<p>How hard is it to get into Ross after your freshman year? Is it like competitive beyond belief? I know the average GPA is a 3.6 and is that VERY hard to get or just that i have to study really hard?</p>
<p>Really confused please help.</p>
<p>I'd also like to know how hard it is to get a 3.6 GPA.</p>
<p>I am in the same situation. All I know is that it is a huge risk considering almost half get in and half get rejected. It makes me wonder if I am better off at UT McCombs b/c I am OOS.</p>
<p>It is not very hard to get into Ross after Freshman year, but it is challenging. Almost all Freshman applicants completed Freshman year with a 3.0+ GPA and only 50% will get in. The majority of successful applicants have a 3.5+ GPA taking a relatively challenging courseload. Maintain a 3.5+ GPA at Michigan is definitely not easy, but it is not VERY difficult either. I'd say one has to study pretty hard to do it, but it is certainly a realistic goal.</p>
<p>Alexandre, can you define challenging courses? How do we know what they are?</p>
<p>The "recommended classes" are Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Calculus I, English Writing, Accounting. Those aren't difficult mind you, but the competition is pretty stiff considering most students taking those classes tend to be pretty hard working and professors have pretty high expectations. Getting a 3.0 with this courseload is pretty easy, but breaking the 3.5 line can be challenging.</p>
<p>Do you think it would be wise to take some "required class" over the summer a my local college? Would they look down upon that or would they prefer for me to take it at Michigan.</p>
<p>Assuming that you get a 3.5 gpa does that mean you'll 100% get into the business school? and how important are the extracurricular activities at umich?</p>
<p>Collegebound, you are assuming the classes you will take at your local college will be accepted by the University. You must check first. Secondly, even if Michigan accepts and you take some of those classes at your local college, Ross will still want to see proof that you can handle tough classes while at Michigan.</p>
<p>Nyyankee, like I said, most Ross applicants have 3.0+ GPAs. The mean Freshman GPA of suceessful Ross aplicants is 3.6. So no, a 3.5 GPA will not come close to a 100% chance of admission into Ross. The is no 100% chance of getting into Ross. But a 3.5+ GPA will make one competitive.</p>
<p>Not to be so negative but what would happen if you did not get into the business school after your freshman year? would you be forced to transfer out to find another business school? </p>
<p>and is the essay a hard topic on the application? or is that something i don't have to worry about?</p>
<p>Those who aren't admitted into Ross can either transfer out or major in Economics at Michigan. Econ majors at Michigan are very highly regarded by graduate schools and employers, so unless you get into a top BBA program like Wharton, McIntire, Haas, Sloan or Stern, transfering out of Michigan to go to a good but not great BBA program wouldn't be worth it.</p>
<p>The essay topic is not hard, but it is important. I gether Ross wants to understand why you wish to major in Business and the essay give the applicant an opportunity to articulate that desire.</p>