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.

Calls started yesterday (7 May). I am in with a great scholarship! Good luck to everyone waiting for the call from Melissa.

Admitted with a 50% scholarship. I would be using the Post 9/11 GI Bill, so I'm wondering how I would the scholarship would be used? Any help would be much appreciated.

Congrats on the admit! I received a scholarship and will also be using the GI Bill for a few months. I would contact Rice's financial aid office/Salomon with any questions. He answered some of my questions about the GI Bill and financial aid. I would imagine that the scholarship reduces the amount of tuition owed and then the VA sends the funds to Rice and that further reduces tuition owed, and then the living stipend goes directly to you. Again, just ask the school to be sure!

I have received an admit from Jones in R3. I am yet to do all the paperwork . I am looking for an Indian who has received an admit from Jones

rmrose and billb, Congrats! I am excited to meet you both soon. Here is what Salomon sent me regarding how my scholarship will work with my GI Bill: "Our scholarships are considered non-restricted, meaning that they can be used for any portion of the cost of attendance (tuition and fees, living, books, etc.). Also long as the VA will cover all of your direct costs, then your scholarship will be refunded to you so you may use it for indirect expenses. To my knowledge, scholarships are not taxed – we can talk about this further as we get all the documents in and get a better idea of your funding resources." I hope this helps. If you have any other questions, PM me.

Hey Cali25,billb,rmrose I too will be joining you guys.I am admitted with 78% scholarship

Congrats, phoon! Well done on the scholarship. It's going to be an incredible two years, everyone!

Just wondering, how many of you guys are getting funding/tuition reimbursement from your respective companies (especially O&G companies)? Also, I know Rice has a joint M.Eng/MBA program. Can this program be completed if we enroll for the professional MBA program?