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Admissions Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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The admissions process was clear and smooth. An interview was not
required but the school provide informative tours and the opportunity to
meet c... READ MORE
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Alumni
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*Average GMAT is in 650+ range (was 690 for my class)
*Three essays covering long-term goals
*Interview optional
*Full-time work experience average... READ MORE
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Alumni
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They just changed it to focus more on experience than GMAT scores. READ MORE
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Alumni
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Although I have been away from the program for a while (Class of 1996),
the admissions process is quite competitive. The school looks for a
mature... READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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All of my classes were great. I describe the first semester and the
most miserable, yet enjoyable experience ever!! They really jolt you
back in... READ MORE
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Alumni
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*High quality core curriculum: Accounting, Finance, Marketing,
Operations, IT
*Popular classes fill up quickly; students must take full advantage o... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Pretty quality classes overall. The core was a little weak, but as
classes became more advanced teaching improved. Case style classes were
the mo... READ MORE
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Alumni
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My concentration was in International Business and Finance. I was quite
pleased with the Finance and International Business areas in terms of
broa... READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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My goal in returning to graduate school was to changing careers from public sector economic develope to something in investment or to try and figure o... READ MORE
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Alumni
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*Even in down market significant % of students placed with Fortune 500 firms
*Same for internships; best students had well-paid internships with larg... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Terrible career center overall. They worked hard to bring in companies, but it was the lack of professionalism and availability that gave them bad mar... READ MORE
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Alumni
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I was fortunate to have been one of the founding students involved in the launch and management of the MBA Investment Fund back in early 1995 (talk ab... READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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Compared to many other parts of the country, housing is plentiful and
inexpensive. The quality of life in Austin is tops in the US. I think
it s... READ MORE
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Alumni
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*Austin is a great town! Can't wait for the right time to move back
*All housing off-campus, many options for apts and houses
*Campus excellent
*Pa... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Facilities are being updated, but they need their own building. Quality
of life in Austin is great. READ MORE
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Alumni
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I lived in an apartment close to campus, which was not expensive.
Another major selling point for Austin is its affordability. Everything
you need... READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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There was an abundance of clubs and events throughout the school year
based on academics or purly social interests. If someone was sitting at
hom... READ MORE
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Alumni
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*Great social opportunities (6th street, warehouse district)
*Opportunities for leadership in student-run organizations; Austin Power
is the best
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Alumni
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Plenty. READ MORE
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Alumni
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The social life in Austin is tough to beat just about anywhere else in
the US. Sixth Street provides a great locale (among many in town) for
bars ... READ MORE
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