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The first essay was a limit of 900, and i did 993, but then again, I was under the limit on the following essay. Stay within 10%, and you should be fine. Just make sure that what you are adding actually strengthens your essay.

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So... i guess that's another week with very few acceptances.

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Guys
Question. According to BW rankings, UT Austin part time MBA is at #37 vs Rice at #8. UT is at 25 and Rice is at 29 for Full time and for EMBA Rice and UT is lumped together. Why this discrepancy in part time? I am told that it all gives the same piece of paper so why such a huge discrepancy in rankings? Thanks

BW uses a different methodology for ranking different types of programs. They do so, because the FT, PT, and EMBA programs at a single school can be very different in terms of student body, student experience, and even curriculum. Simply because they all award an MBA from UT (or Rice) doesn't mean that graduates of each program have the same objectives. It would be unwise to rank a school's EMBA program on the "student satisfaction" of its FT graduates.

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Congrats for Ross! UT EMBA is 75k and Rice EMBA is 96k.. Both are ranked similar, wonder why this discrepancy in cost... Part time costs are similar...

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10-20 words over might not be such a big issue but 50 + words over might be pushing it.

I would stick to the world limit: if the adcom checks the word limit and your essays are over,it will suggest that you cant follow instructions. However, there are people who follow the +/-5% rule, but I dont believe in it.

Not to be a contrarian but, all of my essays for all of my apps were over by about 5-10% and I got into the programs I applied to. Yes, you should be following the directions, but I don't think they're as strict as people may think. If you have a good story to tell, going over by 50 words won't hurt if you're a good candidate anyways. On the flip side, I would still make an honest effort to eliminate redundancies, unnecessary words, etc. even if you're at or below the word count.

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10-20 words over might not be such a big issue but 50 + words over might be pushing it.

Agreed !

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While I don't think MBA admission offices do word counts and ding people if they are little over the word limit...

Every essay I've completed either has a fixed word count or page limit. It doesn't say "we recommend no more than 500 words", it says "maximum word count: 500." To me, there is no wishy washy language there, and it is pretty clear what the instructions are. If we can't follow the instructions for an MBA essay, will we be able to follow clear instructions in school and post-MBA?

Just my 2 cents.

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Just submitted my app a few hours ago. Although, I haven't paid the fee yet. Waiting for the email with the link. I'm a reapplicant. Hopefully I get better news this year. Good luck to everyone.

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Submitted. Good luck to everyone!

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Hey guys,
Just wanted to make sure if I am done submitting. Seems like I am at Step 2, "Pay Invoice".
Step 3 confuses me. Step 3 says "Review and Submit Application". Haven't I already done that in Step 1? I have received the "Application Received Texas MBA" mail too.

Thanks..

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dont worry abt it...once you pay and submit the required docs, it will show complete within a few days...be sure to check the GIAC status often as tht will update u as to when yr app starts to be under review....the UT status page is not really good interms of status check...

u can find the link to both status checks here -
https://new.mccombs.utexas.edu/MBA/Full- ... Apply.aspx

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Any admits receive anything official in the mail or $$ information yet?

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Nothing yet - hope to receive the admit package this week.

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I applied in R2. Please add to list. Received interview request last week.

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I applied in R2. Please add to list. Received interview request last week.

Congrats and good luck for the interview !
When did you submit your application?

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Is the admissions office open today, or do they close for MLK Day?

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I just received an interview invite for round 2! I submitted my application last Wednesday (1/12/2011). Quite the turnaround! I haven't even been able to submit my payment yet because it still says "no transaction" on the payment page. I'm really excited to visit Austin!

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Tremendous ! Congrats and good luck for the interview!

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Did your status on GIAC webpage change? I submitted mine on 14th and the status hasn't been updated yet.

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Did your status on GIAC webpage change? I submitted mine on 14th and the status hasn't been updated yet.

I submitted mine on the 13th evening and my status is submitted. I guess we have to wait it out, there must have been quite a few applicants towards the R2 deadline.