Rice - Class of 2013 https://business.rice.edu/default.aspx Admission Round -> Application Deadline -> Decision Date 1 -> November 8, 2010 -> December 17, 2010 2 -> January 10, 2011 -> February 18, 2011 3 -> February 21, 2011 -> April 1, 2011 4 -> April 4, 2011 -> May 13, 2011 5 -> June 6, 2011 -> July 1, 2011 All applicants must submit 3 required essays. Re-applicants must submit a 4th required essay. All applicants may submit an optional additional essay if they choose. The essay topics are: 1. Describe your short-term and long-term career goals, and how the MBA will help you achieve those goals. Include in your discussion: Why is now the appropriate time to pursue an MBA, and why are you interested in obtaining a Rice MBA? (Maximum 750 words) 2. Describe a time when you successfully transformed an idea into action. How did your leadership and interpersonal skills contribute to this experience, and how will this experience impact your contribution as a team member at the Jones School? (Maximum 750 words) 3. Choose ONE of the following four essay topics (maximum 750 words): * Describe a defining moment or event that changed your life. Include its impact on you and how it altered your view of the world. * Describe your perfect day. (Assume you have no restrictions, financial or otherwise.) * If you were given the superpower of your choice, what would it be and why? How would you use your superpower? * What historical event would you like to have witnessed or participated in, and why? 4. Required for re-applicants ONLY: Think about the time that has elapsed since you last applied to the Jones School. What actions have you taken to improve your candidacy? (Maximum 750 words) 5. Optional: You may use this essay to discuss anything else that you would like the Admissions Committee to know about you, or to provide information or clarification on one or more aspects of your application. (Maximum 750 words) Admitted & Accepted (w/ scholarship), Admitted (w/o scholarship), Wait-listed , Waiting for Decision R1 hwc2005 - FT Stat - FT darkranger - FT R2 adishail - FT ( interviewed ) ekalil - FT (invited for interview) adee009 - FT gilbert7 - FT (invited for interview) raghavendra256 - FT rafromero - FT ( interviewed ) shmitty9698 - FT ( interviewed ) GCM30 - FT ( interviewed ) whatwasitodo - FT ( interviewed ) acspark - FT ( interviewed )

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six for six ! hahaha ............... anything special on 18th Feb ?

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It looks like Feb. 18 is going to be a huge day on this thread (or possibly even a few days earlier). Hopefully we can bat six for six!

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six for six ! hahaha ............... anything special on 18th Feb ?

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It looks like Feb. 18 is going to be a huge day on this thread (or possibly even a few days earlier). Hopefully we can bat six for six!

I frequently use baseball terminology to describe everyday situations. I think the movie "Major League" is a truly metaphor for life...as is every Arnold Schwarzenegger movie ever made. But that's a different story.

I believe Feb. 18 is the date that Rice releases Round 2 decisions. Correct me if I am wrong.

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Everyone, if you receive admit or interview call, please post immediately.

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Good luck everyone. I have been lurking and have also applied for round 2.

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Your name has been added to the list. GL.

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Good luck everyone. I have been lurking and have also applied for round 2.

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Everyone, if you receive admit or interview call, please post immediately.

I've just received the interview invitation.

Email arrived at 3:12 pm, central time.

Very excited! Good luck everyone!

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Everyone, if you receive admit or interview call, please post immediately.

I've just received the interview invitation.

Email arrived at 3:12 pm, central time.

Very excited! Good luck everyone!

Congrats-very cool!

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Awesome ............... good luck.

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adishail

Everyone, if you receive admit or interview call, please post immediately.

I've just received the interview invitation.

Email arrived at 3:12 pm, central time.

Very excited! Good luck everyone!

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Does anyone know if invitation invites are sent out together or spread out?

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Thank you very much hwc.your inputs about rice would help someone like me who could not
visit the campus make my decision.

Could you and stat pls share your profiles?

The pdf on the main site i have already gone through.
the tution fees is almost the same as you said cox:40k and rice:44k.
the total expenses included for cox comes to 60k and rice 77k according to the expenses report at each site.

The international trips are fine, but even smu cox has got many international exchange programmes with several b schools in china europe south america etc...... i was a bit surprised not to find such partnerships at jones.

I have an almost full ride from cox but am currently leaning towards rice coz of the energy sector connections
and better placement statistics overall and specifically for consulting.
Am a R2 student, decision still pending for me.

I would be happy to share my profile,

Male, Asian American, 25
GMAT: 690
GPA: 3.5 – solid UG b-school, finance/marketing double
Work: 3 years analyst, investment/asset management
EC: decent

I’ll try to tackle the Rice/SMU question considering I grew up in Dallas and that is where I currently work.

SMU is a very strong program and I would venture to say it is the best in DFW. I would make the same statement regarding Rice and Houston. Both programs are regional and offer strong connections to local networks.

I would say the Rice name will carry well in Texas in general (Austin, DFW, Houston, SA), but won’t carry the same weight outside the state. I would say SMU will get you places in DFW, but outside the metroplex I find the Cox name doesn’t travel too far. Granted this is all opinion. I do believe that SMU is making great strides with their program and their national recognition (just look at the BW rankings you mentioned).

That said, I think that you need to consider why MBA. It sounds like you want to get into energy and I definitely think Rice is the better choice for that. I’m clearly biased but I think Rice will give you more options for both location and function (again, primarily within Texas). SMU is great in Dallas, but it’ll be tough to get into IB, MC, and energy, it’s definitely not impossible but I think Rice gives you those options whereas SMU might limit you more to DFW.

Take that with a grain of salt, I know both schools are very good, very generous with scholarship, and I think both schools have a very bright future. Good luck with your decision!

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Just received email to schedule an interview.

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Just received my interview invite.

Is there any difference on interviewing on campus or by phone/skype?

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Both should be almost same. On campus, they get to meet you in person and that should definitely be helpful to you application.

My personal take: if possible, especially if you live in the area, interview on campus.

rafromero

Just received my interview invite.

Is there any difference on interviewing on campus or by phone/skype?

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My personal take: if possible, especially if you live in the area, interview on campus.

rafromero

Just received my interview invite.

Is there any difference on interviewing on campus or by phone/skype?

I live in Mexico and planes are kind of expensive for this dates.

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Received the email invite.

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Which dates ?

Anyways, I would say just setup an interview over Skype. I am sure it will not be a make or break issue. GL.

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adishail

My personal take: if possible, especially if you live in the area, interview on campus.

rafromero

Just received my interview invite.

Is there any difference on interviewing on campus or by phone/skype?

I live in Mexico and planes are kind of expensive for this dates.

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Nice.

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Received the email invite.

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Me too, GL everyone.

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[quote="adishail"]Which dates ?

Anyways, I would say just setup an interview over Skype. I am sure it will not be a make or break issue. GL.

Everyday until mid march. Thanks and good luck.

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Did anyone else accept their Rice offer? I know I'm not the only one...

Didn't know there was a rice thread. Could have started one ..lazy me...I am round 1 admit with schol and paid the deposit on the 12th. Please update the roll call. For the admits congrats and for people interviewing, all the best.