Desautels (McGill U) 2013 - Calling All MBA Applicants

same here ... seems we are in the same boat : recently landed immigrant . I just want to make sure : 3.6% per year means that if you borrow 10k to return them on 5 years then every year you would pay 2000$ +3.6%*2000 or 2000$+3.6%*10k ? forgive me if I seem a bit stupid , but education loans are not available in my country of origin so this whole story is totally vague to me .

first post!

so i submitted my app last week. share your experiences guys, when are you planning to submit? in fact, what are Mcgill's deadlines. could not find any on the website.

Echelon,

It's because your profile says Location: United States (maybe you hadn't realized that until now?

GPA will also be sort of an issue for me, but I have contacted admissions people from Schulich and Rotman and both schools encouraged me to apply.

As for schools: I'm finding it kind of hard to decide among Canadian schools. It's not like in the US where some schools (HBS, Wharton, Stanford) are obviously better than others. The rankings differ a lot, and personally I'm more inclined to Rotman, then Schulich, then McGill. They are all great schools, but the location to me will be very important, since I don't speak French either. If I were to sum up the pros and cons, they would be:

Rotman - pros: location, international reputation, good rankings; cons: tuition.
McGill - pros: international reputation, job placement rate, smaller program (I have the impression this could mean it's easier to get a job); cons: location, small network (the "other side" of a small program)
Schulich - pros: good rankings, location (not as good as Rotman, but still Toronto) and tuition; cons: York doesn't have great overall reputation.

If you plan to go to finance, I'd say Rotman would be the best choice. Yes, you're going to be just one more of half of the class, but then again the best opportunities might be there after all. That's just my opinion, though. I'll probably have a more informed one after I visit the schools. And just like you, scholarships will play an important role in my decision. All things equaled I'd go to Rotman, but I'd need a generous scholarship from them for that condition to be true (and no scholarships from the others).

Now, even more important than which school, what do you think it's gonna be like in the Canadian job market for foreigners like us? I contacted a girl from Rotman and she said it's actually hard to get a good job. A guy from Schulich was more optimistic and said that it's totally possible to get a good job on par with Canadian-born MBAs.

p.s. are you actually plan on visiting the schools before applying? gonna fly out?

Good luck!

Seeing your ug gpa, i see we're in the same boat. Hope you kock one out of the park with the gmat

I couldn`t agree more!

Hey echelon99,

I've heard that about McGill as well (interview as good as in), but I'm preparing for a solid interview none the less.

Where did you do your undergrad? Work experience? Your GMAT is right on point with the average at McGill last year, so your chances are probably pretty good. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

Carl

echelon99,

Sounds like a good story. During an open house, I was told most accepts have 3 to 6 yrs work experience - if there is an issue it would be there, but I would stay positive for now if I were you. I think the essays are your oppportunity to sell yourself, so the application might hinge on just how good your essays are.

For me, there were only 2 days between the invite date and actual interview, but I`m sure that's only because I`m local and they were flexible with dates.

Hey Guys,

I applied in early November and was admitted to the program early December. If you have any questions about the interview or application process please let me know !