{"id":46659,"date":"2019-08-19T06:00:01","date_gmt":"2019-08-19T13:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=46659"},"modified":"2023-11-01T03:08:50","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T10:08:50","slug":"toronto-rotman-mba-essay-tips-deadlines-2019-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/toronto-rotman-mba-essay-tips-deadlines-2019-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Toronto Rotman MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines [2019 \u2013 2020]"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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The University of Toronto\u2019s Rotman School of Management is one of the leading business schools in Canada. Known for its design approach to MBA education and strong emphasis on problem solving, Rotman\u2019s program continues to grow in renown.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This year\u2019s essay question reflects Rotman\u2019s \u201ccreative methodology<\/a>.\u201d The adcom will get a snapshot of your goals through the application form; this essay is the place to demonstrate the self-knowledge and personal insight that characterize maturity and simultaneously conveys your fit with the values and culture of the program.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Toronto Rotman 2019-2020 MBA application<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Rotman MBA essay question<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Our admitted students stand out by doing interesting things with their personal and professional lives \u2014 something we describe as\u00a0the \u2018spike factor\u2019<\/a>; what are the things that you have done in your life that demonstrate Passion\/ Grit\/ Resilience\/ Innovation\/ Drive\/ Ambition and more? This can cross all or any aspects of life outside of work \u2013 hobbies, volunteer activities, awards, entrepreneurial ventures, sports and the arts. We believe that exposure to a rich diversity of viewpoints makes for a superior learning experience and pride ourselves on building a diverse class of exceptional individuals who will go on to make the School proud as professionals and alumni.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Explain your spike factor (something unique about yourself) that you believe will contribute to the Rotman community and is aligned with\u00a0Rotman values<\/a>.\u00a0(Up to 1000 words)<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Optional<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Please upload 1-3 of your \u2018spikiest\u2019 pictures to the supplemental items section of your application\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0Note: Your photos must be uploaded as a single PDF.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u201cSpike factor.\u201d Those words say a lot. You should make this essay, and the points it contains, not just interesting \u2013 it should also bring a grin to the reader\u2019s face or make them nod and think \u201cYes!.\u201d They should feel a tingle of enjoyment on reading it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u201cExplain.\u201d This word on the other hand can mislead you into lengthy abstractions. Make any explanation short and sweet. You do have to explicitly explain your \u201cspike factor\u201d because the question directs you to. But you don\u2019t have to do it at the start of the essay, and you don\u2019t have to do it at length. Better to\u00a0start of the essay with an anecdote<\/a>\u00a0to engage the reader.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Once you decide on the spike factor that you want to present, find 1-3 illustrative anecdotes from outside of work and from work (but definitely not all or only work) that illustrate it \u2013 if more than one, make sure they show different contexts. And do be strategic about which anecdotes you use; what are some desirable \u201czoom-in\u201d moments or experiences from your (ideally relatively recent) life that would enhance your application in relevant ways? Use this essay to fill in the mosaic of who you are.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As for that spike factor \u2013 you don\u2019t need some exotic point that no other person would ever think of or possess. Rather, dig into your own experience and personality and find a point that shows what makes you tick. You will then make that point distinctive, vivid, and memorable through your examples and stories.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Rotman MBA reflection question<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

List 3-5 attributes or characteristics that best describe you.\u00a0(5 words)<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Use these scant words to both reinforce your main application\/essay message(s) and add a little something extra and new \u2013 but something that doesn\u2019t contradict those other messages.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Rotman MBA required video interview<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Your assessment has 3 questions. Assessments always vary and can contain both video and written questions. Video questions typically take 1-2 minutes to complete, and written questions typically take 5-10 minutes to complete.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Without knowing what the questions are, it\u2019s best to\u00a0approach the video interview<\/a>with both your own application and the Rotman program fresh in your mind. This will help you to simultaneously avoid both (a) being redundant and (b) being contradictory or inconsistent. I suggest viewing and approaching it as a continuation of the dialogue. It presents special challenges, particularly for non-native English speakers and writers who may typically take more time to polish their writing in English. While it\u2019s natural for a follow-up piece like this essay to be less polished and thought through than essays on which you reasonably spend much more time, it also shouldn\u2019t sound like a different person or present such a gap in English writing fluency that it raises doubts about your authorship of the other written portions of the application. If you are worried about these elements \u2013 practice. Give yourself sample topics and a 5-10 minute response window. Use tough questions, to make the actual one (hopefully) seem easier! (NOTE: The Rotman website gives an example \u2013 not an actual sample \u2013 question.)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For expert guidance with your Toronto Rotman MBA application, check out Accepted\u2019s\u00a0MBA Application Packages<\/a>, which include comprehensive guidance from an experienced admissions consultant. We\u2019ve helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to top MBA programs and look forward to helping you too!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Toronto Rotman 2019-2020 MBA application deadlines<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Early Round:<\/strong> Application deadline August 5, 2019; Decisions released September 3, 2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Round 1:<\/strong> Application deadline October 1, 2019; Decisions released December 14, 2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Round 2:<\/strong> Application deadline January 7, 2020; Decisions released March 8, 2020<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Round 3:<\/strong> Application deadline March 4, 2020; Decisions released May 3, 2020<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Round 4:<\/strong> Application deadline April 29, 2020; Decisions released May 31, 2020<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

***Disclaimer: Information is subject to change. Please check with individual programs to verify the essay questions, instructions and deadlines.***<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Cindy Tokumitsu has advised hundreds of successful applicants, helping them gain acceptance to top MBA and EMBA programs in her 20 years with Accepted. She would love to help you too.\u00a0Want Cindy to help you get Accepted? Click here to get in touch!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Related Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u2022\u00a0Why MBA?<\/a>, a guide to acing the MBA goals essay question
\u2022\u00a0Toronto Rotman MBA: The Spike Factor<\/a>, a podcast episode
\u2022\u00a0How to Practice for a Video Interview or Essay<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This article<\/a>\u00a0originally appeared on\u00a0blog.accepted.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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