Last Updated November 17, 2020
We recognize that this year's full-time MBA applicants may have many questions about the program and our admissions process. Our team is committed to addressing those questions and supporting your applicant journey. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our admissions team at rossadmissions@umich.edu if you have any questions that are not answered below.
In response to hardships caused by the pandemic, candidates applying in the Full-Time MBA 2020-2021 admissions cycle may request a waiver of standardized test requirements.
No. If your test waiver request is approved and you submit an application without a test score, your chances of admission will not be negatively impacted. However, test scores do provide an additional, relevant data point for the admissions committee to consider in reviewing your application holistically. Candidates are encouraged to review our class profile, which reflects the middle 80% of GMAT and GRE test scores in the current class.
Yes. However, a test score will give the admissions committee an additional relevant data point to consider.
Some employers, particularly in industries like finance and consulting, may request a GMAT or GRE score as part of their screening process.
If you are approved for a waiver, previously submitted test scores will not be considered as part of your application.
Because this policy change is being made in the middle of Round 1, all Round 1 applicants will be admitted or waitlisted; no applicants will be denied on December 4. Any waitlisted applicant may request a test waiver after decisions are released. Waitlisted applicants will be sent more details at that time.
You are able to apply directly to the Consortium if you received a test waiver from Ross. Once you receive that test waiver confirmation, please share that with the Consortium prior to the deadline so that they can process your application as ‘complete’ and so that your application will be sent to Ross in a timely manner.
If you are approved for a waiver, you can apply for any round in the current application cycle. The waiver is not applicable for future application cycles.
Decisions are final and cannot be appealed. You can only apply for a waiver once per application cycle.
No, the test waiver review process is independent of the admissions process. Even if you are not granted a test waiver, it is still possible to be admitted with the score you submit as we do not have a "cutoff" or "minimum" score for admission.
If you have not received a response about your waiver request, you would need to submit your application assuming the test is required.
Waiver requests will be reviewed on a rolling basis. It typically takes 10-15 business days to receive a decision, but we will be operating under these cutoffs:
No. You are only eligible to apply for a waiver once per academic cycle. If you would like to apply for a waiver for both tests you should indicate so on your initial waiver request form.
We realize international students have a number of concerns related to visa processing and access to testing centers. Our Admissions team has significantly expanded resources devoted to visa processing and our partnership with the University International Center. Many class of 2022 students hope to join us on-campus shortly. We certainly encourage international students to connect with current students from their home regions to learn more about the experience at Ross.
All admissions events are currently being held virtually, as our campus is closed to visitors and classes are now held remotely. To minimize disruption for current students, our live, remote learning classes are not open to visitors at this time. You can find more details about virtual admissions events, including information sessions and office hours here.
Due to the evolving nature of the pandemic, we do not know when campus visits will resume.
No. While we encourage you to learn more about Michigan Ross, participating in a Michigan Ross admissions event has no impact on your admissions decision.
Please email rossadmissions@umich.edu with any questions you have regarding admissions. We appreciate your patience while we do our best to respond as soon as we can. In the meantime, for current updates on the admission process, please visit our website.
In addition to our virtual admissions events, we encourage you to connect with a student, view webinar recordings on topics like career support, or listen to our student-run podcast, Business Beyond Usual. You can also read up on articles from our Student Voices blog.
We’ve had to make a number of adjustments to the MBA program this fall for success in a hybrid environment. To learn more about the MBA experience this year you can visit the Returning to Ross plan and our Student Voices Blog.
Yes, MAP projects will take place next year. We continue to engage with companies around the world to identify and sponsor projects. Though we cannot yet comment on whether MAP 2021 will be virtual, we do anticipate that projects will span companies and organizations from around the world, and across industries.
Full-time MBA students can now take part in the Michigan Ross Business Consultant Corps, an opportunity for rising MBA 2 students that provides 8-12 weeks of professional experience working directly with a company. Students work in teams to advise a startup, small business, or corporation to solve a real business challenge, and companies span a wide range of industries — including technology, healthcare, and manufacturing.
We encourage you to reach out to us at rossadmissions@umich.edu with any questions you may have. You can also stay in touch by signing up for our newsletter or by attending one of our virtual admissions events.
Check out the latest Michigan Ross faculty research focused on the business implications of COVID-19.
Find a collection of free webinars, tools, and research articles that offer best practices for leading during the pandemic.
Ross faculty experts share what every MBA should know about navigating today's new order of business. In this seminar series, faculty explore how the pandemic is affecting all areas of business — from supply chain to fiscal policy to employment law — and explore the potential long-term impacts.
