Ross School of Business (University of Michigan)

Essay questions

Part 1: Short-answer questions

Select one prompt from each group of the three groups below. Respond to each selected prompt in 100 words or less 100 words each; 300 words total. Every word counts here the tight word count is intentional to force you to focus.

Group 1 I want people to know that I made a difference when I:

Group 2 I was humbled when:
I am out of my comfort zone when:

Group 3 I was aware that I was different when:
I was challenged when: ​

Part 2: Career Goal Essay

Michigan Ross is a place where people from all backgrounds with different career goals can thrive. Please share your short-term career goal. Why is this career goal right for you? 300 words Optional statement Is there something in your resume or application that could use some explanation? This is your chance to elaborate. You might want to discuss completion of supplemental coursework, employment gaps, academic issues, etc. "

Essay questions

Part 1: Short-answer questions
Select one prompt from each group of the two groups below. Respond to each selected prompt in 100 words or less (<100 words each; 200 words total).

GROUP 1
I want people to know that I:
I made a difference when I:
I was aware that I was different when:
 
GROUP 2
I am out of my comfort zone when:
I was humbled when:
I was challenged when:

Part 2: Short-answer question
Pick one thing from your resume and tell us more. (100 words)

Part 3: Career Goal Essay
What is your short-term goal? (25 words)

Why is this the right short-term career goal for you? (150 words)

Optional statement: Is there something in your resume or application that could use some explanation? You might want to discuss the completion of supplemental coursework, employment gaps, academic issues, etc. Feel free to use bullet points where appropriate.

Essay questions

What is your proudest professional achievement? (up to 400 words)
 
Adopted by thousands of businesses and leaders around the world, and recognized by the Financial Times as one of the 40 most important management frameworks in history, the Michigan Model of Leadership underlies all leadership research and teaching at Michigan Ross.  Please describe your personal leadership goals and how the Michigan Model of Leadership and the EMBA leadership development curriculum will help in the achievement of those goals. (up to 400 words)