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Can anyone provide some insight on the video essay and the Timed Written response?

what do they ask etc etc

Video Essay:
Mostly behavioral questions. Something about yourself that you should be able to answer instantly (3-5 seconds taped video question - 30 seconds prep time - 1 min 30 seconds actual response time). Mine were:
1. What do you make really well?
2. If you had an extra hour every day, what would you do with this time?
MOCK: Tell me about a failure from which you learned something.

Some good practices: Utilize the 30 secs prep time well. Practice at least 10-15 similar questions before you start taking the actual test; that way, you'll "get in the zone" by the time you start the real test. Try not to speak on more than 2-3 factors. Be reflective about what you say. It's better if you analyze the behavior using factors/reasons/learning points depending on the question you have been provided with.

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Within 10 minutes, read the prompt, deconstruct the scenario, formulate your answer, and finish drafting (something). Mine were:
1. Write an email to a Rotman alumni asking for his/her time for a coffee chat.
MOCK: Write a paragraph introducing yourself to the AdCom trying to decide on the incoming students.

Some good practices: Try to finish within 8 minutes and keep the last 2 minutes for edits. Probably write not more than 150-200 words (completely my personal opinion though) if you want to finish within time. If you are a regular email writer, this section shouldn't be a problem for you other than the 10 minutes time crunch.

Aviral1995 here you go.
There are some other experiences shared in the Debrief section.
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Hi everyone!

Can you guys share your experiences of Kira Video Interview and any tips, if applicable?
Looking forward to your response!

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Also replying here for others reference

https://gmatclub.com/forum/compilation- ... l#p2205848
https://gmatclub.com/forum/rotman-toron ... brief.html
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We have just annoucned that Rotman is joining us for MBA Spotlight.

You can register for MBA Spotlight and other sessions here https://gmatclub.com/forum/ucp.php?mode=fair_register
Rotman session details are here https://gmatclub.com/forum/rotman-prese ... 35317.html
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Rotman requires that the under grad institution send the transcripts to the college. But many colleges are closed now because of rising covid cases. So how is this being taken care of?
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Rotman requires that the under grad institution send the transcripts to the college. But many colleges are closed now because of rising covid cases. So how is this being taken care of?

You can probably get your scanned transcripts from your institution. As part of your application you need an unofficial transcript, so worst-case scenario, you can probably make the translation yourself. I contacted my undergrad school and they sent me the scanned version, I used that for my application.

Otherwise, you'll need the official transcript only after you've been accepted and on a date closer to the starting date.
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Hi!

Hope you are all staying safe! I just submitted my application. I have completed all the parts except video essay. Is there any chance I will get the video link before October 5? I am planning to submit before R1 deadline and don't want to extend beyond.

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Do we need to complete the video questions before the deadline? and how long does it take to get the link to the kira interview?

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I reached out the university on this. They told me that it is alright if the video essay submissions come after the Oct 5th deadline. I plan to submit my application this weekend and it takes 2 business days for them to upload the link for the video essay.

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Thank you for the reply!

Anyways, I have received the link for video essay (roughly 8 hours after submitting my application today). But the timing at which a candidate receives the video link is random I guess
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Thank you for the reply!

Anyways, I have received the link for video essay (roughly 8 hours after submitting my application today). But the timing at which a candidate receives the video link is random I guess

Thanks for the update, ganesh95 All the best!

FYI, we have compiled Kira video questions from several schools in the following link

https://gmatclub.com/forum/compilation- ... l#p2205848
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Do we need to complete the video questions before the deadline? and how long does it take to get the link to the kira interview?

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As Tejasvee mentioned, no need to complete the video questions before the deadline. I submitted them they day after the deadline, and still got my response in good time :)
That said, I don't think they will fully process your application or invite you to an interview before you submit your video essay.
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Hi,
I could submit my application only today (i.e. October 4th, Toronto time 2:20AM). I am a bit concerned that the Kira link may not reach me in time considering the deadline is October 5th and today (the 4th) is a Sunday. Can the link get delayed on non business days?
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Hi,
I could submit my application only today (i.e. October 4th, Toronto time 2:20AM). I am a bit concerned that the Kira link may not reach me in time considering the deadline is October 5th and today (the 4th) is a Sunday. Can the link get delayed on non business days?

Don't worry about that as long as you submitted your application before the deadline. You should be receiving the link for the Kira (I think it's not actually Kira though, but Rotman's in-house tool) later today or tomorrow, I'm not sure about non-business days affecting the reception of the link though, but you should be within the deadline.
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Hi,
I could submit my application only today (i.e. October 4th, Toronto time 2:20AM). I am a bit concerned that the Kira link may not reach me in time considering the deadline is October 5th and today (the 4th) is a Sunday. Can the link get delayed on non business days?

Don't worry about that as long as you submitted your application before the deadline. You should be receiving the link for the Kira (I think it's not actually Kira though, but Rotman's in-house tool) later today or tomorrow, I'm not sure about non-business days affecting the reception of the link though, but you should be within the deadline.

Thank You.
No link! It's been 24 hours. Anyway, I wrote to the Admissions Team to be extra careful. BTW, did you receive any application receipt confirmation from the school? I only received an "Order Confirmation" email for the application fee paid. The application portal states "Completed on [Date]"
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My recommenders will not be able to submit the LORs by today end of day (as per Canadian Time). Will be application be considered as part of Round 1 in that case?
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Has anybody received an interview invite before they submitted their letter of recommendations or video interview?
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Has anybody received an interview invite before they submitted their letter of recommendations or video interview?

One of our applicants received interview invite before submitting video interviews.

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