The application for the Texas McCombs Executive MBA program is now open! Start your application today to be a part of the next century of leaders, innovators, and changemakers.
APPLICATION COMPONENTS FOR THE 2022-2023 ADMISSIONS CYCLE
Our Admissions Committee dedicates itself to a diligent, holistic review of each application. Our objective is to determine if you are a good fit for Texas McCombs and ensure that we are the right school for you and your goals. There are no fixed criteria or weighted portions of the application. The following application components will be required this cycle:
- Standardized Test (GMAT, GRE, Executive Assessment) or merit-based test waiver
- English Proficiency Test (TOEFL, IELTS) or waiver (international students only)
- Undergraduate transcripts and graduate transcripts (if applicable)
- Resume
- One Professional Recommendation
- One Written Essay
- Video Assessment
- MBA Admissions Interview
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Applications for the Executive MBA program are accepted in two rounds, and the program enrolls annually every August. Applications should be submitted by 11:59 PM Central Time on the deadline date for each round. Applications are accepted and evaluated between rounds, with a 4 – 6-week turnaround for a decision.
- Round 1: February 14, 2023
- Round 2: May 30, 2023
TESTING REQUIREMENTS AND WAIVERS
Applicants have several options when considering how to complete the standardized test requirement in their application.
All applicants are required to submit a GMAT, GRE, or Executive Assessment (EA) score. We will waive the testing requirement if:
- Expired (taken 5+ years ago) GMAT, GRE, or EA score report is submitted or
- General Test Waiver (merit-based) is approved before application submission
Standardized exams like the GRE, GMAT, and EA help us to evaluate a candidate’s academic preparedness for the rigor of business school and is also one metric used to compare candidates within a large pool of applicants. However, there are some scenarios where a candidate’s application might shine without the standardized test.
Learn more about the criteria required to apply for a general test waiver.
SUBMITTING YOUR ESSAY
The essay is a critical means of assessing an applicant’s motivation for attending the McCombs School of Business, their background and goals, and their communication and writing skills. Strong applications convey careful research on Texas McCombs and enthusiasm for the program.
The essay prompt for the 2022-2023 admissions cycle is as follows:
Take time to reflect on your MBA journey and the direction you want to take in your professional career. Explain how the Texas McCombs MBA program will help you realize your professional goals, and how you will contribute to the McCombs MBA community. (500 words)
Additionally, and if applicable, applicants can provide an optional statement in the essay section of the application. Applicants should only provide an optional statement if there is something they wish to explain about their candidacy that is not addressed elsewhere.
VIDEO ASSESSMENT
Texas McCombs is excited to introduce the video assessment as a new application component for the 2022-23 Executive MBA admissions cycle.
All applicants will complete the video assessment, which will give all MBA candidates the opportunity to share their story with us in their own voice. Through the video assessment, the Admissions Committee will have a chance to experience the “real” you, beyond what we see and read in your application. Lastly, the video assessment will enable Texas McCombs to reduce bias in the admissions process by providing all applicants with a structured and consistent assessment experience.
MBA candidates with a submitted application, whose application fee has been paid or waived will be invited to take part in our Texas McCombs Video Assessment. The video assessment is virtual and on-demand, so applicants can complete it from anywhere in the world at a time in the day convenient to them.
Applicants will be asked to use the video assessment tool to record responses to four questions, with each response lasting no more than three minutes each. Detailed instructions will be provided with the video assessment invitation so you know what to expect, and applicants will have the opportunity to practice as many times as they wish before completing the final video assessment. Applicants will have seven days from the invitation to complete the final video assessment.
This is your time to show us your personality and enthusiasm! We recommend that you prepare for the video assessment similarly to how you might prepare for an interview. Think reflectively about your work experience, strengths, and weaknesses, and practice your delivery.
MBA ADMISSIONS INTERVIEW
Every Executive MBA candidate will complete an interview with a member of the Admissions Committee. The interview format is behavioral-question based and lasts 30 minutes including time for your questions. Expect to receive an email with a link to the online schedule after your application fee is reconciled.
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