Posted in Wharton, interview on February 28, 2008 | 8 Comments »
Had the Wharton Hub interview yesterday, so another quick recap :
WHO: I interviewed with Jackie Zavitz – yes, the adcom’s face on s2s, she’s conducting all interviews for the India Hubs
WHAT: Again, a ‘typical’ admissions interview, with the usual suspects
Walk me through your resume (ok… press the ‘play’ button)
Career goals – this was explored a bit with [...]
Posted in Chicago, interview on February 26, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Had the Hub interview a couple of days back, and here’s a quick recap for those of you who’re still to meet them:
WHO: I interviewed with a very sweet adcom director (Andrea Schmoyer)
WHAT: The ‘typical’ admissions interview, with the regulars like
Walk me through your resume
Career goals
Why MBA? Why GSB? (yes, this was a single question, [...]
Posted in Blogosphere, Chicago, Columbia, Harvard, LBS, Wharton on February 25, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Dates on my radar…
Wharton final decision: 27th Mar (anytime after 7th Mar?)
ChiGSB final decision: 26th Mar (anytime after 7th Mar?)
HBS interview decision: 26th Mar (expected Ding!)
LBS final decision: 28th Mar
Columbia interview decision: anytime (hope dies in a week!)
On another note, I have finally crossed 100 posts (this one is the 101st) – surprising bcoz I wasnt sure initially whether this attempt at blogging would [...]
Posted in Chicago, Diversity, Harvard, LBS, Wharton on February 21, 2008 | 7 Comments »
A $ 250 write-off for my personal P&L! Thats how HBS is turning out to be – with no interview invite on 21st Feb!
Not that I’m complaining much… I sorta knew this from the start – I did NOT have a decent shot at HBS (given age/ok-to-hi GPA/etc), but could not resist applying! I don’t want [...]
Posted in Wharton, interview on February 18, 2008 | 14 Comments »
A slightly belated Valentine’s day present from Wharton, here it is!
Dear Oops,The status of your application has been updated and you have been invited to interview with the Wharton MBA Admissions Office. (Please look for the link to the letter inviting you to interview located at the bottom of the main page of your online [...]
Posted in Career, General on February 17, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Yesterday, I returned from H’bad, a bit unsure of my MBA dreams. Why?
I’d gone there to recruit for my firm from ISB – which is among the top Bschools in India after the IIMs. Friday was their Consulting day & after meeting more than 20 candidates for about an hour each, I returned to my hotel [...]
Posted in Columbia, General on February 14, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I cannot believe the amount of love I’m getting today! Everywhere!
Sample these…
Love sample 1: I was traveling today evening to Hyderabad (more on the ‘why’ later) and the airline had a special lucky seat gift for Valentine’s Day. You guessed it! I got the gift out of 200 odd seats, and the gift was, hold your breath…. [...]
Posted in LBS on February 12, 2008 | 13 Comments »
This time from LBS!
Dear Oops,
Thank you for submitting your application to the full-time MBA Programme at London Business School commencing August 2008 (MBA 2010). I am delighted to inform you that based on the strength of your initial application you have been selected for interview by the MBA Admissions Committee.
….
Congratulations on reaching this stage – [...]
Posted in Wharton on February 10, 2008 | 4 Comments »
I am very happy you finally convinced TC & team to make it to Round Two. But I hope you are not resting on your laurels now. You have a lot of work to do - you need to tell them what a great guy I am, and why they should admit me.
But where are you? I hope [...]
Posted in Chicago, interview on February 9, 2008 | 6 Comments »
Invited to interview by ChiGSB!
Dear Oops,
Congratulations, we have evaluated your application and are extending an invitation for you to interview with us as the next phase of the admissions process.
I am so relieved… and excited… and thankful to God – my parents always told me if He closes one door (Tuck?) then He makes [...]
