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Calling all McCombs Applicants - (2015 Intake) Class of 2017

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07 Jan 2015, 14:36

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For those who have been admitted in the R1, any of you received the admission package in mail or a scholarship e-mail after the holidays??

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08 Jan 2015, 01:15

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nighthawk Nothing yet.
Any idea when to expect the admissions package?

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08 Jan 2015, 11:53

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So I went to pay the application fee, and they don't accept VISA? What the heck. I don't have anything other than a Visa.

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FROM Mccombs(Texas Austin) Admissions Blog: The MBA Admissions Interview: How to Totally Crush It

overall application and ultimately one of the first steps towards your post-MBA life.

At the Texas MBA program, interviews are by invitation only and can come at any time during the application Round. While some applicants may look forward to the opportunity to interview, others may not exactly enjoy the anxiety thereby engendered. If you are a member of the latter group, look at it this way: the interview affords one of the only formal opportunities for official face-to-face interaction during the application process, so here are a few ways you can take advantage:

Don’t be on time – be early: Arriving early is interviewing 101, yet it still manages to falter even the most prepared of candidates. Arriving early is even more critical if you’ve never been to campus or navigated UT parking before.
“What was the question again?”: You’d be surprised how many times at the end of an applicant’s long-winded answer we are asked to repeat the original question. Most often this happens to people who try to cram too much into the first answer for fear of not being given an opportunity later on to address that well-rehearsed example. Don’t worry, we’ll get to it! Plus, sometimes there is an opportunity at the end of an interview to mention anything we didn’t address in the formal line of questioning.
Loosen Up: Given our program’s famously friendly culture, our interviews are relatively informal. If you still find yourself nervous, practice your answers in front of a mirror, a friend or a willing stranger and ask them how you did; did you answer the question? Did you rush through it? Take a moment to outline your answer in your mind first, and then address it calmly and confidently. Don’t get tooooo comfortable, though. While we’re an easy-going bunch, maintaining an appropriate level of professionalism is always a good idea.
Know what we’re looking for: We listen for confidence, clear and concise communication of career goals, concrete examples of teamwork and leadership, in-depth knowledge of our MBA program, and overall genuine enthusiasm. Also, the interview can be a place to showcase secondary skills that are difficult for us to determine solely based on your application: interview skills, self-awareness, communication style, and “hire-ability”.
Know your audience: If you are invited to interview for the Texas MBA program, you have three options: On-Campus with an Admissions Officer or current student, Off-Campus with alumni or Admissions Officer in select cities, or via Skype with an Admissions Officer or current student. Remember the Admissions Committee doesn’t have a preference for how or who you interview with, just as long as you prepare depending on your audience.
Come with questions: A good list of questions can illustrate a few key things about a candidate: you’ve done your research, you care about our program, you have envisioned yourself as an MBA and you can formulate thoughts under pressure. Don’t overdo it, though. We usually leave anywhere from 10-15 minutes for questions, so limit your list to 2-3 good ones maximum and have a few backups.

While our interviewing style is admittedly less intense than corporate recruiters and some other MBA programs, don’t let our laid-back attitude fool you. The Admissions Committee uses the interview as a way to add character, depth and spirit to your written application, so keep these tips in mind to ensure a positive outcome. Good luck!

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08 Jan 2015, 13:52

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So I went to pay the application fee, and they don't accept VISA? What the heck. I don't have anything other than a Visa.

Yeah, I ran into the same issue. Very strange. I had to have someone else pay for me...

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08 Jan 2015, 15:46

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Question for everyone - has anyone emailed them in the last day or two? I've reached out to the school, but no one has returned the email I sent.

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09 Jan 2015, 00:02

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Waitlisted folks, anybody hear from them ??

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10 Jan 2015, 05:34

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Hi,

I had submitted my official TOEFL and GMAT scores some weeks ago.

However, the GIAC confirms only my GMAT score and lists TOEFL as pending. I have contacted ETS and they tell me that the scores had been sent.

Is anybody else seeing a similar status on GIAC?

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11 Jan 2015, 23:58

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Received my admissions packet today - it's a letter along with a leather luggage/bag tag with school's logo on it (that's the gift)!!
The letter does not talk about the scholarship though have received a scholarship email.

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12 Jan 2015, 04:45

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did any waitlisted candidate receive communication? (I was waitlisted after interview )

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13 Jan 2015, 09:41

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Just got an email with my interview invitation. Does anyone know if there is any benefit to interviewing with an admissions officer vs. an alumni? I feel like the admissions officer would be better because they're actually evaluating my application.

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13 Jan 2015, 10:47

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Received an interview invite this morning... 2:07 am ET to be exact. I've heard they use an algorithm of some sort to determine interview invitations, does anyone know if that's true?

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13 Jan 2015, 12:05

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I received an interview invite super late last night. I'm guessing its an algorithm or something because I doubt the admissions office is processing invites from midnight until early morning.

I also turned in my application on the last possible day, so its a quick turnaround. Pretty excited about UT!

PinkChihuahua

Received an interview invite this morning... 2:07 am ET to be exact. I've heard they use an algorithm of some sort to determine interview invitations, does anyone know if that's true?

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13 Jan 2015, 12:29

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Received an interview invite this morning... 2:07 am ET to be exact. I've heard they use an algorithm of some sort to determine interview invitations, does anyone know if that's true?

If you meet a certain GPA/GMAT criteria, you'll automatically get a request to interview, regardless of the rest of your application.

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13 Jan 2015, 12:30

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Well that makes me feel less special :-(

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Received an interview invite this morning... 2:07 am ET to be exact. I've heard they use an algorithm of some sort to determine interview invitations, does anyone know if that's true?

If you meet a certain GPA/GMAT criteria, you'll automatically get a request to interview, regardless of the rest of your application.

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13 Jan 2015, 14:24

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Well that makes me feel less special :-(

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w504ds

If you meet a certain GPA/GMAT criteria, you'll automatically get a request to interview, regardless of the rest of your application.

But they have to interview everyone that gets an admit right? So at least the pool gets significantly smaller.

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13 Jan 2015, 19:06

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I just got invited to interview. Application sent on 12/19.

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13 Jan 2015, 20:00

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Just got my interview invite

Posted from my mobile device

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14 Jan 2015, 08:38

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PinkChihuahua

Received an interview invite this morning... 2:07 am ET to be exact. I've heard they use an algorithm of some sort to determine interview invitations, does anyone know if that's true?

If you meet a certain GPA/GMAT criteria, you'll automatically get a request to interview, regardless of the rest of your application.

I find that hard to believe.

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14 Jan 2015, 09:06

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PinkChihuahua

Received an interview invite this morning... 2:07 am ET to be exact. I've heard they use an algorithm of some sort to determine interview invitations, does anyone know if that's true?

If you meet a certain GPA/GMAT criteria, you'll automatically get a request to interview, regardless of the rest of your application.

If that were the case I would've never got an interview invite. I have a 2.1 GPA, and I doubt that my 740 GMAT would have been sufficient to push me inside the acceptable GPA-GMAT criteria that you speak of.