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Things to Know Before Applying to Ross School of Business

Policies and facts about the Michigan Ross Full-Time MBA that applicants often miss.

What nobody tells you

Ross accepts the GMAT, GRE, or Executive Assessment, or a Statement of Quantitative Academic Readiness in lieu of a test score; MCAT, LSAT, PCAT, DAT, and OAT scores can be submitted inside that statement. The 2026-2027 cycle has three rounds, and no applications are accepted after the Round 3 deadline of March 29, 2027. Ross requires one recommendation, using the GMAC Common Recommendation Form.

Culture and teaching method

All first-year MBAs take MAP (Multidisciplinary Action Projects), spending the second half of the winter term on a seven-week, full-time consulting project with a company. Students choose from more than 75 projects, and 40% of MAP projects are with companies outside the United States. Classes run Monday through Thursday.

Who thrives here

Class of 2027 at a glance

The Class of 2027 has a mean classic GMAT of 731 (GMAT Focus mean 681), a mean GPA of 3.43, and an average of 5.8 years of work experience. 40% are international, 39% are women, 25% are underrepresented minorities, 15% have U.S. military backgrounds, and 22% are first-generation college students.

Common mistakes applicants make

  • Submitting both a test score and the Statement of Quantitative Academic Readiness. Ross takes one or the other, not both.
  • Expecting Ross to combine section scores from different test dates. Ross uses your highest total score and its own section scores.
  • Missing a deadline. A late application moves to the next round, and none are accepted after the Round 3 deadline.
  • Counting on a deferral. Ross considers deferral requests case by case and rarely grants them.
  • Reapplying after more than one year with an abridged application. The abridged option covers only applicants from the previous cycle.
  • Paying the fee without checking waivers. Attending one Ross Full-Time MBA event before applying qualifies for a waiver.

Quick facts

Test options
GMAT, GRE, EA, or SQAR
MAP
7 weeks
Mean GMAT (classic)
731
Rounds
3
Mean GPA
3.43
First offer within 3 months
86.1%

Sources

  1. 1. Michigan Ross, Full-Time MBA Application Requirements (2026-2027 cycle)
  2. 2. Michigan Ross, Full-Time MBA Admissions (2026-2027 deadlines)
  3. 3. Michigan Ross, Full-Time MBA Admissions FAQs
  4. 4. Michigan Ross, MAP: Multidisciplinary Action Projects
  5. 5. Michigan Ross, Full-Time MBA Class of 2027 Student Profile
  6. 6. Michigan Ross, 2025 Employment Data for Full-Time MBA