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Thanks to the Texas Veterans in Business Association for helping with this one!
UT McCombs is one of the handful of public MBA programs that ranks in the top 20 best business schools. For a veteran with GI Bill benefits, this offers a unique opportunity to get an MBA from a top program without the associated expense of many other schools.
Location
Austin is absolutely one of the coolest towns out there. Attending McCombs not only gets you direct access to the live music capital of the world, but also the thriving business and entrepreneurial scene Austin offers.
Here’s what you should know about Austin:
- #8 Best Cities for Business and Careers (Forbes)
- #2 The 10 Hottest Startup Cities in America, and Dallas is #10 and Houston is #9 (Inc)
- #3 Best cities for tech careers (Indeed)
- #2 Best Cities for veterans to live (Wallethub)
Making the most of your time
McCombs has numerous opportunities for you to go beyond the classroom and put theory into practice. They have fellowship opportunities for students in the following areas:
- Local nonprofits
- CleanTech
- Corporate Finance
- Health Innovation
- Marketing
- Operations
- Venture Capital
McCombs also does not offer classes on Fridays, making this a prime opportunity to attend networking events or travel for recruiting. Additionally, the school packs core classes into the first semester, letting you chart your own course for the majority of your MBA time. And with a host of concentration options, you can focus on what you want to learn to facilitate your success in your next career.
Key stats about McCombs (Class of 2021):
- Rankings: 2019- Forbes (4), Economist (2), US News and World Report (6)
- Class size: 260
- Average GPA: 3.42
- Median GMAT: 704
- Median GRE: 159 V/ 159 Q
Veteran-Specific Information
- Waived application fee for active duty and veterans
- GI Bill Benefits determined by the VA depending on the length of active duty service
- The Texas Veterans in Business Association is quite helpful
- If you are no longer on active duty, you may qualify for the Hazelwood Act. This provides free education for Texas veterans at Texas schools. It is serviced through the Veteran Affairs Office. In order to qualify, you must have been a Texas resident prior to entering the military and returned to Texas after leaving the military.
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Military to MBA (Part 1/7): Is It for You?