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I guess each case is really different. I applied on Jan 10th, got invite and completed the interview with an alumni before my transcripts arrived.
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OK, I'll throw a comment out here.....

Applied 1/14, Interview Invite 1/21, Interviewed 2/13 in Chicago

730/3.7 from WI/5+ years Software Dev

I'm a little worried that the amount of time in between my invite and interview shows lack of interest....but I was clicking around on the terrible interview interface on their website and accidentally requested an interview for someone who couldn't do it, so I was locked out of the system for a while.

The interview was kind of a joke, and I was not pressed on anything. At the end he told me to let him know later if I ended up deciding to go to McCombs or somewhere else.....as if I was obviously in.

However, the wait goes on....
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OK, I'll throw a comment out here.....

Applied 1/14, Interview Invite 1/21, Interviewed 2/13 in Chicago

730/3.7 from WI/5+ years Software Dev

I'm a little worried that the amount of time in between my invite and interview shows lack of interest....but I was clicking around on the terrible interview interface on their website and accidentally requested an interview for someone who couldn't do it, so I was locked out of the system for a while.

The interview was kind of a joke, and I was not pressed on anything. At the end he told me to let him know later if I ended up deciding to go to McCombs or somewhere else.....as if I was obviously in.

However, the wait goes on....

I had the same issues scheduling the interview. Was invited mid Feb and have FINALLY scheduled with an alumni interviewer for this weekend. I had one reschedule, then cancel, several that didn't reply, but finally locked one down. I talked to the adcom about it and they were very helpful and said it wasn't a big deal. The 2 week window is recommended, but they know that things can happen.
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I wonder how many folks see McCombs as a safety. Its acceptance rate is a shade under 25%.
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Long time lurker on this thread...

I finally got my admit today!!!! :) :)

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Folks who have been admitted, typically long does it take from the time of admit till they get back to you with any scholarship offers? Although they said 15 days before the decision deadline, I was just wondering...
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I wonder how many folks see McCombs as a safety. Its acceptance rate is a shade under 25%.
I wouldn't count McCombs as a safety school. In fact none of the top 20 school would fall in the "safety school" category.
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Long time lurker on this thread...

I finally got my admit today!!!! :) :)

Indian/Male/750/3.5 yrs in sales/Cleantech

Applied 1/14, interview invite 2/22, interview completed 3/02, Admit 3/11

Folks who have been admitted, typically long does it take from the time of admit till they get back to you with any scholarship offers? Although they said 15 days before the decision deadline, I was just wondering...

When I got the admit call they said it would be 3-4 weeks before I received my scholarship offer and it ended up being just over 6 weeks (I got the scholarship info 1 week before my decision date). Mine may have been particularly long since I was invited to apply for a Forte Fellowship. I didn't end up getting it, but I'm guessing my application for it may have delayed my scholarship report a bit.
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I'm sure this is covered on another thread, but I'm meeting with my alumni interviewer tomorrow morning in a caribou coffee and wasn't sure what to wear. All my other interviews were very clear - dress in business formal. Should I dress in business formal? or like a sport coat and slacks?

I'm erring on the side of caution and wearing a suit. It's better to be overdressed rather than underdressed right?

edit: in case it matters, we're in DC and he's in consulting.
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I'm sure this is covered on another thread, but I'm meeting with my alumni interviewer tomorrow morning in a caribou coffee and wasn't sure what to wear. All my other interviews were very clear - dress in business formal. Should I dress in business formal? or like a sport coat and slacks?

I'm erring on the side of caution and wearing a suit. It's better to be overdressed rather than underdressed right?

edit: in case it matters, we're in DC and he's in consulting.
Suit in a coffee shop is an overkill--business casual would be great. Please scroll back a few pages...this very questions was addressed there.
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Just got into UT!! Email then call. They must have heard my love letter. What's even sweeter is that I am in Austin!

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Just got into UT!! Email then call. They must have heard my love letter. What's even sweeter is that I am in Austin!

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Congrats! :-D That was a relatively quick turnaround for you and a couple of weeks shy of the ~11-12 general timetable around here it seems. I am on a very similar app date / interview date schedule as you so I've got my fingers crossed. If not, then i'm off to Kelley. I just need some closure!
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Has any international applicant heard anything back from McCombs. I submitted my application 1/14 and has not heard anything from them since. Does that mean a sure ding? Thanks
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I'm sure this is covered on another thread, but I'm meeting with my alumni interviewer tomorrow morning in a caribou coffee and wasn't sure what to wear. All my other interviews were very clear - dress in business formal. Should I dress in business formal? or like a sport coat and slacks?

I'm erring on the side of caution and wearing a suit. It's better to be overdressed rather than underdressed right?

edit: in case it matters, we're in DC and he's in consulting.

So the interview went very well, although i was a bit overdressed. Wore slacks, sportcoat and tie. Interviewer was casual - jeans, collared shirt. Whatever though, better to be overdressed than under.

Pretty standard questions, with a few more introspective ones. ie what is the biggest thing you have learned about yourself during the application process?

Very very excited to get my response from the adcom. Seems like they stick to the 10-12 week timeline, so I should hear end of this month to early april.
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OK, I'll throw a comment out here.....

Applied 1/14, Interview Invite 1/21, Interviewed 2/13 in Chicago

730/3.7 from WI/5+ years Software Dev

I'm a little worried that the amount of time in between my invite and interview shows lack of interest....but I was clicking around on the terrible interview interface on their website and accidentally requested an interview for someone who couldn't do it, so I was locked out of the system for a while.

The interview was kind of a joke, and I was not pressed on anything. At the end he told me to let him know later if I ended up deciding to go to McCombs or somewhere else.....as if I was obviously in.

However, the wait goes on....

I faced the same problem. I got the interview email Nov mid, but could interview only mid-Dec. But I did have a pretty comprehensive interview and was accepted Jan end.
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Almost 12 weeks after applying, finally got the dreaded e-mail relaying a change to my application status. Ding.
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Almost 12 weeks after applying, finally got the dreaded e-mail relaying a change to my application status. Ding.
Sorry to hear that.
Did that happen today? I spoke to someone in the adcom last week and they said--the students(members of the adcom) would be out this week (spring break).
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Almost 12 weeks after applying, finally got the dreaded e-mail relaying a change to my application status. Ding.
Sorry to hear that.
Did that happen today? I spoke to someone in the adcom last week and they said--the students(members of the adcom) would be out this week (spring break).

Yep, I got an e-mail today at 3:20 pm EST:

"Your application for Texas Full Time MBA: Austin has been given a decision. Please log in to the application website to see it."

Guess they're still making some decisions this week...
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