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I had applied to 4 schools in Round 2 and my performance at work has been quite erratic. Once I finished all applications I was able to get back to 100% productivity. However the process of applying to schools, asking recommenders, giving interviews and waiting for results have adversely impacted my job productivity. So much so that I am not fully relaxed even on weekends 
.Infact GMAT never impacted as much as applications have.The fact that I have been dinged/WL at all places hasn't helped either.
Just trying to figure out if this is a common occurrence or am I taking things too seriously.
.Infact GMAT never impacted as much as applications have.The fact that I have been dinged/WL at all places hasn't helped either. Just trying to figure out if this is a common occurrence or am I taking things too seriously.
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Hi there AbhiJ,
I'm really sorry to hear you've had such a rough experience! The application process is meant to be challenging but probably not as bad as you thought it was. It's significantly less so when folks use admissions consultants but, even then, you still have to work! And you're right, getting less than stellar news doesn't help anything. There's a lot of pressure and anxiety built into this process and it can easily get to be too much.
Next season is a brand new season so dust yourself off, make some coffee (or tea!), and get back on that horse. Oh - and don't forget to build in FUN! The process shouldn't be an all-consuming experience. Take a weekend or two during the fall away from your applications completely. Also, consider getting a little help. Even if it's just during specific parts of the process, the right partner can make all the difference!
Good luck!
Bhavik
I'm really sorry to hear you've had such a rough experience! The application process is meant to be challenging but probably not as bad as you thought it was. It's significantly less so when folks use admissions consultants but, even then, you still have to work! And you're right, getting less than stellar news doesn't help anything. There's a lot of pressure and anxiety built into this process and it can easily get to be too much.
Next season is a brand new season so dust yourself off, make some coffee (or tea!), and get back on that horse. Oh - and don't forget to build in FUN! The process shouldn't be an all-consuming experience. Take a weekend or two during the fall away from your applications completely. Also, consider getting a little help. Even if it's just during specific parts of the process, the right partner can make all the difference!
Good luck!
Bhavik
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14 May 2014, 11:39
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I think this is a common occurrence. During application season, I had to take off of work for school visits and for interviews. Then after I was accepted, I had to take off for admit events. Normally, I would use that time for a vacation to re-charge, but I was instead forced to use it for application related activities. Plus, working on essays and preparing for interviews is mentally taxing. With so many other things on your mind, it makes sense that you found it challenging to maintain 100% productivity at work.
