McCombs 2011 Applicants

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rdelagarza: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 1; Joined: Sat Aug 07, 2010 9:12 pm

by rdelagarza » Sat Aug 07, 2010 9:26 pm

Hi, I'm looking at McCombs for Round 1

money9111 wrote:If you plan to apply to the McCombs School of Business to be part of the class of 2013, please post a response with the round you intend to apply. A moderator will update this thread regularly. Please be sure to update us with any information such as an interview invite, acceptance, waitlist, or ding.

Deadlines
Round 1: TBD
Round 2: TBD
Round 3: TBD

Decision Dates
Round 1: TBD
Round 2: TBD
Round 3: TBD

School Website:

https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/

Essay Questions:

Required Essays

1. Describe how your experiences, both personal and professional, have led you to pursue an MBA at this time. What are your short- and long-term goals and how will a Texas MBA help you achieve them?
(Limit: 900 words)

2. Discuss a defining experience in your leadership development. What did you learn from this experience about your strengths and weaknesses as a leader?
(Limit: 650 words)

At the McCombs School of Business, you will be part of an active and diverse community. How will you use your personal strengths and unique experiences to enrich the McCombs community during your two years in the program?
(Limit: 500 words)

Optional Essay
Please provide any additional information to the Admissions Committee that you believe is important and/or will address any areas of concern that will ultimately be beneficial to the committee in considering your application.
(Limit: 350 words)

Applicants:
Round 1: avbhagav
Round 2: lonewolf, sigma2011
Round 3:

Total Applicants: 3
Acceptances: 0
Wait-list: 0
Dings: 0

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by money9111 » Mon Aug 09, 2010 5:45 am

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dav373: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 9; Joined: Sat Aug 07, 2010 10:32 am

by dav373 » Mon Aug 09, 2010 2:38 pm

Count me in for Rd 1. I'm taking my GMAT on August 14th (hoping for ~730), visiting the school on October 8th, and submitting my application shortly there after. I wish that I could visit and apply sooner but I'm about to start a killer travel schedule for work.

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by syr » Sat Aug 21, 2010 4:48 pm

Count me in for McCombs R2.

My other target schools are -

Duke - Fuqua
CMU - Tepper

Others - please share your target schools.

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by [email protected] » Sat Aug 21, 2010 9:09 pm

HI,

I am also applying to R1. I am really impressed by the access to McCombs student community to Hi-Tech companies, industry I am focusing on Post-MBA. I have not started with the essays yet, but will start soon.

Regards,
Rahul Sareen
GMAT 700/4.5 (50,34)
Male Indian IT (4+ yrs)
Sr. Unix Admin (AT&T Singapore)

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briangtsmith: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 78; Joined: Tue May 19, 2009 1:21 pm

by briangtsmith » Wed Sep 15, 2010 4:45 pm

Round 1 please!

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hitmis: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 104; Joined: Thu Mar 25, 2010 3:32 amFollowed by: 1 member; Location: Mumbai; Thanked: 7 times; GMAT Score:680

by hitmis » Thu Sep 16, 2010 6:44 pm

Hi
Count me for round 1.

Female/Indian/10 yrs work exp/IT/ GMAT 660 (studying for a retake)

Will be starting on my essays in parellel.

regards

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by hitmis » Thu Sep 16, 2010 6:52 pm

Hi brianm, Thanks for volunteering to answer questions on this thread. From your experience of last yr's admission cycle, how much is the GMAT stressed on for people with technology background with respect to the overall package?

Also, I can't seem to find the link to start my applications though the essays have been declared along with the deadlines.. Does anyone know if the application link is opened ??

Thanks

regards

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by hitmis » Thu Sep 16, 2010 7:58 pm

brianm, Read your story on the forum which gives a lot of the answers most people have.

https://www.beatthegmat.com/4-apps-3-gma ... 58344.html

Just had one question, what did you mean when you wrote this ?

"Â· Waive the right to view recommendations. Honestly I was dumb and I didn't do this. I doubt it matters, but there is zero benefit for you not to waive the right. "

regards

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adi1031: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 8; Joined: Tue Jun 08, 2010 12:56 am; GMAT Score:730

by adi1031 » Sun Sep 19, 2010 2:17 pm

Count me in for Round 1.

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brianm: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 65; Joined: Wed Jul 22, 2009 7:28 amFollowed by: 1 member; Thanked: 10 times; GMAT Score:710

by brianm » Tue Sep 21, 2010 4:04 pm

hitmis wrote:Hi brianm, Thanks for volunteering to answer questions on this thread. From your experience of last yr's admission cycle, how much is the GMAT stressed on for people with technology background with respect to the overall package?

Also, I can't seem to find the link to start my applications though the essays have been declared along with the deadlines.. Does anyone know if the application link is opened ??

Thanks

Hi hitmis,

Sorry for the delay - I don't check the boards as often as I should and school has picked up quite a bit.

I can't say how much GMAT is stressed by the adcom, as I haven't asked anyone about it. GMAT is a funny thing in that people care so much about it for applications, but once you're at school, nobody cares. I've seen a few GMAT scores in passing via resume reviews and such, but have had zero conversations about it. Just do your best and put your best package together.

I am one of the student members of the McCombs Admissions Committee so I do know a little about the application. They should be opening up the application very soon (I believe this week, but do not quote me on that).

hitmis wrote:Just had one question, what did you mean when you wrote this ?

"Waive the right to view recommendations. Honestly I was dumb and I didn't do this. I doubt it matters, but there is zero benefit for you not to waive the right. "

When you fill out the form in the application with your recommenders' information, it will ask you if you want to waive the right to view their recommendations if you were to get into that school. I believe they are required by law to have this option for all students.

I (and many admissions consultants) recommend you ALWAYS waive the right. If you do not, admissions consultants suggest it may indicate less than 100% confidence in your recommenders' evaluation of you. If it has a negative effect I doubt it's noticeable, but in my opinion, it's not something you want to risk.

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by dmateer25 » Fri Oct 01, 2010 6:46 am

Updated the main post.

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the_dark_lard: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 4; Joined: Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:42 pm

by the_dark_lard » Sat Oct 30, 2010 10:44 pm

I am in for R1-R2ish. (Thank god for the rolling admissions!)

Hey brianm, Thanks a bunch for your time!

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by 2011mbaspirant » Tue Nov 09, 2010 12:47 pm

Does McCombs School of Business provide educational loans (without a co-signer requirement) to International students?

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vasudhavij: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 2; Joined: Mon Nov 01, 2010 11:51 pm

by vasudhavij » Wed Nov 10, 2010 9:52 pm

Hi guys,
I'm a bit confused here... have mailed the committee but havent really got crisp replies.

I submitted my application online on Nov 1, paid the app fee on Nov 10 (due to the What I Owe page taking time to get updated) but my application is still not complete.
Non availability of Financial support documents and the official transcripts sent directly to them is the reason as per the site. I have uploaded the transcripts though, and am arranging for the transcripts to be sent there asap.

I need to know what financial documents i can submit at this point. I was of the opinion that they require those after a student is given admission.
It would be great if the alumni present on the forum can help.

Best regards!

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