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Judging by prior threads for McCombs, it looks like they interview 50-60% of applicants and admit 30%; another sizable percentage (10-20%) are waitlisted... but the conversion off the waitlist isn't great. Best of luck everyone!

Hi, thanks for sharing the information.
Do you mean that only 30% of who interviewed would get AD?

No, the disclosed admissions rate for total applicants is 30%, so if they interview ~60%, then they admit ~50% of all people who are interviewed. It's just a guess based off of self-reported data though, so who knows!

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No activity this morning eh?

Patience is a virtue..... That I don't have haha.

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Indian applicant. Got my invite this morning. All slots to hub interview are filled. How you guys are going forward - Skype/Alumni?

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Hi guys, anyone done with his / her interview yet?

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Hi Folks,
First of all congrats to everyone who got an interview invite. But, did anyone notice deep down the the invitation mail saying the below lines.

Please complete your interview as soon as possible, and before 5:00pm CST on Tuesday, November 24th.

if yes, I am actually wondering wheather this line is explicitly saying that I should not go for interview hub in Dec. Anyone facing similar situation, you are welcome to join the confusion club. :shock:

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Hi Folks,
First of all congrats to everyone who got an interview invite. But, did anyone notice deep down the the invitation mail saying the below lines.

Please complete your interview as soon as possible, and before 5:00pm CST on Tuesday, November 24th.

if yes, I am actually wondering wheather this line is explicitly saying that I should not go for interview hub in Dec. Anyone facing similar situation, you are welcome to join the confusion club. :shock:

Yeah seems weird to have a hub after the deadline. Luckily the one near me is mid November. Sounds like you might need to shoot an email to admissions.

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Hi Folks,
First of all congrats to everyone who got an interview invite. But, did anyone notice deep down the the invitation mail saying the below lines.

Please complete your interview as soon as possible, and before 5:00pm CST on Tuesday, November 24th.

if yes, I am actually wondering wheather this line is explicitly saying that I should not go for interview hub in Dec. Anyone facing similar situation, you are welcome to join the confusion club. :shock:

I found the following in my email, just a paragraph above the Nov 24 deadline.

* Please Note: If you are signing up for one of the HUBs in India, you do not need to adhere to the November 24th deadline.

Hope it solve your confusion.

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Hi Folks,
First of all congrats to everyone who got an interview invite. But, did anyone notice deep down the the invitation mail saying the below lines.

Please complete your interview as soon as possible, and before 5:00pm CST on Tuesday, November 24th.

if yes, I am actually wondering wheather this line is explicitly saying that I should not go for interview hub in Dec. Anyone facing similar situation, you are welcome to join the confusion club. :shock:

I found the following in my email, just a paragraph above the Nov 24 deadline.

* Please Note: If you are signing up for one of the HUBs in India, you do not need to adhere to the November 24th deadline.

Hope it solve your confusion.

Hey.. yuuu..
thankyou. But I do not find that line in my mail. Any how I opted for Alumni interview before Nov-24.

BTW... did you find any available slot in interview hubs in India. I find everything full. :roll:

Thanx for the Info.

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Indian applicant. Got my invite this morning. All slots to hub interview are filled. How you guys are going forward - Skype/Alumni?

Hi, Tame the GMAT

Congos on call..
I think you should opt for Skype Interview first. Slots are hot cakes. Later if you get an appointment in Interview hub or Alumni you can cancel the skype appointment.

Hope this will help.

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Just finished my interview at a hub location. It was very straight forward and no curve balls. Good luck everyone!

Walk me through your resume
Leadership challenges
ST/LT Goals
Plan B for ST goals
Why MBA
Why McCombs
Example of recent criticism from boss
How will you benefit your study group/ cohort?
Example of conflict resolution
Anything additional info you would like to provide ( I spoke about my volunteering and community service)
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Thanks for sharing. I have a Skype interview in a few days. Were you interviewed by a member of the AdCom? Was there a lot of cross questioning? Was it a very casual interview or pretty straightforward and formal? Thanks a ton

Good luck for the result

y2klegion

Just finished my interview at a hub location. It was very straight forward and no curve balls. Good luck everyone!

Walk me through your resume
Leadership challenges
ST/LT Goals
Plan B for ST goals
Why MBA
Why McCombs
Example of recent criticism from boss
How will you benefit your study group/ cohort?
Example of conflict resolution
Anything additional info you would like to provide ( I spoke about my volunteering and community service)
Questions for me

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27 Oct 2015, 22:30

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lav4

Thanks for sharing. I have a Skype interview in a few days. Were you interviewed by a member of the AdCom? Was there a lot of cross questioning? Was it a very casual interview or pretty straightforward and formal? Thanks a ton

Good luck for the result

y2klegion

Just finished my interview at a hub location. It was very straight forward and no curve balls. Good luck everyone!

Walk me through your resume
Leadership challenges
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Why MBA
Why McCombs
Example of recent criticism from boss
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Anything additional info you would like to provide ( I spoke about my volunteering and community service)
Questions for me

Thanks for the insight and good luck! What was wording of question two... The leadership challenges question?

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He was part of the AdCom. I wouldn't say there was a lot of cross questioning, yet the tone was very casual.

lav4

Thanks for sharing. I have a Skype interview in a few days. Were you interviewed by a member of the AdCom? Was there a lot of cross questioning? Was it a very casual interview or pretty straightforward and formal? Thanks a ton

Good luck for the result

y2klegion

Just finished my interview at a hub location. It was very straight forward and no curve balls. Good luck everyone!

Walk me through your resume
Leadership challenges
ST/LT Goals
Plan B for ST goals
Why MBA
Why McCombs
Example of recent criticism from boss
How will you benefit your study group/ cohort?
Example of conflict resolution
Anything additional info you would like to provide ( I spoke about my volunteering and community service)
Questions for me

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I don't recall the exact wording. However, the gist was tell me about a leadership challenge, how did you handled it and what was the outcome. Hope this helps.

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lav4

Thanks for sharing. I have a Skype interview in a few days. Were you interviewed by a member of the AdCom? Was there a lot of cross questioning? Was it a very casual interview or pretty straightforward and formal? Thanks a ton

Good luck for the result

y2klegion

Just finished my interview at a hub location. It was very straight forward and no curve balls. Good luck everyone!

Walk me through your resume
Leadership challenges
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Why MBA
Why McCombs
Example of recent criticism from boss
How will you benefit your study group/ cohort?
Example of conflict resolution
Anything additional info you would like to provide ( I spoke about my volunteering and community service)
Questions for me

Thanks for the insight and good luck! What was wording of question two... The leadership challenges question?

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Just finished my interview at a hub location. It was very straight forward and no curve balls. Good luck everyone!

Walk me through your resume
Leadership challenges
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Plan B for ST goals
Why MBA
Why McCombs
Example of recent criticism from boss
How will you benefit your study group/ cohort?
Example of conflict resolution
Anything additional info you would like to provide ( I spoke about my volunteering and community service)
Questions for me

Thank you for sharing the questions.
Good luck for the results.

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FROM Mccombs(Texas Austin) Admissions Blog: Hands-On Experience: Texas MBA+ Leadership Program

From Sara Reeves, Senior Program Coordinator, MBA+ Leadership Program

In the Texas MBA program, leadership is earned both in and outside the classroom. While our students are in the classroom building the technical skills necessary for success in today’s ever-changing and complex business environments, the MBA+ Leadership Program works to support and compliment the curriculum with a range of enhanced opportunities. These programs and services are designed to allow Texas MBAs to individually tailor their leadership growth experience through coaching, seminars, and consulting projects to make real connections between classroom theory and practice, setting themselves apart from other MBA students.

Coach-on-Call

Networking Presentation with an MBA+ Coach

MBA+ has carefully curated a roster of more than 40 communication, specialty, and executive coaches identified for their range of expertise and years of experience. This guarantees students across the six Texas MBA programs can find coaches perfectly attuned to their individual needs.

Many of our coaches have been with the program for a number of years and have developed a special affinity for McCombs’ students, going out of their way to support them. It is not uncommon to find our communication coaches up with teams throughout the night during case challenge season, helping students perfect decks as the sun sets and practice presentations as it rises.

“Communication coaches are one of the best resources of the MBA program. I was pleasantly surprised that they would meet our team off campus at all hours of the night. I found my coach very insightful and would definitely look to her for advice in the future.” – Mikhail Buczkiewicz, Full-Time MBA 2016
Seminars and Events
Truly successful leaders possess a mix of technical business acumen and those more elusive “soft” skills. MBA+ supports both aspects of leadership through industry-specific workshops (such as our fall “Corporate Valuations” and spring “Entrepreneurial Selling”), as well as personal development seminars on topics ranging from Inclusive Leadership to Resilience.

MBA+ also give students the opportunity to broaden their networks and horizons by hosting events that bring together students from across our six programs and leaders from business community, including our signature International Night and Annual Pitch Party.

MBA+ Projects
We recognize experience is often the best instructor and strive to offer Texas MBA students hands-on opportunities through our micro-consulting program. Teams of 4-6 students tackle real-world business problems for companies ranging from high-profile consulting firms to local start-ups. By recruiting a selection of projects each semester across industry, functional area, and scope, we ensure students are able to gain the specific skills and network contacts needed to advance their careers.

Spring 2015 Salesforce Team

“The MBA+ project was a transformative experience. We worked together as a cohesive unit and delivered a high-impact deliverable. Above all, the project was a first rate networking opportunity with a choice employer and its leadership, which gave us a good sense for the firm’s culture.” – Christian Barjum, Deloitte, Full-Time MBA 2016

Spring 2015 Pegasystems Team

“The project helped my communication skills and gave me a valuable leadership opportunity. I was interested in working at Dimensional and I have taken a full time job with Dimensional after interning there this summer! The project allowed me an opportunity to gain more exposure to the company and increase my network there.” – Molly Bell, Dimensional, Full-Time MBA 2016

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FROM Mccombs(Texas Austin) Admissions Blog: Hands-On Experience: The Texas MBA+ Leadership Program

From Sara Reeves, Senior Program Coordinator, MBA+ Leadership Program

In the Texas MBA program, leadership is earned both in and outside the classroom. While our students are in the classroom building the technical skills necessary for success in today’s ever-changing and complex business environments, the MBA+ Leadership Program works to support and compliment the curriculum with a range of enhanced opportunities. These programs and services are designed to allow Texas MBAs to individually tailor their leadership growth experience through coaching, seminars, and consulting projects to make real connections between classroom theory and practice, setting themselves apart from other MBA students.

Coach-on-Call

Networking Presentation with an MBA+ Coach

MBA+ has carefully curated a roster of more than 40 communication, specialty, and executive coaches identified for their range of expertise and years of experience. This guarantees students across the six Texas MBA programs can find coaches perfectly attuned to their individual needs.

Many of our coaches have been with the program for a number of years and have developed a special affinity for McCombs’ students, going out of their way to support them. It is not uncommon to find our communication coaches up with teams throughout the night during case challenge season, helping students perfect decks as the sun sets and practice presentations as it rises.

“Communication coaches are one of the best resources of the MBA program. I was pleasantly surprised that they would meet our team off campus at all hours of the night. I found my coach very insightful and would definitely look to her for advice in the future.” – Mikhail Buczkiewicz, Full-Time MBA 2016
Seminars and Events
Truly successful leaders possess a mix of technical business acumen and those more elusive “soft” skills. MBA+ supports both aspects of leadership through industry-specific workshops (such as our fall “Corporate Valuations” and spring “Entrepreneurial Selling”), as well as personal development seminars on topics ranging from Inclusive Leadership to Resilience.

MBA+ also give students the opportunity to broaden their networks and horizons by hosting events that bring together students from across our six programs and leaders from business community, including our signature International Night and Annual Pitch Party.

MBA+ Projects
We recognize experience is often the best instructor and strive to offer Texas MBA students hands-on opportunities through our micro-consulting program. Teams of 4-6 students tackle real-world business problems for companies ranging from high-profile consulting firms to local start-ups. By recruiting a selection of projects each semester across industry, functional area, and scope, we ensure students are able to gain the specific skills and network contacts needed to advance their careers.

Spring 2015 Salesforce Team

“The MBA+ project was a transformative experience. We worked together as a cohesive unit and delivered a high-impact deliverable. Above all, the project was a first rate networking opportunity with a choice employer and its leadership, which gave us a good sense for the firm’s culture.” – Christian Barjum, Deloitte, Full-Time MBA 2016

Spring 2015 Pegasystems Team

“The project helped my communication skills and gave me a valuable leadership opportunity. I was interested in working at Dimensional and I have taken a full time job with Dimensional after interning there this summer! The project allowed me an opportunity to gain more exposure to the company and increase my network there.” – Molly Bell, Dimensional, Full-Time MBA 2016

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