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.

Congratulations to both of you! I am losing hope...minute by minute...

Congratz destroyerofgmat & Taxigen....@destroyerofgmat : can u please share ur profile

Any Calls yet....anyone??? Rice is truly testing our patience!

I'm in!!!!!!!!!!!!! Got the call from Melissa! i'm International Good luck to y'all!

US resident, 8 yrs work exp mainly oil and gas (accounting/consulting), CPA, mid 600s GMAT

congrats! what time did she call today?

I recieved a call 10 minutes ago. Accepted with a scholarship. I was suprised, I thought that my interviews went poorly. (I was asked to do an online interview in addition to in-person one that I did at Rice).

Hey, I just interviewed. And, this is crazy. But, gave Rice my number. Said, hey Jones call me maybe? And, all the other schools try to chase me… Latino lawyer with a 730 GMAT, 3.63 UGPA, and worked for two NFL teams... Also, interviewed this morning with Carnegie Melon, and have been invited by Vanderbilt and UVA to do so as well… Haven’t heard back from Stanford or four other Consortium schools… But excited Rice phoned me an acceptance… Still waiting to see which school offers the most scholarship money, and didn’t ask Jones whether one would include in the admission packet... Love Rice a lot, but gotta matriculate where top dollar is offered... Anyways, good luck Owl MBA hopefuls...

Just got my call - accepted with 36k/year scholarship! I'm going to have a tough decision to make...

Congratulations to all Admitted. I missed the call from Rice today but got an email..... ADMITTED with $$$ !!!!!! I am so so so happy. Best of luck to you all !!! Rice is a great program and the $$$ makes the decision really easy. The GMATCLUB has been really helpful in my pursuit since the test prep days.