<p>I was just hoping to get an honest "student's" answer for theis question. What does it take to be admitted to Ross after your freshman year? I've seen the school-issued stats, but to have a.... let's say 80% chance of getting admitted, would a 3.7 do? Does the selection committee look only at college grades/activities? Thanks a lot.</p>
<p>(I didn't apply for preferred admit if that matters at all)</p>
<p>No one has any experience with this at all? Even any rumors?</p>
<p>Decisions are coming out for this past year's freshman class on Friday so maybe people will have a better idea then. My D had a fist year average of over 3.9--I will let you know what happens.</p>
<p>I had a 3.97 for my first year at Michigan, and pretty much anyone I talked to said that alone was enough to get me in. I also did UROP, Michigan Student Assembly, and Circle K as my extracurriculars. My only A- came in a 300-level foreign language course and I had A/A+'s in all the pre-req courses. </p>
<p>Have a few (2-3 max) extracurricular activities (like UROP, some volunteer group, or some Frat...I think you get the idea). Two out of three of your essays MUST be about freshman year activities.</p>
<p>Basically I heard, if you have 3.8+, 2-3 activities, passable essays (obviously spectacular essays would immensely boost your chances) --> you're in. Oh and don't get worse than an A- in Econ 101 or 102.</p>
<p>As abric says, decisions for the BBA program come out this Friday, and that will clear things up a lot more. I am luckily saved from all the tension and worrying this week, as I will be transferring out of Michigan.</p>
<p>I got a 3.92 last semester with decent extra curriculars and (i hope) pretty good essays. I'll let you know how that goes on Friday...</p>
<p>ocho cinco, why are you transferring? Where to?</p>
<p>andrew, good luck!</p>
<p>How advantageous is it to take the toughest classes vs. classes you know you can do well in? i.e. taking a math class that is one step up vs. a par class</p>
<p>I have heard that taking tough classes (especially in quantitative areas) is good but don't sacrifice the GPA.</p>
<p>In terms of quantitative classes:
I would definitely suggest taking Calc II or III if you believe you can pull off at least an A-. However avoid Math 116 Regular Calc II, take Math 156 Applied Honors Calc II. Another common quantitative class for pre-business kids is Stats 350, which has a generous curve, 88 - 92 A-, 92-96 A, and 96-100 A+. Econ 102 also obviously helps if you can do well in it. </p>
<p>But you should also definitely take a foreign language course (unless you've passed proficiency). To balance your schedule, you should look into at least one course from Poly Sci, Comm, Sociology, Psychology, etc.</p>
<p>Here was my schedule just to give you an idea -</p>
<p>Fall '07:
Econ 101, 4 Cr
Econ 108, 1 Cr
Math 285, 4, Cr
German 325, 3 Cr
Comm 102, 4 Cr
UC 280, 1 Cr (for the UROP Program)</p>
<p>Winter '08:
Econ 102, 4 Cr
Stats 350, 4 Cr
History 195, 4 Cr (<-- This was my first year composition pre-req)
Math 216, 4 Cr
UC 280, 1 Cr</p>
<p>Hope that helps give you an idea when your going through the scheduling process.</p>
<p>abric1,
I will be transferring to Wharton for my sophomore year. I loved my first year at Michigan, but that's where I'd been wanting to go since my sophomore year in high school.</p>
<p>last yrs thread</p>
<p>Yes, definitely take as many quantitative classes as you can. Take every chance you have to demonstrate your quantitative skills. They do look at course rigor, but don't just take the hardest classes. Try to take classes that are both challenging and that you enjoy, and put in the work to get a good GPA. If you have a 2.5 with a tough course load, it obviously doesn't look as good as a 3.7 regardless of course rigor.</p>
<p>here was my schedule last year:</p>
<p>1st sem.
asian 252
stat 350
econ 398
phil 180
uc 102 </p>
<p>2nd sem.
econ 310
psych 280
eng 125
Soc 389 </p>
<p>I passed out of econ 101/102 in H.S and must say that it was a great help, and gave me leverage to take more interesting 300 level econ courses.</p>
<p>p.s. I will post my decision on Friday, in or not</p>
<p>p.p.s congrats ocho on Wharton, that's quite an accomplishment...</p>
<p>andrew7151, </p>
<p>I'd be willing to bet a lot of money that you'd get in with a 3.9+ gpa from that schedule, alongside the decent essays and activities you mentioned. </p>
<p>Despite all the CC frenzy over how tough it is to get in after freshman year, pretty much every 3.7+ GPA plus applicant I know of from previous years got in. I believe that any BBA applicant with a 3.7+ (no matter their schedule) would have the capacity to produce good-enough essays and be involved in 1-2 clubs/organizations on campus.</p>
<p>Ocho Cinco,</p>
<p>Why shouldn't a freshman take Calc 116 if applying to Ross?</p>
<p>the honors/applied honors versions of the course both look better on your app and have a more lenient curve, so if ross is your goal that is a smarter option</p>
<p>Congratulations on your acceptance to Wharton ocho cinco. Best of luck to you.</p>
<p>Ye congratz ocho, </p>
<p>I was wondering, do they look at ur SAT score whn u apply to Ross as a freshman? And if they do how much does it matter?</p>
<p>I asked this before, but is it easier for Honors Students to get into Ross??</p>
<p>udonome,</p>
<p>exactly what umich2010 said: better looking and easier! so win-win for your GPA and impressing Ross admissions. </p>
<p>som1,</p>
<p>I believe Ross' official stance on SAT/ACT from high school is that they DISREGARD them. But just my humble opinion, I'd say they might take a quick glance at those scores, if trying to differentiate between two very close candidates. It's a better measure than HS GPA because every school has a varying level of quality and rigor. But you to have go in with the mindset that you are starting with an empty canvas at the beginning freshman year. Ross admissions are most concerned about how well you do in classes and what opportunities you pursue in your free time as a freshman. </p>
<p>FUTBIL,</p>
<p>I heard it definitely helps. Honors indicates that you take Great Books 191, which is far more impressive than any section of Eng 124 or 125. Also means you're taking at the minimum 4 honors courses during the academic year (2 required per semester but you can obviously take as many as you want). And you have to maintain at least a 3.5 while taking a harder, honors curriculum. I believe all this definitely stands out to the admissions committee at Ross. </p>
<p>Thanks for all the wishes, and best of luck to all 2011 Ross applicants (decisions tomorrow!).</p>
<p>Thanks Ocho, best of luck at Wharton!</p>
<p>Anyone know what time decisions will be available? My D is so anxious! I called Ross yesterday and they said they didn't know a time.</p>