<p>I was wondering if anyone has any information about recieving a BBA from U of M. I know that there are 2 programs, 1 that you get into freshman year, and one sophomore year. What are the differences between these two programs? Advantages? Disadvantages? How hard is it to get into these and what would i need to do to get into each one? Are there any grades or scores needed?</p>
<p>There is no longer a 2-year program. Now everyone who did not get in as a pre-admit has one chance to apply in their freshman year. There are around 700 applicants. Roughly 350 get in, and almost all take the offer if accepted. You have to take Math 115 (or equivalent), the first-year writing requirement, and Econ 101. The program actually changed for students admitted now, so it's technically the 3-year program, 2nd Edition. I don't know why they can't seem to get it right.</p>
<p>For the new curriculum:
<a href="http://www.bus.umich.edu/Academics/Curriculum/CoreCurriculum/BBA/ThreeYearCore.htm%5B/url%5D">http://www.bus.umich.edu/Academics/Curriculum/CoreCurriculum/BBA/ThreeYearCore.htm</a></p>
<p>For the admission stats for the latest 3-year admits:
<a href="http://www.bus.umich.edu/Admissions/BBA/2006BBAthreeyear.pdf%5B/url%5D">http://www.bus.umich.edu/Admissions/BBA/2006BBAthreeyear.pdf</a></p>
<p>it's amazing how many questions like this we get.. haha.</p>
<p>Yes, but hopefully many more are actually taking initiative and doing their own research on the website. Forgiven, it looks like we will only be taking 7.5 credits' worth of B school classes next term. BIT 300 moved to Winter 2008. I can see why all the 2-year students think we're such slackers lol. Everything is spread out much better over 3-years.</p>
<p>I mean, i understand the gist, but I don't really understand what the differences are between the two programs</p>
<p>So I heard if you apply as a freshman at Umich they dont like at any highschool stuff? Any truth in this?</p>
<p>Nothing during high school is allowed. However, you are allowed to talk about the summer of your senior year in HS (i.e. after graduation). But no high school extracurriculars. You used your HS stats to get into the U of M, and that is that. Once you're a freshman, you just start fresh.</p>
<p>MattEisn, as I said, there is no longer a 2-year program. The only difference is that the 2-year program is now spread over 3 years. Same courses, same curriculum.</p>
<p>Do the extracurricular activities need to be all related to U of M so as to show involvement in the community or could they include activities like flying aircraft, playing indian drums,etc?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Hobbies are okay, but they're really looking for leadership experience and participation in organizations.</p>
<p>haha wow. i didn't even know bit 300 got moved. NICE.</p>
<p>ok, so i think i phrased my question wrong... sorry</p>
<p>what i meant is, there are 2 different programs... the pre-admit program and the one you apply to during your freshman year for sophomore year. I have heard it is much harder to get into the pre-admit. Is this true? also, is there an advantage that the pre-admit provides that the other does not that makes it harder to get into?</p>
<p>Oh, I see. Perhaps I misinterpreted your question.</p>
<p>The pre-admit pool is more selective because there is a VERY limited number of spots. Getting in as a pre-admit is probably along the lines of getting into some of the ivies and NYU Stern. The program itself is the same, except you know you are in the business school even before you decide to enroll at the U of M. So the main advantage is that you're already in, you don't have to apply again, and you don't have to risk going to Michigan with just hopes of getting in the following year. Another advantage is that you have 4 years of high school to prove your worth. For the other program, you only have 1 year of college, and there's a chance you won't make it. In that case, some pre-business students will feel that they came to Michigan for nothing, although there are numerous opportunities outside Ross.</p>
<p>Remember that if you don't get in as a pre-admit, you can still get into the LSA and try again as a freshman. Again, it's a risk, but I'm sure some have made the jump. If you think about it, there actually is NO disadvantage of applying as a pre-admit.</p>
<p>Here are the stats for the first (and most recent) pre-admit class:
<a href="http://www.bus.umich.edu/Admissions/Bba/2006BBAprefadmit.pdf%5B/url%5D">http://www.bus.umich.edu/Admissions/Bba/2006BBAprefadmit.pdf</a></p>
<p>Note: But the curriculum is the same for both. It's just that as a pre-admit, you are already in and just have to take the prerequisites freshman year. The actual business curriculum for both still start in the sophomore year.</p>
<p>redhare, that is isn't necessarily true :T
i know the pre-admits right now are taking LHC 250 at the same time as us. they also might be taking BIT 200 also.</p>
<p>honestly, i think it's stupid. they need to stop changing the curriculum around.</p>
<p>Is there a set date that admits will hear by?</p>
<p>Isn't it unreasonable to expect a first year college freshman to have significant leadership experience in his first year as well as meaningful participation in organizations? Its the first year of college...</p>
<p>Wow Forgiven, I didn't know there were actually pre-admits taking classes with us. I thought they followed the same curriculum as us, with prereqs in the first year and Ross classes afterwards.</p>
<p>jai6636, they understand that it will be hard for you to have done significant things in just your freshman year of college. But then again, it's not unreasonable, and there will be applicants who do demonstrate leadership. You just have to set yourself apart from everyone else somehow, and there is more than one way to do it. In fact, if you write excellent essays, that will help, too. It's not just about your clubs and organizations. As long as you have done something meaningful that matters to you, you can show that in your resume and essays.</p>
<p>Redhare, what options do you have if you do not get into Ross during your freshman year?</p>
<p>Usually, most people decide to major in economics, which ARGUABLY might be better, although I don't really want to get into the liberal arts vs. business debate. Many econ majors take a few business classes, which is allowed if you meet the requirements. </p>
<p>There are also those who already have a passion other than business. I have a friend that wanted to go business because it seemed practical, but his true passion was English, so he went English when he was rejected. You can also try transferring to another business school if you really want to study business, but just remember that working in business does not mean you have to study it.</p>
<p>Forgiven, I'm a pre-admit freshman taking BIT and LHC. I think taking LHC (Business Communication) is helpful and really don't see any disadvantage to taking it as a freshman. In fact, I have used the class to write some documents I will be sending to a prospective employer for a summer internship. BIT, on the other hand, would be easier and make more sense if I had the sophomore accounting background.</p>