Meet Simba

Simba · 11:11 PM

Yeah, I know weird title but thats the best I could manage

Hey guys,

I had this on my mind for a long time now but I wasn’t sure whether it is workable. As many of you know, I will be leaving to the Fuqua School of Business in Durham, one of the really amazing places to graduate from. I have been on the receiving end of a number of emails for various queries – from MBA in Ireland to that in Wharton. I understand that there is not much info available for many Indians here in India. There are many forums where loads of things have been discussed but if there were one strong network on PG forum itself, it will be awesome.

Let me make it a little clear. Top US Schools & ISB do require a set of qualities which have been discussed around here. I would like to know if there are any guys who will be applying to next fall, that is for the Class of ’08 (i.e. Class starting in Fall or Aug ’06) to either ISB &/or US B-Schools. If there are and if all of you can join hands and go through the application process together, then the ride will not be that tough. Why I suggest this – Because when I was applying, I could sense the amount of tension and work building up slowly which peaks around the deadlines. Hadn’t it been for the company I had, I would have been lost. You need to be in touch with people who are applying to different schools so that you can decipher the essays, play good strokes and get genuine edits of your essays. Also, a lot of preparation goes into Interviews et al. Loads of questions will pop up once in while and I can only answer some of them. So, once we have a strong focused group, I can directly interact with this group and help whenever I can. See, for me too it will be stressful to answer so many queries (half of them are repeated!). This way, we can walk thro the Application Game together. So in extreme cases when I am not around, you will have the group with you.

This is just a small idea. I am not sure whether anybody will like to be a part of this. All I can say is, it can’t hurt. You will need to know lot of people during & after the MBA too. So, why not start off right now?! This idea came because of 2 things – here at Mumbai, we have the MLCS group which meets every Sunday and we get to talk about all these. Secondly, now that I am a part of a B-School itself, I am getting to interact with loads of people who might have been useful at the earlier stages.

Ok, so much for talking…

Now coming to business, even if we can’t have a full fledged group right away, I am at least available to answer your queries in personal – the coming week in Bangalore.

So, the gist of the whole post – Any Bangaloreans applying to US B-schools or ISB and can do with some inputs from me & fellow applicants? Would you like to meet up with me while I am in Bangalore between 9th -14th July. It would be good if we form at least 6-7 of us.

How many are game?

Hey, my articles are kinda running late so this might be your chance of getting some straight answers from me soon

No this is not limited to Bangalore guys. But as of now, let see how open people are to this idea!

So long,

Simba/ Sowmya

**uRmad** · 06-07-2005, 11:58 PM

Now, thats one awesome idea Simba...Gr8 initiative this

Looking forward to seeing people like Amit/Shameek too active in this..

Cheers

Anand_rao · 12:07 AM

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i'll miss u in bangalore but hope to catch u in US sometime.

great_one · 07-07-2005, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Simba

applying to US B-schools or ISB and can do with some inputs from me & fellow applicants?

I am willing to help in the time I can find.

Sowmya, Visitng Hyd by any chance? Would be delighted to meet you.

- Ramki.

MurTuzA · 07-07-2005, 06:47 AM

This calls for a bangalore meet with Simba as the chief guest.....

Wot say my dear fellow Bangaloreans?????????

**MavericK** · 07-07-2005, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by uRmad

Now, thats one awesome idea Simba...Gr8 initiative this

Aye Aye!

Simba, dont you see any Business opportunity out here ???

Or maybe after the MBA from Fuqua!

Imagine a consultancy service:

The Simba School of Future MBAs!!!!!!!!

- Simba, author of the best-seller "Count your Cash, before you App"

**zango** · 07-07-2005, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MurTuzA

This calls for a bangalore meet with Simba as the chief guest.....

Wot say my dear fellow Bangaloreans?????????

i agree!

even tho simba's purpose is to guide us thru the process of app'ing for univs abroad/ISB - we can surely find time for a fun(doo) meet!

Simba · 07-07-2005, 09:26 AM

Wow, thats an amazing response!!

Subbu, thats a neat idea if guys from ISB can pitch in.

Anand, yes, I can see u there. Ramki, thanks for offering.. we will see how this works out & Sorry pal, Hyderabad .. not this time! MurTuzA, meet yes... but I want to meet only the focussed lot (focussed on schools abroad!) And Anil,

LOL, we need to take one step at a time.. no point rushing in!

Ok, back to business - I want to headcount of people who want to meet me in the coming week.

Cheers,
Simba

Simba · 07-07-2005, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by zango

i agree!

even tho simba's purpose is to guide us thru the process of app'ing for univs abroad/ISB - we can surely find time for a fun(doo) meet!

Now the mod is saying this -

Dont know where to look!!

Cant promise anything as I have way too less time - but can u all come up with something fast!?

Simba

**zango** · 07-07-2005, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Simba

Ok, back to business - I want to headcount of people who want to meet me in the coming week.

Cheers,
Simba

right now - am not too keen on an MBA. However, i am considering the option over and over and over and over and over....
maybe meeting and discussing with you will help clear some doubts.
Count me in for the meet you have in mind.

As far as the bangy PG meet goes - dont worry about it - most of the bangy junta is willing to meet at the mere mention of the word

so something can be planned just like that.