Not sure if anyone else plans to apply to McCombs this fall but the 2009 essays are posted. Same as last year it seems. Good luck to anyone else planning to apply!
https://mba.mccombs.utexas.edu/admissions/adm/essays.aspRolling Admissions -----------------------------------
Submitted: 25
Admitted: 10 (40.0%)
Interview Invites: 6 (24.0%)
Waitlisted: 2 (8%)
Dinged: 3 (12.0%)
Unknown: 4 (16.0%)UTdub - Admitted 12/10
jb32 - Admitted 12/19
icon - Admitted 12/19
nagmu - Admitted 1/13
ntang - Admitted 1/17
graffiti - Admitted 1/17
wolffali - Admitted 1/22
ryanfcooper - Admitted
dimpbiz - Admitted 1/30
weezil - Admitted 2/3dghazer - Interviewed 11/17
gt7er - Interviewed 11/10
gswarriors - Interviewed 12/11
keeshafey - Interviewed 12/16
csboard23 - Interviewed 1/?
belfi - Interview Invite 2/13dghazer - Waitlisted w/ Interview 2/10
jeepbilly - Waitlisted w/ Interview 2/26thesadmachine - Dinged 12/16
saby007 - Dinged 12/19
gixxer1000 - Dingedtarunmalik - Submitted 11/23
traffix - Submitted 1/14
connecticket - Submitted
fall09 - Submitted 2/1
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Fall 2009 Admissions Application Essay Questions
Required Essays
Please define your short- and long-term goals and objectives, your career progression to date, and how an MBA fits in at this time. What makes the Texas MBA the perfect fit for you?
Limit: 900 words
The Texas MBA is built around four key pillars of leadership. Describe an experience that you have had that clearly demonstrates your leadership as it relates to one of our four pillars: 1) Responsibility/Integrity; 2) Knowledge/Understanding; 3) Collaborative/Communication; or 4) Worldview of Business and Society.
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
Deadlines:
November 1, 2008 First suggested deadline for all applications
February 1, 2009 Final deadline for all international applications; Second suggested deadline for domestic applications
April 1, 2009 Final deadline for all domestic applications