Schulich - Part time

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Schulich - Part time

by quarterpounder » Tue Feb 14, 2012 7:16 am
Got in to Schulich Part time - starting Summer / 12.

My application had to go to a committee because my GPA (I'm in the C+ range), and my degree (3 year undergrad instead of 4) so I was not able to be admitted by the director of admissions.
I suppose they take a vote, in my case, I got a favourable response.

Me:
30 years old
BA - Poli Sci - C+ average (upward trend, I really took it easy in my undergrad)
8 years of work experience, insurance and risk management
GMAT: 710

I guess the admissions decision still has to be ratified by the Senate, but I gather that they rarely reject the committee decisions.

Moral of the story - don't be deterred if you don't necessarily meet all of the criteria. in my case, I suppose the strong GMAT and work experience worked in my favour.

Cheers
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by cjung08 » Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:41 pm
Any status changes in the past month? Congratulations! I'm aiming for Schulich as well.

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by quarterpounder » Sat Mar 17, 2012 8:03 am
Thanks! I did get my offer of admission.
- It's conditional, I have to complete my undergrad (I am just finishing my last course, I've been doing it part time)
- It is also a probationary offer of admission, this is what they do when you don't meet all the admission criteria.. basically I have to keep a 4.2 (that's a b- in york terms) for the first couple semesters. I think it should be ok.

- Basically I've got the smart start on April 21, and start classes the week of the 30th. The students who start in the summer join the september launch week.

I'm looking forward to it, I like the choice of electives.. so I must say I'm pretty excited.

Hopefully all goes well in finishing my last class, so I can get started on the mba with fewer distractions.

If you have any questions, ask away!