Contact Us
If you have additional questions, please reach out via email to [email protected] .
