<p>First, the April 23rd blog states,
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We are in a transition period here at Ross because of the construction. We are going to have access to limited classroom space here on the Business School campus until sometime late fall 2008.
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Also, from his April 4th blog,
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We simply cannot squeeze more than 70 students into the classrooms that we will be using until December 2008 (a conservative estimate for when our new building will be done).
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<p>For the 2011 class information, see his May 1st blog,
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The question becomes what the student should do in order to improve his or her chances of getting in next year. We will look at highlights from your high school application to UM (not to Ross; we don’t care one way or another if you applied to Ross out of high school) so you won’t lose “credit” for your good deeds from high school. Though we will note your high school accomplishments, we will focus on what you have accomplished since you graduated from high school.
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<p>Finally, why do I believe 2010 and 2011 class size will be smaller? First, look at the numbers. They plan to offer admission to 291 students and assume that 59 of the 62 preadmits return (because of failure to meet 3.3 GPA or other reasons... probably a little high IMO). This leaves the class of 2010 with no more than 250 students (291+59) and the historical average sophomore entrants is 260-270... there likely will also be somewhat less than a 100% yield on the 291 offers.. let's assume 286... this leaves us with a class size of 345. Thus, it appears about 20 spots will be lost due to spacing issues (which are discussed in Moore's blog, just not the sample numbers). The word on the Ross BBA circuit is that class size may be down by as much as 40 next year. In short, they are having problems finding class space for the classes of 2010 and 2011. DISCLAIMER... These are my conclusions drawn from available data and information I have heard. They may well find extra class space for the 2011 class, but they can't seem to find enough space to bring as large a class as they want for 2010.</p>
<p>P.S. ZKevin, the email at the beginning of the post seems to clearly indicate that considering high school information is a change in policy... otherwise, why would they have sent out the email? Also, his mention of this consideration was made on May 1st... well after applications were due. I'm a pre-admit, but I've understood they didn't look at high school GPA etc. I could be wrong about this and perhaps Mr. Moore or some upperclassmen to speak to this issue in a more informed manner.</p>
<p>Since the building will be ready Fall 2008 , the number of spots available would go back to the same from a year ago as compared to the decrease this year. </p>
<p>However , the point about the the increasing number of preadmits is valid as that will work against freshman applicants. </p>
<p>An increase in class size is being hinted and contemplated for the Class of 2011.</p>
<p>Ok, thank you for clarifying Andro. I thought I had missed something where it stated specifically that in 2011, there would be less spots for sure. But it's not a for sure yet, because the new buildings are finished during the sophomore year for 2011 students. </p>
<p>And yeah, I knew they looked at stuff we did after our senior year of HS, but I never knew they would look at HS GPA, etc. </p>
<p>I'm hoping Mr. Moore can clarify both of the things listed here...</p>
<p>Jnpn, I really don't know how many didn't make the cut. My best guess is that the number may be slightly higher... but we we won't know for sure until September classes start (unless some announcement is made).</p>
<p>Gomez95, you state:
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Since the building will be ready Fall 2008 , the number of spots available would go back to the same from a year ago as compared to the decrease this year.
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<p>Scott Moore's latest blog on the subject states that the building will not be ready until "LATE" fall 2008. This means they won't have that space available when the class of 2011 starts in EARLY fall.</p>
<p>After reading the posts again, I didn't mean to paint as dim a picture about the class size for 2011. Given that extra would be needed for a semester or less, Ross may well find the necessary space to bring class size back to historical levels.</p>
<p>Yeah , I noticed that too when I read it. My assumption was that , the majority of the building would be ready by Early Fall so classes could be used. And the finer details would be finished by Late Fall. </p>
<p>sorry but i read a lot of stuff about ross a while ago and i kinda forget some of the details. could you guys give me some sample numbers for the projected acceptances of 2011 students (if the building is finished/ if it isnt in time). i.e. 300/900 or 260/1000. also, when are they going to increase the preferred admit from 60 to 100, and how will this impact the 2011 students.</p>
<p>60 for class of 2010, 100 for class of 2011. Class of 2011 UM Freshman applying for Ross will most likely have a lower acceptance rate than the previous years due to the 40 extra preferred admits and a possibly larger applicant pool, all for the same number of spots.</p>
<p>I stopped reading this thread after the first page, so I don't really know if this is on-topic anymore,but....</p>
<p>for the record, the number of preferred admits this upcoming fall is SIGNIFICANTLY less than 100. I don't have the right to disclose the number since it's not public yet, or give a hint about i. I will say that those who are worried about so many spots being taken up for those who will be applying next spring should not be so worried....</p>