How hard is the Ross School of Business to get into?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Michigan
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<p>Hello.</p>

<p>I got accepted into the LSA program in UMich. My goal is to go to the Ross School of Business in 2nd year. Since it is one of the best programs in the US, I suppose it is hard to get into. </p>

<p>Does anyone know any figures? (ex. grades? GPA?)</p>

<p>And any suggestions? </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>It's not hard pure stats wise, but hard that you have to compete against... some of the smartest kids on campus.</p>

<p>Most people apply with anywhere around a 3.4-3.7/8 with a good amount of campus participation.</p>

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<p>it's actually not that hard. You just need to be very involved, get some leadership type of positions, and write a good essay. As long as your GPA is above a 3.4 in LSA, or 3.2 in Engineering, you should be fine. Plenty of kids choose to stay in LSA or Engineering doing IOE or Math/Econ, even when they could get in.</p>

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<p>Admission percentage was around 32% last year. And with the increase in applications, each year, that percentage is in free fall.(It was 46%, the year before). Average GPA is 3.6. You'll need strong participation in a few chosen extracurriculars and of course excellent essays. These stats are all on the website....</p>

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<p>In what sorts of organizations, and how is a freshman supposed to get leadership positions?</p>

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<p>you dont particularly need a leadership position, just an activity that involves a lot of your participation and work. for example, one of this year's essays had something to do about teamwork in a student/school activity you were in.</p>

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<p>Would joining a fraternity fall under the category of getting involved?</p>

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<p>There’s a pretty cool guide up here: [U</a> of M Ross School of Business Admission Guide (BBA) - Ann Arbor, MI](<a href=“http://www.townme.com/ann-arbor-mi/Getting-into-the-ross-school-of-business]U”>http://www.townme.com/ann-arbor-mi/Getting-into-the-ross-school-of-business)</p>

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<p>“Would joining a fraternity fall under the category of getting involved?”</p>

<p>Ehh I would have to say no, because frats are more known more for parties than volunteering (although some do). I mean really it’s not hard to get involved. Find an interest of yours, and go find a organization to help. </p>

<p>“In what sorts of organizations, and how is a freshman supposed to get leadership positions?”</p>

<p>Sigh I hope you have learned this in high school but organizing a fundraiser, organizing a food drive to support charities. Become a speaker for a organization such as a hospital. I mean it’s not that hard, really trust me.</p>

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<p>LSA is a great school, Ross tends to be one of the most difficult schools to get into.</p>

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<p>Does Ross have a BBA concentration in finance?</p>

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<p>^ Yes.</p>

<p><a href=“Bachelor of Business Administration | Michigan Ross”>http://www.bus.umich.edu/Admissions/BBA/BBA_Class_Profiles.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Gomez, not sure where your numbers are from. 438/1099= 40%. As you can see, Ross is highly competitive. If you’re really set on a business degree, maybe UM isn’t the place to be. Econ is also a very viable option, though. </p>

<p>Ross isn’t all about a high GPA. They evaluate their application with 33% weight on ECs, 33% on GPA, and 33% on interviews/essays. A high GPA will definitely make you competitive, but it won’t get you accepted single handed.</p>

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<p>^^^Gomez commented almost five years ago Pat. Things have changed…</p>

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<p>Get involved, work hard for good grades, and write excellent essays.
Anybody who says it’s simple and that a 3.4 will do likely didn’t apply in the past few years. I’ve met people with 3.8s, high leadership roles earned midway through freshman year in large student orgs, and yet received rejection emails.</p>

<p>Get involved in something and focus some careful thought on how those experiences relate to your desire to study business.</p>

<p>*Edit
Wow didn’t see this was a 5 year old thread…</p>