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08 Oct 2016, 09:05
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deepds:
1. I think the GPA cut-off is hard. Even if it's not, a GPA below the cut-off would not be competitive... and you'd need an overall competitive profile to to land an interview invitation.
2. They look at final year alone, not the cGPA of your entire undergrad. Unless that's changed since I graduated...
3. In terms of getting an interview invitation for Rotman, I don't think that there's a significant difference between doing the GMAT or the GRE. However, for recruiting purposes, there are a lot of firms that do not look at you if you haven't done your GMAT. If you want to go into consulting, for instance, it is almost certainly a must to have your GMAT score, and a high one at that.
4. If I'm perfectly honest with you, your profile is spiky. What I mean is that there's only one aspect of your profile that would stand with or above your competition, and that is your work experience. I'd advise you to focus on your work experience in your application to shine more light on it. There's nothing you can do to improve most of your profile now; it's not like you can redo your undergrad to improve your GPA or go back to work to change your work experience. My suggestion: do that GMAT and score 700+. My two cents.
1. I think the GPA cut-off is hard. Even if it's not, a GPA below the cut-off would not be competitive... and you'd need an overall competitive profile to to land an interview invitation.
2. They look at final year alone, not the cGPA of your entire undergrad. Unless that's changed since I graduated...
3. In terms of getting an interview invitation for Rotman, I don't think that there's a significant difference between doing the GMAT or the GRE. However, for recruiting purposes, there are a lot of firms that do not look at you if you haven't done your GMAT. If you want to go into consulting, for instance, it is almost certainly a must to have your GMAT score, and a high one at that.
4. If I'm perfectly honest with you, your profile is spiky. What I mean is that there's only one aspect of your profile that would stand with or above your competition, and that is your work experience. I'd advise you to focus on your work experience in your application to shine more light on it. There's nothing you can do to improve most of your profile now; it's not like you can redo your undergrad to improve your GPA or go back to work to change your work experience. My suggestion: do that GMAT and score 700+. My two cents.
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08 Oct 2016, 23:10
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tallyho_88
Thanks tallyho_88. Will try to set up a session with Rotman. Btw did you explore about the Gpa cut offs for Rotman? They have mentioned it as hard cut offs.. which are definitely on a higher side.. 7.5 for IITs and 8.0 for Non IITs..
If that's the case it would make a significant # of applicants as ineligible to apply.. Thoughts?
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deepds
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09 Oct 2016, 00:03
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jigglypuff
Hi Jigglypuff,
Thanks a lot for your answers and candid feedback on my profile.
I too agree with your view that my Work ex will probably help in standing out my application.
And regarding GMAT vs GRE..I could understand from your answer that I won't be at any disadvantage with GRE(I.e., a 330 Gre will be considered equivalent to a GMAT 750) as far as the application is concerned. (Please let me know if my understanding is correct?)
So in that case ,since there isn't much time left for R2, I am inclining towards applying with GRE and ,as per your response, then appear for GMAT later for recruitment purposes.
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I'm seeking some guidance on the eligibility of my application for Rotman 2019 MBA Intake; hoping to apply for R2. 
