I realized that I made a big tactical mistake by not applying to Chicago and Wharton in the first round. Because both these schools give their decisions early, it makes it easier to decide if one wants to apply for 2nd round or not. Now I am left with the unenviable task of applying to 5 different schools for the 2nd round . I would get to know my results from Ross and Tuck only after the 2nd round deadlines. That means I am blowing nearly S$2000 on the second round apps. Well I hope all this investment and effort leads to atleast 1 admit from a good school.
I have completed 1st drafts for all schools except Cornell. I have to send my 2nd draft for Darden for review. Then I have to chase my recommenders to submit their recommendations on time. Phew what a Christmas and New Year this is turning out to be. I promise I am going to party like mad during the Chinese New Year holidays - if i get an admit from Ross/Tuck. I have put in nearly two years of sweat and hardwork for this process. Starting from my GMAT, which i gave twice, to the application process, it has been one hell of a journey. There are many aspects of it that I could have done better but there is no point brooding over it. Its time to put the best foot forward.
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Monday, December 17, 2007
R1 Update
Well I have been officially dinged at Kellogg. I was pretty confident about Kellogg because I had finished the interview in early October and still had not received any call. But alas I have learned that one should not read too much into the exact timing of decision release, interview etc. Since Harvard has released almost all its interview invites I am pretty much assuming I am dinged - well at least I was expecting it.
On a positive note I do have two interviews from Ross and Tuck lined up for this week. So thats something to look forward to. I am really keen on Tuck especially after meeting the alumni and the current students. Their dedication to the school really comes across unlike other schools, where the answers seem much more programmed. I hope my enthusiasm for the school can come across in the interview.
On a positive note I do have two interviews from Ross and Tuck lined up for this week. So thats something to look forward to. I am really keen on Tuck especially after meeting the alumni and the current students. Their dedication to the school really comes across unlike other schools, where the answers seem much more programmed. I hope my enthusiasm for the school can come across in the interview.
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