Last visit was: 23 Apr 2026, 07:25 It is currently 23 Apr 2026, 07:25
Home
Messages
Tests
Schools
Events
Close
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.

Customized
for You

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Track
Your Progress

every week, we’ll send you an estimated GMAT score based on your performance

Practice
Pays

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Go to My Error Log Learn more
Close
Request Expert Reply
Confirm Cancel
avatar
ace312
avatar
Joined: 05 Aug 2011
Last visit: 30 Sep 2015
Posts: 62
Own Kudos:
9
Given Kudos: 14
Location: United States
Concentration: General Management, Sustainability
Schools: Kenan-Flagler '15 Cox '15 (A) Jones '15 Ross '15 McCombs '15 (A)
Schools: Kenan-Flagler '15 Cox '15 (A) Jones '15 Ross '15 McCombs '15 (A)
Posts: 62
Kudos: 9
McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants 05 Apr 2013, 13:13
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Guys, we have our very own waitlisted thread right here:
mccombs-2013-calling-all-waitlisted-applicants-150245.html

hat tip :Hailmary620
avatar
kasonhills
avatar
Joined: 22 Feb 2013
Last visit: 21 Apr 2014
Posts: 119
Own Kudos:
28
 [1]
Given Kudos: 23
Location: United States
Posts: 119
Kudos: 28
 [1]
McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants 08 Apr 2013, 14:44
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
How did everyone like preview weekend? I loved it. Austin blew me away and I think I'm really going to enjoy my time there. All of the students (both prospective and current) that I met were really cool too. Hope everyone who was on the fence commits, it's going to be an awesome two years.
avatar
Brookstone
avatar
Joined: 08 Feb 2013
Last visit: 04 Jul 2013
Posts: 30
Own Kudos:
2
Given Kudos: 3
Schools: Owen '15 (M$) Carroll '15 (A$) McCombs '15 (A)
GMAT 1: 700 Q46 V40
GPA: 3.03
WE:Underwriter (Insurance)
Schools: Owen '15 (M$) Carroll '15 (A$) McCombs '15 (A)
GMAT 1: 700 Q46 V40
Posts: 30
Kudos: 2
McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants 08 Apr 2013, 16:06
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Any R3 admits hear about scholarship info? I didn't go to preview weekend, so was anything brought up about this?
User avatar
Gorgasali
User avatar
Joined: 01 Apr 2012
Last visit: 20 Dec 2014
Posts: 54
Own Kudos:
16
Given Kudos: 43
Location: United States
Concentration: Sustainability, Operations
Schools: McCombs '15 (M)
WE:Editorial and Writing (Military & Defense)
Schools: McCombs '15 (M)
Posts: 54
Kudos: 16
McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants 08 Apr 2013, 16:17
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
kasonhills
How did everyone like preview weekend? I loved it. Austin blew me away and I think I'm really going to enjoy my time there. All of the students (both prospective and current) that I met were really cool too. Hope everyone who was on the fence commits, it's going to be an awesome two years.
Show more

I had a great time! And now I've got a list of about 50 clubs and organizations and programs I want to do that I have to start winnowing down.
avatar
old1442
avatar
Joined: 05 Sep 2012
Last visit: 18 Apr 2015
Posts: 147
Own Kudos:
28
Given Kudos: 96
Status:CBS - Class of 2015
Location: United States
Posts: 147
Kudos: 28
McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants 08 Apr 2013, 19:10
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Brookstone
Any R3 admits hear about scholarship info? I didn't go to preview weekend, so was anything brought up about this?
Show more

interested in this as well. i was told id hear back soon as well. the ut financial aid page still says check back in 2 weeks
User avatar
Gorgasali
User avatar
Joined: 01 Apr 2012
Last visit: 20 Dec 2014
Posts: 54
Own Kudos:
16
 [1]
Given Kudos: 43
Location: United States
Concentration: Sustainability, Operations
Schools: McCombs '15 (M)
WE:Editorial and Writing (Military & Defense)
Schools: McCombs '15 (M)
Posts: 54
Kudos: 16
 [1]
McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants 08 Apr 2013, 20:22
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
old1442
Brookstone
Any R3 admits hear about scholarship info? I didn't go to preview weekend, so was anything brought up about this?

interested in this as well. i was told id hear back soon as well. the ut financial aid page still says check back in 2 weeks
Show more

At preview weekend they said that financial aid awards wouldn't be out until May because they were held up by the Board of Regents and state legislature finalizing tuition rates.

That said, my award notification (for loans) came through this evening. My GIAC status has said check back in 2 weeks for 2 months now but tonight was updated with a link to CASH (Check Aid Status Here) on UT Direct.
User avatar
Gorgasali
User avatar
Joined: 01 Apr 2012
Last visit: 20 Dec 2014
Posts: 54
Own Kudos:
16
Given Kudos: 43
Location: United States
Concentration: Sustainability, Operations
Schools: McCombs '15 (M)
WE:Editorial and Writing (Military & Defense)
Schools: McCombs '15 (M)
Posts: 54
Kudos: 16
McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants 08 Apr 2013, 20:23
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Gorgasali
old1442
Brookstone
Any R3 admits hear about scholarship info? I didn't go to preview weekend, so was anything brought up about this?

interested in this as well. i was told id hear back soon as well. the ut financial aid page still says check back in 2 weeks

At preview weekend they said that financial aid awards wouldn't be out until May because they were held up by the Board of Regents and state legislature finalizing tuition rates.

That said, my award notification (for loans) came through this evening. My GIAC status has said check back in 2 weeks for 2 months now but tonight was updated with a link to CASH (Check Aid Status Here) on UT Direct.
Show more


And by the way, I was a R2 admit.
avatar
old1442
avatar
Joined: 05 Sep 2012
Last visit: 18 Apr 2015
Posts: 147
Own Kudos:
28
Given Kudos: 96
Status:CBS - Class of 2015
Location: United States
Posts: 147
Kudos: 28
McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants 09 Apr 2013, 05:06
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Gorgasali
old1442
Brookstone
Any R3 admits hear about scholarship info? I didn't go to preview weekend, so was anything brought up about this?

interested in this as well. i was told id hear back soon as well. the ut financial aid page still says check back in 2 weeks

At preview weekend they said that financial aid awards wouldn't be out until May because they were held up by the Board of Regents and state legislature finalizing tuition rates.

Show more

thats rough - for r3 and r2 applicants who havent heard about $- their deposit deadline is april 18th. im gna ask if they'll be extending this in light of the delay in scholarship announcements. maybe some gmat clubbers can put the pressure on.
avatar
old1442
avatar
Joined: 05 Sep 2012
Last visit: 18 Apr 2015
Posts: 147
Own Kudos:
28
 [1]
Given Kudos: 96
Status:CBS - Class of 2015
Location: United States
Posts: 147
Kudos: 28
 [1]
McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants 09 Apr 2013, 06:59
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
At preview weekend they said that financial aid awards wouldn't be out until May because they were held up by the Board of Regents and state legislature finalizing tuition rates.

[/quote]

thats rough - for r3 and r2 applicants who havent heard about $- their deposit deadline is april 18th. im gna ask if they'll be extending this in light of the delay in scholarship announcements. maybe some gmat clubbers can put the pressure on.[/quote


Got response: scholarship info available by end of the week for r3 applicants. Financial aid will take longer as will those who were not selected for scholarships but may be reconsidered.
User avatar
rjkaufman21
User avatar
Joined: 05 May 2011
Last visit: 26 Jun 2014
Posts: 351
Own Kudos:
164
 [1]
Given Kudos: 35
Location: United States (WI)
GMAT 1: 780 Q49 V50
WE:Research (Other)
GMAT 1: 780 Q49 V50
Posts: 351
Kudos: 164
 [1]
McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants 09 Apr 2013, 10:32
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Gorgasali
kasonhills
How did everyone like preview weekend? I loved it. Austin blew me away and I think I'm really going to enjoy my time there. All of the students (both prospective and current) that I met were really cool too. Hope everyone who was on the fence commits, it's going to be an awesome two years.

I had a great time! And now I've got a list of about 50 clubs and organizations and programs I want to do that I have to start winnowing down.
Show more

I really enjoyed it as well, really looking forward to living in Austin. It was good to meet Gorgasali. And actually everyone I met this weekend was great.

Anyone have thoughts on recommended housing? I have a significant other who will 90% likely be joining me in Austin, I think we're just going to get a 1BR place somewhere. Downtown was cool but expensive. In the housing panel the students suggested staying away from SoCo, but on FB a lot of students really like it, and it seems a bit more in my price range.
avatar
TonyMontana896
avatar
Joined: 29 Nov 2011
Last visit: 28 Jun 2013
Posts: 113
Own Kudos:
26
Given Kudos: 11
Location: United States
GMAT 1: 760 Q50 V45
GMAT 1: 760 Q50 V45
Posts: 113
Kudos: 26
McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants 09 Apr 2013, 12:07
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
old1442
At preview weekend they said that financial aid awards wouldn't be out until May because they were held up by the Board of Regents and state legislature finalizing tuition rates.


thats rough - for r3 and r2 applicants who havent heard about $- their deposit deadline is april 18th. im gna ask if they'll be extending this in light of the delay in scholarship announcements. maybe some gmat clubbers can put the pressure on.


Got response: scholarship info available by end of the week for r3 applicants. Financial aid will take longer as will those who were not selected for scholarships but may be reconsidered.
Show more

hey old1442 are you leaning one way or the other on your acceptances?
avatar
brendxn
avatar
Joined: 11 Feb 2013
Last visit: 26 Jan 2016
Posts: 53
Own Kudos:
12
 [2]
Given Kudos: 3
Concentration: Finance, Entrepreneurship
Schools: Foster '15 (WD) McCombs '15 (M) Jones '15 (A$) Marshall '15 (A)
GMAT 1: 720 Q48 V43
Products:
My Reviews
Schools: Foster '15 (WD) McCombs '15 (M) Jones '15 (A$) Marshall '15 (A)
GMAT 1: 720 Q48 V43
Posts: 53
Kudos: 12
 [2]
McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants 09 Apr 2013, 12:25
2
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
rjdunn03
Gorgasali
kasonhills
How did everyone like preview weekend? I loved it. Austin blew me away and I think I'm really going to enjoy my time there. All of the students (both prospective and current) that I met were really cool too. Hope everyone who was on the fence commits, it's going to be an awesome two years.

I had a great time! And now I've got a list of about 50 clubs and organizations and programs I want to do that I have to start winnowing down.

I really enjoyed it as well, really looking forward to living in Austin. It was good to meet Gorgasali. And actually everyone I met this weekend was great.

Anyone have thoughts on recommended housing? I have a significant other who will 90% likely be joining me in Austin, I think we're just going to get a 1BR place somewhere. Downtown was cool but expensive. In the housing panel the students suggested staying away from SoCo, but on FB a lot of students really like it, and it seems a bit more in my price range.
Show more

South Congress isn't a bad place to live, although its definitely a bit south of campus. A lot of great restaurants are popping up in this area, and in the South Lamar area as well. Cool bars and not as much congestion as the downtown area. Also easy access to Town Lake and Zilker Park which frequently hold great outdoor events.

Things start to get more and more shady if you go too far east of I-35, although the areas immediately next to the highway are starting to come around. Great prices can be found between MLK and Manor road immediately east of the highway and very close to campus. This is the area I'd be shooting for if I made it off of the wait list. Tons of UT transportation in this area if you don't feel like messing with parking on campus, which can really suck.

Downtown is definitely expensive and traffic can get really bad in that area, so I wouldn't recommend living downtown unless night life, bars, and restaurants are a huge plus for you. I only tend to go downtown on the weekends, so I found that it makes more sense to pay cheaper rent elsewhere, and just cab to and from downtown whenever I feel like it. When driving south on the highways during rush hour, the traffic really starts to get bad once you get south of MLK. So just keep in mind, every few exits south of MLK you live, a decent amount of time will be added to your commute.

If you feel like living further north, the Arboretum is probably the best area. Although, the farther you travel north, the less it will feel like Austin. Those who frequent Chili's, Panda Express, and Cicis pizza will really enjoy the fine dining of North Austin.
avatar
scschnei
avatar
Joined: 02 Feb 2013
Last visit: 25 Apr 2015
Posts: 25
Own Kudos:
11
Given Kudos: 1
Schools: Darden '15 (D) Duke '15 (D) Kellogg '15 (D) Kenan-Flagler '15 (A) McCombs '15 (WL) Ross '15 (WL)
GMAT 1: 680 Q43 V39
GPA: 3.35
Schools: Darden '15 (D) Duke '15 (D) Kellogg '15 (D) Kenan-Flagler '15 (A) McCombs '15 (WL) Ross '15 (WL)
GMAT 1: 680 Q43 V39
Posts: 25
Kudos: 11
McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants 09 Apr 2013, 14:29
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Hey now, don't diss Cici's.....

Posted from my mobile device
User avatar
rjkaufman21
User avatar
Joined: 05 May 2011
Last visit: 26 Jun 2014
Posts: 351
Own Kudos:
164
Given Kudos: 35
Location: United States (WI)
GMAT 1: 780 Q49 V50
WE:Research (Other)
GMAT 1: 780 Q49 V50
Posts: 351
Kudos: 164
McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants 09 Apr 2013, 19:39
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Awesome post brendxn, thanks for the info
avatar
brendxn
avatar
Joined: 11 Feb 2013
Last visit: 26 Jan 2016
Posts: 53
Own Kudos:
12
Given Kudos: 3
Concentration: Finance, Entrepreneurship
Schools: Foster '15 (WD) McCombs '15 (M) Jones '15 (A$) Marshall '15 (A)
GMAT 1: 720 Q48 V43
Products:
My Reviews
Schools: Foster '15 (WD) McCombs '15 (M) Jones '15 (A$) Marshall '15 (A)
GMAT 1: 720 Q48 V43
Posts: 53
Kudos: 12
McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants 09 Apr 2013, 19:50
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
rjdunn03
Awesome post brendxn, thanks for the info
Show more

No problem. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions. I did my undergrad at Texas and have lived in Austin about 7 years and am pretty familiar with the area. Looking forward to May and hoping to get off the wait list.
User avatar
kschmidt1801
User avatar
Joined: 26 Nov 2012
Last visit: 04 Jun 2014
Posts: 88
Own Kudos:
57
Given Kudos: 14
GMAT 1: 740 Q48 V44
GPA: 3.55
WE:Information Technology (Insurance)
GMAT 1: 740 Q48 V44
Posts: 88
Kudos: 57
McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants 09 Apr 2013, 20:44
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Gorgasali
old1442
Brookstone
Any R3 admits hear about scholarship info? I didn't go to preview weekend, so was anything brought up about this?

interested in this as well. i was told id hear back soon as well. the ut financial aid page still says check back in 2 weeks

At preview weekend they said that financial aid awards wouldn't be out until May because they were held up by the Board of Regents and state legislature finalizing tuition rates.

That said, my award notification (for loans) came through this evening. My GIAC status has said check back in 2 weeks for 2 months now but tonight was updated with a link to CASH (Check Aid Status Here) on UT Direct.
Show more

Interesting. Mine hasn't updated. On another note... I was the one that asked that question during the Q&A session. Perhaps we met?
User avatar
Gorgasali
User avatar
Joined: 01 Apr 2012
Last visit: 20 Dec 2014
Posts: 54
Own Kudos:
16
Given Kudos: 43
Location: United States
Concentration: Sustainability, Operations
Schools: McCombs '15 (M)
WE:Editorial and Writing (Military & Defense)
Schools: McCombs '15 (M)
Posts: 54
Kudos: 16
McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants 09 Apr 2013, 20:47
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
kschmidt1801


Interesting. Mine hasn't updated. On another note... I was the one that asked that question during the Q&A session. Perhaps we met?
Show more

Thanks for asking the question. I hope I recalled the answer correctly. And perhaps we did meet. I was on the other side of the auditorium for that session but met a lot of people. If not, I'll see you in the fall (or summer, really).
avatar
TonyMontana896
avatar
Joined: 29 Nov 2011
Last visit: 28 Jun 2013
Posts: 113
Own Kudos:
26
Given Kudos: 11
Location: United States
GMAT 1: 760 Q50 V45
GMAT 1: 760 Q50 V45
Posts: 113
Kudos: 26
McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants 11 Apr 2013, 08:37
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Guys what about State House on Congress apartments? Most people seem to enjoy it but Lisa Simon is ripping on it. For a 1BR its about 1300. The downtown 1BRs I'm seeing are all closer to 1600 a month.
avatar
kasonhills
avatar
Joined: 22 Feb 2013
Last visit: 21 Apr 2014
Posts: 119
Own Kudos:
28
Given Kudos: 23
Location: United States
Posts: 119
Kudos: 28
McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants 11 Apr 2013, 17:25
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
I know a couple students said they drive to campus but not sure how easy it is to do so
avatar
brendxn
avatar
Joined: 11 Feb 2013
Last visit: 26 Jan 2016
Posts: 53
Own Kudos:
12
 [1]
Given Kudos: 3
Concentration: Finance, Entrepreneurship
Schools: Foster '15 (WD) McCombs '15 (M) Jones '15 (A$) Marshall '15 (A)
GMAT 1: 720 Q48 V43
Products:
My Reviews
Schools: Foster '15 (WD) McCombs '15 (M) Jones '15 (A$) Marshall '15 (A)
GMAT 1: 720 Q48 V43
Posts: 53
Kudos: 12
 [1]
McCombs (UT Austin) 2013 Calling All Applicants 11 Apr 2013, 17:42
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
kasonhills
I know a couple students said they drive to campus but not sure how easy it is to do so
Show more

It's doable but most people end up parking at least a mile from the business school. Parking passes for the garages on campus are about $800 a year so very expensive. I find the buses to be easier
   1  ...  44   45   46   47   48  ...  50   
Moderator:
GMATNinja
GMAT Club Verbal Expert
7391 posts