R1 deadlines are appoaching

Well all the MBA applicants will know what I am talking about. I am currently trying to rush my Harvard and Wharton apps before the first round deadlines. I am one week behind schedule for my Harvard app and none of my recommendations are in. I think once the first set of recommendations are in, its easier for the next set of deadlines. My Harvard essays have beeen sent for review. I better complete my first draft of Wharton within this weekend.

The App Season has begun

Yes folks, The MBA Applications Seasons have finally begun. MBA aspirants all round the world will be scrambling to give their GMAT in time and start the MBA applications for various schools around the world. I just have a number of observations that i wish to share

1. The top MBA programs such as Harvard, Wharton etc have clustered their 1st Round deadlines so close together that it is impossible to submit complete applications for both unless one is well prepared. I guess the schools also do not want to admit the same applicant to both schools in the same round.

2. The MBA application process is nearly as rigourous as the MBA programme themselves. The MBA application has evolved into something of a monster on its own. Various websites, forums and companies have sprung up just to cater for this market. Students spend anything from a year or more just on the application process starting from GMAT preparation. I believe the end result of this is, it prepares the students very well for the rigours of the business school. Important skills such as time management and informed decision making are honed in this process.

Machee

GMAT is finally over

The journey of GMAT that began last year has finally come to a conclusion on my 2nd attempt. On my first attempt i ended up scoring well below 700. But on the 2nd attempt, my score crossed the 700 barrier comfortably(though i am not going to say how much).

I must say that GMAT really tests your mental stamina, confidence and poise under pressure. I think this what really separates the 700++ scorers from the rest. So it is of utmost importance that one learns to stay calm and not panic.

Well GMAT is just half the battle. Applications are really going to test my time management skills. First school on my radar is Harvard - my dream school. More on the applications later......


Machee