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schitijk

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01 Feb 2018, 01:32

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I got my admit today. Super thrilled to be joining the McGill MBA Class of 2020!

I heard there is a whatsapp group for the admits. Can someone please let me know how to join it?

How long did they take to respond with an interview post your application submission? And when did you submit?

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01 Feb 2018, 01:36

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hind_b

I got my admit today. Super thrilled to be joining the McGill MBA Class of 2020!

I heard there is a whatsapp group for the admits. Can someone please let me know how to join it?

How long did they take to respond with an interview post your application submission? And when did you submit?

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I submitted my application in the last week of December and got an interview invite in the 3rd week of January. Considering the holidays, it took roughly 2 weeks to get the interview invite

schitijk

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01 Feb 2018, 01:37

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hind_b

I got my admit today. Super thrilled to be joining the McGill MBA Class of 2020!

I heard there is a whatsapp group for the admits. Can someone please let me know how to join it?

How long did they take to respond with an interview post your application submission? And when did you submit?

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I submitted my application in the last week of December and got an interview invite in the 3rd week of January. Considering the holidays, it took roughly 2 weeks to get the interview invite

Thanks

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Updated on: 08 Jul 2020, 14:07

Originally posted by ApplicantX on 02 Feb 2018, 05:56.
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Hi Guys,
For McGill Full Time MBA.
I have few queries. If anyone can address it would really appreciate it.
On the application page the only one option is available for program i.e. (MM Finance) Non Thesis
and then the area of study is Finance - N.
There are no other options available.

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02 Feb 2018, 22:26

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Hi Guys,
I am applying to McGill Full Time MBA.
I have few queries. If anyone can address it would really appreciate it.
I am on the application page. And I see that only one option is available for program i.e. (MM Finance) Non Thesis
and then the area of study is Finance - N.
There are no other options available.
Shall I choose that and move ahead?

I think you have chosen the wrong term.
As both courses have terms are different.

Hope this helps.

J

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08 Feb 2018, 16:04

Private, GMAT: 680, Q48, V35; GPA: 3.2; WE: 60 months; India; via Email [#permalink]

Admitted

09 Feb, 2018

09 Feb 2018, 09:42

Private, GMAT: 710, Q48, V40; GPA: 3.21; WE: 48 months; Canada; via Phone [#permalink]

Admitted

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09 Feb 2018, 09:43

Private, GMAT: 710, Q48, V40; GPA: 3.21; WE: 48 months; Canada; via Phone [#permalink]

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14 Feb 2018, 03:11

Private, GMAT: 710, Q50, V35; GPA: 3.35; WE: 61 months; India; via Email [#permalink]

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Updated on: 08 Jul 2020, 14:04

Originally posted by ApplicantX on 14 Feb 2018, 05:20.
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Don't think the application will be considered before you send GMAT score.

ACALegal

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Schools: Kelley '20 (D) Goizueta '20 (D) Duke '20 (D) Rotman '20 (WL) WP Carey" 20 (A$) Carey '20 (A$) Schulich Sept 18 Intake (A) Cox '20 (A$) Smith '20 (A$) Marshall '20 (I) Foster '20 (D) Mendoza '20 (A$) McDonough '20 (A) Fisher '20 (I) Desautels '20 (S)

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14 Feb 2018, 05:43

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Is there anyone who has heard back for an interview call after applying during round 2?

Its been a while and hence was getting a little apprehensive.

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20 Feb 2018, 14:26

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Hey Guys!
Any R2 international applicants who have heard back?
Yet not got a mail for any next steps and it's been long!

Admitted

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21 Feb 2018, 03:23

Private, GMAT: 640, Q48, V29; GPA: 3.6; WE: 60 months; Russian Federation; via Email [#permalink]

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21 Feb 2018, 11:36

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Hey Guys!
Any R2 international applicants who have heard back?
Yet not got a mail for any next steps and it's been long!

Haven´t heard anything yet, I even emailed them yesterday and they just responded my application was still under review.

No idea why it's taking them so long, I applied to 3 other programs at the same time and I already heard back from all of them.

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21 Feb 2018, 12:25

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Hey Guys!
Any R2 international applicants who have heard back?
Yet not got a mail for any next steps and it's been long!

Same here. They just responded back with the standard blurb. Have to wait and watch I guess.

Which other programs have you applied to if I may ask?

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01 Mar 2018, 16:14

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Hello everyone!
This is Anna from the McGill MBA recruitment team.
Just a quick message to apologize, as I have been made aware that many of you are currently waiting for R2 responses. We are receiving a record number of applications from all over the world (maybe a result of MBA being named #1 MBA in Canada by FT?) and so it has considerably delayed our review process, now estimated to 6 weeks after confirmation that all documents are complete. As you may already know, we only select a top group of 70-90 students every year, which makes the decision making process particularly challenging, requiring us to run thorough review of each file and in comparison with similar profiles. We sincerely apologize for the wait and are thankful of your interest in our program. Should you have any deadlines requiring a quicker processing, or any question at all, please feel free to reach out to me directly at [email protected].

TA89

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10 Mar 2018, 04:35

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Hi,
I have a question and would appreciate if someone could help answer it.

I submitted my application fee on the 1st of March and uploaded the remaining documents in the next 2 days (Essays, CV etc).
However, just one recommendation was left from my Senior Manager since he was out of the country. He uploaded the recommendation on the 8th of March.

Will my application be considered for review from 8th onwards or the 1st?
Also, the portal says that my checklist is complete. Is there anything else we have to do or that's it?

Mcgill MBA online process is slightly different than usual schools so just making sure.

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11 Mar 2018, 01:18

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I think your application will be considered from the 8th and most probably they will email you saying your documents are complete and your application is now under review.

I submitted mine in January but my second recommender could only submit his response first week on Feb. And I got the email of 'application under review' only after he submitted.