Wharton and Yale SOM admit

[MBA2006]

Hi All,

I have been a silent observer of this site so far but the resources it has provided me with have been great. Allwin asked me to join here to take questions (if any) though am sure he has already done most from his end. However, if I can be of any help, please post your questions here.

My results so far...

1) CBS early decision - Dinged
2) Duke - Waitlisted
3) Yale SOM - Accepted
4) Wharton - Accepted
5) GSB Chicago, Kellogg - Dinged
6) Ross, UMich Ann Arbor - Accepted

Regards,
MBA2006

[srikrishnan]

oh boy oh boy.... we're really conquering the world on PG this year... I guess ur the 3rd pagal to make it to Wharton this year.... guess Wharton is gonna rock with PGites ........ all the best and congratsssssssssssssssss.

[Psychodementia]

Congrats !!

I did remember you posting elsewhere and I had wow-ed at your profile. Can you give it here again for continuity ?

Arun

[MBA2006]

Thanks for the wishes guys
here's the post that you were mentioning:

Profile:

1) Nothing great.. infact the most cliched of all .. Engineer (Non IITian).. then IT industry.. Will have 4 yrs experience when I join. Good acads. Have had my share of extra currics. Close to 1 yr work experience in the US.

2) GMAT - 720. I was happy to be above the avg for all the top 15 schools which is where I applied this time. At times I felt that the score was ok since everyone around was within the same range. My advice: Don't be bogged down with scores.. Scores are just one part of the apps. However, it's prudent to be realistic in the choice of possible schools.

3) Applications were the hardest part... (GMAT is the easiest) if you can believe me. I was fortunate to have found a graduate from CBS to review my essays which I believe is very-2 important. You can read your essays a 100 times and be satisfied and oblivious to the obvious. However, a neutral eye can do wonders.

4) Most schools ask for resume. Make it crisp (1 page max) and highlight your USP's. Don't explain unnecessarily.

5) Essays- Most ppl told me to go in for a consultant for this but I decided to take the plunge on my own. Ofcourse I took my friend's help to review. However, it's you and only you who can write your essays the best.

6) Talked to a number of people from different schools I was targetting. Met a couple of ppl in NY as well. If you are not in US, no need to be disheartened. There are alumni of all top schools in India. The admissions office may provide you with a few names. Meet people and get a perspective. It surely helps if you show thru your essays that you've been researching well.

7) Interviews - I didn't do much preparation for all my interviews but since I had written my essays myself I didn't need to.. that's again my opinion. The interviewer generally likes to know you better - your aspirations, goals, the roads you take to achieve them et al. There's nothing right or wrong.. Confidence is the key.

Recommendations - You don't need the CXO of your firm to write it for you.. even your immediate superior would be good enough for the adcom if he can vouch for the quality of your work and for you as such.

I think I've covered all the parts of the app process.

[Simba]

Originally Posted by MBA2006

2) Duke - Waitlisted
4) Wharton - Accepted

Haha.. Twists of fate Wonder whats wrong with Duke this year! I have heard of only waitlists...& not a single admit .. Maybe we will never see the Class of '08.

Congrats on Wharton! Good Luck!

Cheers,
Simba

[catian2005]

hi MBA2006

CONGRATZZZ on ur fabulous results.
kindly detail all pgites abt the prep level needed, points to stress on while applying (reco, essays, CV n stuff) n whatever u feel is imp for cracking top notch US B-skools.

[MBA2006]

Hi Catian,

I prepared for a period of 1.5 months for my GMAT. I would say that a dedicated prep of 2 months is more than enough. I did the usual - OG, Princeton, Kaplan and some websites. Took a number of comp based tests to make myself comfortable before the actual test. But then the prep duration is pretty much different from everyone.. However, from the general feedback I got and from my experience, I feel 2 months is enough.

Resume needs to be crisp and to the point, as I said earlier. It's said that your resume can't be more than 1 page unless you happen to be the President of the US

Essays, try to be yourself. It pays to be as original as possible. You might think that you are in no way different from the next applicant but during the course of your introspection you will come across such factors, for sure. Try to highlight those in the essays. The school needs to know how zealous you are about getting in and what means you have been taking to achieve that.

Recos: I don't think you have much control here other than just selecting the right people for the same. You can put across in a subtle manner what points you want them to highlight but that's about it. Rest it's upto them.

Interviews are important. You need to be enthusiastic about the process and be able to put that across to your interviewer. They are also looking for a capable and diverse lot which would add value to the class. So make an impression. You'll get enough time to highlight your strong points and talk about what you want them to hear. Use it to your advantage. Lastly, be prepared thru your research about the school. Ask intelligent questions, not the ones that you can get answers for in the school brochure.

Hope I completed everthing

[pagalguy]

Originally Posted by MBA2006

Hi All,

I have been a silent observer of this site so far but the resources it has provided me with have been great. Allwin asked me to join here to take questions (if any) though am sure he has already done most from his end. However, if I can be of any help, please post your questions here.

My results so far...

1) CBS early decision - Dinged.
2) Duke - Waitlisted
3) Yale SOM - Accepted
4) Wharton - Accepted
5) GSB Chicago, Kellogg and UMich Ross - Interviewed.. awaiting result

Regards,
MBA2006

Hey A,

Thanks for the lightening fast response and heading to the forums. Its nice to hear from diverse candidates as to how they made it to Wharton

Now I'll send off an email to the group asking em to check PG and hang around here

[poseidon]

Hey MBA2006!

Welcome!!! I agree with everything you have written. Specially the Resume part. I spent QUITE some time doing up my resume.

Are you planning to withdraw other apps now?
Regards,
Rahul
Wharton MBA Class of 08

[raka_21]

congrats MBA2006(are u not planning to tell us ur name) n thanks for ur valuable inputs...