MBA ADMISSION BOOKLET

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Completed files are evaluated on a rolling basis. Although the MBA Admissions office notifies all applicants of any outstanding
documents electronically, applicants may view the status of their application through Minerva at www.mcgill.ca/minerva-
students. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that their file is complete. NO FAXED MATERIAL OR UNOFFICIAL
DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please submit your supporting documents to McGill University, Desautels Faculty of
Management, MBA Admissions Office, 1001 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 302, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1G5.

APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Full-time admission:
Completed application forms and all supporting documents for all Canadian and Permanent Resident Students must be received
by May 1st for September admission. International Students subject to visa entry requirements must apply by March 15th.

Part-time admission:
The part time program is expected to be re-launched for the September 2011 admission term.

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED:

Graduate On-Line Application (sent electronically)

Application Fee
The application fee is $100 CDN paid by credit card at the time of application.

Personal Background Sheet

All sections must be duly completed.

Curriculum Vitae and Employment History Form

Please submit curriculum vitae of your work experience along with the employment history form (enclosed).

Letters of Recommendation
Using the recommendation forms provided, submit two letters of recommendation from individuals who have been directly
responsible for evaluating your professional/managerial performance and potential.

Transcripts (Academic Transcript Request Form)

Two official transcripts of marks from all universities attended are required. These must be forwarded directly by the
issuing institution. Kindly complete and submit the academic transcript request form (enclosed) to the issuing institution
that will forward the transcripts directly to the McGill MBA Admissions Office. If you attended more than one university,
please photocopy as needed. McGill transcripts will be requested internally.
For international applicants, the academic records must include: transcripts in the original language with official
translations, listing courses and grades for each year of study, verifying conferral of degrees. These documents must
bear the actual signature of the registrar and the official seal or stamp of the institution.

Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) Score

The GMAT is required of all MBA applicants. Official scores must be forwarded directly to the MBA Admissions Office by
Pearson Vue (institution code 58H-MN-22). The scores for those applicants taking the GMAT CAT (computer adaptive) arrive
approximately two weeks after taking the GMAT CAT. For those taking the paper-based test, scores arrive approximately six
weeks following the test date. You are therefore, encouraged to take the test well before the application deadline date.
Should you require additional information on the GMAT please visit http://www.mba.com

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information contained herein without prior notice.
 Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Score
If you earned a Bachelor degree outside Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand or the United Kingdom, you are
required to take the TOEFL. Official scores must be forwarded directly to the MBA Admissions Office (code number 0935) by
the Educational Testing Service (ETS). The TOEFL may be waived for four-year university programs whose language of
instruction is English. A minimum required score of 600 for paper-based test, 100 for the Internet test or 250 for computer-
based test.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (applicable only to full-time students)

Academically well qualified applicants to the MBA full time program are automatically considered for all awards and
fellowships available through the Desautels Faculty of Management. International students, however, are strongly
encouraged to inquire about the possibility of financial assistance in their home country (i.e. government assistantships,
government loans, bank loans program and educational funding agencies). In order to obtain their student authorisation,
International applicants are required to submit certified statements as proof of their financial ability to support themselves
for the duration of their stay in Canada (i.e. tuition and living expenses).

Recipients of an award or fellowship are notified in their acceptance letter. Funds for the awards and fellowships are transferred
to the recipient’s student account after registration, in late September, immediately following the add/drop date.

For more information on how to finance your studies, please visit the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website at
http://www.mcgill.ca/gps/fellowships/grad

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AUTHORIZATION

Non-Canadian applicants who intend to study in Quebec must apply to two levels of government in order to study in Quebec.
The first is Immigration Québec which issues the Certificate of Acceptance of Quebec (C.A.Q). The second is the Department of
Citizenship and Immigration Canada, which issues the Student Authorisation. Depending on which part of the world you are
applying from, you could require as much as six months in completing the process. You should start your application as soon as
you receive your letter of acceptance from the Graduate and Post Doctoral Studies Office. However, it is advisable that students
contact the Canadian Embassy at least one year prior to program starting date as some countries require students to pass a
medical examination.

MBA ADMISSIONS OFFICE

Desautels Faculty of Management
McGill University
1001 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 300
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1G5
Tel: (514) 398-4066
Fax: (514) 398-2499
E-Mail: mba.mgmt@mcgill.ca
Website: www.mcgill.ca/mba

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information contained herein without prior notice.
 PERSONAL BACKGROUND SHEET

Mr./ Mrs. / Miss. Apoorv Kamra

1. Graduate Management Admission Test and Test English as a Foreign Language where applicable. Arrange to have your
score(s) sent directly by Pearson Vue (GMAT) and ETS (TOEFL).

Examination Dates:
Registration No. Day Month Year

GMAT 22 07 2010
TOEFL

2. List any awards, honours, publications or any other factors which you would like for consideration in support of your
application:

___________________________

3. Financial Assistance: How do you plan to finance your studies? (Please refer to the information contained in the Financial
Assistance section of the Graduate Studies in Management calendar) Students being sponsored should clearly indicate
the name of the sponsor below.
Partly funded by savings. Partly by parents. Rest by education loans.

____________________________

Please complete the following questions on separate pages and attach them to this form.
4. Describe a situation where you failed to achieve an objective, and what you learned from it. (Maximum 500 words)
5. Describe an experience where, working in a team as a member or leader, you successfully managed to deal with a challenge
posed by the diversity of the group. (Maximum 500 words)
6. As concisely as possible, please explain why you intend on pursuing your MBA studies at this time and how will the Desautels
MBA program help you in achieving your professional goals. (Maximum 500 words)
All information required on this form must be given in full or the MBA Admissions Committee will not consider the application.
False information will invalidate the application and will result in the immediate denial of admission. In the case where an
applicant has been granted admission, the acceptance will be revoked.

I hereby certify that all statements made in connection with this application are true and complete and that I prepared
and wrote the essay and other related materials without any assistance. I am aware that any misrepresentation of facts
contained in my supporting documents provides just cause for denial of admission or the revocation of admission.

Applicant Signature: Date:

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information contained herein without prior notice.
 WORK HISTORY FORM

Last Name: Kamra First Name: Apoorv

Please describe the two most recent positions you have held starting with the most recent. In addition, please enclose a copy of
your curriculum vitae. Employment appearing on this form is for full time experience gained after completion of undergraduate
studies. No part-time, summer or internship must appear on this form.

EMPLOYER: Bain & Company NATURE OF BUSINESS: Consulting

JOB TITLE: Analyst ADDRESS:
START DATE: August 09, 2010 END DATE:
REASON FOR LEAVING:
STARTING ANNUAL SALARY: 700,000 ENDING ANNUAL SALARY:

RESPONSIBILITES:

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

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EMPLOYER: Grail Research NATURE OF BUSINESS: Business Research
JOB TITLE: Analyst ADDRESS:
START DATE: November 16, 2009 END DATE: July 15, 2010
REASON FOR LEAVING: Quality of work reduced after acquisition by another firm
STARTING ANNUAL SALARY: 500,000 ENDING ANNUAL SALARY: 508,000
RESPONSIBILITES:

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Won 'Outstanding Client Service' award on my first project

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information contained herein without prior notice.
 MBA Admissions Office
Desautels Faculty of Management
1001 Sherbrooke St. West Suite 302
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1G5

RECOMMENDATION FORM /
FORMULAIRE DE RECOMMANDATION
Note to Candidate:
Please enter your name below and ask your referee to return it directly to the address above.
Veuillez inscrire votre nom ci-dessous et demandez à votre répondant d’envoyer l’enveloppe a l’adresse ci –dessus.

Recommendation for:
Recommandation au sujet de:
Last Name (Nom de famille) First Name (Prénoms)
Note to Referee:
This recommendation form is provided for your convenience by the McGill MBA program to which the above-named person is applying. In
accordance with the privacy provisions of Quebec law, candidates may, upon request, have access to their recommendation once a decision has
been rendered.
Ce formulaire de recommandation est fourni pour votre usage par le bureau des admissions du programme de MBA de McGill auquel l’étudiant
dont le nom figure ci-dessus a posé sa candidature. Veuillez avoir l’amabilité de renvoyer ce formulaire de recommandation à l’adresse ci-dessus.
Conformément aux dispositions de la Loi québécoise sur la protection de la vie privée, la teneur des lettres de recommandation ne peut être
divulguée au candidat qu’à la demande expresse de celui-ci et uniquement après qu’une décision finale a été prise.

1. How long have you known the applicant and in what connection?
Depuis combien de temps connaissez-vous le candidat et à quel titre?

2. What special qualities does the applicant possess which leads you to support his/her application?
Quelles sont les qualités spéciales que possède le candidat qui vous incitent à appuyer sa candidature?

3. Please address the following components of the candidate’s character. Cite specific examples where possible.
Veuillez évaluer les éléments suivants de son caractère. Citez des exemples particuliers si possibles.

a) Intellectual abilities / Facultés intellectuelles

b) Administrative skills; ability to manage workload. / Dons pour l’administration; aptitude à gérer son travail.

c) Ability to work effectively with others. / Aptitude à bien travailler avec autrui..

d) Ability to communicate in English in written and oral forms. Applicants are required to take and defend their points of view. Do you
believe that the applicant has this ability?
Sens de la communication orale et écrite en anglais. Les candidats sont tenus de défendre leur point de vue. Estimez-vous que le
candidat possède cette aptitude?

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1001 Sherbrooke St. West Suite 302
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1G5
e) Leadership potential. / Potentiel de dirigeant.

f) Initiative and follow-through / Esprit d’initiative et suite dans les idées

4. Please rate the applicant on the above six components:

Veuillez évaluer le candidat à propos des six élements suivants:
Outstanding Superior Excellent Good Average Below Average No
(Top 2%) (Top 5%) (Top 15%) (Top 33%) (Top 50%) (Bottom 50%) Information
Exceptionnel Supérieure Excellent Bon Moyen Sous moyenne
(tranche supérieure (tranche supérieure (tranche supérieure (tranche supérieure (tranche supérieure (tranche inférieure de Pas
de 2%) de 5%) de 15%) de 33%) de 50%) 50%) d’information

Intellectual abilities
Facultés intellectuelles
Administrative skills/workload
Dons pour l’administration/travail
Ability to work effectively with others
Aptitude à bien travailler avec autrui
Ability to communicate in English
Sens de la communication en Anglais
Leadership potential
Potentiel de dirigeant
Initiative and follow-through
Esprit d’initiative et suite dans les idées

Overall impression of candidate: Outstanding (Top 2%) / Exceptionnel (tranche supérieure de 2%)
Impression globale du candidat: Superior (Top 5%) / Supérieure (tranche supérieure de 5%)
Excellent (Top 15%) / Excellent (tranche supérieure de 15%)
Good (Top 33%) / Bon (tranche supérieure de 33%)
Average (Top 50%) / Moyen (tranche supérieure de 50%)
Below Average (Bottom 50%) / Sous de la moyenne (tranche inférieur de 50%)

Date:

Referee’s Signature:
Signature du Please affix business card here
Referee’s Name
Veuillez affixé votre carte d’affaires ici
Nom du répondant::
Position/Title:
Poste/titre:
School/Firm
École/entreprise:
Address:
Adresse:

The University reserves the right to make changes to the

information contained herein without prior notice.
 MBA Admissions Office
Desautels Faculty of Management
1001 Sherbrooke St. West Suite 302
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1G5

RECOMMENDATION FORM /
FORMULAIRE DE RECOMMANDATION
Note to Candidate:
Please enter your name below and ask your referee to return it directly to the address above.
Veuillez inscrire votre nom ci-dessous et demandez à votre répondant d’envoyer l’enveloppe a l’adresse ci –dessus.

Recommendation for:
Recommandation au sujet de:
Last Name (Nom de famille) First Name (Prénoms)
Note to Referee:
This recommendation form is provided for your convenience by the McGill MBA program to which the above-named person is applying. In
accordance with the privacy provisions of Quebec law, candidates may, upon request, have access to their recommendation once a decision has
been rendered.
Ce formulaire de recommandation est fourni pour votre usage par le bureau des admissions du programme de MBA de McGill auquel l’étudiant
dont le nom figure ci-dessus a posé sa candidature. Veuillez avoir l’amabilité de renvoyer ce formulaire de recommandation à l’adresse ci-dessus.
Conformément aux dispositions de la Loi québécoise sur la protection de la vie privée, la teneur des lettres de recommandation ne peut être
divulguée au candidat qu’à la demande expresse de celui-ci et uniquement après qu’une décision finale a été prise.

5. How long have you known the applicant and in what connection?
Depuis combien de temps connaissez-vous le candidat et à quel titre?

6. What special qualities does the applicant possess which leads you to support his/her application?
Quelles sont les qualités spéciales que possède le candidat qui vous incitent à appuyer sa candidature?

7. Please address the following components of the candidate’s character. Cite specific examples where possible.
Veuillez évaluer les éléments suivants de son caractère. Citez des exemples particuliers si possibles.

g) Intellectual abilities / Facultés intellectuelles

h) Administrative skills; ability to manage workload. / Dons pour l’administration; aptitude à gérer son travail.

i) Ability to work effectively with others. / Aptitude à bien travailler avec autrui..

j) Ability to communicate in English in written and oral forms. Applicants are required to take and defend their points of view. Do you
believe that the applicant has this ability?
Sens de la communication orale et écrite en anglais. Les candidats sont tenus de défendre leur point de vue. Estimez-vous que le
candidat possède cette aptitude?

The University reserves the right to make changes to the

information contained herein without prior notice.
 MBA Admissions Office
Desautels Faculty of Management
1001 Sherbrooke St. West Suite 302
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1G5
k) Leadership potential. / Potentiel de dirigeant.

l) Initiative and follow-through / Esprit d’initiative et suite dans les idées

8. Please rate the applicant on the above six components:

Veuillez évaluer le candidat à propos des six élements suivants:
Outstanding Superior Excellent Good Average Below Average No
(Top 2%) (Top 5%) (Top 15%) (Top 33%) (Top 50%) (Bottom 50%) Information
Exceptionnel Supérieure Excellent Bon Moyen Sous moyenne
(tranche supérieure (tranche supérieure (tranche supérieure (tranche supérieure (tranche supérieure (tranche inférieure de Pas
de 2%) de 5%) de 15%) de 33%) de 50%) 50%) d’information

Intellectual abilities
Facultés intellectuelles
Administrative skills/workload
Dons pour l’administration/travail
Ability to work effectively with others
Aptitude à bien travailler avec autrui
Ability to communicate in English
Sens de la communication en Anglais
Leadership potential
Potentiel de dirigeant
Initiative and follow-through
Esprit d’initiative et suite dans les idées

Overall impression of candidate: Outstanding (Top 2%) / Exceptionnel (tranche supérieure de 2%)
Impression globale du candidat: Superior (Top 5%) / Supérieure (tranche supérieure de 5%)
Excellent (Top 15%) / Excellent (tranche supérieure de 15%)
Good (Top 33%) / Bon (tranche supérieure de 33%)
Average (Top 50%) / Moyen (tranche supérieure de 50%)
Below Average (Bottom 50%) / Sous de la moyenne (tranche inférieur de 50%)

Date:

Referee’s Signature:
Signature du Please affix business card here
Referee’s Name
Veuillez affixé votre carte d’affaires ici
Nom du répondant::
Position/Title:
Poste/titre:
School/Firm
École/entreprise:
Address:
Adresse:

The University reserves the right to make changes to the

information contained herein without prior notice.
 MBA Admissions Office
Desautels Faculty of Management
1001 Sherbrooke St. West Suite 302
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1G5

ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM

(For those who have completed their degree outside Canada or the USA)
TO THE APPLICANT:
Please complete the information below and forward this form to your university’s registrar’s office along with a return envelope
addressed to McGill University, Desautels Faculty of Management, MBA Admissions Office, 1001 Sherbrooke Street West,
Suite 300, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1G5. If you have attended more than one university, please reproduce; complete
the form and forward to the additional universities.
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT

Last Name: First Name:

University and Address:

Date of Enrolment: Degree and Year:

I hereby authorise the release of two copies of my transcripts of academic record to the McGill University MBA Program.

Signature: Date:

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TO THE SCHOOL
The above-mentioned is applying for admission to the McGill University MBA program. Please enclose this form together with
two official transcripts of academic record in the envelope provided.

TO BE COMPLETED BY THE REGISTRAR

In order for the Admissions Committee to evaluate this applicant’s academic record, please provide information of this student’s
cumulative grade point average and cumulative rank in class if possible.

Applicant’s cumulative grade point average: Class size:

Average grade point average of applicant’s class:
Please explain the grading system used in your university:

Highest grade usually received Lowest grade usually received Average grade usually received

Has the applicant failed any courses: YES NO

If yes, are the courses failed or repeated indicated on this transcript YES NO
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Authorized Signature of School Official Filing Request:

NAME:

DATE: Please affix official seal or stamp

POSITION/TITLE:

TELEPHONE NUMBER:

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 MBA Admissions Office
Desautels Faculty of Management
1001 Sherbrooke St. West Suite 302
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1G5

APPLICATION FOR ACCELERATED STUDY OPTION

Candidates who meet all of the following criteria may be eligible for the Accelerated Study Option.

 Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration from a recognized North American Institution.

 Minimum three years of full time professional work experience* following graduation.

 Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 out of 4.0 scale

 GMAT

* work experience is defined as holding a managerial position that allowed for interaction across a number
of functional areas.

Students admitted in the accelerated study option will be required to complete the MBA I core and register for ten (10) second
year MBA courses (45 credits). They will be exempted from the experiential component of the MBA program. Applicants
applying for accelerated studies must complete and return this Application for Accelerated Studies Option Form in addition to all
other required documents.

NAME:
First Name Last Name

DEGREE:

YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE:

CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE:

GMAT SCORE:
VERBAL QUANTITATIVE TOTAL

Note: If you do not meet ALL OF THE CRITERIA SPECIFIED ABOVE, do not apply for the Accelerated Study Option..

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information contained herein without prior notice.
 MBA Admissions Office
Desautels Faculty of Management
1001 Sherbrooke St. West Suite 302
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1G5

MBA APPLICANT SURVEY

The following survey is part of the Desautels Faculty of Management of McGill University’s effort to create a broad database on
MBA applicants. Your responses will be recorded for statistical purposes only and will in no way affect the evaluation of
your application. Please return the survey together with your application. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

I. Please indicate below the level of importance the following factors had in your decision in applying to an MBA Program?
Very Important (1) Somewhat Important (2) Not Important (3)
__________________
- Accreditation
- Diversity of Student Body
__________________
- Facilities
- Graduate Career Placement
__________________
- Location
- Program Content
- School Reputation

II. In your selection process, which rankings did you consult?

America Economia
Business Week
__________________ Canadian Business Magazine
Financial Times of London
__________________ Forbes Magazine
National Post Business
__________________ Wall Street Journal
Economist Intelligent Unit (EIU)
Other:

III. In your selection process which guidebooks did you consult?

Graduate & Executive Management Programs in Canada
Hobson’s
Peterson’s
Top MBA Career Guide
__________________ Which MBA? (EIU) Economist Intelligent Unit
Other:

IV. Have you attended any of the McGill MBA Information sessions?
- Canadian MBA Fair (city)
- The MBA Tour - Latin America (city)
- The MBA Tour – Asia (city
- QS World MBA Tour (city)
- C.E.C. – Canadian Education Centre Fair (city)
Other:

V. Which other MBA programs are you considering?

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

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information contained herein without prior notice.