Calling All Rotman Applicants - Class Of 2023 (2021 Intake)

Same here guys.
For me it has been a month I think.
Either the profile review link is obsolete or Rotman is being bombarded my many application requests.

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Might be the case! Thanks for letting me know!

advisinthetown, manu595, jbatra: Thank you very much for all of your insights, and helping me understand the importance of submitting the pictures. I also noticed that even though under they are listed as optional under the Essay tab, when you go into the Uploads section of the application, there is a red asterisk (*) next to them, meaning they aren't actually optional. Anyway, now onto scouring my pictures for some application-appropriate pictures, haha.

elPatron434, jbatra: I requested a pre-application chat late last month, and have my session scheduled next week. I will be sure to post an update afterwards. Good luck to all!

Interesting, I look forward for your debrief.


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Hey, did you use the link on their website for the pre app meet? Where are you based? Because they were earlier accepting Canada based candidates for Coffee Chat events..

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Anyone submitted their application yet?

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jbatra redskull1 @HSINGH300 and other applicants
I was trying to reach out to Student ambassadors at Rotman and filled up the form twice. Its been 30 days since i filled up my first form. Still coundn't reached out to any of the student ambassadors.

Has anyone here tried the same? or was successful in reaching out to student ambassadors?
Please help

Hey!

Is it just me or is it getting very difficult to connect with adcom? Tried scheduling a pre-application meeting. Haven't heard back yet. What about all you good folks out there? any luck?

Same situation as you.

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I haven't seen anyone submit the application yet.

No luck yet. Tried to reach out to the adcom as well the student ambassadors through the form on their website, but no response from their end.

Same. Rotman really is one of my top targets. Wondering if I should be concerned with the level of response.

Anyone else here applying to Ivey? If you get into both, which will you pick?

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It is giving me chills now lol

Hi

I applied to the 2020 intake cycle for Rotman's MBA close to the R2 deadline, post interview I was waitlisted and in May 2020 was denied admission. I am looking to reapply this cycle specially in the Early round or R1.

My profile: A finance/capital markets professional with 6 years of experience, 3 in Pakistan and 3 in the UAE, working for a bank's treasury desk in FX and Fixed Income. I have completed my CFA and applied to Rotman via the CFA GMAT waiver and hence haven't given the GMAT.

Questions
1. how much of my essay 'spike factor' do I change from last year
2. given that may 2020 (when I was denied) and now isn't a great deal of time, how would I reflect any improvement in application
3. Apart form writing the GMAT, any tips/suggestions ?

From the latest episode on Rotman Podcast Adcom said that GMAT does not improve the profile of someone with CFA Level 3. They cannot offer a Gmat exemption for CFA then proceed to penalise applications who take the exemption.
I think the best option is to redo the spike factor essay to improve your application. Then also review the interview with Adcom, are there questions that you think you could have answered better? Rotman has a strong focus on communication and presence.
Search the Rotman Thoughtcast podcast and listen to the latest episode with Two Admissions Directors

I applied this week. Hoping for the best!

How was your kira experience,
both the video and the timed writing components?

Would really appreciate that a lot!!

I was surprised by the kind of questions they did to me in the videos (what color would I choose that represents me), so I guess I acted a little shocked.
The timed writing was easy to do because I'm used to sending emails in English all the time (btw, in the writing we need to write an email to someone).