UT Austin / McCombs MBA Deadlines 2025-2026
The McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas, Austin has released their full-time MBA deadlines for the 2025-2026 admissions season. All applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. CST the day of the deadline.
| Rounds | Application Deadline | Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | October 15, 2025 | December 16, 2025 |
| Round 2 | January 15, 2026 | March 26, 2026 |
| Round 3* | April 1, 2026 | May 7, 2026 |
*Last deadline for international applicants.
Required Materials
The application for the Class of 2028 opens in August of 2025. Applicants must submit with the online application a professional resume, official copies of all academic transcripts, GMAT, GRE or EA self-reported scores (official score reports must be sent directly to UT Austin, waivers available), responses to essay questions, no more than one professional letter of recommendation, a video assessment, and the non-refundable $200 application fee. The application fee invoice will be sent through the online portal 1-2 days after application submission.
UT Austin has a formal test waiver petition process. Applicants who are approved through this petition would have their GMAT/GRE/EA test requirement waived. Additionally, in place of the standard admissions interview, candidates complete a Video Assessment component. All applicants will have 7 days (after submitting the application and paying the fee) to complete the 7 question prompts. Each prompt will allow for a three minute response. See more on the McCombs Admissions Blog.
Fee waivers are available to veterans or current U.S. military service members, Teach for America participants (current or alumni), Forté MBA Launch participants (current or alumni), and Fulbright participants (current or alumni).
All international applicants are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS prior to the submission deadline for the round in which they are applying. TOEFL and IELTS test scores expire two years from the test date.
Optional Interview at McCombs
All applicants are invited to complete an optional interview, which is a candid two-way dialogues with a current McCombs MBA student. The adcom offers this as an opportunity to showcase your interpersonal skills, reaffirm motivation, and make a lasting positive impression, as well as to learn more about the McCombs community and program.
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I'm a GCC national at MBB in the region. Mostly worked on large-scale government projects, and hoping to continue in government after graduation (also a woman, not sure if that makes a difference but I see fewer women from my country applying to MBAs).
322 GRE (162V 160Q)
3.0 GPA from US T30 school (this one is painful but I had a strong upward trend after switching majors)
5 years experience (boutique + currently MBB)
Hey everyone,
I’d really appreciate an honest profile review and advice on how to best position myself over the next 4–5 years before applying to MBA programs (targeting M7 / T15, ideally with strong scholarship outcomes).
Background:
• 23M, URM (Latino, immigrant background)
• Graduated December 2025 from a non-target state school (Honors College)
• Major: Finance
• GPA: \~3.7–3.8
Work Experience:
Incoming: Management Rotation Program (Audit track) at a large U.S. financial institution (starting mid-2026)
• Rotational program with exposure to risk, capital markets, and enterprise functions
Current: Financial Analyst (Controls / Risk) at a large global tech company (co-op + full-time transition before MRP) not FAANG but similar
Prior internships:
A) 6 months internship Internal Audit – Housing Finance / Mortgage-related institution (Fannie/freddie)
B) 1 year internship and 1 year contract Risk & Compliance – Fixed Income / Debt Issuance organization (~$800B issuance exposure)
Exposure to MBS, capital markets, and financial risk frameworks
C) Summer experience for a regulatory agency (Pcaob, SEC, GAO)
Leadership & Extracurriculars:
• Director of Data Analytics – professional Latino association (2-5K members)
• Committee Member – State CPA Society (content + events)
Certifications / Plans:
Sitting for CFA Level I (May) → plan to complete CFA within ~3–4 years
Planning to complete CPA (150 credits + exams) within ~4–5 years
Short-Term Goal (pre-MBA):
Move from audit → capital markets / risk / transaction-related roles internally
Potentially pivot into roles closer to banking, valuation, or strategy
Long-Term Goal (post-MBA):
Investment Banking (M&A / Capital Markets) or potentially strategy consulting as backup
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Questions:
1. How competitive is this profile today for M7 / T15 (assuming a strong GMAT, targeting 740+)?
2. What matters more in my case over the next few years:
• Internal mobility into capital markets–related roles?
• External jump (e.g., consulting, transaction advisory)?
3. Will CPA + CFA actually help for MBA admissions + IB recruiting, or is that overkill?
4. How can I best differentiate coming from a non-target + audit background?
5. What would you prioritize if you were me for the next 4–5 years?
I am a European 28-years-old engineer (automotive and oil&gas background) preparing my MBA applications. GMAT Focus 695 (97th percentile), IELTS 8/9, ~3 years of work experience.
4.1 GPA from a T10 university in STEM planning on doing entrepreneurship post college during the deferred years.