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well pelihu...seems like we both got royal treatment from darden

are you coming for the admit week then?

so given that you got a full ride at darden, what are you plans now?

Was in the middle of posting my last message when yours was posted. Originally, I wasn't planning to go to the admit weekend because I was just there 2 weeks ago - I'm thinking it over now.

I believe I'm going to Darden. Unlike you, I don't have an admit at Chicago, and only a WL at Columbia. Darden was already in the lead, and with the full scholarship it's a pretty easy choice for me. I'm torn over whether to wait for Berkeley - but I can't imagine being lucky enough to get a similar scholarship there.

I really like the idea of being able to put on my resume "full tuition merit scholarship from the Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship" when I start my job hunt. I think that might be very attractive to PE/VC firms interested in investing in China (my area of experience), and Ibanks interested in starting/expanding their businesses there as well.
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AWESOME!!!!!!!
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Fulll Ride at Darden, 50-75% scholarship at Ross, or Chicago 29 Mar 2007, 14:48
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nice, gmatclub got 2 Batten scholarships...wow...that rocks:)
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nice, gmatclub got 2 Batten scholarships...wow...that rocks:)
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Congratulations too :D :)
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So wait... there are 3 batten scholarships, and two out of the three came from gmatclub?

Wow.
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So wait... there are 3 batten scholarships, and two out of the three came from gmatclub?

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Yeah, that is crazy. GMATclub rocks.

I was just looking over the Darden website and the top scholarship is actually the Darden Jefferson Scholarship which they give to 2 people per year. It's a full scholarship plus a research stipend, but you need to apply before Dec. 5, which was Early Decision or R1 I think.

For people applying this past round, it looks like the Batten is about as good as it gets, especially for people interested in entrepreneurship, or in financing entrepreneurship (VC/PE). I'm still kind of stunned actually, and really excited obviously. Slow start to the application season for me, but things have definitely picked up.
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so Darden doesnt offer other full rides during runds 2-3? just the batton scholarships? just curious
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ixa, pelihu I'm really happy for you guys....way to make the gmatclub shine! Hearty Congratulations!!
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So wait... there are 3 batten scholarships, and two out of the three came from gmatclub?

Wow.

Yeah, that is crazy. GMATclub rocks.

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HEY we finally get to see the other dog!!!
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So wait... there are 3 batten scholarships, and two out of the three came from gmatclub?

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Yeah, that is crazy. GMATclub rocks.


HEY we finally get to see the other dog!!!
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Yeah, you noticed. My other dog is a golden retriever (obviously). Everyone loves him because he's always got a big smile on his face.
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Nice snaps ...Pelihu

I love Labrador and retriver............they are the cutest
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Porterhouse right?
I had two goldens growing up, they're the friendliest dogs, when I have a picket fence and two and a half kids I'm definitely getting a couple golden retrievers.
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rhyme,

Nice GSB colored glasses, but the $'s really do matter. Particularly, given the situation that this individual will be in Poland in 4 years working for a family business. This is truly a decision between Ross & Darden and as many alluded to already, it is a personal choice of preference. Work Chicago for scholarship based upon your offers, but in no way is the school worth the extra money particularly given your preference of college towns.
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Porterhouse right?
I had two goldens growing up, they're the friendliest dogs, when I have a picket fence and two and a half kids I'm definitely getting a couple golden retrievers.
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Actually, my older dog is named Porterhouse. My younger dog, the golden retriever pictured there, is named Elihu.

Ozmba, I like retrievers as well (obviously). Because of their breeding they are very loyal and they love to work with people so it's really easy to teach them things. Also, if they do something wrong, they can sense that you are angry and they genuinely want to please you.

For anyone thinking about adopting a dog, almost any type of retriever or retriever mix will make a great family dog. Labradors are the most common dog in the US and animal shelters are filled with labs and lab mixes.
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I think those who have full tution waiversfrom Darden should join it. Darden can give a career you want.
For me, I wish Notra Dame or Vanderbilt had given me a full tution scholarship, but both ding me so I do not think much about my choice.
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Fulll Ride at Darden, 50-75% scholarship at Ross, or Chicago 30 Mar 2007, 01:18
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would it help if we all stop bloggin.. seems like we dont have a life...especially some bloggers here.. me included..i am a low gmat low gpa admitted to a top 10 school.. cheer up and this mba process is a piece if shhhhhh
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I think those who have full tution waiversfrom Darden should join it. Darden can give a career you want.
For me, I wish Notra Dame or Vanderbilt had given me a full tution scholarship, but both ding me so I do not think much about my choice.
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Nice avatar :)
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rhyme,

Nice GSB colored glasses, but the $'s really do matter. Particularly, given the situation that this individual will be in Poland in 4 years working for a family business. This is truly a decision between Ross & Darden and as many alluded to already, it is a personal choice of preference. Work Chicago for scholarship based upon your offers, but in no way is the school worth the extra money particularly given your preference of college towns.
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Fair enough. Deleted my post. However, to be clear, I told him that was what mattered most to me - and he should choose what matters most to him.
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rhyme...why did you delete your post? i enjoyed reading it, even thought i may have disagreed with some of your points, you have brought up some important aspects to the discussion...bring it back man

if not, send it to me through a pm, so that i can have it to consider your points (i was reading it last night after a bottle of wine, so dont remember the exact points, just that i enjoyed some of your thinking)

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I think those who have full tution waiversfrom Darden should join it. Darden can give a career you want.
For me, I wish Notra Dame or Vanderbilt had given me a full tution scholarship, but both ding me so I do not think much about my choice.

Nice avatar :)
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I think that's one of his "many leather-bound books"
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rhyme...why did you delete your post? i enjoyed reading it, even thought i may have disagreed with some of your points, you have brought up some important aspects to the discussion...bring it back man

if not, send it to me through a pm, so that i can have it to consider your points (i was reading it last night after a bottle of wine, so dont remember the exact points, just that i enjoyed some of your thinking)

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I dont have them anymore... I'd have to rewrite it... I'll do it later .. You know what though, they are probably right - you should go to Darden or Ross since you'll just be going back home to work for the family business anyway.
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