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When I applied, Michigan had the standard admissions process:
application, 3-4 essays, GMAT scores and an optional interview. I
interviewed with an alum which was helpful since I was thousands of
miles away from MI.
Since the application and the test scores are what they are, I'll
comment on the things that an applicant can actually impact, the essays
and the interview.
The essays are generally less than 1000 words each. I found it really
helpful to work with another person to try to pull out the interesting
tidbits that might help differentiate your experiences from other
applicants. Sometimes another person will view your mundane experiences
as something extraordinary. For example, I taught English in Asia.
Seems like "no big deal". However, I was able to spin it that it was an
example of creative thinking/problem solving, since I used Dear Abby
letters as my lesson plan - the lessons became and language and a
cultural lesson for both the students and me.
As for the interview, even it if it not required, take the opportunity
to interview. It it human nature to evaluate others via direct
contact. Most people's personalities come out the best in a
conversations, not necessarily on paper. Don't bad mouth other schools,
people or companies.
Since I do alumni interviews for Michigan now, I look for people how can
give me succinct answers in the CAR structure: Context (what was the
situation) Action (what did I do) Result (what was the outcome).
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