The University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management is one of the leading business schools in Canada. Known for its design approach to MBA education and strong emphasis on problem-solving, Rotman’s program continues to grow in renown and was ranked number one in Canada in the 2024 QS Global MBA Rankings. Through its uniquely engaging…
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From the Mouths of MBA Adcom Members: How to Get Accepted
Looking for the best possible admissions advice? How about admissions advice from the admission committee members themselves? Linda Abraham, founder of Accepted and host of the Admissions Straight Talk Podcast has a collection of highly enlightening interviews with directors of admissions and adcom members of top business schools! Listen in as Linda asks her adcom…
Preparing for Life as an MBA Student at Toronto Rotman [Episode 367]
An engineer with Indian Railways seeks innovation as a Rotman MBA student. [Show summary] Meenakshi Chauhan spent five years as an engineer with Indian Railways (and the only woman in her department) before leaving in search of a more challenging, innovative work environment. Now, she’s preparing to re-enter student life at the University of Toronto’s…
Encore: Toronto Rotman MBA: The Spike Factor [Episode 344]
In honor of the busy holiday and admissions season, we are presenting an encore of the most popular MBA interview of 2019, my interview with Toronto Rotman’s Director of Admissions and Recruitment, Imran Kanga. Obviously if you are interested in earning your MBA at Toronto Rotman, this interview is a must-listen. However, Imran’s discussion of…
Toronto Rotman MBA: The Spike Factor [Episode 299]
Interview with Imran Kanga, Director of Recruitment and Admissions at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management [Show Summary] Toronto Rotman wants to see a “spike factor” in its applicants. What is a spike factor? What’s Toronto Rotman’s spike factor(s)? How can you show a spike factor. What else does Rotman offer? What are…
MBA Interview Formats: Video Essays
This post is part of a series exploring the different forms MBA interviews take and how you can ace them all! Kellogg and Rotman among many others have included required video essays in their applications. Why adcoms use this method: • It allows the adcom to see the applicants respond in almost-real-time to questions. •…
The Toronto Rotman MBA Program: Where Application Volume is Soaring [Episode 243]
Today for the first time we welcome Jamie Young, Director of Recruitment & Admissions for the Full-Time MBA Program at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. Jamie graduated from McMaster University in 2008 and has worked in Canadian higher ed since then. He came to Rotman in January 2016 to assume…
Toronto Rotman 2016 MBA Essay Tips and Deadlines
The University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Business is one of the leading business schools in Canada. Known for its design approach to MBA education and strong emphasis on problem solving, Rotman’s program has grown in size and renown. My tips are in blue below. Essay Questions: 1. Please state your professional goals and how you…
How Meaningful Is The GMAT?
The GMAT is important for b-school admissions. But does it predict success beyond that? GMAC never claimed that it does, and according to research from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, the answer is no: their data suggests that the GMAT is not predictive of employability. Their study is based on…
Discover the Benefits of a Canadian MBA!
Have you thought about applying to a Canadian business school? Did you know that: • Forbes ranks Canada as the 5th best nation for doing business? • Canada hosts four of the top ten strongest banks in the world? • Canada is one of the most welcoming countries to immigrants (thereby contributing to its multicultural…
My Visit to Toronto Rotman
I had an exciting trip in early June. I visited HEC, Wharton, and the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, among other destinations. My husband and I even grabbed a few days’ vacation at Niagara Falls, which were spectacular and which I had never seen before. However, I suspect you’re less interested in Niagara…
Toronto Rotman Dean Steps Down after 14 Years
On October 18, Roger L. Martin announced that he would be stepping down as U. of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management dean. His announcement comes after nearly 15 years of devoted leadership to the Rotman School. One of Martin’s greatest accomplishments as dean, according to a Bloomberg Businessweek article, is that he brought the concept…