@polarityfact :

@overlord :

@HelloGoodBye said:

@overlord :Could you help me with Off-Campus Housing? I am interested in a furnished room within 1 km of Ivey Spencer Centre.

@overlord :

Hi guys just got a call from Ivey and they confirmed my admit for the batch starting Apr'13.

Had my interview with Karen on 19th July 2012. Getting really nervous as i am yet to hear from Ivey on the decision and it has already been more than 3 weeks since the interview. This wait is a killer.

Hi @[246481:overlord], Thank you for providing those insights. If you are still around, I would appreciate it if you could answer my questions too.

Hi CheckEETS, congratulations! Can you please share your profile.

I am a bit confused. Unless they have changed something recently i.e in the past 2 months; since I graduated in April, Ivey still had only one batch which starts in April and PKP for that batch starts in March. Whats starting in Jan?????

My apologies. This is for the April batch as well.

Hi polarityfact,

Thnx for taking this initiative. Firstly, can u plz share ur profile?

Here's my volley of Q.s:

1) How many students got a 50% or above scholarship in the current batch? How many with full-riders? More importantly, are there any Indian students among them?
2) How has the job market in Canada played out this year? Can u plz share the latest placement stats? Have Indian students found jobs in consulting/finance domain? How much of a role does the 'local experience' play when looking for consulting jobs?
3) Is Richard Ivey for career switchers?
4) Are there any companies in the natural resources (mining, oil, gas) sector recruiting for corporate finance roles? I'm interest in consulting/i-banking/corporate finance roles with a focus on natural resources.
5) What profiles are offered by the Big4 audit firms? I'm currently with E&Y; India (in a pseudo Corp.Fin. role) and wouldn't mind wrking wid E&Y; Canada. I'm sure E&Y; must hv recruited at Richard Ivey. Can u plz tell me wat role was offered by the firm?

My profile is:
GMAT: Will be writing in a month
Work exp: 33 months (till date) with E&Y; (got gr8 career progression and a couple of awards)
Acads: BBS (Finance), Delhi University (Top tier college but awful acads)
EC: Exceptional
Comm service: None

I'm looking to apply in Round 1.

Thanks in advance !!

I am sure polarity fact is busy with the prog so I chose to answer these questions. Having just graduated, I prob know a bit more about the job market, however polarityfact would definitely have all the stats on the present batch.

I don't know the exact numbers but I do know that this time there has definitely been an huge increase in the number of Indians in the batch. And most Indian students atleast in my batch did get a schol..

2. To be fair the job market is quite crazy and firms are worried about a double dip. the present batch has just gone to Get Connected and they will prob be more optimistic because all the firms market themselves well but trust me that the market as such is slow. International students have founds jobs in Consulting and finance too. But the number is less than 5.
1 - IB, 2 - Consulting, 2 - Bank rotational program.
Consulting firms don't care about local experience but they do care about your grades and obviously the previous sector experience that you have. The main thing though with consulting is that firms such as Accenture, Bain, & ZS will not hire international students as they need someone who can travel to the US too and work.That is only possible if you have a canadian passport. The other firms such as McKinsey, BCG, Deloitte etc have no issues hiring but you have to understand that McK, BCG will prob hire 1-2 candidates and deloitte is typically around 6-10.

3. Tough to answer. It definitely is a place for switching your career if you are canadian but as an International student it is a bit more difficult. There have been people in my batch (2011) who have been able to switch careers but that number is quite low. If you are looking at a function and Industry switch then a 2yr program which gives you an opportunity for an internship might be better. Having said that I heard that Rotman placements have also been extremely bad this year.

4. Since you have worked at E&Y; the move to Fin in Natural resources should be easy for you. I have a friend who has moved into a similar position recently with Flint Energy in Calgary after the program.

5. Sorry but I don't remember the roles they posted for but E&Y; was on the job board.

I'd like to hear the answers too, so I will not comment on these. :-)
By the way, has anyone else heard from Richard Ivey? I got a call from Maria informing me that I have secured an admit for the batch starting Jan 2013! :-)
No scholarship info though...:-(Does anyone have a clue when I might come to know about that?

I am a bit confused. Unless they have changed something recently i.e in the past 2 months; since I graduated in April, Ivey still had only one batch which starts in April and PKP for that batch starts in March. Whats starting in Jan?????

batiatus Says

Can sum1 answer these Q.s pls??

I'd like to hear the answers too, so I will not comment on these. :-)
By the way, has anyone else heard from Richard Ivey? I got a call from Maria informing me that I have secured an admit for the batch starting Jan 2013! :-)
No scholarship info though...:-(Does anyone have a clue when I might come to know about that?

Hi polarityfact,

Thnx for taking this initiative. Firstly, can u plz share ur profile?

Here's my volley of Q.s:

1) How many students got a 50% or above scholarship in the current batch? How many with full-riders? More importantly, are there any Indian students among them?
2) How has the job market in Canada played out this year? Can u plz share the latest placement stats? Have Indian students found jobs in consulting/finance domain? How much of a role does the 'local experience' play when looking for consulting jobs?
3) Is Richard Ivey for career switchers?
4) Are there any companies in the natural resources (mining, oil, gas) sector recruiting for corporate finance roles? I'm interest in consulting/i-banking/corporate finance roles with a focus on natural resources.
5) What profiles are offered by the Big4 audit firms? I'm currently with E&Y; India (in a pseudo Corp.Fin. role) and wouldn't mind wrking wid E&Y; Canada. I'm sure E&Y; must hv recruited at Richard Ivey. Can u plz tell me wat role was offered by the firm?

My profile is:
GMAT: Will be writing in a month
Work exp: 33 months (till date) with E&Y; (got gr8 career progression and a couple of awards)
Acads: BBS (Finance), Delhi University (Top tier college but awful acads)
EC: Exceptional
Comm service: None

I'm looking to apply in Round 1.

Thanks in advance !!

Can sum1 answer these Q.s pls??

Any news from folks who've been interviewed already?

Hi Polarityfact,

I am a Round 1 applicant to Richard Ivey. Here's my profile

GMAT 690( Q-49,V-35, AWA-6.0)
Work Ex: 6.5 years/IT

I have few specific questions which I would like to discuss. Kindly let me know if we can have a chat about it. My email id is : rishi.2507@gmail.com

Hey guys,
I am presently pursuing my MBA at Ivey, if you guys have any doubt or any queries...please reach out to me. I might take time to reply, but i would try my best to accommodate your questions.....

take care

Hi polarityfact,

Thnx for taking this initiative. Firstly, can u plz share ur profile?

Here's my volley of Q.s:

1) How many students got a 50% or above scholarship in the current batch? How many with full-riders? More importantly, are there any Indian students among them?
2) How has the job market in Canada played out this year? Can u plz share the latest placement stats? Have Indian students found jobs in consulting/finance domain? How much of a role does the 'local experience' play when looking for consulting jobs?
3) Is Richard Ivey for career switchers?
4) Are there any companies in the natural resources (mining, oil, gas) sector recruiting for corporate finance roles? I'm interest in consulting/i-banking/corporate finance roles with a focus on natural resources.
5) What profiles are offered by the Big4 audit firms? I'm currently with E&Y; India (in a pseudo Corp.Fin. role) and wouldn't mind wrking wid E&Y; Canada. I'm sure E&Y; must hv recruited at Richard Ivey. Can u plz tell me wat role was offered by the firm?

My profile is:
GMAT: Will be writing in a month
Work exp: 33 months (till date) with E&Y; (got gr8 career progression and a couple of awards)
Acads: BBS (Finance), Delhi University (Top tier college but awful acads)
EC: Exceptional
Comm service: None

I'm looking to apply in Round 1.

Thanks in advance !!

Hey guys,
I am presently pursuing my MBA at Ivey, if you guys have any doubt or any queries...please reach out to me. I might take time to reply, but i would try my best to accommodate your questions.....

take care

Hey CheckEETS. Many thanks for your reply. Chris sounded quite happy with my answers since I took the call as a sort of preliminary interview. Can you please share your profile??

Mine is:
GMAT: yet to write
Work exp: 2.5 yrs (till date) with a Big 4 (got gr8 career progression and a couple of awards)
Acads: BBS (Finance), Delhi University (Top tier college but awful acads)
EC: Exceptional

I'm looking to apply in Round 1.

Good to know..All the best for your GMAT..When have you scheduled it?

I had a similar call with Chris Asper 2-3 weeks ago. I believe your essays and resume hold more weight than what you say in the call, but he's the director of recruiting and admissions. It wouldn't do you a whole lot of good to piss him off...:-[
When I spoke with him, there was always this veil of interview formality that I could never pierce; I got the distinct impression that he was very happy with some of my answers and was not impressed with a few. I personally didnt get the comfort level to be blunt and ask him few questions I really wanted to, because I began to feel it might actually hurt my chances.

Hope this helps.. :-)

Hey CheckEETS. Many thanks for your reply. Chris sounded quite happy with my answers since I took the call as a sort of preliminary interview. Can you please share your profile??

Mine is:
GMAT: yet to write
Work exp: 2.5 yrs (till date) with a Big 4 (got gr8 career progression and a couple of awards)
Acads: BBS (Finance), Delhi University (Top tier college but awful acads)
EC: Exceptional

I'm looking to apply in Round 1.

Hi guys, I have a call with Chris Asper of AdCom to discuss my profile and I can also ask any queries I have. I had sent my CV for assessment a few days ago and got the standard positive reply.

My question is that would this call hold any sort of weight/importance if I'm planning to apply for Richard Ivey's 2013 intake?

Thanks in advance !!

I had a similar call with Chris Asper 2-3 weeks ago. I believe your essays and resume hold more weight than what you say in the call, but he's the director of recruiting and admissions. It wouldn't do you a whole lot of good to piss him off...:-[
When I spoke with him, there was always this veil of interview formality that I could never pierce; I got the distinct impression that he was very happy with some of my answers and was not impressed with a few. I personally didnt get the comfort level to be blunt and ask him few questions I really wanted to, because I began to feel it might actually hurt my chances.

Hope this helps..

Guys just wanted to confirm whether TOEFL is waved off for Indian applicants who have completed their undergraduation in English and are presently working in an English speaking environment co.

Thanx!

Hi guys, I have a call with Chris Asper of AdCom to discuss my profile and I can also ask any queries I have. I had sent my CV for assessment a few days ago and got the standard positive reply.

My question is that would this call hold any sort of weight/importance if I'm planning to apply for Richard Ivey's 2013 intake?

Thanks in advance !!

Hi All,

I am planning to join this IVEY batch and currently located in London, Ontario itself. I have been here working for last one year.

Anyone coming from India/anywhere from outside Canada can give me a shout for any help you may need in first few days after landing in terms of moving around. I have a car and can help you to travel to shops/Wal-Mart/something if you need to. Please don't hesitate at all.

Let me know. We will have a good time here.

My cell number is (+1) 519-701-1375.

Thanks, NS

Hi all accepted candidates for batch of 2013,

While working on Credila loan application, I realized there is an opportunity to learn from each other's experiences with these processes. Hence I think a google group to discuss issues such as interest rate, processing docs, visa issues, spouse visa, and stay in London etc. can be a good platform.

Now that admit date is so close.. for indian applicant, I have created ivey-batch-of-2013 group. Kindly PM me your email id so that I can add you in the group.

Thanks,

Has anybody interacted with Kearns, Heather ? I got her mail about my application ! My gmat score is dismally low & I have request them to consider my upcoming score. she has replied affirmative that she is waiting for my new score. I don't know what to do ? can someone guide me ! i have not taken revised GMAT Date yet.

No one has heard anything?

Hi guys, been silent observer for a while. submitted my app for Nov deadline, gave interview, awaiting response.

has anyone applying in R3 heard yet? Is there any news about when we can expect to hear?

thanks!

T

I'm looking for some guidance & feedback from current Ivey students.

I'm planning to apply to the recently launched MSc in Management by Ivey. It is a 16 month program launched just a year ago, and is under the aegis of CEMS, the consortium of european universities which runs the #1 MiM Globally. I hope to enrol for the CEMS option and study for a term each at LSE & Uni of St Gallen as well.

My specific queries are :
1) Do HBAs, the undergrads, MBAs and MScs have access to the same facilities, in terms of career services, on campus recruiting events? Ofcourse, MBAs get hired for more senior positions, but do the MScs get commensurate attention?
2) I can understand people being skeptical about a newly launched MiM program, since their first batch hasn't been placed yet. But I personally feel that the resources of the school and the brand will definitely back it, and it is only a matter of time before it catches up with the MBA. I have decent credentials and would expect a scholarship at this point of time, before admissions get hyper competitive.
3) If you could put me in touch with a current MSc student - I'd be extremely grateful!

London Business School has a 2 year old MiM program. People were skeptical about it initially, but the grads got jobs at the same firms as the MBAs, albeit at junior levels. Now competition is quite high. I'm guessing something of the same sort could happen with Ivey's MiM. What do you folks think?

My Profile:
MSc Economics + BE Electronics from BITS Pilani, expected GPA at graduation 7.5/10, expected GMAT 700+
Summer Internship 1 - Forex & Bullion Trading Strategy at a Public Sector Bank
Summer Internship 2 - Academic Research on Financial Derivatives at a Canadian B School
Co-op Internship 3 - 6 months, buy side ops (portfolio analytics) at a Bulge Bracket I Bank
Co-op Internship 4 - 6 months, Economic Reseach & Consulting at a Think Tank (Jan 2012 onwards)
Should have passed CFA L2 and CAIA L2 by the time the program begins in Jan 2013.
Expecting to work at an Equity Research start up after graduating in August 2012.

Thanks for your time.

quite frankly i don't know much about the MSc prog at Ivey but in terms of facilities all the programs at Ivey have access to the same resources.........when we had campus placements and corp info sessions they were attended by MBAs, HBAs and MSc candidates......so no problem on that front.....however the HBAs and the MSc candidates are on main campus so we rarely interact with them.......i'll try to get in touch with one of them and pass on the contact to you but i'll need sometime.

Admit but no schol for me. So pondering on my decision to still go with it or defer it to arrange for funds.
Overlord, could you suggest if waiting for a year to arrange for funds would be a good idea ?

Regards.

would depend on your situation.....if u feel you can wait another year before you start the course then you can ask them to defer your admission.....

Please feel free to complete the scholarship essay in a word document and then paste it into this area. The scholarship essay should be no longer than 500 words and should specifically address the questions outlined below. Please feel free to copy and paste from other parts of your Ivey MBA application.
Paragraph 1: Outline your intended career goal after completing the Ivey MBA program. Be as specific as possible indicating industry as well.
Paragraph 2: Highlight key examples of your academic and professional successes to-date.
Paragraph 3: Please indicate how you plan to finance the Ivey MBA program. This can take the form of total financing through private loans, or government loans, savings, parental or spousal support, or a combination of these. This information is not shared with the Admissions Committee.

Question ----

Does it mean that Answer for these 3 question should be in 500 words, OR each question can be answer in 500 words. those who already applied please guide.

total 500 words... individual answers can be split as per ur convenience to make a total of 500 words

Please feel free to complete the scholarship essay in a word document and then paste it into this area. The scholarship essay should be no longer than 500 words and should specifically address the questions outlined below. Please feel free to copy and paste from other parts of your Ivey MBA application.
Paragraph 1: Outline your intended career goal after completing the Ivey MBA program. Be as specific as possible indicating industry as well.
Paragraph 2: Highlight key examples of your academic and professional successes to-date.
Paragraph 3: Please indicate how you plan to finance the Ivey MBA program. This can take the form of total financing through private loans, or government loans, savings, parental or spousal support, or a combination of these. This information is not shared with the Admissions Committee.

Question ----

Does it mean that Answer for these 3 question should be in 500 words, OR each question can be answer in 500 words. those who already applied please guide.

Hi

Can you help me understand this essay ?

Outline your intended career goal after completing the Ivey MBA program.Be as specific as possible indicating industry as well.

does it mean that i will have to write my POST MBA goals ? Short Term, Medium Term and long term ?

Thanking in Anticipation.

Yes, you should write more about short-term goal (what you plan to do immediately after MBA) and may be a line or two about your ultimate long-term goal. You will also need to show how you will use Ivey MBA to reach these goals.

Regards,

Hi

Can you help me understand this essay ?

Outline your intended career goal after completing the Ivey MBA program.Be as specific as possible indicating industry as well.

does it mean that i will have to write my POST MBA goals ? Short Term, Medium Term and long term ?

Thanking in Anticipation.

I'm looking for some guidance & feedback from current Ivey students.

I'm planning to apply to the recently launched MSc in Management by Ivey. It is a 16 month program launched just a year ago, and is under the aegis of CEMS, the consortium of european universities which runs the #1 MiM Globally. I hope to enrol for the CEMS option and study for a term each at LSE & Uni of St Gallen as well.

My specific queries are :
1) Do HBAs, the undergrads, MBAs and MScs have access to the same facilities, in terms of career services, on campus recruiting events? Ofcourse, MBAs get hired for more senior positions, but do the MScs get commensurate attention?
2) I can understand people being skeptical about a newly launched MiM program, since their first batch hasn't been placed yet. But I personally feel that the resources of the school and the brand will definitely back it, and it is only a matter of time before it catches up with the MBA. I have decent credentials and would expect a scholarship at this point of time, before admissions get hyper competitive.
3) If you could put me in touch with a current MSc student - I'd be extremely grateful!

London Business School has a 2 year old MiM program. People were skeptical about it initially, but the grads got jobs at the same firms as the MBAs, albeit at junior levels. Now competition is quite high. I'm guessing something of the same sort could happen with Ivey's MiM. What do you folks think?

My Profile:
MSc Economics + BE Electronics from BITS Pilani, expected GPA at graduation 7.5/10, expected GMAT 700+
Summer Internship 1 - Forex & Bullion Trading Strategy at a Public Sector Bank
Summer Internship 2 - Academic Research on Financial Derivatives at a Canadian B School
Co-op Internship 3 - 6 months, buy side ops (portfolio analytics) at a Bulge Bracket I Bank
Co-op Internship 4 - 6 months, Economic Reseach & Consulting at a Think Tank (Jan 2012 onwards)
Should have passed CFA L2 and CAIA L2 by the time the program begins in Jan 2013.
Expecting to work at an Equity Research start up after graduating in August 2012.

Thanks for your time.

Admit but no schol for me. So pondering on my decision to still go with it or defer it to arrange for funds.
Overlord, could you suggest if waiting for a year to arrange for funds would be a good idea ?

Regards.

Hi everyone,

I've been a regular reader of this thread for the past year or so, and I think this is my first post.

I just had my interview for Ivey on the 12th of December and I'm eagerly anticipating a response. I feel the interview went well for the most part, I felt heaps more comfortable after this interview than I did w/ Queen's, not sure why.. the questions were harder for Ivey..... anyways.

Just wondering what the turnaround time is for finding out? I'm tempted to email, but I'm holding off until I hear a response from Queen's - that way I have a deadline... if I do hear something positive from them.

Thanks!

K

Hi koko44,

Contrats on your interview,

Do share your interview Q&A; for prospective candidates.

About your final decision... generally, they mention the next step or anticipated result date. In my case, lady mentioned that she would try to post the result before deadline and she did. At times, they wait until deadline... In either case, early/late decision need not mean better or lower prospect. There are cases with success as well as peopled were dinged!!

My suggestion is, you should not contact the adcom so soon unless you have other admission inline and you want to make certain decision.

All the best for your result!

Hi everyone,

I've been a regular reader of this thread for the past year or so, and I think this is my first post.

I just had my interview for Ivey on the 12th of December and I'm eagerly anticipating a response. I feel the interview went well for the most part, I felt heaps more comfortable after this interview than I did w/ Queen's, not sure why.. the questions were harder for Ivey..... anyways.

Just wondering what the turnaround time is for finding out? I'm tempted to email, but I'm holding off until I hear a response from Queen's - that way I have a deadline... if I do hear something positive from them.

Thanks!

K

search for Ivey MBA 2013 on fb..welcome aboard..

Hi Polarity,

Thank you.

I was called on Friday with regard to the admit, but i still dont see a link on my application link for the specific fb account. Did you guys receive a separate mail. I haven't received any intimation via mail, just on call.



My profile (for those interested) :

GMAT 700
Experience - 6 years , Strategic Marketing-Retail Financial Services.
Location -Mumbai


Regards

Hi Markesh,

Already there is a FB group for the admits, you can find the link in the inside track, after logging in.
Congrats man !!

Hi Guys,

Just got a call from Ivey and I will be joining you guys for the 2012 batch. Has anyone made an FB group where we can catch up.

Best Regards