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10 Jan 2008, 16:30
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First of all, congrats to those of you who have been admitted in the last few days or weeks! I have to say, what's currently happening in this forum is very inspiring. On the other hand, I also really feel with those who got dinged. Especially when looking at the profiles found in this community, some of those decisions seem very hard to comprehend.
On that note, I'm aware that I'll certainly get dinged by some of my dream schools when I apply less than a year from now. Needless to say, I'm definitely not looking forward to that experience. However, at that point I want to be able to say that I did all I could. And I want to avoid any rushed, sub-par results when it's time to shine and show my full potential.
Therefore, I wanted to ask this year's applicants a question which has the potential to give all of next year's (re-)applicants a headstart on their journey to business school:
If you had to apply (again) a year from now, how would you prepare, starting today?
Since the application phase isn't even close to being over, I see this thread as a work in progress. Furthermore, it would be very interesting to see those currently attending business school and those who already graduated chime in with their oppinions and advice.
I would be very grateful for your help.
On that note, I'm aware that I'll certainly get dinged by some of my dream schools when I apply less than a year from now. Needless to say, I'm definitely not looking forward to that experience. However, at that point I want to be able to say that I did all I could. And I want to avoid any rushed, sub-par results when it's time to shine and show my full potential.
Therefore, I wanted to ask this year's applicants a question which has the potential to give all of next year's (re-)applicants a headstart on their journey to business school:
If you had to apply (again) a year from now, how would you prepare, starting today?
Since the application phase isn't even close to being over, I see this thread as a work in progress. Furthermore, it would be very interesting to see those currently attending business school and those who already graduated chime in with their oppinions and advice.
I would be very grateful for your help.
10 Jan 2008, 16:50
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These threads might of be some interest to you:
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Pretty neat ratio of kudos/posts you got there. I can see the 09 gang forming already.
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103-t42452?
Pretty neat ratio of kudos/posts you got there. I can see the 09 gang forming already.
10 Jan 2008, 16:52
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A quick answer that is the key for everyone is picking the right schools. By this I mean two things. 1) schools that fit what you want and who you are. and 2) just as if not more importantly, schools you have a realistic chance of being admitted to. Of course have a dream school or far reach (HSW), if you want to but if you have to be honest with yourself. There are plenty of people who go for only top schools, and some people get into multiple and some people dont get into any.
1) This is everything from teaching style (case or everything else), location, specialties, companies that recruit, community feel, size, etc. Also dont forget to make yourself well rounded, I applied to MIT because as an engineer it is very well known and is something engineers aspire to. However, the more I thought about it and talked to people going to another top b-school actually has one huge advantage I didnt think about...it would round out my profile. As great a school as MIT is, as an engineer it will built up my image as an engineer.
2) If you arent willing to apply again the following year make sure you understand how difficult it is becoming. To do this you need to know how you stack up against the competition for that school, both with the basics like GMAT/GPA/age but also demographics. By demographics I dont mean just Indian/Chinese/Caucasian, I mean engineer, banker, etc. This is an important factor and I ignored that when I applied to MIT. MIT is a great school but is very engineer driven because of the name it attracts them in droves. So as an engineer my chances were worse than at a lot of schools because even with an unusual type of engineer background, I dont add any diversity to the class really...I am just another engineer.
I will build on this a lot as time goes on and I have time and patience.
1) This is everything from teaching style (case or everything else), location, specialties, companies that recruit, community feel, size, etc. Also dont forget to make yourself well rounded, I applied to MIT because as an engineer it is very well known and is something engineers aspire to. However, the more I thought about it and talked to people going to another top b-school actually has one huge advantage I didnt think about...it would round out my profile. As great a school as MIT is, as an engineer it will built up my image as an engineer.
2) If you arent willing to apply again the following year make sure you understand how difficult it is becoming. To do this you need to know how you stack up against the competition for that school, both with the basics like GMAT/GPA/age but also demographics. By demographics I dont mean just Indian/Chinese/Caucasian, I mean engineer, banker, etc. This is an important factor and I ignored that when I applied to MIT. MIT is a great school but is very engineer driven because of the name it attracts them in droves. So as an engineer my chances were worse than at a lot of schools because even with an unusual type of engineer background, I dont add any diversity to the class really...I am just another engineer.
I will build on this a lot as time goes on and I have time and patience.
Ironically, I met him long before I became aware of this or any other online forum. 
I'm not sure if others tried this method, but after I went through my R1 schools this way, I swear by it! (maybe I should call it "Kryzak's Method?" 
