Texas MPA Admissions Blog

I know that there are many anxious U.S. applicants out there, doing everything possible to submit their application materials by the December 1 early preferred deadline so that their files are first to be reviewed. In an effort to ease some of the anxiety, I would like to re-emphasize a few points that I made in my previous post: 

Mailed credentials [...]

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Q: I mailed in the supplemental application materials. Have you received them?
A: You can check the status of your application materials online, using your UT EID and password. If you have any questions regarding the receipt of your materials, please contact the Graduate and International Admissions Center (GIAC) via phone at (512) 475-7391 or via e-mail.
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Yes, it’s that time of year again: temperatures are cooling, classes are back in session, and the fall 2010 Texas MPA application is open! Don’t panic…it’s still early, but be sure to plan ahead so that all of your application materials arrive by the deadline:
 

International application deadline - January 5
U.S. application, early preferred deadline - December [...]

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…including MPA admissions. 
To all MPA applicants: Our fall 2009 incoming class is full, and we truly thank everyone who took the time and effort to apply to our program. We wish you all the best as you move forward with the next phase of your lives.
To our incoming students: We look forward to welcoming you to our program! 

Review our Web site for new admits carefully 
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The fall 2009 application cycle has proven to be a busy one! The Texas MPA and the majority of other graduate programs across our campus have experienced a significant increase in applications this year. As a result, our Graduate and International Admissions Center has been working day and night to process the large volume of application materials. Here is an update on where we [...]

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The University of Texas at Austin is back in full swing…Spring classes started this week, and our MPA admissions process is moving along at a brisk pace. Here are a few updates and reminders:

February 1, the final application deadline for international applicants, is quickly approaching. As long as your application materials arrive by the deadline or shortly thereafter, we will [...]

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Status: You have submitted all of your Texas MPA application materials. So, what’s the next step in the admissions process?   

The MPA admissions committee will review files in the order they are received starting in January (U.S. applicants) or following the February 1 application deadline (international applicants). Once a decision has been made, you will receive an [...]

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When it comes to recommendation letters for the MPA application, I frequently receive the following questions:

Who should write my recommendation letters?

My general answer to this question is to find someone who knows you well and can provide the admissions committee greater insight into your academic or professional strengths. Therefore, your recommender might be a professor, an internship supervisor [...]

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The MPA application for fall 2009 made its debut on September 2! So, when is the best time to apply? The answer depends on your residency status and strength of your application.
U.S. applicants (citizens or permanent residents) with strong application credentials are encouraged to apply by December 1, particularly if you are interested in receiving an earlier [...]

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