UT Austin McCombs MBA Essays for 2014-15 (Class of 2017)

Brodie Reynolds, Associate Director of Admissions at McCombs School of Business, announced essays for 2014-15 i.e. Class of 2017. While at first glance it may seem like the school has reduced its essays, the school has only consolidated two essays into one. Therefore, what used to be Essay #2 and Essay #3 is now Essay #2. Effectively, the school has maintained its total required word count of 750 words. At Crack The MBA, we laud the consolidation and believe it could enable candidates to tell a more compelling narrative.

UT Austin McCombs MBA Essays 2014-15 (Class of 2017)

Essay #1: Imagine that you are at the Texas MBA Orientation for the Class of 2017. Please introduce yourself to your new classmates, and include information you feel relevant to both your personal and professional life. Select only one communication method that you would like to use for your response.

– Write an essay (250 words)
– Share a video introduction (one minute)
– Share your about.me profile

Essay #2: In the Texas MBA program, we promote a diverse and collaborative community by providing opportunities for growth in an academically rigorous environment. Please discuss why McCombs is the right program for you, what you hope to gain from your time in the Texas MBA program both personally and professionally, and how you will contribute to your classmates’ experiences. (500 words)

Optional Essay: Please provide any additional information that you believe is important and/or will address any areas of concern that will be beneficial to the Admissions Committee in considering your application. (250 words)

To read the announcement on Reynolds’s page, click here.