Hi guys! I just received an e-mail regarding "an update to my application status," asking that I call the director of admissions.
Made the call, and was admitted with scholarship!!!!
Applied: Nov. 1 (Last day of R1)
Interviewed: Nov. 28
Admitted: Dec. 8 (Decision deadline Dec. 15)
GMAT: 720 Q45 V44 (Shout out to EmpowerGMAT)
GPA: 2.97
Work Experience: 4 years, Real Estate (founded investment firm after college) & 2 years, IT at Dell (entry-level, but earned 2 promotions)
Undergraduate Institution: Baylor University
Major: Entrepreneurship
2nd Major: International Business
Essay Topics:
-Defining Moment: I got fired from a cushy position with great pay after undergrad, which lead me start my real estate company, change my point of view
-Path: Backstory + Why I willingly shut down my company (because consulting firms wouldn't talk to me without an MBA, enterprise experience)
I really hope this helps, and I wish you all the best of luck.
PS: Other schools I have applied to include UVa, Georgetown, and Texas, but admission to Rice was the reason I even began GMAT Prep. We'll see what happens with UVa, but I am 99% sure I'll matriculate at Rice.