Hello everyone,

i have been a silent observer of this forum so far. received an admit today with $$. absolutely thrilled.

mihir

Congrats Mihir! Welcome to the group :)
Do join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/285703064816017/

Hello everyone,

i have been a silent observer of this forum so far. received an admit today with $$. absolutely thrilled.

mihir

Hi All,

I have a sponsor who would be sponsoring my education. Can anyone of you let me know the list of documents that I need from my sponsor for my Visa application purposes.

Your immediate response will be highly appreciated.

Thanks for the link.

A question for alums (and those in the know)...any idea what textbooks (titles, authors)are being used for the first-year courses at Rotman? I'd like to get copies from India instead of having to shell out 10x as much in Toronto.

Also although i doubt there will be posted GMAT averages comparing domestic vs. international students. The applicant pool was 60% international, and the class was only 43% international... if that helps.

University Of Toronto: Full-Time MBA Profile - BusinessWeek

frenchfries Says

I'm curious as to what the average GMAT scores for international vs domestic students are. Not to sound condescending - apologies if I do! - but I'm quite surprised to see admits with GMAT less than 680 (though their profiles might have been unique).

Average GMAT score is 662- University Of Toronto: Full-Time MBA Profile - BusinessWeek


Also, important to remember that GMAT is only one component of the application. Little work expereince or poor quality work expereince will hurt individuals with Great GMAT scores. Likewise amazing work expereince and references will help a below average score.

It's about how the individual add's value to the program. Essentially- What are you bringing to the table? I think they are looking for well rounded people.

frenchfries Says

@MBASept2012, how's (social) life in the city? How would you compare Toronto to, say, American cities (if you've been there)? I heard the weather in Toronto is pretty mild compared to the rest of Canada...is this true? How's the public transport (TTC and Bixie)?

The social life in Toronto is pretty good. It's not New York, or Montreal, however, It is definitely in the top 10 in North America. There are some great Pubs near the school, and further downtown in the "entertainment district" there are the typical nightclubs, lounges and venues of those sorts.

Weather in Toronto is very mild compared to the rest of Cananada. That is not to say that you will never see snow or temp's below -15, but you will see them a lot less frequently than say, Winnipeg, Manitoba! Haha. This winter has been freakishly mild. We hardly saw any snow. If you know anyone who went to Rotman this year, and was in Toronto for the first time, their expereince was probably not indicative of a "true canadian winter."

As for the transportation. TTC is pretty good. Rotman is 1 block from St. George subway station, which is on the hub of two subway lines (an east west, and a north south) I would say that as long as you are downtown, walking, biking, subway transportation and street car are best. Try and avoid getting a place where you need to take a bus. As for bixie bikes. I have never used them, but they are around all over downtown, not sure on the price though.

frenchfries Says

I'm curious as to what the average GMAT scores for international vs domestic students are. Not to sound condescending - apologies if I do! - but I'm quite surprised to see admits with GMAT less than 680 (though their profiles might have been unique).

The average GMAT score is 662. ( http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/rankings/full_time_mba_profiles/toronto.html)So it makes complete sense for some scores to be much lower than 680. I beileve the GMAT range is typically in the 550-790 range. Something that the communications officers really stressed to me while i was preparing my application was that the GMAT is but one part of the application. And it was your total package work history, essays, references etc... that all come together to form a complete application. This having been said, they also stressed that Rotman was looking for people who added value to their peers in the program.

A friend of mine's roomate got into Rotman last year with a score below 600, however her work expereince was exceptional in comparison to most 27 years olds (think top 40 under 40). Considering that half of your MBA expereince is the relationships you build and networking, I would be much happier knowing someone who got a low GMAT score but is a force to be reckon with in the business community, and is well connected, than someone who may have gotten a higher GMAT score 750+ but has little to no work expereince or poor quality.

To address your questions specifically. I do not think there are published statistics on average GMAT scores between domestic and international, however the international students make up 60% of the applicant pool, but only 43% of the actual class. (University Of Toronto: Full-Time MBA Profile - BusinessWeek)

Hope this shed's some light...

@MBASept2012, how's (social) life in the city? How would you compare Toronto to, say, American cities (if you've been there)? I heard the weather in Toronto is pretty mild compared to the rest of Canada...is this true? How's the public transport (TTC and Bixie)?

I'm curious as to what the average GMAT scores for international vs domestic students are. Not to sound condescending - apologies if I do! - but I'm quite surprised to see admits with GMAT less than 680 (though their profiles might have been unique).

anyone here who submitted app in february, had an interview and received an admit?

Hey everybody. Im from Canada, but this is probably the best forum on the internet about Rotman, so i've decided to join. I got my admit way back in October, I applied very, very early. Got my welcome package in the mail a few weeks ago with my Pre-Rotman portal passwords etc...

Just wanted to comment on the post below. I have done extensive research on Rotman and have met with about 5 current students and alumni. It is true that Rotman is a very Finance centric school, however from my understanding, having the CFA designation is NOT a must have. If you want to go into Funds/Asset/Portfolio management, then i would say YES it is. However, I am planning on pursing investment banking, and i've had a chat with 3 current students who did summer placements with one of the "big 5" canadian banks, and they also said that, while having the CFA designation will probably help you, it definitely will not hurt you if you dont have it. I myself am a Level 2 candidate in the program and will be writing the exam on June 2nd, however, if i get placement into I-banking i probably will not write level 3, as the time committment will be way too much.


Also, a little about my profile:
- 4 Years Work Experience (most recently, in retail wealth management)
- 83% average in my final year of undergrad
- Did my undergrad in sociology, however i would say that because of the CFA program, my finance knowledge is definitely on par with commerce undergrads
-GMAT score= 630 (73%tile)


I live and work in Toronto, so if anyone has any questions specific to the city, and want some info, let me know! :)

Great to see more new admits in the forum.. A big congrats to all
Thanks MBASept2012..
I got a similar feedback from the seniors and alums that though a CFA is a plus on your CV, it is not a deal breaker.
Anyways, its good to connect and do join the unofficial group we are having on facebook. Lot of interesting discussions going on there and we have seniors pitching in too to help us out.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/285703064816017/

Hey everybody. Im from Canada, but this is probably the best forum on the internet about Rotman, so i've decided to join. I got my admit way back in October, I applied very, very early. Got my welcome package in the mail a few weeks ago with my Pre-Rotman portal passwords etc...

Just wanted to comment on the post below. I have done extensive research on Rotman and have met with about 5 current students and alumni. It is true that Rotman is a very Finance centric school, however from my understanding, having the CFA designation is NOT a must have. If you want to go into Funds/Asset/Portfolio management, then i would say YES it is. However, I am planning on pursing investment banking, and i've had a chat with 3 current students who did summer placements with one of the "big 5" canadian banks, and they also said that, while having the CFA designation will probably help you, it definitely will not hurt you if you dont have it. I myself am a Level 2 candidate in the program and will be writing the exam on June 2nd, however, if i get placement into I-banking i probably will not write level 3, as the time committment will be way too much.


Also, a little about my profile:
- 4 Years Work Experience (most recently, in retail wealth management)
- 83% average in my final year of undergrad
- Did my undergrad in sociology, however i would say that because of the CFA program, my finance knowledge is definitely on par with commerce undergrads
-GMAT score= 630 (73%tile)


I live and work in Toronto, so if anyone has any questions specific to the city, and want some info, let me know! :)

One thing both said was this is a Finance-centric program. This means that almost all of the really good jobs after graduation are in Finance firms. In comparison Consulting is way behind.

They also said for non-Finance background guys like us (all of us did our undergraduate studies in Engineering), keeping up with the coursework is hard. They strongly recommended doing the pre-MBA courses in accouting, Spreadsheet analysis etc.

Also for any decent job, a CFA degree is must. Therefore I am myself looking at giving the CFA level-1, exam date will be June 2nd.

Thanks Anshu, but i haven't got the admission as of now. I am a wait listed candidate awaiting the decision. Any clue as to when would the result be declared?

Guys just wanted to ask if ROTMAN's 1 million $$$ worth the pain... Though i don't have other options at hand.
How abt placements and stuff...

MBAREADY Says

Can my wife work in Canada?

Your wife will be permitted to work in Canada. Unless she has a Canadian degree or Canadian work experience, it will be difficult for her to find a good job with a descent pay. But still you can expect a steady flow of income sufficient for meeting your day-to-day expenditures.

If you were married more than 3 years ago, u can get some special waiver. Details are in this forum itself.

And congrats!!!

Anybody got admission mail today?

Is there anybody, who is married and is joining the school? Can my wife work in Canada?

I had submitted my application on 14th Jan.

Hi,

Anybody interested in shared accommodation? It's pretty expensive in Toronto, so if anybody interested in sharing accommodation please let me know.

Nift Graduate, Bachelors in Fashion technology
4 years of work ex
GMAT - 640
Interview on 3rd March
Waiting Decision recd - 9 March..

and when had u submitted ur app

ok,


5. As stated by Moyukh that the uni is finance centric, so is it possible for me to do CFA level 1 by the time i get to know about the decision?

Thanks for the help....

the cfa level 1 exam will b held in june this year, the results of which will be declared around aug. i think what you can do is register for the exam and inform the adcom indicating your desire to pursue a cfa

could u share your profile and date of application?

ok,

Please answer the below queries:-

1. Do you know anybody from the last year admissions who got wait listed for admissions? If yes, by what time did that guy came to know about the final decision?
2. What is the visa application lead time?
3. I would be applying for the visa along with my wife , so how should i go about it?
4. I also need to arrange for the finance, how much time does that take?
5. As stated by Moyukh that the uni is finance centric, so is it possible for me to do CFA level 1 by the time i get to know about the decision?

Thanks for the help....

Hi guys,

I have been put into waiting list of the admissions. Anybody in the same boat ?

MBAREADY, could you share ur profile? when had you submitted ur app, when was it complete and when did u interview?

Being wait listed... I think , out of all the students, I have heard you are the first this year ..!
But you have good chance to convert but I think wait lists to convert happen very late .. (at times too late to accommodate your visa time ) SO my suggestion is to be in touch with admin ..!!

All the best ..
cheers

Bhai log agar koi online aaye toh batana..... Dont have a clue if there's anybody else sharing the same fate? and how should i feel about getting waitlisted....

Hi guys,

I have been put into waiting list of the admissions. Anybody in the same boat ?

Ok I know at least 4 people who made it and are not joining Rotman for two reasons too much of financial pressure and a better admit considering aspirations ..

and normally if u have seen people have started there talks on the forum once they got admit and not before so in general people will not talk if they got reject (though there have been times when people have been actively part of the forum and reported back the reject)

On Scholarship front if u have received scholarship your are informed in the first mail itself and not in admission package

All the best to all who are waiting

and Indian admits have been good in number always so do not worry
and we can expect 45-50 people joining school from India

frenchfries Says

You have to remember that it's very likely that only those who've gotten an admit post-interview would update anyone. Those who've been rejected most likely would focus on other options instead of updating random strangers on a forum. So you won't hear of rejections.

Point nicely made...

frenchfries Says

You have to remember that it's very likely that only those who've gotten an admit post-interview would update anyone. Those who've been rejected most likely would focus on other options instead of updating random strangers on a forum. So you won't hear of rejections.

frenchfries u are absolutely right on that!

I have not heard of a single rejection after interview.

You have to remember that it's very likely that only those who've gotten an admit post-interview would update anyone. Those who've been rejected most likely would focus on other options instead of updating random strangers on a forum. So you won't hear of rejections.

Thanks for the confidence booster.. I too hope I get a good news soon.

You got any $$$ off? One more reason to join Rotman..

I just got my admission confirmation E-Mail. The actual scholarship details are given in the Admission package which I havent received yet. So basically I dont know whether I have got a scholarship as of now.

Thanks Dude!.. Hopefully you will also get some good news from Rotman! Vaise after the interview, Marie told me that I would get a decision only after at least two weeks, so in that sense u still have time left.

I am probably joining Rotman. Not 100% sure as yet though.

Thanks for the confidence booster.. I too hope I get a good news soon.

You got any $$$ off? One more reason to join Rotman..

Congrats Moyukh... :grin:

I was also interviewed in Delhi on the same day. No result yet. Heart-beat getting faster and louder...

You joining Rotman or some other school?

Thanks Dude!.. Hopefully you will also get some good news from Rotman! Vaise after the interview, Marie told me that I would get a decision only after at least two weeks, so in that sense u still have time left.

I am probably joining Rotman. Not 100% sure as yet though.

finance2media Says

wondering how many indians rotman admits every year. I have not heard of a single rejection after interview. i guess on pagalguy alone, some 20-25 people have received admits. how many have chosen not to matriculate frm rotman after receiving the admit?

I have seen a few rejections on this thread itself. Plus I know a few who chose not to mention.

Congrats Moyukh... :grin:

I was also interviewed in Delhi on the same day. No result yet. Heart-beat getting faster and louder...

You joining Rotman or some other school?

finance2media Says

wondering how many indians rotman admits every year. I have not heard of a single rejection after interview. i guess on pagalguy alone, some 20-25 people have received admits. how many have chosen not to matriculate frm rotman after receiving the admit?

i have heard of a few ppl who have got rejected after the interview. Dont know how many have rejected the admission offer after receiving one.

Also, My friend in Rotman tells me there are 28 Indians in the current batch. However since the number of seats have increased this current year, I think there will be more this year. Probably close to 50 in total.

CrackedtheGMAT Says

mail2raks, SDG07, moyukhbagchi - Can you all share your profiles? Just curious.

My profile: GMAT 730 (Quant 49, Verbal 40, AWA 4.5)
Work Ex - 5 years (3.5 Telecom, 1.5 IT)

Can you please provide the link to the Facebook group?

Also guys we have a FACEBOOK group you can join ...
and I have heard few rejects after interview ...
and that to very decent profiles (700-750 gmat 4 to 6 years of work ex)

mail2raks, SDG07, moyukhbagchi - Can you all share your profiles? Just curious.

wondering how many indians rotman admits every year. I have not heard of a single rejection after interview. i guess on pagalguy alone, some 20-25 people have received admits. how many have chosen not to matriculate frm rotman after receiving the admit?

could you share your timeline? when did u apply and when did u interview?

thanks

I applied on the last day of Round 2, i.e. the 31st of January. My interview was on 3rd March and I got my admit mail on the 8th.

Hi All,

I got my admit mail from Rotman on the eight!

Two of my classmates from College are presently in Rotman so I have been able to gather quite a bit of info from them on various issues. Will gladly answer or help out with any queries or issues.

could you share your timeline? when did u apply and when did u interview?

thanks

One thing both said was this is a Finance-centric program. This means that almost all of the really good jobs after graduation are in Finance firms. In comparison Consulting is way behind.

They also said for non-Finance background guys like us (all of us did our undergraduate studies in Engineering), keeping up with the coursework is hard. They strongly recommended doing the pre-MBA courses in accouting, Spreadsheet analysis etc.

Also for any decent job, a CFA degree is must. Therefore I am myself looking at giving the CFA level-1, exam date will be June 2nd.

Hi All,

I got my admit mail from Rotman on the eight!

Two of my classmates from College are presently in Rotman so I have been able to gather quite a bit of info from them on various issues. Will gladly answer or help out with any queries or issues.

Hi,

I received my admit for Rotman Full Time MBA on the 8th of March. Does anybody know when is the Intl Students Orientation going to start this year? And how are we going to manage our initial stay in Canada, any suggestion?

SDG07, when had you submitted your app? and when did you interview?

international orientation week is on last week of august (trusting my memory right now) I'll edit the post as I recheck it for exact date

Hi,

I received my admit for Rotman Full Time MBA on the 8th of March. Does anybody know when is the Intl Students Orientation going to start this year? And how are we going to manage our initial stay in Canada, any suggestion?

congrats bro... :cheers:

I had my interview on 3rd march in Delhi. Waiting for result...

congrats man join the FB group and u'll not miss on any discussions

All the best

This morning received an admit for Rotman classs of 2014. Cheers!!!!

Yup lot of us have ..

Hi,
Has anyone received welcome package? We were expected to get sometime in Feb, right?

...
Visa prospects post-mba for Rotman = 3 yrs and Ivey=1 yr.
...

I've seen this brought up in one thread after the other. Why do we consider this factor at all? If we don't get a job for a couple of months in the country we complete our MBA from, surely we will not be still hanging around and incurring severe expenses? Certainly not for 3 years?!!

What am I missing here?

frenchfries Says

kp1986 and others, have you received your pre-approval letter from RBC? Have you also applied for the study visa (and TRV), or are you planning on applying for the visa only later?

I am very busy with my work and i have not looked into the application process at all. True to say that I haven't done anything after my admissions-so I will quitting my job soon, and then start looking at the loan(s) and visa.

What is the approval time for RBC loan?

Ok has anyone "applied" for RBC loan ?

kp1986 and others, have you received your pre-approval letter from RBC? Have you also applied for the study visa (and TRV), or are you planning on applying for the visa only later?

Hi Everyone.

I have an interview scheduled on 3rd March in Delhi.

I had a question:

Am i required to carry hard copies of my transcripts, resume, extra-curricular certificates, etc?

Thanks

I think the reply is coming a little late, but anyway here it is.

Skype interview/Telephone interview: Do not need to have any hard copies.

In person interviews: I am a fan of presenting the ad-com with a portfolio - It will for sure NOT have my transcripts, but my latest resume and some other relevant information that I want to highlight to my interviewer.

MBAREADY Says

Guys please help....

Just the regular questions like why mba? why now? why canada? strengths and weaknesses etc..

Don't be tense.. Just be yourself..