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Stanford GSB released the 2026-2027 application. Same two prompts as before. What matters most to you, and why. Why Stanford. A lot of the threads right now are candidates comparing drafts and asking which admitted essay to model theirs after.
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Updated on: 15 Jun 2026, 21:39
Originally posted by shailhills on 09 Jun 2025, 09:30.
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Welcome 2025-2026 McCombs Applicants
Welcome, all McCombs Class of 2028 hopefuls. Let's use this platform to know each other, exchange ideas, and discuss app strategies. Who all are applying? Let us know by commenting below. Follow the thread and bookmark this post.
Applications for the Full-Time MBA program are accepted in three rounds, and the program enrolls annually every August.
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM Central Time on the deadline date for each round.
Round 1
Application Due: October 15, 2025
Decision Delivered: December 16, 2025
Round 2
Application Due: January 15, 2026
Decision Delivered: March 26, 2026
Round 3
Application Due: April 1, 2026
Decision Delivered: May 7, 2026
UT AUSTIN GMAT CLUB SPOTLIGHT KEY TAKEAWAYS 2026
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Tepper offers a STEM-designated MBA in three formats: full-time, online hybrid, and accelerated. The full-time program is 21 months with an internship, while the online hybrid allows students to work while studying. The accelerated option is for those with a business undergraduate degree, completing in 12-16 months.
CURRICULUM & SPECIALIZATIONS
The curriculum emphasizes analytics, business fundamentals, and leadership. Students can choose from 14 concentrations, including AI in Business and Entrepreneurship. The program allows for customization, with students often graduating with multiple concentrations.
ADMISSIONS
Application requirements include a resume, transcripts, test scores (GMAT, GRE, or Executive Assessment), and a professional recommendation. A written essay and a two-minute video essay about career goals are required. Application fee is waived for attendees of the session, and test waivers are available within the application.
CAREER OUTCOMES
The Master's Career Center supports students with career counseling and events. Average starting salary for graduates is $154,000, with 83% receiving job offers within three months of graduation. Top employers include Amazon, Deloitte, and McKinsey.
COMMUNITY & LOCATION
Tepper's smaller class size fosters a close-knit community. Located in Pittsburgh, the city offers a high quality of life with affordable living and numerous cultural and recreational activities. Students benefit from Carnegie Mellon's broader university ecosystem, with access to electives across various disciplines.
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES
Tepper integrates AI into its curriculum, offering courses like machine learning for business. The Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship provides resources like seed funding and mentorship. Students can engage in capstone projects with startups and companies, enhancing practical learning experiences.
UPDATE FROM DAY 2 SESSION (JUN 11, KAREENA, ASSOC. DIRECTOR)
• BECCI program (Business English and Cultural Immersion) eases international students into US academic/cultural life
• International financing: private loans via Prodigy Finance and Empower (no US federal loans)
• Merit scholarships automatic - no separate application
• Common applicant mistakes called out: applying before profile is strongest, neglecting the video essay, under-preparing for interviews
• All work experience counts, including internships and contract work; explain career gaps in the optional essay
Welcome, all McCombs Class of 2028 hopefuls. Let's use this platform to know each other, exchange ideas, and discuss app strategies. Who all are applying? Let us know by commenting below. Follow the thread and bookmark this post.
Applications for the Full-Time MBA program are accepted in three rounds, and the program enrolls annually every August.
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM Central Time on the deadline date for each round.
Round 1
Application Due: October 15, 2025
Decision Delivered: December 16, 2025
Round 2
Application Due: January 15, 2026
Decision Delivered: March 26, 2026
Round 3
Application Due: April 1, 2026
Decision Delivered: May 7, 2026
| McCombs MBA Essays 2023-24 | |
| Essay 1 | Imagine yourself at the completion of your MBA journey. Why was pursuing your MBA at Texas McCombs the right decision for your personal and professional growth? Reflect on how you made the most of your time in the program—academically, through hands-on learning opportunities, and within the McCombs community. Highlight how you contributed to the McCombs community and used its resources to grow both professionally and personally. (250 words) |
| Essay 2 | Reflect on a core value that defines you. Share a specific example of how it has guided your decisions and actions, and explain how it will shape your contributions and growth as a McCombs MBA student. Highlight how this value has influenced your leadership style and life path, and how it will shape your MBA experience. (250 words) |
| Essay 3 Optional | Please explain any gaps in work experience, choice of recommender, and/or academic performance issues that may help the admission committee in reviewing your application. (Limit: 250 words) |
| McCombs Class Profile Class of '26 | |||||||||||||||
| Average GPA | 3.46 | ||||||||||||||
| Average WE | 6 | ||||||||||||||
| Average GMAT | 704 | ||||||||||||||
| Average GRE | 321 | ||||||||||||||
| Average Age | 29 | ||||||||||||||
| McCombs Application Stats Class of '25 | |||||
| Applicants | 1889 | ||||
| Accepted | 716 | ||||
| Acceptance Rate | 38% | ||||
| Enrolled | 241 | ||||
| Yield Rate | 65% | ||||
| McCombs Class Profile Class of '24 | |||||||||||||||
| Avg. GPA | 3.46 | ||||||||||||||
| Avg. WE | 71 | ||||||||||||||
| Average GMAT | 706 | ||||||||||||||
| Median GMAT | 710 | ||||||||||||||
| Avg. GMAT Domestic | 699 | ||||||||||||||
| Avg. GMAT International | 714 | ||||||||||||||
| % GRE | 30% | ||||||||||||||
| Avg GRE Quant | 162 | ||||||||||||||
| Avg. GRE Verbal | 161 | ||||||||||||||
| Avg. Total GRE | 323 | ||||||||||||||
| McCombs Employment Data Class of '23 | |||||||||
| Employed at Graduation | 81% | ||||||||
| Employed 3 Months | 91% | ||||||||
| Average Salary | $157,735 | ||||||||
| Average Bonus | $32,915 | ||||||||
| Salary and Bonus | $190,650 | ||||||||
UT AUSTIN GMAT CLUB SPOTLIGHT KEY TAKEAWAYS 2026
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Tepper offers a STEM-designated MBA in three formats: full-time, online hybrid, and accelerated. The full-time program is 21 months with an internship, while the online hybrid allows students to work while studying. The accelerated option is for those with a business undergraduate degree, completing in 12-16 months.
CURRICULUM & SPECIALIZATIONS
The curriculum emphasizes analytics, business fundamentals, and leadership. Students can choose from 14 concentrations, including AI in Business and Entrepreneurship. The program allows for customization, with students often graduating with multiple concentrations.
ADMISSIONS
Application requirements include a resume, transcripts, test scores (GMAT, GRE, or Executive Assessment), and a professional recommendation. A written essay and a two-minute video essay about career goals are required. Application fee is waived for attendees of the session, and test waivers are available within the application.
CAREER OUTCOMES
The Master's Career Center supports students with career counseling and events. Average starting salary for graduates is $154,000, with 83% receiving job offers within three months of graduation. Top employers include Amazon, Deloitte, and McKinsey.
COMMUNITY & LOCATION
Tepper's smaller class size fosters a close-knit community. Located in Pittsburgh, the city offers a high quality of life with affordable living and numerous cultural and recreational activities. Students benefit from Carnegie Mellon's broader university ecosystem, with access to electives across various disciplines.
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES
Tepper integrates AI into its curriculum, offering courses like machine learning for business. The Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship provides resources like seed funding and mentorship. Students can engage in capstone projects with startups and companies, enhancing practical learning experiences.
UPDATE FROM DAY 2 SESSION (JUN 11, KAREENA, ASSOC. DIRECTOR)
• BECCI program (Business English and Cultural Immersion) eases international students into US academic/cultural life
• International financing: private loans via Prodigy Finance and Empower (no US federal loans)
• Merit scholarships automatic - no separate application
• Common applicant mistakes called out: applying before profile is strongest, neglecting the video essay, under-preparing for interviews
• All work experience counts, including internships and contract work; explain career gaps in the optional essay
18 Jul 2025, 11:21
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Does anyone know when the application is going live?
20 Jul 2025, 11:26
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I’d love to ask the reapplicants in the group a few questions and am eager to learn from your experiences.
Looking back, what do you think you would have done differently during your previous application?
Looking back, what do you think you would have done differently during your previous application?
