The University of Michigan MBA application is now live, for applicants targeting Ann Arbor this 2015-2016 admissions season. This means that the Ross MBA recommendation questions are now available. Recommenders are asked to provide brief (250 word) responses to two questions about the applicant’s broad skills and receptiveness to feedback, to rate the applicant on a series of leadership and professional qualities, and to offer some brief context about their relationship with the candidate. The Ross adcom opens by asking recommenders to address two Evaluative Questions:  Please describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant’s response. (250 words)
How do the candidate’s performance, potential or personal qualities compare to those of other well-qualified individuals in similar roles? Please provide specific examples. (250 words) Click on the right to view the grid rating system through which Ross asks recommenders to evaluate its MBA applicants on a range of interpersonal and soft skills, as well as initiative, resilience, and analytical skill. Recommenders are asked to respond to each item on a scale of 1 to 5, with descriptions of the poles of each scale provided for each item. Finally, recommenders are asked to offer some context for their recommendation by explaining how long they have know the applicant and addressing a few other background items: How long have you known the applicant? (text fields for years and months)
Are/were you the candidate’s direct supervisor? (select yes or no)
Are you an alumnus of a Ross School of Business program? (select yes or no) | 
