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Calling all McCombs(UT Austin) Applicants: (2017 Intake) Class of 2019

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Archived 'Calling All McCombs Applicants' Topic

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Welcome to all prospective McCombs full time MBA applicants to the Class of 2019 discussion. Use this platform to know each-other, build network, exchange ideas/information, discuss application strategies, share interview /school visit experiences, and boost one-another's morale to face the tough admission process.

Good luck to all!

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Essay 1.
The University of Texas at Austin values unique perspectives and cultivates a collaborative environment of distinct individual contributions. It is the first day of orientation. You are meeting your study group, comprised of five of your classmates from various backgrounds. Please introduce yourself to your new team, highlighting what drives you in your personal and professional life.

Select only one communication method that you would like to use for your response.

Write an essay (250 words)
Share a video introduction (one minute)

Essay 2.
Based on your post-MBA goals and what drives you in your personal and professional life, why is the Texas MBA the ideal program for you and how do you plan to engage in our community? (500 words)

Optional Statement:
Please provide any additional information you believe is important and/or address any areas of concern that will be beneficial to the Admissions Committee in considering your application (e.g. unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, academic performance, or extenuating personal circumstances). (250 words)

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Welcome to all applicants to the McComb discussion! Any idea when applications for fall 2017 will open?

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Welcome to all applicants to the McComb discussion! Any idea when applications for fall 2017 will open?

In July/early August expected -- that's how it goes GENERALLY.

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Good luck everyone

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Hoping to submit my application soon for R1, good luck to all.

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Hi Everyone,

I am a current business school student and would happily peer review your application essays for a small fee.

PM me if interested.

Best of luck with your applications!

Regards,

RG

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Hi,

I would be applying to McCombs (Class of 2019)
Can anyone review my profile and let me know of my chances of being admitted.
I'm an Indian Engineering graduate.
GMAT: 710 (Q49,V37)
Work-ex: 4 years experience as a Field Professional in Oil & Gas Sector
ECA: A lot during undergraduate days, but not much during employment
Undergrad: B.Tech (Mechanical Engg.) National Institute of Technology Calicut
GPA: 6.96/10 (This is a bit of worry for me)

I shall be applying in R1 preferably.

Cheers,
Shashank

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anyone submitted their application yet?

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Hi Gang-

I'll be applying round 2 this year. Could someone (current students?) give me an idea if you have any classmates with a similar background or really give me an idea on my chances of getting in.

GMAT: 710 (Q48 V39 IR7 AWA 6.0)
GPA: 3.3 (graduate and undergraduate - not sure what the individual break out is off the top of my head. UT doesn't provide it to you, so I'll have to manually calculate them at some point)
Undegraduate Education: University of Texas 5 year Masters/Bachelors Accounting Program
Work Experience: 4 years in Big 4 Audit working exclusively on an integrated Oil and Gas client in Houston
Extra Curriculars: Fraternity and Silver Spurs leadership positions during undergrad; licensed CPA in the state of Texas
Post MBA Goals: Energy-focused investment banking in Houston

Thanks All!

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Your background and goals fit well in the class, from what I have seen. It should be feasible for you to get in. Don't worry and just focus on putting your best into your essays etc.

TexCPA2013

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Hello Everyone!
I am planning to apply to McCombs in Round 2.
My profile :
GMAT : 730
Work ex : 7 yrs in Hydrocarbon/Oil & gas sector EPC business at one of INDIA's biggest EPC firms
CGPA: 7.24/10
Extra circulars : Undergrad : Member of DEBATE committee, organised tech fest etc
Currently involved in company's CSR activities with several mini-projects.

Post MBA goals : I want to change my current field and get into strategic consulting preferably oil & gas sector.

Can someone please review my profile ? Also I had read that ROUND 1 is priority deadline for scholarships and fellowships..
Can any of current students active on forum provide info if scholarships are also granted in ROUND 2 ? And are any of students granted full ride at McCombs?

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Also I had read that ROUND 1 is priority deadline for scholarships and fellowships..

Are you sure, OP? This sounds rather dubious since aren't all scholarships based on merit? I could definitely see a priority going to R1 + R2 over R3, but what you said doesn't sound right (however, I don't really know enough about the process to properly dispute it).

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TexCPA2013 Hey! I read it on Applying to Mccombs section on their website.
I was a bit confused so confirmed same with ad office via email

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From what I read last year...I think they give out most/all of their scholarships in Round 1.

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Submitted the application!
anybody else hit submit?

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Submitted the application!
anybody else hit submit?

Yep. Just submitted mine. Now waiting for the payment emails so I can pay. This school has a weird application compared to the other two I did (UCLA and CMU). Doesn't let you pay right after submitting and they dont take VISA