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I wouldn't be too worried about your situation considering you have a 770 gmat score. You are guaranteed into one of the m7 schools at some point in the near future (unless you have already been admitted). If I wish to pursue a career in management strategy, (i would like to do 2 years of management consulting at one of the top 5 firms) and then move on to the client side, would it be wise to attend McCombs? Or just try to strengthen my application and keeping trying for a better school?
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It depends on what you want to focus on. You can get into MC from McCombs, but it will be extremely difficult, and most of the hires will be for Houston or Dallas offices. This means in some way it will be related to oil & gas. Very few people actually get placed outside Texas for these firms. MC divisions of MBB in Cali or NY have no need to come to Austin to recruit as some big name schools are present in those states.
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Sorry to hear about Anderson Brothersharp, but I think you'll be much happier at McCombs. Of course I'm now biased. Congrats!

Plasticplants, why do you say that one would be much happier at McCombs? This is not in anyway a knock on the program, but I was just curious of your opinion on the program and what you plan to focus on in the program?
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burnttwinky - I actually looked at Anderson as well, but decided not to apply. Only ended up applying to UT and Rice. Of course I'm biased as I'm from Texas and couldn't really see myself living in L.A. They are both excellent programs IMO and I'm sure some people would be better suited for Anderson than McCombs. I'm planning to go into corporate finance, and have always been enamored with Austin, so it was a pretty easy decision for me. Live music capital of the country doesn't hurt things either.
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I wouldn't be too worried about your situation considering you have a 770 gmat score. You are guaranteed into one of the m7 schools at some point in the near future (unless you have already been admitted). If I wish to pursue a career in management strategy, (i would like to do 2 years of management consulting at one of the top 5 firms) and then move on to the client side, would it be wise to attend McCombs? Or just try to strengthen my application and keeping trying for a better school?

It depends on what you want to focus on. You can get into MC from McCombs, but it will be extremely difficult, and most of the hires will be for Houston or Dallas offices. This means in some way it will be related to oil & gas. Very few people actually get placed outside Texas for these firms. MC divisions of MBB in Cali or NY have no need to come to Austin to recruit as some big name schools are present in those states.
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Outside of MBB, do McCombs grads fare well with consulting firms? (deloitte, accenture, booz, mercer, etc)
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I wouldn't be too worried about your situation considering you have a 770 gmat score. You are guaranteed into one of the m7 schools at some point in the near future (unless you have already been admitted). If I wish to pursue a career in management strategy, (i would like to do 2 years of management consulting at one of the top 5 firms) and then move on to the client side, would it be wise to attend McCombs? Or just try to strengthen my application and keeping trying for a better school?

It depends on what you want to focus on. You can get into MC from McCombs, but it will be extremely difficult, and most of the hires will be for Houston or Dallas offices. This means in some way it will be related to oil & gas. Very few people actually get placed outside Texas for these firms. MC divisions of MBB in Cali or NY have no need to come to Austin to recruit as some big name schools are present in those states.

Outside of MBB, do McCombs grads fare well with consulting firms? (deloitte, accenture, booz, mercer, etc)
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I know Deloitte is big at McCombs. In 2009, Deloitte was McComb's top consulting hire with (9). My friend attended McCombs and he has recently accepted a full-time position with Deloitte, and he was telling me how Deloitte has a very strong relationship with the McCombs program. I would love to work for Deloitte out of an MBA program, but its very competitive. About 20% of people do consulting out of McCombs, but Im not sure how many people apply or interview with MBB, deloite, AT kearney, booz, accenture, etc
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I called and was told that if I don't get a response 8 weeks after my interview, then I should call them back to expedite the issue. What a joke with rolling admissions.
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Thanks, plasticpants. I also think I'll be very happy at McCombs!
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What time is the deadline on the 14th? 5pm or midnight?
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I know Deloitte is big at McCombs. In 2009, Deloitte was McComb's top consulting hire with (9). My friend attended McCombs and he has recently accepted a full-time position with Deloitte, and he was telling me how Deloitte has a very strong relationship with the McCombs program. I would love to work for Deloitte out of an MBA program, but its very competitive. About 20% of people do consulting out of McCombs, but Im not sure how many people apply or interview with MBB, deloite, AT kearney, booz, accenture, etc
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Agreed. Even Accenture in Houston is filled with McCombs alumni. Consulting and energy finance (including IB) are the most sought after fields at McCombs, and hence extremely competitive.
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I know Deloitte is big at McCombs. In 2009, Deloitte was McComb's top consulting hire with (9). My friend attended McCombs and he has recently accepted a full-time position with Deloitte, and he was telling me how Deloitte has a very strong relationship with the McCombs program. I would love to work for Deloitte out of an MBA program, but its very competitive. About 20% of people do consulting out of McCombs, but Im not sure how many people apply or interview with MBB, deloite, AT kearney, booz, accenture, etc

Agreed. Even Accenture in Houston is filled with McCombs alumni. Consulting and energy finance (including IB) are the most sought after fields at McCombs, and hence extremely competitive.
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Are most students successful in getting their first choice industry?
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Can we send the official transcripts after the deadline and still be considered for that deadline?
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Am I the only one feeling like my interview with McCombs was an awesome first date with *insert eligible bachelor(ette) here*. I've been telling all my friends how great it was and how I'm hoping this is the ONE :lol: .... only to be left staring at the phone and my heart skipping a beat every time it rings. WHY WON'T YOU CALL ME MCCOMBS!! :cry:
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I wouldn't be too worried about your situation considering you have a 770 gmat score. You are guaranteed into one of the m7 schools at some point in the near future (unless you have already been admitted). If I wish to pursue a career in management strategy, (i would like to do 2 years of management consulting at one of the top 5 firms) and then move on to the client side, would it be wise to attend McCombs? Or just try to strengthen my application and keeping trying for a better school?
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I don't know.. I'm a little surprised that the misconception about high GMAT/GPA guaranteeing admission to a top 7 school still exists. Almost all the info sessions I've gone to, every admission guide I've read told me that the GMAT and GPA are two things that the adcom looks at out of quite a number of different things like work experience, references, extracurriculars, undergrad institution & major, essays, and sometimes even ethnic background. If you don't believe me, look at the admissions411 website for the statistics from Harvard in 2012. They dinged 4 out of the 5 people with the highest GMAT scores (760-780).

The idea is that the GMAT and the GPA are really more similar to qualifiers to make sure you can handle the first year's academic load. Lower ranked schools may be very nice to you because of a high GMAT because it helps spread the conception that the school is more competitive & reputable (at least in the short term). At Harvard and other top schools, upping the median GMAT is unnecessary because they already have the reputation from a statistical point of view and as the average GMAT scores for schools go up, the admitted students' GMATs naturally will as well. Once a person makes some arbitrary "acceptable" score, I doubt they concentrate on that aspect unless its a complete tie with two equally fit candidates.

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I wouldn't be too worried about your situation considering you have a 770 gmat score. You are guaranteed into one of the m7 schools at some point in the near future (unless you have already been admitted). If I wish to pursue a career in management strategy, (i would like to do 2 years of management consulting at one of the top 5 firms) and then move on to the client side, would it be wise to attend McCombs? Or just try to strengthen my application and keeping trying for a better school?

I don't know.. I'm a little surprised that the misconception about high GMAT/GPA guaranteeing admission to a top 7 school still exists. Almost all the info sessions I've gone to, every admission guide I've read told me that the GMAT and GPA are two things that the adcom looks at out of quite a number of different things like work experience, references, extracurriculars, undergrad institution & major, essays, and sometimes even ethnic background. If you don't believe me, look at the admissions411 website for the statistics from Harvard in 2012. They dinged 4 out of the 5 people with the highest GMAT scores (760-780).

The idea is that the GMAT and the GPA are really more similar to qualifiers to make sure you can handle the first year's academic load. Lower ranked schools may be very nice to you because of a high GMAT because it helps spread the conception that the school is more competitive & reputable (at least in the short term). At Harvard and other top schools, upping the median GMAT is unnecessary because they already have the reputation from a statistical point of view and as the average GMAT scores for schools go up, the admitted students' GMATs naturally will as well. Once a person makes some arbitrary "acceptable" score, I doubt they concentrate on that aspect unless its a complete tie with two equally fit candidates.

Just my two cents.
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I guess I wasn't too clear on my point regarding a guaranteed acceptance to top school with a 770 gmat, so I apologize for that. Obviously a 770 on your gmat alone wouldn't get your accepted, but I just assumed that person with a 770 would be intelligent enough and motivated enough to have a solid all-around application. It is often though that it is not the case. If you half-ass any portion of your application (resume, essays, little work experience), that will almost certainly lead to a ding regardless of your gmat score. I was just told from a few grads from other top programs who were part of the adcom that if you have a 750+ score, its up to you to screw it up. Just show that you are passionate about the program and provide a quality application, and your chances are certain.
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Am I the only one feeling like my interview with McCombs was an awesome first date with *insert eligible bachelor(ette) here*. I've been telling all my friends how great it was and how I'm hoping this is the ONE :lol: .... only to be left staring at the phone and my heart skipping a beat every time it rings. WHY WON'T YOU CALL ME MCCOMBS!! :cry:
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hahahahahahha feel the same way.
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perhaps a wrong place to post it: but anyone have a detailed comparison of UT vs UH vs Rice parttime MBA programs?
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Mainhoon...are you looking at attending UT, UH, or Rice part time programs?
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For those admitted to Rice but still waiting on McCombs, if there is a chance that you might accept McCombs, why not ask Rice for an extension?

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Yes mtnman2011.. I guess for fulltime ut might win, but what would be the vote on PT. And with some reasons please.. I plan to stay in energy..

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I wouldn't be too worried about your situation considering you have a 770 gmat score. You are guaranteed into one of the m7 schools at some point in the near future (unless you have already been admitted). If I wish to pursue a career in management strategy, (i would like to do 2 years of management consulting at one of the top 5 firms) and then move on to the client side, would it be wise to attend McCombs? Or just try to strengthen my application and keeping trying for a better school?
m7 schools?? what are those??

M7 is the collection of top B-schools whose deans meet every so often to discuss their curricula and the future of MBA education. The M7 schools are:

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oh ok...well, i applied to 3 of those and got dings there....wasnt even invited to interview....at mccombs, i was invited to interview and i had a pretty strong profile...so the ding was surprising..but i guess something did not "fit" in....
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Yes mtnman2011.. I guess for fulltime ut might win, but what would be the vote on PT. And with some reasons please.. I plan to stay in energy..

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I'd pick Rice over UT if you are in Houston. Two main reasons:
1.) The Rice PT program is flexible, unlike UT's. So you can take any electives you want.
2.) Rice main campus is in Houston, so you have access to all the amazing Jones school facilities and the professors.

Just my 2 cents
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