The application for the Texas McCombs Weekend MBA at Dallas/Fort Worth and MBA at Houston programs is 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
- Undergraduate transcripts and graduate transcripts (if applicable) – must be offical and issued in the last 12 months. International transcripts must include mark sheets, degree certificate, and English translation if applicable.
- Resume
- One Professional Recommendation
- Two Written Essays
- MBA Admissions Interview
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Applications for the Weekend MBA at Dallas/Fort Worth and MBA at Houston programs are accepted in four 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 on a rolling basis, with a 4 – 6-week turnaround for a decision.
Round 1 Deadline
Application Due: October 25, 2022
Decision Delivered: December 2, 2022
Round 2 Deadline
Application Due: February 14, 2023
Decision Delivered: March 31, 2023
Round 3 Deadline
Application Due: April 4, 2023
Decision Delivered: May 12, 2023
Round 4 Deadline
Application Due: May 30, 2023
Decision Delivered: July 14, 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 prompts for the 2022-2023 admissions cycle are as follows:
- We want to get to know you beyond your resume and professional experience. Tell us about yourself. You can discuss your upbringing, core values, formative experiences, special talents/interests, etc. Feel free to be creative and share anything that you think the Admissions Committee will find interesting. Select only one communication method for your response.
- Write an essay (250 words)
- Share a video introduction (one minute in length)
- Take time to reflect on your MBA journey and the direction you want to take 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.
Learn more about submitting your essay.
MBA ADMISSIONS INTERVIEW
Every MBA candidate will complete an interview with a member of the Admissions Committee. Expect to receive an email with a link to the online schedule after your application fee is reconciled.
Please note: All MBA Admissions interviews are currently being conducted virtually until further notice.
Learn more about the MBA Interview.
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