I took a minute to review my Tuck app and reflected on the Tuck visit and interview. The people involved in the admissions process (including students) were extremely friendly and attentive. By far the most friendly, engaged and energetic of all the ones I considered.
But there were a couple of red flags that have stuck with me. I saw people walking-in late to class and also thought some students weren't fully prepared. Couldn't tell if it was because of the early class. I guess it's nice to know you won't be locked out of your class... but.... just an observation.
Also, Hanover is a nice small town. Now I know why Adcom recommends people paying a visit. It's a nice small town. Did I mention that it's a small town?
I am glad that I had small town exposure before. Otherwise, I would have freaked out at what a small place it is. But it does explain the friendly people. If you're a big Survivor or Lost fan (I never watch either one) you'd love Hanover!!!
So anyways. I still want in at Tuck!!! I think one can develop deep friendships that will last a lifetime. The academics seem strong and placement even stronger. There seems to be some nice flexibility with course work in the second year. Also, if you're like me and enjoy ethnic food from all over the world. You could end up being a master chef at ethnic food cause that's the only way you'll get any!!! I kidd... I kidd... actually there are a couple of small places... Thai, Indian, Chinese. But if you like Ethiopian or Carribean then pick up a good cook-book on your way to B-School.
Trying to snap-out of a slump
I was on a nice roll there. Then came the long weekend and slid right off the tracks. With 24 days to go to the GMAT guess I better get back on. At least all the datasheets are done and the essays only need some fine tuning. So that's not a worry. The fact that the pre-submit Tuck interview went so well gives a little bit of hope and increases the damn GMAT anxiety.
With the very small class sizes at Tuck and Yale, the chances for an admit on a low GMAT decreases exponentially. Especially when you haven't spent the leading years saving the world or trying to save the world. Hence the anxiety.
Rambling right along..... having a few extra hours to think can really mess up the stride. I think that's what happened this weekend. All it took were a few what-ifs. What-if I made the MBA decision three years ago. What-if I actually acted on the Non-profit Business Plan last year instead of the draft still being on my desktop. What-if I..... ah.... at least I'm doing now.
To-do thru 12/31/07 -
1. Increase answer speed for Quant-Problem Solving, RC and CR.
2. Score 750.
3. Submit R2 Apps to HBS, Tuck and SOM.
4. Consider Ross and McCombs.
Hopefully jotting down some thoughts can help me snap-out of the slump and get back to focusing on getting the timing down for those practice tests.
With the very small class sizes at Tuck and Yale, the chances for an admit on a low GMAT decreases exponentially. Especially when you haven't spent the leading years saving the world or trying to save the world. Hence the anxiety.
Rambling right along..... having a few extra hours to think can really mess up the stride. I think that's what happened this weekend. All it took were a few what-ifs. What-if I made the MBA decision three years ago. What-if I actually acted on the Non-profit Business Plan last year instead of the draft still being on my desktop. What-if I..... ah.... at least I'm doing now.
To-do thru 12/31/07 -
1. Increase answer speed for Quant-Problem Solving, RC and CR.
2. Score 750.
3. Submit R2 Apps to HBS, Tuck and SOM.
4. Consider Ross and McCombs.
Hopefully jotting down some thoughts can help me snap-out of the slump and get back to focusing on getting the timing down for those practice tests.
Oh the things I knew not
I don't know what the heck I was thinking when I took the GMAT the last time. I thought I was studying or refreshing my fundamentals by doing practice tests, but there's so much I seem to have forgotten since my high school/college freshman days.
I'm 4 weeks into the process and yet to take a practice test this time around. But reviewing the fundamentals seems to be working to some degree. I seem to be getting it now. But, on average, just taking a little too long to answer groups of questions.
Also, I am so glad that I didn't bite on HBS and Tuck invitations to apply with my five hundred some GMAT. I'm certain that I would have got Ding letters with footnotes like "what kind of moron are you?" or "are you sure you graduated College?".
I'm 4 weeks into the process and yet to take a practice test this time around. But reviewing the fundamentals seems to be working to some degree. I seem to be getting it now. But, on average, just taking a little too long to answer groups of questions.
Also, I am so glad that I didn't bite on HBS and Tuck invitations to apply with my five hundred some GMAT. I'm certain that I would have got Ding letters with footnotes like "what kind of moron are you?" or "are you sure you graduated College?".
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