Hope 007 was a decent year and wishing everyone a great '08!
I had no idea if any more than 5 people even visited this blog let alone read it. Then I tracked it a bit and realized it gets hits from around the world. Let me know if you have any questions regarding the MBA process. I'll be happy to do a few posts that may help others who may be applying in the future. I may also do a debrief of sorts in late January after I get done with all my apps.
Chugging Along
The urgency to get applications completed and submitted has given me some life. So, I'm trying to shut out some personal issues and the GMAT disappointment, and sprint through the last stretch.
Took the last week to review the various iterations of my HBS essays and boy have they evolved. I think I'm on version 15 on a couple of them. It's been a great experience just reflecting on where I've come from, to where I want to go.
The person I am now would make a lousy fighter pilot. But probably be a decent shrink though. Must be those analyst instincts I've developed over the years.
Took the last week to review the various iterations of my HBS essays and boy have they evolved. I think I'm on version 15 on a couple of them. It's been a great experience just reflecting on where I've come from, to where I want to go.
The person I am now would make a lousy fighter pilot. But probably be a decent shrink though. Must be those analyst instincts I've developed over the years.
Dealing with it
Been a long weekend in more ways than one. Finally got over the fact that it's too late to do anything about my lousy GMAT. I am back to reviewing my essays and finalizing the datasheets for the upcoming Round 2 deadlines.
Just a few minor adjustments to the HBS set. Still debating the Tuck diversity essay. Not quite finalized on the SOM optional. Having difficulty narrowing down on both Tuck and SOM topics.
Mainly focused on completing the HBS application this week. Then Tuck and SOM in that order during the week that follows.
Considered some other programs including Ross, McCombs, and Goizueta. But decided to take a look at part-time programs after considering the significant opportunity cost and ROI differential. I'll do detailed research and applications for the part-time programs later in Jan because those follow a slightly different admissions schedule.
So yeah, I'm dealing with it! Dealing with the fact that I scored on the bottom end of the 80 percent range for the three full-time programs I'm applying to. Dealing with the fact that I'm applying in spite of my admission chances being nil to none. I suppose I am that stubborn bastard some Admissions Consultants refer to as being unrealistic with no chance in hell. At least I have a slightly better chance than the one who never applied at all.
Just a few minor adjustments to the HBS set. Still debating the Tuck diversity essay. Not quite finalized on the SOM optional. Having difficulty narrowing down on both Tuck and SOM topics.
Mainly focused on completing the HBS application this week. Then Tuck and SOM in that order during the week that follows.
Considered some other programs including Ross, McCombs, and Goizueta. But decided to take a look at part-time programs after considering the significant opportunity cost and ROI differential. I'll do detailed research and applications for the part-time programs later in Jan because those follow a slightly different admissions schedule.
So yeah, I'm dealing with it! Dealing with the fact that I scored on the bottom end of the 80 percent range for the three full-time programs I'm applying to. Dealing with the fact that I'm applying in spite of my admission chances being nil to none. I suppose I am that stubborn bastard some Admissions Consultants refer to as being unrealistic with no chance in hell. At least I have a slightly better chance than the one who never applied at all.
Done
Yep done! Any realistic chance I had at my top choice schools got shot down last week. Over 6 months of preparation, research and application were crushed.
Took the GMAT the other day. I felt good going in. I even felt good through the test. The essays were average as anticipated. The Quant felt good. When I hit the Parabola question, I was convinced I was gonna hit my intended 50 score. The Verbal started horribly. But I regrouped and felt like I was headed in the right direction. As the comp started calculating my score, I thought ok maybe not 750 but likely 680-700. Then the score popped on the screen. I couldn't friggin move. I actually scored lower than 550. Yep close to 200 friggin hours wasted for what?
So yeah, I'm done! I am gonna go through and submit my apps. But it's just a formality to test the theory of if they'd even read let alone consider the app of someone who has a crappy GMAT and isn't a gopher for some world leader.
Just been a tough weekend getting over the this test score BS. I'm glad I had finished most of my essays. Cause the motivation rug got yanked the hell off.
I'll still be sending in a donation to HBS, SOM and Tuck. But with no anticipation of even an interview invite from either HBS or SOM. I already did my Tuck interview during my class visit. I will do a debrief of the Tuck interview sometime for anyone else who may find it useful.
This blows in the worst friggin way. But hey, maybe there's a reason why I enjoy managing teams of smart people. Cause I can't do the frigging math myself! Can you tell that I'm ticked off with myself?
Well on the bright side I made a cool 250% profit on my investments in just 3 months sold everything off and on the prowl for my next target! Now I sit back and wait for the market to collapse again. I love those 300 point down days! Hopefully early next year.
Merry Christmas for those celebrating the holiday and a Happy Festivas for the rest of us!
Took the GMAT the other day. I felt good going in. I even felt good through the test. The essays were average as anticipated. The Quant felt good. When I hit the Parabola question, I was convinced I was gonna hit my intended 50 score. The Verbal started horribly. But I regrouped and felt like I was headed in the right direction. As the comp started calculating my score, I thought ok maybe not 750 but likely 680-700. Then the score popped on the screen. I couldn't friggin move. I actually scored lower than 550. Yep close to 200 friggin hours wasted for what?
So yeah, I'm done! I am gonna go through and submit my apps. But it's just a formality to test the theory of if they'd even read let alone consider the app of someone who has a crappy GMAT and isn't a gopher for some world leader.
Just been a tough weekend getting over the this test score BS. I'm glad I had finished most of my essays. Cause the motivation rug got yanked the hell off.
I'll still be sending in a donation to HBS, SOM and Tuck. But with no anticipation of even an interview invite from either HBS or SOM. I already did my Tuck interview during my class visit. I will do a debrief of the Tuck interview sometime for anyone else who may find it useful.
This blows in the worst friggin way. But hey, maybe there's a reason why I enjoy managing teams of smart people. Cause I can't do the frigging math myself! Can you tell that I'm ticked off with myself?
Well on the bright side I made a cool 250% profit on my investments in just 3 months sold everything off and on the prowl for my next target! Now I sit back and wait for the market to collapse again. I love those 300 point down days! Hopefully early next year.
Merry Christmas for those celebrating the holiday and a Happy Festivas for the rest of us!
Ready or not.......
Okay, couple of days more to the last time I'll ever do the GMAT in my life. I'm on edge and nervous as hell cause it feels like there's a lot to lose.
Then again, I have days where I'm back to my normal practical self. The days which remind me that freshman Math and English do not determine my true capabilities. Today's turning out to be one of those days. I think that's a good thing because I don't have adrenaline flowing and I'm definitely not freaking out.
In hind sight, I'm glad I started writing on this site. At least I'm not bottling up my thoughts. Reading some of my own thoughts and surfing through other blogs have kept me motivated and sane.
Then again, I have days where I'm back to my normal practical self. The days which remind me that freshman Math and English do not determine my true capabilities. Today's turning out to be one of those days. I think that's a good thing because I don't have adrenaline flowing and I'm definitely not freaking out.
In hind sight, I'm glad I started writing on this site. At least I'm not bottling up my thoughts. Reading some of my own thoughts and surfing through other blogs have kept me motivated and sane.
Counting down
A couple of different count down clocks got turned on this week.
- Three essays yet to be finalized
- Two weeks to the GMAT
- One month to submit three apps
- Zero sanity
The reco's are on track. The data sheets are pretty much done. Now if only I had done some extra curricular activities since College. Oh yeah! I slaved away at work and laid around my couch watching the world go crazy. Now if only I could articulate that into my App with contact information for someone who would attest to it.
- Three essays yet to be finalized
- Two weeks to the GMAT
- One month to submit three apps
- Zero sanity
The reco's are on track. The data sheets are pretty much done. Now if only I had done some extra curricular activities since College. Oh yeah! I slaved away at work and laid around my couch watching the world go crazy. Now if only I could articulate that into my App with contact information for someone who would attest to it.
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