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I see 22 applicants in the stats table but hardly any discussion happening here. :-) C'mon folks, show yourself! Start talking with fellow applicants, discuss application strategies, exchange ideas and thoughts. An open and fruitful dialogue is in the best interest of everyone truly aspiring to get into Alberta MBA.
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I have submitted the application and how long does it take to here a reply from them?
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Hi everyone. I submitted the application in early October and was invited for Kira Talent Interview. The very first question on the Kira platform will be Why MBA and why Alberta (you need to explain in 1 min). My Kira interview was considerably good but its shocking to note that within 8 hours of completing the Interview, I was denied an admit. :| I completed the Kira interview when it was 2:00 AM in Edmonton and I got the decision sharp at 9:00 AM. :shocked That was super quick!! What was shocking was that they don't roll out Kira invite unless they feel that the profile (test score, sop, recommendations) satisfies the criteria.

I reached out to Chris (the admissions director) who told me that the adcom felt that they could have better applicants over the course of admission cycle. My current background is in the Oil/International Shipping Industry (work ex: 45 months, experience of working in 32 countries, lots of extra curicullars). The school metioned that they felt that my future goals to venture in Operations Consulting would be difficult. My advise to all applicants is to be very concrete about your future goals, why you are picking Alberta, and why do you need an MBA 'NOW' in your SOP. Personal opinion follows - Given the budget cut at Uni of alberta and pipeline issue, the school appears to be very wary of selecting candidates to get a diverse classroom experince. I felt that they are prefer candidates who can easily land up jobs, which will ultimately help the school in a stronger employability report.

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I have an admit from Alberta.
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I have submitted the application and how long does it take to here a reply from them?

I have a deferred admit to the UofA, i.e; I was admitted last year but couldn't join due to some personal reasons. From what I experienced last year if everything is in order, it should take around 2-3 months from the date of submitting the application to receiving an official admit from FGRS.

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Thanks for sharing your experience. Do you think Operations track may not be great from Alberta.
I thought Alberta was good for Ops Mgt.
How is the current job scenario in Alberta ?




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Hi everyone. I submitted the application in early October and was invited for Kira Talent Interview. The very first question on the Kira platform will be Why MBA and why Alberta (you need to explain in 1 min). My Kira interview was considerably good but its shocking to note that within 8 hours of completing the Interview, I was denied an admit. :| I completed the Kira interview when it was 2:00 AM in Edmonton and I got the decision sharp at 9:00 AM. :shocked That was super quick!! What was shocking was that they don't roll out Kira invite unless they feel that the profile (test score, sop, recommendations) satisfies the criteria.

I reached out to Chris (the admissions director) who told me that the adcom felt that they could have better applicants over the course of admission cycle. My current background is in the Oil/International Shipping Industry (work ex: 45 months, experience of working in 32 countries, lots of extra curicullars). The school metioned that they felt that my future goals to venture in Operations Consulting would be difficult. My advise to all applicants is to be very concrete about your future goals, why you are picking Alberta, and why do you need an MBA 'NOW' in your SOP. Personal opinion follows - Given the budget cut at Uni of alberta and pipeline issue, the school appears to be very wary of selecting candidates to get a diverse classroom experince. I felt that they are prefer candidates who can easily land up jobs, which will ultimately help the school in a stronger employability report.

All the best guys. :)
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Operations would be good but you'll have to explain the industry. Oil companies are in plenty so if you're pitching into Energy Operations and you have prior experience in it (preferable), then you might have a chance. IMHO, Alberta is very concious about future goals. Last to last year they rejected people who wanted to transition to finance.

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What if you want to transition careers? I am not really particular about the industry. However, keen on Op Mgt based on previous exp and interest.
Where else did you apply ? Did you hear back from the rest ?


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You might have a shot. Go ahead and try but again be descriptive in the SOP and use it to explain why Alberta? In Canada I applied to HEC Montreal and got in. Other than that I applied to unis in UK/Ireland and got calls from all of them with scholarships.

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That's great. Congrats !

Where are you leaning towards ?

I heard French is important to know for effective recruitment at HEC Montreal ? Is that true ?


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Congrats ! Could you please share your profile ?



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Congrats on the admit krajput !

Could you please share your profile. I am looking to apply in the next few weeks . What are the other colleges you have applied.

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Yeah HEC is intensive 1year course plus Quebec is french dominated so you'll need to learn french in order to get a job around Montreal but mostly people go to Tornoto GTA after graduation.


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Hi
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How much amount of scholarship did you get for UCD Smurfit?
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Is there any WhatsApp group for Alberta MBA fall 2020 applicants?

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Congratulations on receiving the offer of admission. I do have an admit as well. Drop your digits in a personal message and I shall add you to the group.

Hey, can you add me to the WhatsApp group? I have messaged you my number. Thanks.
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