Could I Get Into Mccombs

Colleges and Universities A-Z The University of Texas at Austin
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<p>I know that people in the top 8% automatically get in, but I've heard that Mccombs is very tough. </p>

<p>Academics:</p>

<p>GPA - Unweighted:
On +/- scale: 3.78
On a A/B scale: 3.88
Class Rank: top 10% (9/118)
Class Size: 118 </p>

<p>Scores:</p>

<p>SAT I Math: 770
SAT I Critical Reading: 790
SAT I Writing: 690
Composite (M+CR): 2250</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>Significant Extracurriculars:
Varsity Engineering: FRC Competition [11,12]
JETS (Engineering Club) [9,11,12]
Spanish Honor Society [11,12]
Interact Club (National Community Service Club) [11,12]
Red Cross Club [11,12]
Community Service Club [11,12]
Job Shadowing (20+ Hours by application)</p>

<p>Leadership positions:
Co-founder/Vice President of my schools Spanish Honor Society Chapter</p>

<p>Volunteer/Service Work: 150-200 Hours:
Various local volunteering activities
Reagan Wells Ranch Restoration Project
Austin Street Shelter
Community Choir (helped organize their concerts)
Children's' Medical Center Summer Volunteer Program</p>

<p>Honors and Awards:
National Merit Commended
Couple in school awards</p>

<p>Does it look bad for me based on my rank?</p>

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<p>Top 8% doesn’t automatically get in, that’s just for UT in general, not for McCombs. McCombs really has more of a 3% rule. </p>

<p>That said, your EC’s are solid. The class rank is just a little low. It certainly won’t hurt to apply. I’d say there is a chance there.</p>

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<p>yeah you have a great shot at UT, idk about Mccombs.</p>

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<p>I don’t know about UT either - but, one of my friends got in and he was in the top 10%, except the top 10% in our school is approximately: 65/650</p>

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<p>I’m automatically in at UT thanks to the top 8% rule.</p>

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<p>You have awesome stats. Have you looked at Ivy League or top 20 schools? Pretty decent shot at McCombs btw.</p>

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<p>You have a decent chance IMO.</p>

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<p>I forgot to add what @x said, you have stats that can get you into GREAT schools.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the encouragement guys. I just don’t know if my chances would be good for great schools if I can’t get into Mccombs.</p>

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<p>IF you dont get in Mccombs, its not because your stats werent good enough.</p>

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<p>There is no reason not to try. Heck, try for Penn Wharton. You never know what will happen and you have competitive stats and ECs.</p>

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<p>Good chance but that rank is kinda staining an otherwise great picture. Out of curiosity… I was wondering why you have those engineering EC’s but chose not to go into engineering.</p>

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<p>I used high school to explore my interests. I learned about business (like what a few different majors learn, available careers, etc) through looking stuff up and really liked it. Engineering was great but it’s not for me. And I knew my rank would come to bite me back -_- what I don’t get guys is if my rank makes me less competitive for mccombs do I really stand a shot for t20 schools? maybe I’ve just been spending too much time on here.</p>

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<p>Yes, you have great chances at top 20 schools. Probably better than McCombs. At UT, rank is all that really matters.</p>

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<p>Yes, most top 20 schools will take a more holistic approach to admissions than UT does. Grades and rank are still important, but who your are and what you have done outside of the classroom carries more weight.</p>

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<p>Of course, McCombs is a better business school than many other “good” schools. It’s #1 right now for it’s Accounting Undergrad and Graduate programs. Top 20 doesn’t mean top 20 for everything.</p>