Saturday, December 8, 2007
By the way....
....since I came to know that two applicants got their Tuck interview invites in their junk folder, I am focussing more on my junk mails rather than the inbox!!! ;-)
Working on my R2 essays and trying not to think too much....
My research on my R2 schools (Columbia, Ross and Yale) is done and I have started working on the essays silently.
Sometimes it is difficult to stay motivated, when you are anxiously awaiting an interview call and have already had a ding from two univs. Every time you hear about a fellow blogger receiving an interview invite you are happy, but then sad at the same time. "When will I get that much awaited call??" But then is there anything you can do about it?
As a very close friend of mine told my girlfriend- "Tell him to focus on the process and not on the results. Let him give his best and make the process better". I am trying hard to follow this advice. Though, easier said/blogged than done!
Let's see what future has in store!
Sometimes it is difficult to stay motivated, when you are anxiously awaiting an interview call and have already had a ding from two univs. Every time you hear about a fellow blogger receiving an interview invite you are happy, but then sad at the same time. "When will I get that much awaited call??" But then is there anything you can do about it?
As a very close friend of mine told my girlfriend- "Tell him to focus on the process and not on the results. Let him give his best and make the process better". I am trying hard to follow this advice. Though, easier said/blogged than done!
Let's see what future has in store!
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Something Changed.....
Finally something changed after a long time. The status of my Darden application is now Pending, which basically means that someone in the adcomm is reviewing it. Lets see what lies in store for me at Darden.
I have just started working on my R2 apps after a two week break. Will be applying to Columbia, Yale and Ross. Wish me luck and guys!
Moreover, over the last two weeks my mind has been going through a flurry of emotions. What happens if I don't get through?.......What will be my next step?......Should I go for a safe school?(Neahhh).....What went wrong with Wharton and Chicago?..... etc etc etc. The next 6 months of my life are going to be filled with a lot of uncertainty, lets see how I handle it.
I have just started working on my R2 apps after a two week break. Will be applying to Columbia, Yale and Ross. Wish me luck and guys!
Moreover, over the last two weeks my mind has been going through a flurry of emotions. What happens if I don't get through?.......What will be my next step?......Should I go for a safe school?(Neahhh).....What went wrong with Wharton and Chicago?..... etc etc etc. The next 6 months of my life are going to be filled with a lot of uncertainty, lets see how I handle it.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
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.
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 :)
Friday, November 16, 2007
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.
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.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
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.
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.
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