{"id":46610,"date":"2019-08-08T12:57:26","date_gmt":"2019-08-08T19:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=46610"},"modified":"2019-08-08T16:08:31","modified_gmt":"2019-08-08T23:08:31","slug":"ut-austin-mccombs-essay-tips-deadlines-2019-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/ut-austin-mccombs-essay-tips-deadlines-2019-20\/","title":{"rendered":"UT Austin McCombs Essay Tips &#038; Deadlines-2019-20"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/UT_McCombs-300x229.png\" alt=\"UT_McCombs\" class=\"wp-image-21674\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/essay-question-analysis\/ut-austin-mccombs-essay-tips-deadlines-2018-19\/McCombs%20School%20of%20Business\"><strong><em>McCombs School of Business<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0at the University of Texas is a globally recognized MBA program, located in the center of technology- Austin. Its collaborative community is comprised of students who bring together their diverse voices to form a cohesive group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mccombs.utexas.edu\/MBA\/Full-Time\/Admissions\"><strong><em>MBA\nApplication Deadlines:<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  <strong><em>ROUND<\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong><em>APPLICATION DUE<\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong><em>DECISION DELIVERED<\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong><em>ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT DEADLINE<\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  <strong><em>ROUND 1<\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  October 8, 2019<strong><em><\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  December 17, 2019<strong><em><\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  February 6, 2020<strong><em><\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  <strong><em>ROUND 2<\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  January 7, 2020<strong><em><\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  March 26, 2020<strong><em><\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  April 23, 2020<strong><em><\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  <strong><em>ROUND 3<\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  March 31, 2020<strong><em><\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  May 7, 2020<strong><em><\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  May 19, 2020<strong><em><\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications are\ndue no later than 11:59 p.m. CST the day of the deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mccombs.utexas.edu\/MBA\/Full-Time\/Admissions\/Essays\"><strong><em>Application\nEssays<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The MBA essay questions for the 2019-2020 admissions\nseason remain unchanged from the previous cycle, so our analysis of the essay\nquestions also remains the same. &nbsp;Like\nlast year, McCombs business school asks its applicants to write&nbsp;two&nbsp;required\nessays that seek to draw out applicants\u2019 individuality, motivations, and\nability to collaborate, while also asking them what their career goals are and\nhow they are seeking to achieve them at McCombs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/stacey-kammerdiener-725bb619\/\"><em>Stacey\nKammerdiener<\/em><\/a><em>,\nSenior Full-Time MBA Admissions Officer, offers her advice&nbsp; in&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu\/mba-insider\/2018\/06\/28\/how-to-successfully-answer-the-full-time-mba-essay-prompts\/\"><em>MBA\nInsider tips<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>Your best chance at successfully\nanswering&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/utexas.app.box.com\/v\/full-time-essays\"><em>this year\u2019s Full-Time MBA application\nessays<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;comes\nfrom approaching them thoughtfully. The purpose of these essays is to\nunderstand why you want to attend Texas McCombs, and to learn more about you as\nan individual.&nbsp; With a genuine goal of authenticity and the tips below,\nyou will be well on your way to submitting a strong application.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a closer look at the essay questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Essay 1:\u00a0We will learn a lot about your professional background through your resume and letter of recommendation. We want to get to know you further. Please introduce yourself. Select only one communication method you would like to use for your response.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Select only one communication method that you would\nlike to use for your response.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Write\nan essay (250 words)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Share\na video introduction (one minute)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the &nbsp; 7<sup>th<\/sup> year running that\nMcCombs requires the applicants to write an introduction essay. McCombs asks\nthem to delve on their personal as well as professional attributes in 250\nwords. This essay, in terms of the topic and the medium of communication,\nprovides applicants with flexibility and freedom to showcase their creative\nside. You may take time to brainstorm ideas about what would you like your teammates\nat McCombs to know about you. You can discuss your cultural background,\nmotivation, personal and professional goals, hobbies\/interest, and issues that\npique your interest. The motive is to tell them who you really are. Please\ndon\u2019t forget the first sentence of the essay prompt&nbsp;<em>\u201cWe will learn a\nlot about your professional background through your resume and letter of\nrecommendation. We want to get to know you further.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To showcase your creativity, McCombs offers you a\nchoice of two modes of communication. You may pick the format that works best\nfor you. If you are an introvert, and\/or if you love to write, you may select\nthe \u2018essay mode\u2019 for sure (Most people I worked with opted for the essay\noption). If you are an extrovert, you may find the video mode more exciting. A\nvideo essay allows applicants to be more creative as well as imaginative. For\nexample, if you plan to share your culinary skills with your classmates, you\nmay consider shooting part of the one-minute video in your kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though it\u2019s fun doing a video essay, it is my understanding that it would demand more time than a regular essay (This by no means implies that crafting an introduction essay of 250 words is not challenging). You may experiment with the video option if you can invest a significant amount of time in practicing and rehearsing for the video to grab the attention of your audience not only through your words, but also through your body language and facial expressions. Don\u2019t forget to add some humour to it. And remember, your challenge is to say it all in 60 seconds only. But if you are not confident of showing your dynamic personality in a one- minute video, then the video may not be a good option. Whichever medium you choose, dedicate the work necessary to ensure that your introduction is engaging and presents you as a likeable, friendly, and well-rounded individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Essay 2: Picture yourself at\ngraduation. Describe how you spent your two years as a Texas MBA student, and\nhow that experience helped to prepare you for the post-MBA world.&nbsp;(500\nwords)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key to this essay is to demonstrate your \u2018fit\u2019\nwith the school. Instead of explaining how McCombs MBA program will help you\nachieve your goals, you need to look ahead and visualize yourself at your\ngraduation day and explain how two years at the Texas MBA helped prepare you\nfor your &nbsp;post -MBA personal and professional goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prepare yourself, you must do your homework of\nresearching the program well. Explain how various resources\/ offerings and\nactivities at McCombs (courses, study groups, clubs etc.) brought you closer to\nyour post- MBA goals. Also, you should discuss how participation in various\nactivities of student organizations and clubs at McCombs contributed to your\npersonal growth and in what ways you made an active contribution to the McCombs\ncommunity. Additionally, you may also comment on your experiences of being a\npart of the city of Austin. Wrap up your essay with your final thoughts on your\noverall experience at McCombs. This essay should not only demonstrate your\nknowledge of the program, but also your enthusiasm to be part of its\ncollaborative community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Optional Statement:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please provide any\nadditional information you believe is important and\/ or address any areas of\nconcern that will be beneficial to the Admissions Committee in considering your\napplication (e.g. unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders,\nacademic performance, significant weaknesses in your application, or\nextenuating personal circumstances). (250 words)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/blogs\/?p=1116\"><em>optional essay<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;is an opportunity for you to give relevant\ninformation to the Ad Com that you could not provide in other parts of your\napplication, essays, and resume. For example, if you have a lower than average\nGMAT score, any grades below a C on your transcript, academic probation or a\nsignificant employment gap, you can explain in this essay. To provide context\nfor a weakness in your profile, make sure your reason is genuine to convince\nthe Ad Com that your low grades or employment gap occurred due to unforeseen\ncircumstances beyond your control. Your response should be positive, straightforward,\nand fact-focused and should not sound like you are making excuses for a\nweakness in your profile. Also, if you cannot get your recommendation letter\nfrom your current supervisor, please explain that in the optional statement.\nFor more information on the&nbsp;<strong>choice of recommenders<\/strong>&nbsp;for your\nMcCombs application, please visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.mccombs.utexas.edu\/mba-insider\/2017\/07\/24\/how-to-ace-your-recommendation-letters\/\"><em>admission\nblog.<\/em><\/a><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not have any weakness in your profile \u00a0but think that you didn\u2019t get a chance to throw a spotlight on a significant professional accomplishment, extra-curricular accomplishments or community involvement, you may sure use this essay \u00a0to share that key aspect of your candidacy. \u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be interested in previous years\u2019 essay\nquestions analysis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/essay-question-analysis\/ut-austin-mccombs-essay-tips-deadlines-2018-19\/\"><em>UT Austin McCombs Essay\nQuestions Analysis 2018-19<\/em><\/a><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/essay-question-analysis\/ut-austin-mccombs-essay-questions-tips-deadlines-2016-1\"><em>UT Austin McCombs Essay Questions Analysis 2017-18<\/em><\/a><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/essay-question-analysis\/ut-austin-mccombs-mba-essay-questions-analysis-2016-17\/\"><em>UT Austin McCombs Essay Questions Analysis 2016-17<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/essay-question-analysis\/ut-austin-mc-combs-essay-questions-analysis-2015-16\/\"><em>UT Austin McCombs Essay Questions Analysis 2015-16<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/essay-question-analysis\/ut-austin-mccombs-essay-questiosn-analysis-2014-15\/\"><em>UT Austin McCombs Essay Questions Analysis 2014-15<\/em><\/a><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For&nbsp; further\nassistance in developing your application essays, you may review the\ngeneral&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/essay-tips\/10-key-tips-for-creating-compelling-business-school-essays\/\"><em>Essay Tips<\/em><\/a>. To meet the stringent word limits, you need to be extremely\nprecise in presenting your case and <a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/essay-tips\/business-school-application-essays-less-is-more\/\">make every word count.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;For\nessay analysis&nbsp; of other schools by MER, click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/category\/essay-question-analysis\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2011, MER (<a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/\"><em>myEssayReview<\/em><\/a>)\n&nbsp;has helped many applicants get accepted into top 20 MBA programs\nincluding McCombs School of Business. <ins>(Poonam\nis&nbsp; one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/reviews\/myessayreview-345345505?fl=menu\">top 5 most\nreviewed consultants on the GMAT Club<\/a>.)<\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may email Poonam at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:poonam@myessayreview.com\"><em>poonam@myessayreview.com<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;with questions about your McCombs\napplication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/index.php\"><strong><em>Web<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;\/<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/blog\/\"><strong><em>Blog<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong>\/&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/beforeafter.php\"><strong><em>Free resources<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong>\/<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linkedinprofile\/\"><strong><em>LinkedIn<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong>\/<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myessayreview?notif_t=page_user_activity\"><strong><em>&nbsp;Facebook<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong>\/<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0McCombs School of Business\u00a0at the University of Texas is a globally recognized MBA program, located in the center of technology- Austin. 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