McCombs Class of 2019: Calling all Admitted Students!!

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Hello to all admits and Congrats!!

Let's start networking and helping each other! Here we may talk about funding, moving to Austin, program options, networking activities... Roll Call *Note:- If you can't find your username in the list above, make sure you have updated your status to 'Admitted' on Decision Tracker or PM me . McCombs Class of 2018: Calling all Admitted Students!! McCombs (UT Austin) 2017 - Calling all Admitted Students! McCombs (UT Austin) 2016 - Calling all Admitted Students!

sdewan22 · Answer

Hi Guys

Congratulations everyone! 
Does anyone have additional information about the loans for international candidates? There isn't much information available on the website and therefore, I am assuming the school doesn't offer any loan or funding without a co-signer. However, I would like to know more about private funding options.

Appreciate your input.

Thanks!

maiebh · Answer

I believe the only option is a loan through Prodigy. They finance up to 80% of tuition plus living expenses.
Hope it helps!

sdewan22 · Answer

Thanks for your reply Mate.

I tried contacting them and the offer that they sent doesn't cover the entire COA (even after the scholarship). I don't think I would be able to use multiple loan options and therefore, would have to go with the one that offers the full amount.

Are you aware of other similar organizations?

Thanks!

TXRock · Answer

In, see y'all in Austin.

miguelmgaspar · Answer

Waitlisted, and they didn´t comment anything about scholarship, so I will be going to ASU, which offers me full ride + stipend. I dont think they give full ride here anyway, and even so I have no clue that leads me to think that they would finance me at all...

ss760 · Answer

Hi everyone..
Has anyone applied for any additional scholarships applicable to international/Indian students?

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srg20 · Answer

What additional scholarships?

ss760 · Answer

I don't know myself.. I was just wondering if there are any external scholarships..

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srg20 · Answer

Any of you decided to matriculate at McCombs already?

I need to know what options are available for paying enrollment deposit?

TXRock · Answer

I have accepted my offer, though I haven't executed enrollment deposit yet.

I believe you can pay via credit card (not sure if fee applies), direct transfer from bank account, or check.

lily2true · Answer

You can pay with an e-check, credit card (MC, Amex, or Discover only), or EFT (through bank account and routing number) - fees apply for credit cards. I believe it takes 2-3 days for payment to process. For more info: https://tuition.utexas.edu/pay

srg20 · Answer

Thanks for the information

Any international candidates who accepted the offer?

Delyoshi · Answer

In with half tuition!

ashumba · Answer

Congratulations all! Guys we have started a WhatsApp group for admits on +919968282371. Would be glad if you join. Thanks

srg20 · Answer

Sent my number on PM.

Clastics · Answer

Trying to decide between McCombs, Booth and a couple others... O&G guy working in Houston and a big draw to McCombs is the regional O&G strength.

Would like to keep my current career progression going by working part-time (~20hrs) while in the full-time program (Houston distance or a small Austin shop). Looking for an (*) instead of a career change. The part-time Houston program is not a possibility due to SO's work commitments (has to move to Austin, Chicago, or 2 other cities)

I'd love to hear any current or former students weigh in on the ability to work part-time while in the program. Ideal world would be to swing classes only Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs....

lily2true · Answer

Not a current student (profile is not accurately reflecting status) and planning to enroll in 2017...

From talking to current students in the past, at McCombs during the first semester, you'll be in class M-Th from 8am to around noon or 1pm. Afternoons are generally busy with group meetings, study groups, recruiting, and other networking events. I've been advised that it's pretty hard to work while in school -during the first year.

If you're looking to continue career progression while getting your MBA, why not consider the McCombs evening MBA program? You could live in Austin and even work full-time? The full-time program tends to prove highest ROI for those making career switches.

maiebh · Answer

Sorry, I did not understand what you meant with "other similar organizations". Do you mean other organizations that offer loans to internationals without co signer? I really do believe that the only option in McCombs is Prodigy. In other schools there is also a company called Quorum.

EpiBM · Answer

is there a WhatsApp group for admitted students?

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