APPLICATION DEADLINES Admission Round Application Deadline Decision Date 1 October 29, 2012 December 7, 2012 2 January 7, 2013 March 1, 2013 3 February 25, 2013 April 5, 2013 4 April 8, 2013 May 10, 2013 ESSAY QUESTIONS 1.Describe your short-term and long-term career goals, and how the MBA will help you achieve those goals. Include in your discussion: Why is now the appropriate time to pursue an MBA, and why are you interested in obtaining a Rice MBA? (Maximum 750 words) 2.Describe a time when you successfully transformed an idea into action. How did your leadership and interpersonal skills contribute to this experience, and how will this experience impact your contribution as a team member at the Jones School? (Maximum 750 words) 3.Choose one of the following three essays (Maximum 750 words): A.What is the best mistake you have ever made? Include its impact on you and how it altered your view of the world. B.Describe a defining moment or event that changed your life. C.What historical event would you like to have witnessed or participated in, and why? Required for re-applicants ONLY: Think about the time that has elapsed since you last applied to the Jones School. What actions have you taken to improve your candidacy? (Maximum 750 words) Optional: You may use this essay to discuss anything else that you would like the Admissions Committee to know about you, or to provide information or clarification on one or more aspects of your application. (Maximum 750 words) In general, be aware that Rice strongly values teamwork throughout their b-school experience. I'm personally applying round 1.

Yes, the admissions officer indicated that they are just starting to make the calls now and will continue doing so for the next couple of days! So keep your fingers-crossed!

Whoa! The wait is killing me. I´m international and haven´t heard anything yet.

Congratualtions!! Did they offer any scholarship?

Looks like Rice updated their Online Application Login page... My status is still unknown though. Fingers (still) crossed.

My application status still just says submitted. Starting to get really tense.

And then...there were two...(days left to hear) Posted from my mobile device

I think they've started with the professional applicants.. Posted from my mobile device

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