The Application Process

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: November 1, 2010
Round 2: January 14, 2011
Round 3: April 1, 2011

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, rdelagarza, dav373, rahul.2584, briangtsmith, hitmis, adi1031, Brothersharp, RexRyan
Round 2: lonewolf, sigma2011, syr, the_dark_lard
Round 3:

Total Applicants: 13
Acceptances: 0
Wait-list: 0
Dings: 0

As a recent McCombs admit for the class of 2012, I'd be happy to answer any questions about the program for anyone who is interested.

Obviously I will know more once I actually GET to Austin, but in the meantime, I can answer some general application strategy questions.

Good luck everyone!

brianm wrote:As a recent McCombs admit for the class of 2012, I'd be happy to answer any questions about the program for anyone who is interested.

Obviously I will know more once I actually GET to Austin, but in the meantime, I can answer some general application strategy questions.

Good luck everyone!

Thanks, brianm!

When will you be heading to Austin?

I'm headed down there in late July. Orientation starts early August, then classes start a few weeks after that.

Looking at McCombs for R2

thanks... i've added you

thanks... i've added you

Just in case you guys don't know - McCombs has (and I assume still will have) rolling admissions. So the "round" deadlines they give are artificial to make sure you get your app in as soon as you can. They review the apps in the order in which they were submitted.

From what I can tell based on the gmatclub thread from this past year, people who submitted their apps around March seemed to have a tougher time getting interviews and admits.

Essays have been updated

Count me in

which round?

hey i guess these essay tht u posted are fall 2010 ones , are u sure tht they are the same for fall 2011

hey btw count me in for R1

Round 2

Wednesday, July 21 McCombs is holding an online info session for anyone who is interested.

The past few years have included a lot of changes including a new core curriculum, strategic plan, and dean, so it'll likely be valuable for any prospective applicants to attend and get the information directly from the school.

https://blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba-adm ... n-july-21/

Good luck!