<p>What is the ideal courseload, EC's, GPA, etc. for a denied pre-admit freshman to be accepted into Ross?</p>
<p>Ideal? A difficult courseload with a lot of quantitative classes, Atleast two EC’s that you are heavily involved in, at least one of the two with a leadership position. 4.0 GPA. And don’t forget about great essays.</p>
<p>That would my ideal to virtually guarantee an acceptance. However, every year not a lot of ross admits meet this ideal. Just try your best, and don’t worry too much. I know some people who applied to Ross on a whim the week the application was due and got in.</p>
<p>Leadership position? I’m not even a freshman yet, but that doesn’t seem quite right. That expectation sounds too demanding for students only one semester in.</p>
<p>There are plenty of leadership opportunities in our student orgs. Leadership doesn’t necessarily mean you have to be the president or VP, but as long as you are given a project of your own to manager. Although you will need to step up to the plate, it’s very possible.</p>
<p>My fall courseload (Hopefully) consists of: (backpacked)
Stat 250 - 4 Creds
Econ 101 - 4 Creds
English 125 - 4 Creds
I need one more class which looks good for Ross admissions–Any suggestions?
WINTER:
Calc 2 - 4 Creds
other 11-12 credits, I still have no clue, any suggestions?
****question: what classes are considered quantitative?</p>
<p>ECs:
- Bhakti Club (on my commonapp I put down that I attended weekly prayers for this religious organization—does it look good that I will be continuing that in college by joining this club?)
- Business/Social Frat (Leaning towards a business frat—was recommended Alpha Kappa Psi
- Investment club (I am addicted to the stock market)
- Any other suggestions? I am going to look more into other EC’s during the day all the clubs make tables around the diag - forgot the name of the event.</p>
<p>Aiming for a 3.6-3.7 gpa for freshman year? Is it really hard to achieve if I’m in multiple EC’s, with my course rigor (if it is even considered rigorous haha), and partying haha?</p>
<p>Thanks guys!</p>
<p>Just a heads up Parth, there are only 100 Stat 250 seats left. I don’t know if they’ll be there come orientation time.</p>
<p>I’m going to the 2nd orientation, if that helps. June 5-7th, hopefully they’ll be there. If not, I’d have to re-do my entire schedule! </p>
<p>What is your take on my schedule as of now?</p>
<p>Thanks for the heads up!</p>
<p>Anymore advice?</p>
<p>Nevermind misread your original post. In regards for what other class to take first semester, why not fill up your schedule with some 100 level class (POLSCI, PSYCH). They are simple and interesting and will look fine on the application.</p>
<p>I would recommend looking through the course guide to find classes that interest you rather than classes that you think will be good for you. Same concept for EC’s. Your application will be more appealing if it appears to be genuine rather than programmed or contrived.</p>
<p>@Kyle: I decided to take PYSCH 111 with Venable, with this in mind how is my fall semester courseload? Will I be able to handle it if I am planning on pledging to a frat? Does it also look rigorous? </p>
<p>For Winter: I only have CALC II in mind as of now… I am aiming for 16 credits again, I need 3 more classes. Since I am taking Econ 101 in Fall, can I take another Econ class in the winter? Or will I have to wait until sophomore year (If I get in Ross or not). Same question goes with English…
Which other classes do you recommend which look great for Ross Admissions?</p>
<p>I have read around and many people say that quantitative classes look great on your courseload… Which other classes besides STAT is considered quantitative? Which of these classes may I be interested in as a pre-admit?</p>
<p>With this courseload, Frat, other ECs, in mind, is it feasible to maintain a 3.6+ GPA for my freshman year?</p>
<p>As stated above, I already have 3 ECs that I am certain I will be joining (A business frat, Bhakti Club, and Investment club)… Will browse around during Festifall for others I may interested in.</p>
<p>Thanks A LOT! I am super anxious… Sorry for all the questions!</p>
<p>that schedule isn’t rigorous at all, even for a freshman.</p>
<p>Parth, I was/am in the same position as you (trying to figure out classes for Ross and such). I scoured the forums and online for classes that would look good on the app, which clubs to join, what would be easy/hard. I’ve come to the realization that all of that is a load of ****. Take what interests you and do what you want, not what others would like for you to do. Sure I’ll take all the requirements for the application, but I won’t go take Stat 250, Calc 2/3, and Physics 140 just to beef up my app. I’d probably still do fine in them but I’d dread the classes and wouldn’t take much away from them. Now maybe you do like those, and more power to you. You’re only in college once (well, theoretically), enjoy it while it lasts.
Also, I’m fairly certain Venable is a Stat teacher not Psych.</p>
<p>Sorry if what I said above makes no sense at all, is completely off base, or just down right stupid. I’m ****ed off right now and blowing off steam.</p>
<p>@Kyle: I decided to take PYSCH 111 with Venable, with this in mind how is my fall semester courseload? Will I be able to handle it if I am planning on pledging to a frat? Does it also look rigorous? </p>
<p>Take it with Schreirer if you’re going to take PYSCH.</p>
<p>That courseload will be moderate. Every class has exams besides English, so just be ready for that. While pledging you’re extremely busy regardless, but it is absolutely possible for you to succeed with this schedule, just be prepared to learn how to manage your time.</p>
<p>I also want to agree with ArKhAiK’s post, remember this is YOUR experience. Don’t feel you NEED to take a certain stack of classes, Ross likes people who are unique. Pursue what YOU’RE interested in, not what other people tell you you need to do to get into Ross. Anything people tell you are just suggestions based on what worked for them.</p>
<p>That being said, I think what you laid out here looks solid. Good luck!</p>