Calling McCombs (UT Austin) MBA Applicants: (2019 Intake)Class of 2021

nidoblue honestly that’s a tough question because I feel like everyone’s got something in their favor.

My interviewer did ask me a funky question “what do you think is the weakest / strongest part of your application” she first asked weakest then strongest.

Plus I live in Canada and messed up the central time zone thing so I wasn’t even aware I was supposed to be in the interview until I got her email asking if I can still make it.

I apologized in writing and to her - she was very graceful and seemed genuinely excited about the interview went but I honestly don’t know ... I don’t feel overly confident.

No worries ... we really all busy at work ... I’m glued to my phone cos notifications will be going out soon lol.

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Hal90 Ya gotta be confident!

I personally don't think it would be the end of your application just because you made a mistake with the timing. I saw in a previous post somewhere (after scouring the internet for days) that the interviewers rate you on 1-4 (no admit-absolutely admit) so it's a bit of a sliding scale with wiggle room if that's true. On the other hand, my interviewer wrote diligent notes in little boxes. I'm not sure if that means the 1-4 scale is not correct or if it's just additional information to give the admissions team...

nidoblue that’s awesome stuff ! Thanks bud ! You gotta be confident.

I kinda need the wait to be over lol ... they’ve most likely made decisions haha !

This is to wishing us the best !

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Denied my waitlist spot as I have accepted Marshall's decision. Hopefully, clears a seat for others waiting. Good luck everyone!

Congrats on Marshall, anulfc! Is their deposit deadline today as well? I don't think I see it publicized on the website.

Does anyone have any insight into scholarships for McCombs? If we were offered money elsewhere is this something to bring to the adcom team?

When will Round 3 decision go out? 11 am?

They'll call admits throughout the decision day and the portal will update sometime in the afternoon (ding or admit)

Anyone heard anything ??

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I got the call! Any luck, Hal90 ?

Congratulations!! You must be so excited !

Unfortunately no, still waiting ... hoping for the best !

Wish me luck !

Got waitlisted ... not the best feeling.

Anyone got tips on getting off the waitlist to admit ?

Any waitlisted folks got in yet ?

After R2, McCombs offered a webinar for waitlisted candidates that went through the process and had tips for improving your candidacy. I am sure there will be a similar webinar for the R3 candidates.

Best of luck!

Thank you so much !

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I am excited to apply next year

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