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

My Rotman MBA Program Review by 2-nd year student. Rating:*****

Thanks a ton for your review of Rotman . Hopefully, we will have you to guide us with our application process! Welcome to the forum! Any idea by when are the deadlines going to be out?

Planning to apply this year. No idea what will happen. My GMAT score is low. Waiting for the essays.

Hi all, Quick question : can i continue writing the essay which is on the site or should I wait for the next essay... Rotman has a rolling admissions system.... so a bit confused.. please help!

dreams101 I don't think the essays are always the same. And its better to wait for the official release. That being said, the essays are mostly about the professional goals/life post MBA. You can probably start working on a skeletal framework Btw, these are the essays for the last two years : 2016-2017 https://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/Degrees/M ... pply/Essay 2015-2016 https://inside.rotman.utoronto.ca/admis ... on-essays/ somtsat99 As we still have some time for the essays and deadlines, If I were you, I would take another shot at the GMAT. Considering the uncertainties in the US, I feel things are going to be extremely competitive at Canada this year. Also, Rotman is by-far the most competitive business school in Canada. Disclaimer : Please take the above advice with a pinch of salt, as I have just written this with my limited experience. I am first time applicant and yet to take the GMAT.

I would argue that any GMAT under 670 would not be competitive... I would not try to apply with a GMAT that's lower than the average. However, that is only looking at GMAT alone. Your GPA is pretty high, and you have consulting experience. It's just how it's leveraged and how you tell your story.

pushpitkc Yes I agree. I will try and improve my score by the September. Lets see what I can manage this time. I agree for a guy like me with less professional experience (though i have 12+4+2 years academic experience)of around 3- 4 years will have to have a strong GMAT score to make it to Rotman. US effect will be there I am sure.

I'm also going to argue that it isn't how much work experience you have, but how progressive your experience is. If I were a recruiter, I would take someone who went from an analyst, to a consultant, to an engagement manager within four years than someone who took six years to go from analyst to consultant. Just sayin'.

Good news, guys. The application deadlines are out. 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) For now seems like the essays are the same, 2 essays and a video essay. 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. 113 days to go for the R1 deadline!

I have a query regarding the Minimum Admission Requirements. In the website, it is mentioned that for Indian candidates, a minimum GPA of 7.5/10 from Indian Institutes of Technology or 8.0/10 from other institutions is needed. Does it make sense to apply with a GPA of less than 3.0 on a scale of 4?