Calling all UBC Sauder MBA Applicants: [Aug 2021 Intake] Class of 2023

Hey Guys,

Welcome all UBC Sauder class of 2023 hopefuls. Please use the platform to ask your queries, to give useful information that others would like to know etc.

Sauder has introduced a new MBA course "Technology & Analytics Leadership" in the coming admission cycle. If anyone has more input on this, feel free to post it here.

All the best!

Hello everyone

I will be applying for Aug 2021 intake. Yet to give GMAT. Scheduled in Oct 2020.

Query: Is 80% aggregate in under graduate course mandatory for admission?

I would appreciate if someone can review my profile as well.

My profile:
Location: India
Mech Engg
Agg: 76%
Work ex: 7 years in Manufacturing Industry (PSU)
Role: Techno-Managerial
Co-curricular: Decent throughout Undergraduate and while in job. Participation in national level events.

Looking forward to valuable inputs.

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Does anybody know whether Sauder confirmed that the next intake is gonna take place in August 2021 since the upcoming intake has been postponed to Jan 2021?

Hey sarida47

As of now the next intake is indeed scheduled for Aug 21. Zaa from the admission committee had confirmed in one of the sessions.




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Are the essay topics for August 21 intake released?

Hey Guys,

I am new to whole B-School hunting experience. Yet to close on GMAT dates I see only GMAT online 1 attempt is the only option currently.

I have following profile, do help me with few of the queries as new bee.

Age: 32 (Female)
Undergrads: 82 % (CS Engg.) India
Work Ex: 10 years of Work Ex in IT Functional Tech with last 5 years in big 4.
GMAT: Haven't tried it yet hopeful of getting 600-630 in first attempt would that be decent?
Extra Curricular: Not too much

What are the chances?

Thanks

There is a What are my chances tool to get the insight into that

I would also like to urge you to consider the possibility that a 10 year work ex is red flag in most cases. For sauder, I suppose 650+ is what they suggest to stay competitive.

And about the Extra curricular. If you can, please engage in the extra activities in your community.
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Hey guys,

The application deadlineof August 2021 entry is already available on the website. In case any of you want to check it out.

You mean the MBA application deadline for 2021 intake? Can you share a link or screenshot of the same? Also, are the essays also released?

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Here is the link to the site with deadline details: https://www.sauder.ubc.ca/programs/mast ... w-to-apply

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Oh great. And are the essay topics same as last year?

Here's the screenshot

Hi everyone

Is it true that canadian/PR students evaluation is different from international students? Are there eligibility criteria like gmat and ielts less than international students or they are given more preferences?

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Hello UBC hopefuls

Video essays and questions are becoming more and more common in b-school applications.
We, at Vibranture, also guide and help students on creating strong and impactful videos.

Here I have posted our 10 Tips for VIDEO ESSAYS / QUESTIONS
https://gmatclub.com/forum/10-tips-for- ... 33275.html


For personalized help with MBA applications, I can be reached at mail@vibranture.com

Good luck everyone!

- Shea Rai
CEO, Vibranture.com [Est. 2006]
I am an MBA alumna from Ross Michigan. As an MBA/EMBA Admissions Consultant, I have helped students from across the world get admitted to top MBA programs such as Kellogg, Booth, Rotman, INSEAD, LBS, and more..
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It is actually way easier for domestic applicants to get into Sauder than for international applicants. You must have Canadian permanent residency or Canadian citizenship to qualify for the domestic applicant pool.

If you have a bachelor's degree from a Canadian institution, you don't even need to do an English test. Moreover, the applicant with the highest GMAT score from the domestic pool is usually a 700-710.

As per government funding regulation, most Canadian schools have a minimum number of spots reserved for domestic applicants. In Canada, this effectively creates two distinct applicant pools: Canadians and Internationals (all nationalities).

Is UBC offering GMAT waivers for first and second round of applications?

Yes, details can be found here:
https://www.sauder.ubc.ca/programs/mast ... ns-finance

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One of the requirements states "A bachelor’s degree with a minimum academic average of B+ or equivalent "and" a Level III CFA Exam",
I am not sure if "and" is a typo or should it be "or". Can anyone confirm if we can apply for the waiver if we just have a bachelor's degree and not CFA?

You should reach out to adcom for the clarification

Hey Guys,

Checkout UBC Sauder MBA Intake Fall 2021's deadlines, essay questions, essay debriefs and other requirements on our latest blog.
If you’d like to know whether Sauder MBA is the right school for you or not then please get in touch.
https://blog.edusimplified.com/essaydebrief-sauder/
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