{"id":33792,"date":"2016-07-20T01:07:51","date_gmt":"2016-07-20T08:07:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=33792"},"modified":"2016-07-27T15:33:19","modified_gmt":"2016-07-27T22:33:19","slug":"university-of-texas-mccombs-2016-17-mba-essay-tips-deadlines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/university-of-texas-mccombs-2016-17-mba-essay-tips-deadlines\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Texas McCombs 2016-17 MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Check<\/a>McCombs combines its rigor with a passionate community. To create its desired community, it seeks a student body that is diverse in every dimension and comprises individuals who can bring their varied voices to form a cohesive group. The questions below reflect this value; they draw out applicants\u2019 individuality, motivations, and ability to collaborate, while also addressing the practical matters of goals<\/a> and why you are seeking an MBA at McCombs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Essays<\/b><\/a>:<\/b><\/p>\n

Essay 1.<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The University of Texas at Austin values unique perspectives and cultivates a collaborative environment of distinct individual contributions. It is the first day of orientation. You are meeting your study group, comprised of five of your classmates from various backgrounds. Please introduce yourself to your new team, highlighting what drives you in your personal and professional life.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Select only\u00a0<\/span><\/i>one<\/span><\/i><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/i>communication method that you would like to use for your response.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u2022 Write an essay\u00a0<\/span>(250 words maximum)<\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span>\u2022 Share a video introduction\u00a0<\/span>(one minute)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

First, choose from the two options \u2013 for the purpose of self-introduction, which medium is the most natural for you? That is the one you should use \u2013both are equally good. Next <\/span>decision<\/span><\/i>: out of the universe that is you, what to say? I suggest a combination of distinctive professional and non-work points to reflect well-roundedness \u2013 points that show the adcom what you\u2019ll \u201cbring to the table.\u201d Another effective approach is to focus on one key event or experience, if that one element bridges your work and non-work spheres. Both communication options require brevity, so focus on the essential.<\/span><\/span>
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\n<\/span>Essay 2.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Based on your post-MBA goals and what drives you in your personal and professional life, why is the Texas MBA the ideal program for you and how do you plan to engage in our community?<\/span>\u00a0<\/b>(500 words max) <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Interestingly, this question integrates goals and motivation. I suggest starting the essay with your goals \u2013 straightforwardly discussion short and long term goals, with the short term goals more in-depth and detailed. Next, discuss how these goals, along with some personal drivers or characteristics<\/a>, make the Texas MBA the right program for you. Be specific and thoughtful about how the program aligns with your needs, don\u2019t just reword website copy. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, identify ways you will participate in the McCombs community \u2013 discuss a few key, specific clubs, programs, or other resources meaningfully including why they\u2019re of interest, what you hope to gain from them, and what impact you can have. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Optional Essay.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Please provide any additional information you believe is important and\/or address any areas of concern that will be beneficial to the Admissions Committee in considering your application (e.g. unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, academic performance, or extenuating personal circumstances). (250 words max)\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

I encourage you to write the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>optional essay<\/span><\/a>. Just make sure you are submitting an informative optional essay that complements the required essays and adds to the reader\u2019s knowledge of you and your qualifications. If you do not have \u201can area of concern to address,\u201d this optional would be a great place to explore a non-professional interest or commitment of yours not addressed in your application. As always, if you have nothing to say, don\u2019t say anything. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

UT McCombs MBA 2017 Application Deadlines<\/a>:<\/b><\/p>\n

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\nIf you would like professional guidance with your UT McCombs MBA application, please consider Accepted\u2019s MBA essay editing<\/a> and MBA admissions consulting<\/a>\u00a0or our MBA Application Packages<\/a>, which include advising, editing, interview coaching, and a resume edit for the UT McCombs application.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\"PF<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Cindy<\/a> By Cindy Tokumitsu<\/a>,\u00a0author and co-author of numerous ebooks, articles, and special reports, including\u00a0<\/em><\/em>Why MBA<\/a> and\u00a0<\/em><\/em>Best MBA Programs: A Guide to Selecting the Right One<\/a>. Cindy has advised hundreds of successful applicants in her fifteen years with Accepted.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

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Related Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Navigate the MBA Maze<\/a>, free guide
\n\u2022\u00a02016-17 School-Specific MBA Application Essay Tips<\/a>
\n\u2022\u00a0Tips for Video MBA Essay Questions<\/a><\/p>\n

This article<\/a> originally appeared on\u00a0<\/em>blog.accepted.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Applying to a top b-school? The talented folks at Accepted have helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to their dream programs. Whether you are figuring out where apply, writing your application essays, or prepping for your interviews, we are just a call (or click) away.<\/p>\n

Contact us, and get matched up with the consultant who will help\u00a0you\u00a0<\/em>get accepted<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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