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Michigan / Ross MBA Essay Questions 2017-2018

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The Michigan / Ross MBA essay questions have been announced for the 2017-2018 application season.

2017-2018 Michigan Ross MBA Essay Questions

In her admissions director blog, Soojin Kwon announced a new format to the Ross application’s essay portion: “There is now a short answer section and a more traditional essay question.”

The short answer section contains three groups of prompts. The adcom asks that applicants select one prompt from each group and respond to it in 100 words or less.

Short Answer Questions

GROUP 1

  • I want people to know that I:
  • I turned an idea into action when I:
  • I made a difference when I:

GROUP 2

  • I showed my resilience when I:
  • I was humbled when:
  • I am out of my comfort zone when:

GROUP 3

  • I was aware that I am different when:
  • I find it challenging when people:
  • A valuable thing I have taught someone: 

Career Goal Essay

Please share your short-term and long-term career goals. What skills/strengths do you have that will be relevant to your career goals? How will Ross prepare you for your goals? (300 words)