Thanks Nikhil! It is strange that the Apps would be reviewed post a deadline as I too had assumed the Queen's had a rolling admissions. All the best as we will wait it out! :)

@[227438:vug007] While waiting for responses from Vaibhav and Reconadi you may search on the web for sample cover letters written for mba schools. It should give you a fair idea on what is expected on it. Most of the letters I found had a generic format wherein you will give an overall idea about yourself, why you are looking at Queens for an MBA and requesting for an opportunity to discuss with them. I kinda followed that pattern. Make sure you dont make it too long as most of the stuff you are anyways going to write in the essays.

As for you question to vb5 on hearing back from them. We both were told that the adcom will start looking at apps post Sep 28. This seemed a bit strange given that I was under the assumption Queens follows a rolling admissions process.

So still waiting.....

Btw all the best to you.

Hi Guys, Good to see this thread!
I too will be applying for the Queen's MBA. All the best to all :)

@ Vaibhav & Reconadi : any tips on how the cover letter should be? I havent come acorss anyother B-school asking for a cover letter as part of the applicaiton.

@ vb5 : All the best for you app! did you hear back from them?

@Chetan83 said: Hello all, my name is Chetan and I am a Queen's 2010 FT MBA grad. I have recently moved back to India after working in Toronto for 2 years. I would be happy to answer your questions about life in Canada after Queen's. I see Vaibhav & Reconadi answering your questions in the best possible manner and I will add info wherever I feel I have something new to say. PS: Vaibhav & Reconadi, PM me if you need any help on anything.

Hello all, my name is Chetan and I am a Queen's 2010 FT MBA grad. I have recently moved back to India after working in Toronto for 2 years. I would be happy to answer your questions about life in Canada after Queen's.
I see Vaibhav & Reconadi answering your questions in the best possible manner and I will add info wherever I feel I have something new to say.
PS: Vaibhav & Reconadi, PM me if you need any help on anything.

I received a response from Queen's ad com (Juanita) and as per that the school will start reviewing the apps only after Sep 28. I thought Queen's follows a rolling admissions process, reviewing apps as they come in. Was it not so or has it changed recently?

hello guys, have you sent your TOEFL scores to the university?

Submitted my app today........ Fingers X

Thanks nikhilsrl....

@[589984:vb5] man this is in response to your private message - Some issue with the site was preventing me from responding.

I mailed the adcom and they said we can use some short forms as they are anyways going to get the full info from our resume.

As for the second column in locaiton you can update it with "XX" as we are from India. In the first column give or

reconadi. Thanks for the quick response.

Thanks for your responses guys.

@reconadi....I was wondering if I can download the reference form. My referee will have access to the form after I submit the details online. However, it may not be possible for him to fill the form in short duration.
It will be good if I give him good time to write his comments.

I tried searching on the Queens website but no luck....

atleast what are the standard questions?

Hi Vb5,

There are no forms to be downloaded. You have to register your referees under references section. As soon as you do it, your referees get a link to the online recommendation forms.

The questions are confidential and cannot be revealed to the applicants.

HTH

@reconadi....I was wondering if I can download the reference form. My referee will have access to the form after I submit the details online. However, it may not be possible for him to fill the form in short duration.
It will be good if I give him good time to write his comments.

I tried searching on the Queens website but no luck....

atleast what are the standard questions?

@vaibhavxv/@reconadi.

One of the essays this year is on "what you would contribute to non-academic life as a member of Queens b school community". Any idea what the school really meant by saying non-acadecmic. Are they referring to ECs like art and sports or do participation in career oriented clubs and study groups count?

I see it as a diversity essay... "What Diversity you will bring to class and how your background will add value to the class"
@vaibhavxv/@reconadi.. correct me if I am wrong.

The school just wants to check if you are just a bookworm or something more. Essentially, the essay wants to know how you can contribute to the MBA community apart from academics.

I see it as a diversity essay... "What Diversity you will bring to class and how your background will add value to the class"
@vaibhavxv/@reconadi.. correct me if I am wrong.

@vaibhavxv/@reconadi.

One of the essays this year is on "what you would contribute to non-academic life as a member of Queens b school community". Any idea what the school really meant by saying non-acadecmic. Are they referring to ECs like art and sports or do participation in career oriented clubs and study groups count?

What I meant by same is the question no. 1 and 3 last year.....
Those looked same at the first read.

Agree with you.

What I meant by same is the question no. 1 and 3 last year.....
Those looked same at the first read.

That sounds reasonable, I am going for 3 prof recos.

Btw 2 essays seem to be the same as last year's. Only one is new.

-I am out of my academics for last 8 years. Regarding recos, do I need to give a academic reco or all three professional recos?

- Completed my schooling and degree in english and working with teams overseas last 8 years (no long term onsite though). How shall I send the request for TOEFL waiver... along with my app? or before applying?

With 8 years of experience, I see that it is better to have professional recos. Unless you have something substantial to show from your undergrad.

There should be an option in the application to request for waiver. Else, you can send a mail to the adcom quoting your application number.

-I am out of my academics for last 8 years. Regarding recos, do I need to give a academic reco or all three professional recos?

- Completed my schooling and degree in english and working with teams overseas last 8 years (no long term onsite though). How shall I send the request for TOEFL waiver... along with my app? or before applying?

vb5 Says

@reconadi :)... No I am applying this yr and am not yr classmate.

Figured that out and edited my post !!

@reconadi :)... No I am applying this yr and am not yr classmate.

nikhilsrl Says

Good luck to you too man.

Hi all

If you have any specific questions related to admissions, please ask on this forum.I will try to find out from adcom. But please be sure the information is not available on the website before posting here.

@nikhilsrl I sent you a PM....
Have you started the application. The essay questions have changed this year.
Good there are no kind of similar essays this yr

The application is active now for 2013 admissions.
Good luck to all :)

Good luck to you too man.

The application is active now for 2013 admissions.
Good luck to all

Hi,

Anyone tried online app. its still showing deadlines for the year. I am working on my essays and nt sure if thet essays will be same this year?

Ya the new app is not out yet.

Hi,

Anyone tried online app. its still showing deadlines for the year. I am working on my essays and nt sure if thet essays will be same this year?

Hi everyone....

Good to see Queens 2013 thread. I contacted Adcom sometimes back for the application start date.
I was informed "We will be releasing our new website and application for the next class which begins in May 2013 on July 1, 2012"

Hope it helps.

Looking forward to it.

Hi everyone....

Good to see Queens 2013 thread. I contacted Adcom sometimes back for the application start date.
I was informed "We will be releasing our new website and application for the next class which begins in May 2013 on July 1, 2012"

Hope it helps.

Hello Vaibhav,

Its nice to see a thread for Queen and that................disadvantages which are not mentioned at the site.

Thanks & regards,
Ashish Agarwal

GMAT score: 710 ( Q=50; V=35 AWA=4.5)
Citizenship: Indian
Age: 31
Class-X: 85.4% from C.B.S.E.
Class-XII: 77% from C.B.S.E.
Degree: B.Tech (Electronics Engg.)
College: KNIT Sultanpur ( a state govt. college)
Year of graduation: 2004
Percentage: 71% (ranked 7 out of a competitive class of 60)
Marital status: Married
Years of experience: 7+ years

Current Employment(2006-present): Bharat Petroleum Corporation limited (a govt. enterprise and a Fortune 500 Company) as an Assistant Manager.
Experience: Oil & gas Sector-Cross country pipeline projects encompassing designing, tendering, planning, engineering, and site execution, liasioning with statutory authorities.

Past Employment Shyam telelink Limited( now MTS)(2004-2006)
Experience: (Telecom service provider) Worked as a node incharge, handled the customers complaints & new connections, led the 6 members technical staff.

Hi Ashish

i'm also a current FT student of Queen's and with Vaibhav's permission, I would like to answer your question.

FIrst, I'm not a big fan of profile evaluations because all I see are some numbers. It's tough to judge a person based on what he/she writes on a paper unless I know the life story.

About Ivey, Rotman and Queen's..well it's a classic dilemma! TO each, his own. Each college is unique just like each individual.So, its tough to rank them in an order. My suggestion is to look for a good fit to your expectations.

Vaibhav,

Any idea when the school plans to open the apps.

Hi nikhilsrl, applications open sometime in July. Keep a close watch.

Starting a new thread, as I could not find a separate thread for Full time MBA -Queen's School of Business, Canada for 2014 batch.
I'm the existing student in the FT MBA 2013 batch, and i'm here to help aspiring MBAains to get some information about the college and to help them prepare for the interviews and other processes.

The next session will start in May 2014 and the application process will begin soon and it is advised to apply early to be eligible for good scholarships.

Vaibhav,

Any idea when the school plans to open the apps.

Thanks for starting this thread. I am applying to Queens for classes starting in 2013. I have already spoken to few of the existing students and am interested in the program.

Hello Vaibhav,

Its nice to see a thread for Queen and that too from a current student. I like to apply for 2013. My main concern is placements with respect to my profile and placements in general for international students. Also, I like to know how much weightage the companies give to Queen with respect to Ivey and Rotman. I am mentioning my profile. Kindly share your inputs for this 12 month MBA program with insights of advantages and disadvantages which are not mentioned at the site.

Thanks & regards,
Ashish Agarwal

GMAT score: 710 ( Q=50; V=35 AWA=4.5)
Citizenship: Indian
Age: 31
Class-X: 85.4% from C.B.S.E.
Class-XII: 77% from C.B.S.E.
Degree: B.Tech (Electronics Engg.)
College: KNIT Sultanpur ( a state govt. college)
Year of graduation: 2004
Percentage: 71% (ranked 7 out of a competitive class of 60)
Marital status: Married
Years of experience: 7+ years

Current Employment(2006-present): Bharat Petroleum Corporation limited (a govt. enterprise and a Fortune 500 Company) as an Assistant Manager.
Experience: Oil & gas Sector-Cross country pipeline projects encompassing designing, tendering, planning, engineering, and site execution, liasioning with statutory authorities.

Past Employment Shyam telelink Limited( now MTS)(2004-2006)
Experience: (Telecom service provider) Worked as a node incharge, handled the customers complaints & new connections, led the 6 members technical staff.