<p>Ross really is not great unless you are one of the top students in the class. You will be much better off in econ or another liberal arts major when seeking job. The only students that actually benefit from Ross are the few select top students. Think about this valuable information before you try for Ross.</p>
<p>From what I have heard, NanZ is very wrong about Ross. I have heard it is a challenging but great school.
Since you'll be in the middle 80% I think you will have a good chance to get on and your essays could be a big help.</p>
<p>I am a relative of someone in Ross and I am also involved in Banking!</p>
<p>so you saying that your relative doesn't benefit? That's like saying only top engineering students benefit from the top programs</p>
<p>NanZ - Can you please provide some evidence for your claims? Maybe some statistics? I just don't see where you're getting this information from...</p>
<p>NanZ, I am not sure I agree with your statement either. The average Ross student is in great demand. One does not have to be among the top 10% or even top quartile at Ross to find a good job, even in IBanking. I agree that the bottom 20% or so will have more trouble finding in-demand jobs, but the majority of Ross students are in great demand. Just look at the placement of last year's graduating class:</p>
<p>JP Morgan Chase: 13
UBS: 11
Credit Suisse: 10
Lehman (RIP): 9
Deutsche Bank: 7
Morgan Stanley: 7
Citigroup: 5
Microsoft: 5
Goldman Sachs: 5
McKinsey: 4</p>
<p>Those 10 employers alone hired 25% of Ross' undergraduate graduating class. IBanks recruited roughly 40% of Ross' undergraduate graduating class and Consulting firms recruited another 15% of Ross's undergraduate graduating class. That's 55% of Ross going to those two industries. The average starting salary for those 55% is close to $60,000/year, not including bonuses. And many of Ross' top students go for tech companies on the West Coast or Pharma companies on the East Coast. What makes those figures even more impresive is that the recenssion was well under way by March or April of 2008. So one does not have to be a top student to land a top job. </p>
<p>Employment</a> Profile - University of Michigan Business School</p>
<p>Employment</a> Profile - University of Michigan Business School</p>
<p>Official first semester GPA: 3.264.</p>
<p>that's not good dude. You gotta bring that up quite a bit if you wanna stand out when appyling to Ross</p>
<p>GoIllini, I am in a position similar to bagochips, my unweighted GPA after senior year will be 3.60-3.65. I hear that Ross is starting to look at HS grades for regular admission and not just the 1st semester at UMich. Can a 3.6 in HS be made up by a 3.8 at UMich Honors 1st semester?</p>
<p>Yea I think your in good shape with the high GPA from Michigan which I think would be more important.
When you see the middle 80% of the people who get into Ross. It will be hard but if you can pull it off and keep active in several groups and the Honors program will help. Good luck!</p>