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I am with u 9 dings for me :)


Don't feel too bad. You applied to 9 schools... double the average. I only applied to 3. You tripled my amount. You did what you could.

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Nah next year R1 is around the corner i am preparing for the same
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I am with u 9 dings for me :)


Don't feel too bad. You applied to 9 schools... double the average. I only applied to 3. You tripled my amount. You did what you could.

Are you still waiting?

Nah next year R1 is around the corner i am preparing for the same
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Honestly, you may have diluted the value of your applications by using the shotgun approach. I might suggest that you start thoroughly investigating two, or a maximum of three, programs for 2008. Pick the schools you really want to attend and then focus on writing a solid set of essays articulating why XYZ b-school buttressed with some hard evidence.

PM me any time if you need help with this approach.
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I am with u 9 dings for me :)


Don't feel too bad. You applied to 9 schools... double the average. I only applied to 3. You tripled my amount. You did what you could.

Are you still waiting?

Nah next year R1 is around the corner i am preparing for the same

Honestly, you may have diluted the value of your applications by using the shotgun approach. I might suggest that you start thoroughly investigating two, or a maximum of three, programs for 2008. Pick the schools you really want to attend and then focus on writing a solid set of essays articulating why XYZ b-school buttressed with some hard evidence.

PM me any time if you need help with this approach.
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You are right
For 2008 I have zeroed on Wharton, MIT, Kellogg


And i have started my essay rectification process
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It might be smart to include a backup school as well. If you had nine dings this year, I would question the wisdom of applying to only three ultra-elites next year. I don't think scaling your applications down from 9 to 3 will make them more impressive by a factor of 3.

There are some schools (such as Yale) that have less time-intensive applications that would be easy to tack on. Maybe pick a couple schools such as this where you can just reuse essays, just to protect yourself from the volatility in the process.
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It might be smart to include a backup school as well. If you had nine dings this year, I would question the wisdom of applying to only three ultra-elites next year. I don't think scaling your applications down from 9 to 3 will make them more impressive by a factor of 3.

There are some schools (such as Yale) that have less time-intensive applications that would be easy to tack on. Maybe pick a couple schools such as this where you can just reuse essays, just to protect yourself from the volatility in the process.
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I am happy with My Job and can do well within my company without MBA as well .
I belive only ultra elites and IIMs will satisfy my ambition.

If I dont get next year I am still fine :)

My ding analysis

I took my GMAT late and becuase of work pressure in 3 weekends I wrote essays for 8 colleges which was a big costly mistake and that explains the dings

I improvised greatly on my essays for kellogg but there were a lot of disasters in apps like TOEFL score reached 1 week before the decision deadline when most of the admits were already sent. I feel that Kellogg may not have even seen my app properly

So I think if I reapply next year in R1 I Stand a chance else as mentioned I am already fine with my job
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It might be smart to include a backup school as well. If you had nine dings this year, I would question the wisdom of applying to only three ultra-elites next year. I don't think scaling your applications down from 9 to 3 will make them more impressive by a factor of 3.

There are some schools (such as Yale) that have less time-intensive applications that would be easy to tack on. Maybe pick a couple schools such as this where you can just reuse essays, just to protect yourself from the volatility in the process.
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Also since I have six months I will prepare very thorughly for next year

Thanks for the advice
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Venky,

I see, well in that case then I think your plan sounds pretty good. I didn't realize you were so rushed with your applications this year, so maybe in fact your apps next year will be better by a factor of 3! Best of luck!
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Venky,

I see, well in that case then I think your plan sounds pretty good. I didn't realize you were so rushed with your applications this year, so maybe in fact your apps next year will be better by a factor of 3! Best of luck!
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Thanks a lot
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