What are some of the attractions of going to school in a city like Ann Arbor, as opposed to New York, Chicago, or Boston?
There are a lot of similarities with some of the big cites. We've got the diversity, the cultural attractions, ethnic restaurants,
and cafes.
The difference is that it is a tighter-knit community because of the smaller size. For example, our students live close to
campus, which makes it easier for them to work on team projects and to socialize. They're not as geographically dispersed. They don't
have to take a subway into school. It fosters close relationships.
The University of Michigan has an incredibly strong sense of
camaraderie and school spirit. It's amazing to see the impact of going to football games together, even for people who don't like football.
And you don't have to worry about safety, which is a really good thing.
Can you discuss the campus reconstruction plan?
The new facility is slated to open in Fall 2008. We were ahead of
schedule for the deconstruction phase. We've made plans for our current
students not to be affected by the reconstruction. In fact, they will be
taking classes in facilities that are better than where they were
taking classes in prior to the reconstruction. They will be using classrooms, group study rooms, and community spaces that were previously
used by the Executive Education and Executive MBA programs. Those facilities are newer and more state of the art. So students will benefit
during the construction phase. And when the new building is completed in 2008, the benefits will be even greater.
What information would you like the share with applicants who are interested in visiting the campus?
I highly encourage it. It's the best way to get to know Ross or any school. It's a valuable piece of the whole research process and
which will help them better understand if the school is a fit for them.
Prospective students have the chance to sit in on classes, talk to students,
and get a sense for what it's really like to be a student at Ross. They also get to experience Ann Arbor and see if they can see themselves here.
Can you describe how the financial aid process works? What can admitted students expect in terms of scholarships, internships, and loan guarantees?
The majority of our students get some kind of financial aid in the form
of loans or scholarships.
We award merit scholarships to incoming MBAs.
All domestic and international applicants are eligible. Awards are decided at the time of admission – no separate application needs to be submitted.
They are selected based on the overall application. Second-years are considered for merit scholarships based on their academic performance and
leadership during the first year of the program.
We also have a loan program through Citibank which offers a low-interest loan to both domestic
and international students.
What general advice do you have for applicants?
First, I would say, really know yourself. Know how to differentiate yourself. Highlight your passions and interests and goals.
Help
us understand who you are and what motivates you.
Secondly, really articulate why are you applying to the particular school you are applying to.
How do you think that school will help you achieve your specific goals?
It's clear when applicants are cutting and pasting their essays from school to school.
Answer the specific questions that are asked. We ask them for a reason.
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