It seems that this weekend are the events in some of the larger Texas cities for those admitted to BHP since the comparable events that occurred the first week of Jan. Unfortunately, this probably means that all acceptances to BHP will have been offered before this weekend. Some movement may occur beyond this weekend if they are doing a waitlist this year as in past years.
D got into BHP today ! She applied and had BHP interview in October. Admitted to McCombs in November and BHP notification via phone call today. Looks like they are still admitting students, so those still in waiting, stay positive.
Anyone heard anything about BHP scholarships? I would think they should come out pretty soon.
I agree! How soon should we hear about BHP scholarships? And does anyone know how many are awarded?
Just got a call that I was admitted into BHP!
I got a call around the same time, accepted! Looks like our assumptions were correct
@gotmilk0600 Congrats!!! Super exciting!
Does anyone know how many people are accepted into the BHP vs. the non-BHP at McCombs? Also, is it nearly impossible to get into the BHP if you are from out of state? Can you get into BHP if you have a 4.0 GPA, but an ACT of 31, and from out of state? Is the non-BHP business major still good to get into vs. other business schools like U Washington, U Arizona? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
@ Bee Ch Just under 2000 were admitted to McCombs last year and around 240 were admitted to BHP. McCombs is one of the top business schools in the country. I have read average ACT at McCombs is 31. I would definitely choose it over other two you mentioned. Average ACT accepted to BHP is a 34 and average class rank was around 2%. Some people from out of state have been admitted to both.
Does anyone know how many BHP scholarships are offered and when they come out?
I saw that CollegeParent123 mentioned some events in the major Texas cities this weekend. Does anyone know anything about this? I realize it’s too late at this point but I am in Dallas and want to know if I missed anything.
We did not hear about anything and we are in Houston.
Dallas had an event in January.
What kind of event?
Students that were accepted meet with representatives from the program to answer any questions that they and their parents might have.
I just got rejected from McCombs after having a BHP interview. Good luck to all of you guys!
S was rejected by BHP today, after having an interview in October and getting admitted to McCombs in December. S’s numbers were just a tad below the BHP stated averages, and he had strong essays, resume and ECs - but naturally there are lots of strong applicants and we guess that he just missed the cut. Anyway S is very grateful to have been admitted to McCombs.
Best of luck to any of you still waiting for the BHP call.
Congrats to all students who got in to BHP and McCombs!
Would appreciate any comments from current students of BHP. Are there any students in your BHP class who come from small school size (meaning - less than 70 students in the senior graduating class). what happens if you are from one of the Top Schools in TX & Country but a small class - the ranking gets really screwed up since all students are all high achievers and the competition is very fierce. 2% would be just only one person! Usually that student & the top few go to Stanford or CMU for Comp Science!!
How do you they compare a top student (within the top 10) from such a school to a regular public school in TX - with 500 students graduating every year? Two things favor those going to big schools - Top 2% is 10 students and also, the competition is not even close (just stating the fact not trying to put down any school or pump up one school) to top school with only, say 60-70 students?
Appreciate thoughts and ideas on how to position such a student?
It’s a holistic review for BHP so Class Rank is looked at within the school’s context. You can find exactly what BHP admission looks for on the BHP website and you will notice they look for specific characteristics/leadership with evidence rather than specific stats. People on this board will tell you that it is only formula based- don’t believe them! Many examples of children currently in BHP (including mine) are proof that Class rank is not a limiting factor, nor is it at selective universities as it doesn’t reflect course/school rigor.
Thank you CollegeParent 123 - myself also is a parent!!