McCombs MBA Admissions Tips (Texas)

GMAT

Successful applicants have scores that range from 600-750.

Interviews

Interviews are by invitation only.

Essays

McCombs is careful about selecting people whom it believes have a sincere interest in its program. While all schools look for this kind of interest and enthusiasm demonstrated throughout your application, McCombs specifically looks for it in essay question 2 in its application. Invest considerable time in researching the school and finding out what kind of opportunities interest you (or could be added to the program).

Examples of essay prompts previously used by McCombs:

Application Essays

1. Please define your short- and long-term goals and objectives, your career progression to date, and how an MBA fits in at this time. What makes the Texas MBA the perfect fit for you? (900 words)
2. The Texas MBA is built around four key pillars of leadership. Describe an experience that you have had that clearly demonstrates your leadership as it relates to one of our four pillars: 1) Responsibility/Integrity; 2) Knowledge/Understanding; 3) Collaborative/Communication; or 4) Worldview of Business and Society. (650 words)
3. At the McCombs School of Business, you will be part of an active and diverse community. How will you use your personal strengths and unique experiences to enrich the McCombs community during your two years in the program? (500 words)
4. (Optional) Please provide any additional information to the Admissions Committee that you believe is important and/or will address any areas of concern that will ultimately be beneficial to the committee in considering your application. (350 words)

Recommendations

Two letters of recommendation are required from individuals with direct knowledge of you who can write about your professional qualifications and aptitude for graduate study.

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