As if the screw-ups during the application season werent enough, I absolutely messed up my Wharton feedback session. I had been very keen to get that feedback, and had signed on early on, but the very fact that I am growing old did me in. Another stroke of memory lapse struck, and for some weird reason I thought my feedback was on a day later than it was originally scheduled. So I missed the session, and I am sad about that. Not sure whether I am more sad about that or about the ding I finally got after waiting on Kellogg WL for nearly 2 months. These things always invariably turn me into a temporary fatalist, who consoles himself by repeating aloud that "it was just not meant to be" and moves on, when actually he should have said, "you just didnt do it right", but still moved on. But then, that's just me ! And shit happens, I get cleaned up, and look forward to cleaner pastures :)
The dismal end to the application season has surprisingly not made a dent on my usual lifestyle, which has become more interesting and fun than it was before. Probably the huge lot of introspection we all do during the application process helps us evolve into a better us. So, with the hope that things will be better next year, I am planning to give this bschool race another shot(and probably the final one). Wish me luck, the rest I had, said the Chicago Adcom in her feedback ;))
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@catch-all term
That was one of the fastest responses I have got :)
I appreciate your viewpoint, and I will surely consider it. Thanks.
Catch-all term is trying to steal my branded reputation for fastest response upon blog post. DAMNIT!
Though I disagree with the concept of safety schools. To me, by definition, a safety school is a place you are overqualified for, where you are pretty much guaranteed admission. Why would you want to spend two years and over $100K at a place like that? Don't settle :)
I've heard the wharton feedback session may or may not be helpful, so don't lose too much sleep over it. You're as much a victim of an ultra competitive applicant pool this year as anything else. Sorry about the kellogg ding, but hey, all the experience you've gained from this year will certainly help with next year's apps. As for safety schools - i agree with marina - don't settle. But maybe you can explore other schools that would help you acheive yoru career goals =)
I can't agree less for what you said about the introspection part, not sure if that will evolve me into a better person but so much thought is being(wasted) used.
Wish you luck in your future endeavours.
FG, Good Luck for next year mate!
I agree with Marina, safety schools are a bad idea! gun for the best and surely the encore will be a zillion times better.
I think the second time around you're bound to get what you want! Anyone who is willing to put themselves thru this application process hell twice deserves to go to a top school! Don't settle for anything less!
Marina, sghama, Resolute, mba_salsera :
thanks. i completely agree to what you say, and that's why i didnt apply to any safety schools this time. hopefully, i wont the next time either.
And thanks to you all for the good wishes. I am hoping for the best.
don't fret about the wharton feedback session. they don't really tell you anything about your application that some honest introspection wouldn't.
all the best for next year!
Best of luck next year. I agree with the sentiments on safety schools, too.
Oh and that picture is about as much of my face as I'll ever post on my blog, even though it would clearly not be admissable as hard proof in court ;-)
Doing a good introspection about your entire app should help you. I did that and knew what was wrong with my essays. When I called Wharton for the feedback, they mentioned exactly that. THat was a relief - at least heading in some what the same direction :-)
@@Nivedita -
yes, I would be most probably be reapping as well.
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