Toronto / Rotman MBA Recommendation Questions
The Toronto University Rotman School of Management MBA application requires two professional recommendations, preferably from current and/or previous supervisors. Self-employed applicants or those employed in a family business should avoid obtaining endorsements from subordinates and instead seek out professional peers. Academic and social-based references are not appropriate. The Rotman MBA recommendation consists of a series of short-answer questions and the opportunity to provide a long-form overall recommendation. The MBA recommendation questions for the current admissions season are available below.
2025-2026 Rotman MBA Recommendation Questions
Recommender information, relationship to the applicant
How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?
List three to five attributes or characteristics that best describe the candidate (single words only, no sentences please).
Of the qualities listed above, in which areas has the applicant distinguished himself/herself most?
What would you consider the applicant’s primary area for improvement or growth?
How would you rate the applicant’s potential for becoming a successful business leader?
MBA Applywire
I'm Latino, I have MBB sponsorship although I'm not very interested in going back to MBB, is more like a back-up plan. I have very solid LoR.
Applying for GMAT waivers from selected schools. LoR's from current senior director and previous director who's now head of finance
Hi. I pivoted from litigation to credit research (worked with Evalueserve India, Crisil India) post my first mba. I did my mba from Symbiosis School of banking and finance in 2021. And altogteher i hold 6 years 4 months of work experience. I am targeting for 2027 fall. I hold an undergraduate degree in Law (BA.LLB (Hons)). I am looking for a change in roles/ geography.
Additional Notes:
1. MBB consultant w/3 years at the firm + one promotion
2. Took a secondment at a nonprofit focused in sustainability in countries below the equator (although have programs above too), including the one I am from (mentioned the link in essays)
3. Choosing to go to MBA for network opportunity to continue sustainability-focus, and inch closer to being ready to be in fields like impact investing (think MBB gives me general knowledge, but doesn't get me to where I want to go)
4. Will return to MBB because of sponsorship
5. Am worried about GRE; got a 158Q and 169V - so avg is around school avg, but the split is bad. Biggest worry here.
6. URM
URM with strong extracurriculars mentoring and tutoring low income students of various ages. Worked 25-40 hrs per week in undergrad which explains the lower GPA. Have led automation projects at work and should receive strong letters of rec. Goal is to pivot to management consulting at a B4/T2 in the financial services space since it matches my prior experience.
MBA LiveWire
MS/MBA Joint Degree Biotech