Michigan Ross MBA Essay Analysis & Tips 2022-23

Michigan Ross MBA Application Part 1: Short Answer Questions Select one prompt from each group of the two groups below. (Choose one from each group; 100 words each).

Group 1

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

Group 2

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

Michigan Ross has asked the same set of essays for Full Time and Part Time MBA applications. Hence, please review my tips in the Ross Part Time MBA Essay Tips section.



Michigan Ross Part Time MBA Application Part 2:

Pick one thing from your resume and tell us more. (100 words)

Please review my tips in the Ross Part Time MBA Essay Tips section.

Michigan Ross Part Time MBA Application Part 3:

What is your short-term goal? (25 words) Why is this the right short-term career goal for you? (150 words)

Please review my tips in the Ross Part Time MBA Essay Tips section.

Michigan Ross MBA Application Optional Statement

This section should only be used to convey information not addressed elsewhere in your application, for example, completion of supplemental coursework, employment gaps, academic issues, etc. Feel free to use bullet points where appropriate.

Please review my tips on optional application essays in my blog posts Tackling the Optional MBA Essay

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