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Calling All Texas-McCombs Fall 2010 Applicants Updated on: 30 Oct 2009, 07:48
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Thanks. I am a big fan of the rolling admissions process.

On another note, it doesn't look like we have too many people applying to Texas this year on the forum.
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It looks like the applicant pool is down in most of the school's forum. I'm not sure if that means less people are on GMATClub or less people applying. Hopefully the latter.

Also, it's kind of early right now, a lot of people might not have decided on the school.

For example, I'm done with my McCombs application material, but I'm holding off until the decision from another school so I don't have to waste $185. Since McCombs is rolling, I don't think a few weeks is going to make a big difference.
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Calling All Texas-McCombs Fall 2010 Applicants 29 Oct 2009, 16:21
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McCombs is my backup school, but I want to hear from my R1 Reaches before making any decisions.
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I decided that I am going to do my interview on campus, so I am going to Austin on Wednesday and have a class visit and interview scheduled for Thursday.

Anyone know what I should check out in Austin (outside of the school)? I am planning to get some BBQ, because i know its good in Texas.
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Calling All Texas-McCombs Fall 2010 Applicants 30 Oct 2009, 13:54
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Hello everyone, I put in an application to Texas which was complete by 9/27 - no invitation invite, so of course I'm worried. My post-bachelors work experience (less than 1 year) is going to be a big hurdle, but I'm wrapping up a 6 year enlistment in the Navy and am hoping that the work experience I got there and the rest of my application can make up for it.

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Interest: Energy, Finance
Age: 25

Good luck to all applicants!
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Hello everyone, I put in an application to Texas which was complete by 9/27 - no invitation invite, so of course I'm worried. My post-bachelors work experience (less than 1 year) is going to be a big hurdle, but I'm wrapping up a 6 year enlistment in the Navy and am hoping that the work experience I got there and the rest of my application can make up for it.

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I wouldn't worry about it yet. My application went to under review on Monday and I received an interview invite on Thursday morning. I bet you will receive an invite early next week.
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By saying your application went to "under review" are you referring to the verbiage on the application status check page? Last time I checked mine still said it had been forwarded to GMAC.

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By saying your application went to "under review" are you referring to the verbiage on the application status check page? Last time I checked mine still said it had been forwarded to GMAC.

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Sorry, by "under review", I meant that it said it had been forwarded to GMAC.
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lol - yeah, that makes my situation seem much worse! It has been over a month now. I'll keep my fingers crossed but I don't think I'll hold my breath!

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lol - yeah, that makes my situation seem much worse! It has been over a month now. I'll keep my fingers crossed but I don't think I'll hold my breath!

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Sorry, I originally thought you said you submitted on October 27th. I misread.

I would still try not to worry too much about it.
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No worries, two other schools have granted me interviews so I'm not depending on an invite from UT.

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Now, this might be a very basic question. But, what I did not understand is - If McCombs is offering rolling admissions, whats the point in having the round 1 or round 2 deadlines on Nov 2nd / Jan?

I am applying for Fall 2010. Should be done with the submission in a week or so..
Had a school visit a few weeks back in Austin. I, in fact liked the school better than expected. As someone mentioned earlier, Austin would be a great place to spend the two years.
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Now, this might be a very basic question. But, what I did not understand is - If McCombs is offering rolling admissions, whats the point in having the round 1 or round 2 deadlines on Nov 2nd / Jan?

I am applying for Fall 2010. Should be done with the submission in a week or so..
Had a school visit a few weeks back in Austin. I, in fact liked the school better than expected. As someone mentioned earlier, Austin would be a great place to spend the two years.
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I think it's a good question. I am wondering the same thing myself. :?

I am sitting here trying to finish up essay #1 (900 words - what's up with that?) so I can get it in by tomorrow.
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I am in a similar situation too.. trying to finish my essays..

But, looking at the rolling admissions - I'll probably take a bit more time so I can submit better essays.

Good luck for your application!
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I am in a similar situation too.. trying to finish my essays..

But, looking at the rolling admissions - I'll probably take a bit more time so I can submit better essays.

Good luck for your application!
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The good part about rolling admissions is the sooner you apply, the sooner you find out. But I agree that it is best to wait until your app is in its best possible state before submitting, rather than trying to rush things.
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So, does everyone get an interview? I was reading businessweek and it said only 60% do, but then I was reading an article from an admission officer that said 100% of the pool gets interview (that article was posted in 3/08 in case things have changed since then). I thought not everyone gets one, but now I'm not sure.
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I believe it is 100% of admitted applicants are interviewed, 50-60% of the total applicant pool sounds right from what I have read.
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Alright, well you can add me to the list. My application was completed 10/29 and I got an interview invite 11/1. Still e-mailing the person I'm having the interview with, but it looks like it will be on 11/4.
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Alright, well you can add me to the list. My application was completed 10/29 and I got an interview invite 11/1. Still e-mailing the person I'm having the interview with, but it looks like it will be on 11/4.
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erwe,
Congrats on ur invite. Would you mind sharing a brief profile?
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Alright, well you can add me to the list. My application was completed 10/29 and I got an interview invite 11/1. Still e-mailing the person I'm having the interview with, but it looks like it will be on 11/4.
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congrats on the invite.
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