UT Austin (McCombs)

Application Deadlines for 2025-2026 / Class of 2028

Round 1

Application Deadline: October 15, 2025

Decision Notification: December 17, 2025

Round 2

Application Deadline: January 15, 2026

Decision Notification: March 26, 2026

Round 3

Application Deadline: April 1, 2026

Decision Notification: May 7, 2026

Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. CST the day of the deadline.

The following are the main essay questions on the 2025-2026 / Class of 2028 Austin (McCombs) MBA application:

Preamble

The essay prompts serve as a powerful storytelling tool, allowing you to share narratives and insights that may not be captured elsewhere in your application. The essay section has been refreshed for the 2025-2026 cycle, now featuring two prompts with a 250-word limit for each response. These are purposefully designed to elicit thoughtful and introspective responses that reveal your motivations, values, and aspirations.

Please complete the required essay prompts below and upload them to your application prior to submission.

Essay 1

Imagine yourself at the completion of your MBA journey. Why was pursuing your MBA at Texas McCombs the right decision for your personal and professional growth? Reflect on how you made the most of your time in the program—academically, through hands-on learning opportunities, and within the McCombs community.

Highlight how you contributed to the McCombs community and used its resources to grow both professionally and personally. (Limit: 250 words)

Essay 2

Reflect on a core value that defines you. Share a specific example of how it has guided your decisions and actions, and explain how it will shape your contributions and growth as a McCombs MBA student.

Highlight how this value has influenced your leadership style and life path, and how it will shape your MBA experience. (Limit: 250 words)

Optional Statement

Please explain any gaps in work experience, choice of recommender, and/or academic performance issues that may help the admission committee in reviewing your application. (Limit: 250 words)

Visit the McCombs admissions website for more application information.

Disclaimer: the information provided on this page is for reference only. Applicants are strongly advised to visit the admissions website link provided above to confirm essay prompts, deadlines, and other application information.