Toronto / Rotman MBA Recommendation Questions
The Toronto University Rotman School of Management MBA application requires two professional recommendations, preferably current and/or previous supervisors. Self-employed applicants or those employed with a family business should avoid obtaining endorsements from subordinates and seek out professional peers instead. 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.
2024-2025 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?