Calling all Rotman (Toronto) MBA Applicants:(2018 Intake)Class of 2020 : MBA Archive

pushpitkc · 2017-06-04T01:57:02-07:00

Welcome everyone to Rotman full time MBA discussion! Use this platform to know each-other, build network, exchange ideas/information, discuss application strategies, share interview/school visit experiences, and boost one-another's morale to face the tough admission process. Good luck to all for an awesome application season! Essays Essay 1 (500 Word Maximum)* Please describe why you are pursuing an MBA? Why Rotman? Why now? Reflection Question (3-5 word maximum)* List 3-5 attributes or characteristics that best describe you. Limit response to 50 characters. Application Deadlines Round 1: October 16, 2017 (Decision by December 15, 2017) Round 2: January 8, 2018 (Decision by March 2, 2018) Round 3: February 26, 2018 (Decision by April 20, 2018) Round 4: April 16, 2018 (Decision by May 25, 2018) Round 5: May 21, 2018 (Decision by June 22, 2018) Link to Rotman Application Tracker : rotman-toronto-218/app-tracker.html

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27 Oct 2017, 08:10

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Nata1234

Just received the Interview invitation. So excited !!

Congratulations Nata1234! All the best for your interview. Ace it!
Could you please let us know your location, profile and when you submitted your application?

Thanks!

Thanks a lot!

I'm from Georgia. 740 in GMAT (Q50, V40). Got 7 years work experience in finance function mostly in consumer goods industry. I submitted application on 10/16/17.

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Nata1234

Just received the Interview invitation. So excited !!

Congratulations Nata1234! All the best for your interview. Ace it!
Could you please let us know your location, profile and when you submitted your application?

Thanks!

Thanks a lot!

I'm from Georgia. 740 in GMAT (Q50, V40). Got 7 years work experience in finance function mostly in consumer goods industry. I submitted application on 10/16/17.

Thanks for the info!

And I'm sure you'll ace the interview. Just go through the experiences of folks who've already completed their interview on this forum. You'll get a lot of information on what kind of questions you can expect.

As for me, I'm going to sit tight and hope for an interview call soon. Fingers crossed!

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Thanks a lot for the tip

I will certainly do that.

And best of luck to you. Update us on the status

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27 Oct 2017, 10:37

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10/16/17 means R2 right ?

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10/16/17 means R2 right ?

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Rotman has a rolling admissions process. The dates are just in place because, as Rotman says, people tend to be slightly deadline driven...so they decided to give some sort of a deadline. Don't read much into it.

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Got the call today. I've been admitted with a moderate scholarship.

So much emotion - excitement, fear, pensiveness

This has been a crazy ride.

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27 Oct 2017, 18:17

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Got the call today. I've been admitted with a moderate scholarship.

So much emotion - excitement, fear, pensiveness

This has been a crazy ride.

Congratulations Aaliyah537!

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27 Oct 2017, 18:34

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Hi guys,
Just wanna ask a quick question: Rotman requires Official GMAT to be sent through mail rather than electronically, right? Based on your experiences, how long does it usually take for the status to change to Received ?

Thanks in advance

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I submitted my application on 16 October. No update after that. Are the interview invitations already rolled out?

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28 Oct 2017, 15:16

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Aaliyah537

Got the call today. I've been admitted with a moderate scholarship.

So much emotion - excitement, fear, pensiveness

This has been a crazy ride.

Congratulations Aaliyah537!

Thanks!

pushpitkc

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28 Oct 2017, 20:45

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Congrats @Aaliyah537 on the admit and scholarahip!

Hope to see all of you there

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Finally found the time to blog about Foundations Term!
We all thought that Foundations Term was hard, and we've never been so wrong in our life. Term 1 is killing us! But we'll manage this! We got this! 1.5 months to go and we're free for the holiday break!
Blog at: https://wondersuite.blogspot.ca

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28 Oct 2017, 23:50

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Got the call today. I've been admitted with a moderate scholarship.

So much emotion - excitement, fear, pensiveness

This has been a crazy ride.

congrats Aaliyah537 please share ur profile and interview experience

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29 Oct 2017, 06:46

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Finally found the time to blog about Foundations Term!
We all thought that Foundations Term was hard, and we've never been so wrong in our life. Term 1 is killing us! But we'll manage this! We got this! 1.5 months to go and we're free for the holiday break!
Blog at: https://wondersuite.blogspot.ca

Your blog is fantastic! Really insightful for aspiring Rotman MBA students. Not only is it a great representation of what to expect from the program, but also provides some valuable insights on how we can better prepare for what lies ahead.

As I wait for my interview call (fingers crossed!), you make me want to attend the Rotman MBA program even more. Looking forward to more of these!

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29 Oct 2017, 08:35

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Guys,

Do we need to submit the original transcripts as a part of the application? I mean I have uploaded scanned copies of my transcripts to complete my application, but the 'supplemental items', yet show that I have completed 4/6 items, the 2 pending being the official transcripts.

Additionally, I have received no email as confirmation of application submission yet. Has everyone received such an email?

Please lend your thoughts on the above.

Thank you!
Oreo

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29 Oct 2017, 08:45

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Guys,

Do we need to submit the original transcripts as a part of the application? I mean I have uploaded scanned copies of my transcripts to complete my application, but the 'supplemental items', yet show that I have completed 4/6 items, the 2 pending being the official transcripts.

Additionally, I have received no email as confirmation of application submission yet. Has everyone received such an email?

Please lend your thoughts on the above.

Thank you!
Oreo

Hey OreoShake! You can upload the scanned transcripts and send the unofficial gmat score report as of now. The original documents need to be submitted upon receiving an admit.

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29 Oct 2017, 08:51

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Guys,

Do we need to submit the original transcripts as a part of the application? I mean I have uploaded scanned copies of my transcripts to complete my application, but the 'supplemental items', yet show that I have completed 4/6 items, the 2 pending being the official transcripts.

Additionally, I have received no email as confirmation of application submission yet. Has everyone received such an email?

Please lend your thoughts on the above.

Thank you!
Oreo

Hey OreoShake! You can upload the scanned transcripts and send the unofficial gmat score report as of now. The original documents need to be submitted upon receiving an admit.

Thanks mate. I have not received an application receipt email yet, which we generally receive from universities after submitting application, hence was worried about it.

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