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Schools: Schulich '17 (A$) Rotman '17 (A)
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10 Feb 2015, 16:00
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Hi there,
Thank you for reading my post and thank you to all GMATClub members for all the tools you have provided me during this application process. Having said that, I was wondering if you can critique my profile and chances for schools in Canada - particularly Rotman, Schulich, and McGill. I plan to work in Toronto after my MBA (perhaps McGill isn't a great idea).
From a holistic perspective, here are some key stats:
- GMAT: 630 (AWA 5.5 - 6 (likely a 6...), IR 8, Q 48, V 28 (ouch...made some silly mistakes from being tired...))
- GPA: 3.7 (last two years), 3.8 (graduating year)
- Work Experience: 3.3 Years (at time of the beginning of the school program), Pharmaceutical Marketing and Consulting.
- Also planning to start a new e-commerce webstore in the uniform industry - trying to help a company increase their sales.
- Post-MBA Goals: Brand Management in Pharmaceuticals, Toronto (hopefully)
- Undergraduate degree: Science, BSCH
Benefits from a specific school: I'm aiming for a two-year program (full-time and internship) rather than a one-year experience (I have no business education).
- Toronto offers the right program for me: Brand management. I'm also participating in the Rotman Problem Solving Challenge via an essay submission. This school serious strives to innovate and differentiate from other schools. Definitely my first choice.
- Schulich has renown faculty in industry. They also have a higher placement rates for industry (e.g. CPG, Pharma, etc.). That said, Rotman's focus on integrative thinking seems to be a plus for me.
- McGill. A much more smaller class-size (more one-on-one; but less networking opportunities with classmates?). Hesitant about applying since placements don't appear to be very strong in Toronto.
What do you think are my chances? I'm also in contact with admissions and MBA alumni.
Let me know if you need anymore information.
Thanks!
Thank you for reading my post and thank you to all GMATClub members for all the tools you have provided me during this application process. Having said that, I was wondering if you can critique my profile and chances for schools in Canada - particularly Rotman, Schulich, and McGill. I plan to work in Toronto after my MBA (perhaps McGill isn't a great idea).
From a holistic perspective, here are some key stats:
- GMAT: 630 (AWA 5.5 - 6 (likely a 6...), IR 8, Q 48, V 28 (ouch...made some silly mistakes from being tired...))
- GPA: 3.7 (last two years), 3.8 (graduating year)
- Work Experience: 3.3 Years (at time of the beginning of the school program), Pharmaceutical Marketing and Consulting.
- Also planning to start a new e-commerce webstore in the uniform industry - trying to help a company increase their sales.
- Post-MBA Goals: Brand Management in Pharmaceuticals, Toronto (hopefully)
- Undergraduate degree: Science, BSCH
Benefits from a specific school: I'm aiming for a two-year program (full-time and internship) rather than a one-year experience (I have no business education).
- Toronto offers the right program for me: Brand management. I'm also participating in the Rotman Problem Solving Challenge via an essay submission. This school serious strives to innovate and differentiate from other schools. Definitely my first choice.
- Schulich has renown faculty in industry. They also have a higher placement rates for industry (e.g. CPG, Pharma, etc.). That said, Rotman's focus on integrative thinking seems to be a plus for me.
- McGill. A much more smaller class-size (more one-on-one; but less networking opportunities with classmates?). Hesitant about applying since placements don't appear to be very strong in Toronto.
What do you think are my chances? I'm also in contact with admissions and MBA alumni.
Let me know if you need anymore information.
Thanks!
11 Feb 2015, 06:37
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Hi there,
I'm Zooey from Aringo. I'd like to start by congratulating you on narrowing down your school choices and researching the pros and cons of each one! It is important to have a clear picture of your options.
While your GMAT score is below Rotman's average of 673, it still falls within their generally accepted range (600-740). Moreover, the admissions committee has made clear that acceptance does not hinge on one or two factors exclusively (as is the case with almost every school). By skillfully highlighting your work experience (3+ years is good) as well as your initiatives in the area of e-commerce, you can likely compensate for the weaknesses in your application.
Schulich usually requires a minimum of a 660 on the GMAT as well as a balanced score across all sections (which your verbal score does not quite reflect), but they also accept students with GPAs between 3.0 and 4.0, so you are ahead of the game in that respect. Again, crafting a profile that emphasizes your strengths (GPA, work experience, projects) and also differentiates you from other applicants (it is very important to detail unique characteristics and experiences) can make all the difference and potentially persuade the admissions committee to give less weight to your GMAT score.
The average GMAT score for applicants accepted to McGill is 655, which means, of course, that some fall above and some below.
As the Rotman MBA offers a program that is directly related to your career goals, it may be the best option. It is important to outline your professional ambitions in your applications; the fact that you have a very specific plan will work in your favor. Schools like to see forward thinking.
My recommendation is to apply to all three MBA programs as this will obviously give you the greatest chance of gaining acceptance, but to perhaps focus more of your energy and resources on the Rotman application if you find that your time is limited.
I encourage you to visit Aringo's website to try our chances calculator (https://www.aringo.com/MBA_admission_cha ... ulator.htm) and to check out our tips about essay writing, letters of recommendation and the other aspects involved in MBA applications. I also invite you to email our North America CEO, Chrissy ([email protected]), to set up a free assessment call (with no attached commitments) so that she can give you a deeper evaluation of your chances and offer you expert advice on creating an impressive and individualized application.
Good luck!
Zooey
I'm Zooey from Aringo. I'd like to start by congratulating you on narrowing down your school choices and researching the pros and cons of each one! It is important to have a clear picture of your options.
While your GMAT score is below Rotman's average of 673, it still falls within their generally accepted range (600-740). Moreover, the admissions committee has made clear that acceptance does not hinge on one or two factors exclusively (as is the case with almost every school). By skillfully highlighting your work experience (3+ years is good) as well as your initiatives in the area of e-commerce, you can likely compensate for the weaknesses in your application.
Schulich usually requires a minimum of a 660 on the GMAT as well as a balanced score across all sections (which your verbal score does not quite reflect), but they also accept students with GPAs between 3.0 and 4.0, so you are ahead of the game in that respect. Again, crafting a profile that emphasizes your strengths (GPA, work experience, projects) and also differentiates you from other applicants (it is very important to detail unique characteristics and experiences) can make all the difference and potentially persuade the admissions committee to give less weight to your GMAT score.
The average GMAT score for applicants accepted to McGill is 655, which means, of course, that some fall above and some below.
As the Rotman MBA offers a program that is directly related to your career goals, it may be the best option. It is important to outline your professional ambitions in your applications; the fact that you have a very specific plan will work in your favor. Schools like to see forward thinking.
My recommendation is to apply to all three MBA programs as this will obviously give you the greatest chance of gaining acceptance, but to perhaps focus more of your energy and resources on the Rotman application if you find that your time is limited.
I encourage you to visit Aringo's website to try our chances calculator (https://www.aringo.com/MBA_admission_cha ... ulator.htm) and to check out our tips about essay writing, letters of recommendation and the other aspects involved in MBA applications. I also invite you to email our North America CEO, Chrissy ([email protected]), to set up a free assessment call (with no attached commitments) so that she can give you a deeper evaluation of your chances and offer you expert advice on creating an impressive and individualized application.
Good luck!
Zooey
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Joined: 25 Jul 2014
Last visit: 29 Jan 2018
Posts: 42
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Schools: Schulich '17 (A$) Rotman '17 (A)
GPA: 3.7
WE:Marketing (Pharmaceuticals and Biotech)
Products:
13 Feb 2015, 10:59
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Thank you Zooey for all the information! I believe Schulich's GMAT average is 661--not a minimum. I'm still debating which school to attend (Schulich may have better industry job placements than Rotman). Applications are almost completed!
