R2 Schools

After the R1 Chicago and Wharton Ding I thought for once to go for some safety schools. But then, what the hell! I don't want to. I definitely don't want to go to a school where I won't be happy or will always regret the fact that I joined. I know its a risk, but one which I want to take.

My original list of R2 schools had Stanford and Columbia. I am really not sure about Stanford though now, but am still contemplating. After some research I have also decided to add Yale to my list. Though it has a small class size and not in the same league as H/W/S....., its a great school. Moreover, it offers loan upto the full cost of attendance to internationals. A lil more research and I will finalise the school.

If someone in our blogger community has any inputs on Yale do let me know.

Tuck Application Update

Just saw that my Tuck application has gone complete. 3 Rec's recieved, official score recieved, transcripts recieved etc etc etc.........Hope vidi is also on the same boat now :)

Wharton Ding

Wharton too lost a great candidate!


Dear Bokaa,
Thank you for your application to the Wharton MBA program. I regret that the Admissions Committee is unable to offer you a position in the Wharton MBA Class of 2010.
As you may be aware, the Wharton MBA program receives as many as 7,000 applications annually. In a pool where virtually every candidate offers significant work experience or potential, demonstrates leadership ability, and submits persuasive recommendations, the Committee's job of selecting the entering class is extremely difficult. We are left with the unpleasant task of denying admission to many fine individuals who would, no doubt, succeed academically at the School and contribute to Wharton's standard of excellence.
Let me assure you that your application received a thorough review by several members of the Committee. As a policy, we do not pre-screen applications, but give each candidate full consideration. The fact that you did not receive an invitation to interview or offer of admission in no way reflects your intellectual abilities, personal achievements, or potential for a successful career.
The Admissions Office will keep your application on file for two years. If you plan to re-apply within the next two years and would like feedback on your application, please email us at mbafeedback@wharton.upenn.edu with your application login PIN and the words Schedule Feedback in the subject header. The number of feedback sessions we are able to provide is limited. Appointments will be offered, at random, only to those who have submitted requests to mbafeedback@wharton.upenn.edu by Thursday, 01 May 2008.
If you are selected to receive feedback, you will be notified by Monday, 19 May 2008. You may also check your online application status to verify whether or not you have been invited for feedback. Instructions on how to schedule a session will be provided at that time.
For instructions on the re-application process, please follow the procedures that will be included in next year's application (available online in August 2008). All reapplications will be reviewed within the context of the overall applicant pool at that time.
Thank you again for your interest in Wharton. I wish you success in your graduate studies, as well as in your personal and career endeavors.

Chicago GSB Ding

Chicago GSB just lost a great candidate! ( I really mean it)

Dear Bokaa,
Thank you for applying to Chicago GSB's Full-Time MBA Program. Your application has received the careful consideration of our Admissions Committee. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer you admission to the Class of 2010.
The superb quality of this year's applicant pool presented the Admissions Committee with some difficult decisions. Three members of the Committee reviewed your application in its entirety before our decision was made. Applicants are evaluated on several criteria, including academic preparedness, professional achievements, communication skills, extracurricular/community involvement, leadership, self-awareness, understanding the value of the MBA experience, and fit with Chicago GSB.
We certainly appreciate the effort you put into this process, and we wish you every success as you continue to plan for your future.

Tuck Word Limit

This is the first school for which I am exceeding the word limit! Yes, I understand that Tuck does not have any word limit per se, but still they say that on an average the applicants have used 500 words in the past (diplomancy, typical of B-Schools!).

All my Tuck essays are more than 500 words but less than 600. Feels odd coz none of my essays for other schools (including Darden!!) exceeded by even a word. But none the less I think I can take that much leeway as long as my stories do not seem to drag.

4 Down and random musings!

As I hit the Darden submit button last night, my fourth application is done. By now I feel really tired......but with Tuck due on Nov 14th, I know I can't afford to relax.

But today is going to be party night...we are all gathering at a friends place and will drink and party all night. I am really looking forward to it as I my social life has not been in the best of forms for the past 4 months!

The bokaa inside me is anxiously waiting for the interviews. Infact as I type this I am visualising that when I get back from the party tomorrow morning, I l have an interview invite. Even the thought of it feels so good.....who knows, I may actually have one!!

I am also happy that by Nov 14th I will be done with 5 schools. That's one good decision I took- to strech myself. First, since the momentum has been set, it is always good to go with the flow. Second, I will come to know early whether the efforts I have put in my apps were any good. Depending on R1 interview invites I will decide on whether to apply for Columbia and Stanford in R2 or not.

Best of luck to all ya fellow bloggers for your interview calls. The MBA blogger fraternity seems to be second family to me these days!