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Calling all DeGroote (McMaster University) MBA Applicants: 2019 Intake

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Welcome to all DeGroote 2019 Intake applicants. Use this platform to meet fellow applicants, exchange ideas/information, discuss application strategies, share interview/school visit experiences, and boost each other's morale to face the tough admission process.

Happy networking!

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Am I the only one here who got the admission without skype interview? I thought it was only the Kira Talent round...

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Skype is for internationals who applied for coop. Domestic who applied for coop will get in person if they move forward.

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Hi Everyone!

Can domestic applicant please share their experiences with the in person interview for the co-op MBA program? I've heard a lot about the Kira interviews but am not quite sure what to expect for the in person interview. Thanks for any help!

fnwef23

Did you check the following link?

https://gmatclub.com/forum/degroote-mcm ... brief.html

I did read through these debriefs, but they only really discuss the Kira interviews. I'm looking for info on the in person (second stage) interview.

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Originally posted by thinkoutsidethebox on 27 Mar 2019, 14:52.
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Yes, you will need to send the official GMAT score report via MBA.com directly to McMaster. In terms of the transcipt, McMaster still accept the unofficial soft-copy version on the system. Only after you are admitted then You must have the institution send them the official transcript in a sealed envelope

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Question for people who applied, do you have to submit official GMAT report and official transcript from your undergrad like how the application system listed or unofficial ones will suffice as per the email from admissions office?

How long does it take for them to update the application status? I have submitted my resume in my application form but the system still says initiated under resume.

Thanks

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do you or anybody else know if they only start reviewing and sending out interview invites after they receive all the official documents? Last time I did this, they only took 11 calendar days, now its been over 2 weeks since my Kira.

edit: emailed the school on Friday, got invite today

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DeGroote DECISION TRACKER

Updates for the last hour:

Admitted, 28 minutes ago, from India, GMAT:620 (Q48 V28), GPA: 3.1, Industry: Retail Banking, WE 84, heard via: email
Admitted, 59 minutes ago, from India, GMAT:710, heard via: email

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Hello All,

My name is Chirag Narang. I have received my admit to DeGroote FT MBA Program - Sept 2019 intake.

Please can you add me to the watsapp group. My number is +91 9892237051.

Thanks!

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last date for applying MBA at DeGroote

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Is today the last day or do you have a question regarding the last date to apply?

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MY SON IS APPEARING FOR IELTS ON 13.04.2019, CAN HE SUBMIT HIS APPLICATION FOR FT MBA, AS PROVISIONAL APPLICATION.
HE GOT 570 IN GMAT.

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MY SON IS APPEARING FOR IELTS ON 13.04.2019, CAN HE SUBMIT HIS APPLICATION FOR FT MBA, AS PROVISIONAL APPLICATION.
HE GOT 570 IN GMAT.

Are you an international applicant and did you check the deadlines on the website? I see the deadline for FT MBA for internationals is March 1st.

https://mbarecruit.degroote.mcmaster.ca/admissions/

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Hello All!

Have any domestic applicants gone through the in-person interview yet? I sent in my KIRA interview last week and then got the invitation to come for my in person interview next week. Does anyone have any tips on how to prepare? Is the in person interview similar questioning to the KIRA? Should I know specific business news or knowledge before going in? Thanks for any help!

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Hi Everyone,

I’ve been admitted to the Full Time MBA program starting September-2019.

In case, I can be of assistance to anyone, feel free to drop-in a message.

Please let me know if there is an whatsapp group for the admits.

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Applied to the co-op program as a domestic applicant with more than 5 years work exp. I was rejected even though my in person interview went well so I guess it is true that they don't take applicants with more than 5 year domestic experience. I only wanted the co-op program to change careers. I read that they have limited care/provide no career services to their FT students because their main concern are co-op students, and LinkedIn statistics proves that to be quite true.

Anyway, best of luck to all

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Is there a Whatsapp group for the admitted FT students ? If so, please PM me. Thank you.

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My name is Jay Bhatia. I have received my admit to DeGroote FT MBA Program - Sept 2019 intake.

Please ,can you add me to the whatsapp group. My number is +91 9819936385.

Thanks!

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Just got admitted today for the MBA Co-op Program via email as well a “congratulations” text message. I’m a domestic applicant with 1 year work experience , if anyone has any questions feel free to ask?

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Hey guys,

I just got admitted to the FT MBA with a 5k Scholarship. I always find these boards to be super helpful so if anyone needs any information or has questions about the application process and beyond, please don't hesitate to send me a message!

As for the KIRA video questions, the following were the questions I got:

What are your goals post MBA and why did you choose DeGroote?
Give examples of any community work you have done in the past. Why did you get involved and what was the outcome of your work there?
Give an example of some charity work you have done in your community.

Written question: How do you tackle a number of tasks that need to be completed? How do you prioritize these tasks?