Any new info about UT MSF?

I applied for first round, just had my interview on Tuesday and am expecting to hear back next week. Said they had 4 times as many applications as they expected so it may take a little longer. They are planning on boosting class size to about 50 I believe.

Did either of you get any placement information? I cannot believe they do not have any placement information on their website. FT recruiting ended months ago.

I know UT-Austin is king in Texas, but that is ton of applications. Sounds like I'll need to kill the GMAT if I want to be competitive next cycle.

On the other hand, I wonder if an upswing in apps for UT might push TAMU to make their MSF a traditional program that admits all grad students rather than just A&M undergrads.

I guess for y'alls reference I had a 760 GMAT but only a 2.8 GPA in my undergrad Economics degree (too much partying/laziness). I got a little bit of placement info, they placed a couple at Dimensional Fund Advisors in Austin, one at Deloitte, one at PWC, maybe another at KPMG? Forgot the rest, but basically responses have been positive.

As far as TAMU goes who knows. TAMU is just a weird school, very protective of their own since they've always played second fiddle to UT. I'm sure it will happen eventually but I couldn't tell you when.

Are interviews mandatory for UT? I thought I read somewhere they they are at the option of the school..

This is what I got in response to asking Katie about placement stats back in January

"At present, over 40 companies have extended interviews to MSF students, including Goldman, Citigroup, Exxon, and Deloitte, to name a few. Interest has been high, with most students getting multiple interviews, and we expect interest to continue to grow as we reach out and educate recruiters about the program."

I was told earlier in the year at an info session they were going to try and interview everyone, but with the huge volume of applications now I'm guessing that won't happen.

Perfect... I really didn't wanna pay for a ticket to fly to austin just for an interview haha

Has anyone else heard anything from UT? Just out of curiosity.

Got my acceptance today. Was my number one choice so im pretty excited about it.

^lol, sure thing man

For info purposes for people waiting to hear back, I got in with slightly above their medians, no work experience, non target. No interview, some scholarship money. Texas resident.

I made a group. There was one already but it had multiple pending memberships, I don't think the owner is keeping up with it. I'll try to approve join requests within a day or so of receiving them.

http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/group/ut-austin-msf-admitted-students-st…

Oxidize, where else did you apply? Was UT your top choice because you are already in Texas?

That makes sense. Congratulations.

Got my offer letter this morning from R3 with a little money..

Any word on where they placed people this year?