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Re: McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants [#permalink]
 20 Jan 2013, 19:43
viper1983 wrote: I wanted to call out to any current McCombs MBA students on this forum if any. I have applied and interviewed with McCombs and currently awaiting a decision. Meanwhile I want to continue learning more about this program. After thoroughly reading all the content on the school's website and talking to adcom/current students/alumni I cant believe this program is ranked 17th. I'm not saying this because I have applied to this school and may have some sort of a bias. But after comparing with other programs that are between 10-15 I fail to understand why this program is ranked lower. Absolute rankings are not entirely an indicator of the program's quality but relative rankings are certainly worth considering. I believe McCombs should at least be a top 15 school and hence would like to understand from current students what is it that keeps McCombs outside this group. So far I have only heard great things about McCombs but I would also like to know some of the not so great aspects of the school so that I'm completely informed. This will most likely not change my mind about the strength of the program but will only make me a well informed applicant. So I encourage some candid responses. Thank you for any insights in advance. Great question! However, not sure I have the answer. Similar to probably most of the things you have heard, I only have positive things to report as a McCombs MBA student. Of the things that could potentially be fall-backs to our ranking, I would potentially consider 1) our facilities and 2) our location. The McCombs building is not what I would call "state-of-the-art" however, the school already has plans in motion to build a new graduate school of business building on campus. This building is set to break ground next year with plans to be open in the Fall of 2017. After this building is complete, I would image McCombs will definitely surge in the rankings. Secondly, while Austin, Texas is a huge draw for students, and is an incredible place to get an education, there are not a lot of Fortune 500 companies nearby. Contrary to other Top 20 programs, recruiters have to trek out to Austin to get to us MBAs and sometimes they do not make that trek. Nonetheless, Austin is a growing hi-tech hub and in near years I think will soon attract many more big name firms.
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Re: McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants [#permalink]
20 Jan 2013, 19:49
Thank You guys. I appreciate all the input. I have ensured that none of my essays exceed their respective word limits.
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Re: McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants [#permalink]
22 Jan 2013, 10:37
By what time on 1/23 do we need to submit the R3 application to UT?
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Re: McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants [#permalink]
22 Jan 2013, 11:07
lindalibinbin wrote: Can someone comment on the application system? I uploaded a non-finalized version of my essay and just found out and replaced it with the finalized version. However, when I click "Print Preview" and PDF file still reveals the non-finalized version of my essay. Did anyone experience the similar issue? Please advise... Thanks!!! Did anyone encounter the same problem above?
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Re: McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants [#permalink]
22 Jan 2013, 15:16
I submitted in round 2, but I do not recall having any issues uploading updated essays. You could try changing the file name of the updated essay before uploading, some apps have trouble with that.
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Re: McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants [#permalink]
23 Jan 2013, 12:20
I am on H1B Visa. The application says that I need to submit the I-797 and I-485 but does not give an option to upload them. Has anyone faced this issue?
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Re: McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants [#permalink]
24 Jan 2013, 02:46
akun08 wrote: mbaUS2015 wrote: MBAOG2015 wrote:
I was wait listed and I actually received an email today (1/17) from the McCombs ad comms. They want me to "submit a video interview to help them learn more about my candidacy and interest in their program."
Any clue of kind of questions they are asking in this interview. I also got the notification but not sure of what is the line of thought behind this video interview. same here, I too got a mail to submit a video interview.. anyone familiar with the process please let us know what kind of questions are asked.. I got the email too .. anyone of you submitted it. I am going to take it tonight or tomorrow. Please share the questiones of the process..its a first!
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Re: McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants [#permalink]
24 Jan 2013, 07:51
adee009 wrote: akun08 wrote: MBAOG2015 wrote:
I was wait listed and I actually received an email today (1/17) from the McCombs ad comms. They want me to "submit a video interview to help them learn more about my candidacy and interest in their program."
same here, I too got a mail to submit a video interview.. anyone familiar with the process please let us know what kind of questions are asked.. I got the email too .. anyone of you submitted it. I am going to take it tonight or tomorrow. Please share the questiones of the process..its a first! Sorry, I can't help you. I asked them to remove me from the wait list. I am going to Rice. Good luck!
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Re: McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants [#permalink]
24 Jan 2013, 13:08
Submitted my application just in time for R3..
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Re: McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants [#permalink]
24 Jan 2013, 17:52
Any further info on the video interview?
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Re: McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants [#permalink]
24 Jan 2013, 18:48
Would anyone who's been admitted and accepted mind sharing other dates (besides Preview Weekend, which thanks to this board I know is April 4-6) for summer/fall 2013? I saw on this board that in 2012, students were expected to be in Austin by August 1, there were trips to the Central TX area, and other important dates were listed. Wondering what anyone knows about this year's schedule.
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Re: McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants [#permalink]
25 Jan 2013, 08:10
vatsas wrote: I am on H1B Visa. The application says that I need to submit the I-797 and I-485 but does not give an option to upload them.
Has anyone faced this issue? Are you applying for part-time MBA program?
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Re: McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants [#permalink]
26 Jan 2013, 21:24
R3 applicant here. Wish I found out about this forum beforehand. Now the waiting angst begins...
Doing a dual degree - so took GRE instead of GMAT. Does that matter...guys/gals?
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Re: McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants [#permalink]
27 Jan 2013, 11:46
alphawhiskey wrote: R3 applicant here. Wish I found out about this forum beforehand. Now the waiting angst begins...
Doing a dual degree - so took GRE instead of GMAT. Does that matter...guys/gals? I'm already in a masters program at UT, and applied to McCombs in R2 for the dual-degree. I used my GRE scores, so I guess I will see soon enough.
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Re: McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants [#permalink]
28 Jan 2013, 09:57
No one knows about any 2013 dates? I did manage to find out about some of the MAP trips for this year, for anyone else curious: https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/MBA/Full ... l/MAP.aspx
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Re: McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants [#permalink]
28 Jan 2013, 14:28
Has anyone who applied in R3 got their interview invite?
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Re: McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants [#permalink]
28 Jan 2013, 15:08
Round 3 applicant. Just got invited to interview. That was a quick turn around. Plan on taking it in second week of Feb. Any tips!!! Also, I recently got an email to pay fees but it also had request up submit TOEFL score. I meet all the requirements for TOEFL waiver (checked all the boxes in the application), then why do I need to take the TOEFL? Quick question - How much information will the interviewer have about me? Blind or we read?
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Re: McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants [#permalink]
28 Jan 2013, 15:59
My husband just got his interview invite for R3 as well, this is impressive turn around time.... How many applications have they reviewed so far? Is it a good sign if they send out invites this early?
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Re: McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants [#permalink]
28 Jan 2013, 16:47
vatsas wrote: Round 3 applicant. Just got invited to interview. That was a quick turn around. Plan on taking it in second week of Feb.
Any tips!!!
Also, I recently got an email to pay fees but it also had request up submit TOEFL score.
I meet all the requirements for TOEFL waiver (checked all the boxes in the application), then why do I need to take the TOEFL?
Quick question - How much information will the interviewer have about me? Blind or we read? Other than the TOEFL score, you should be able to find all your answers in the earlier pages of this thread. Also, you should send your TOEFL question to TexasMBA@mccombs.utexas.edu because they can clear you individually if that's the case. Posted from my mobile device 
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Re: McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants [#permalink]
28 Jan 2013, 21:35
spouser wrote: No one knows about any 2013 dates? I did manage to find out about some of the MAP trips for this year, for anyone else curious: https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/MBA/Full ... l/MAP.aspxMAP Trips and dates are not yet final for this Fall, however they will be revealed at Preview Weekend in April! Regardless, Admissions does recommend that if you attend in the Fall you are moved in my August 1st as the optional bootcamp is typically the 2nd week of August and Orientation starts the 3rd week of August. It will be helpful to have yourself entirely moved in before school actually starts because you will definitely not have any time to unpack boxes once everything gets started!
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