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Got accepted into UT's professional MBA program in Houston
Posted on 1/28/12 at 9:32 pm
Posted on 1/28/12 at 9:32 pm
I started a few different topics about MBA school, just wanted let everyone know and say thanks for the advice. I'm pumped to get started. 
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Posted on 1/28/12 at 9:49 pm to barry
Congrats. The only thing bad about this is that you aren't in Austin instead.
Posted on 1/29/12 at 9:54 am to barry
I work with a lot of people who have been through it. It is supposed to be a good program.
Posted on 1/29/12 at 10:23 am to barry
Congrats.
This post was edited on 1/29/12 at 10:24 am
Posted on 1/29/12 at 4:03 pm to barry
What kind of grades and GMAT score did you need?
Posted on 1/29/12 at 5:17 pm to foshizzle
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Congrats. The only thing bad about this is that you aren't in Austin instead.
Red McCombs is solid. I imagine it has major pull in Texas, but probably doesn't have the national reach as the east coast/NE schools ranked a little higher.
Posted on 1/29/12 at 6:50 pm to lynxcat
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I imagine it has major pull in Texas, but probably doesn't have the national reach as the east coast/NE schools ranked a little higher.
Correct on both counts. But there's plenty of money and opportunity in Texas and a UT degree is respected on the east coast too, it's just that you aren't in the "word of mouth" network.
Posted on 1/29/12 at 7:20 pm to lynxcat
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What kind of grades and GMAT score did you need?
I had a 2.8 undergrad in Mechanical Engineering and a 680 GMAT. Grades i don't think have a very profound effect for professional programs, the GMAT matters some. They care more about the interview and your resume.
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Red McCombs is solid. I imagine it has major pull in Texas, but probably doesn't have the national reach as the east coast/NE schools ranked a little higher.
Yea, I really wanted to work while i did the program so my options were limited. Also don't play on leaving the south so I figure it was my best option. They have a pretty large Alumni base which is good also.
Posted on 1/29/12 at 8:19 pm to barry
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I had a 2.8 undergrad in Mechanical Engineering and a 680 GMAT. Grades i don't think have a very profound effect for professional programs, the GMAT matters some. They care more about the interview and your resume.
Solid GMAT, especially for that program. I think that definitely overcame the low GPA (given the major too). Work experience and a good interview = success. Congrats
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Yea, I really wanted to work while i did the program so my options were limited. Also don't play on leaving the south so I figure it was my best option. They have a pretty large Alumni base which is good also.
Very good decision then! How much is it costing you?
Posted on 1/29/12 at 8:22 pm to foshizzle
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Correct on both counts. But there's plenty of money and opportunity in Texas and a UT degree is respected on the east coast too, it's just that you aren't in the "word of mouth" network.
Yup, agreed. I have only met one person that went to to Red McCombs MBA program and she was as smart as they come.
I see a few of the top 10 day-to-day with my job and most are impressive. Paying $150k to attend + opportunity cost of not earning income during that time is a TOUGH pill to swallow.
Posted on 1/29/12 at 9:01 pm to lynxcat
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How much is it costing you?
90k, its tough to swallow.
Posted on 1/29/12 at 9:02 pm to barry
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90k, its tough to swallow
Posted on 1/29/12 at 9:12 pm to lynxcat
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Yup, agreed. I have only met one person that went to to Red McCombs MBA program and she was as smart as they come.
I'll bet any female McCombs MBA is significantly hotter than the average east coaster.
Posted on 1/29/12 at 9:26 pm to barry
What made you decide to go back (and how old are you if you don't mind me asking)? Career transition or just position transition within company/industry?
Posted on 1/29/12 at 9:58 pm to kfizzle85
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What made you decide to go back (and how old are you if you don't mind me asking)? Career transition or just position transition within company/industry?
Always the golden question...
Posted on 1/30/12 at 8:51 am to barry
I have a buddy that just finished the MBA their in December. I would be happy to hook you up wiht him Barry
Posted on 1/30/12 at 9:12 am to kfizzle85
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What made you decide to go back (and how old are you if you don't mind me asking)? Career transition or just position transition within company/industry?
I'll be 29 when i start in the fall.
I've always wanted to get my MBA, I've been doing R&D in the O&G industry then i just recently moved into operations. I'd like to get into management and possibly business development side of my business. I have a pretty good technical knowledge of whats going on and if I couple that with some finance knowledge I think it will make me pretty valuable. The MBA also gives me plenty of other options for my career that I wouldn't have without it, which is a big thing if I ever wanted to switch industries and move away from Houston.
This post was edited on 1/30/12 at 9:14 am
Posted on 1/30/12 at 9:38 am to barry
Word. One of the guys here just started his (29 as well) part-time. They kind of imply that you need that to get to VP here. I like where I'm at right now and the progress I've made in the last year and a half (which is my entire working career), but its not the final destination so to speak. If I can't get to where I'm ultimately trying to get within this calendar year, I'll probably go back full-time somewhere. I just haven't decided how far up that ladder I want to try and climb.
Posted on 1/30/12 at 9:59 am to barry
Congrats, I'm nearing the end of the first year of my MBA now. It's been tough, but overall its also been enjoyable.
This post was edited on 1/30/12 at 11:35 am
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