Now that I am officially dinged from Yale, I sent the adcom an email requesting for a feedback. Yesterday, Yale replied back saying "We understand how important it is to understand your application’s shortcomings in order to improve your candidacy. However, after reviewing your file, there is no particular weakness I can point out. Overall the application you presented was strong, but other candidates simply presented a more compelling overall picture. I know it is frustrating not to have a specific point of feedback, but in your case, the decision was truly the result a highly competitive applicant pool and limited space."
So, I guess my 700+ GMAT score is okay. My work experience spanning 5+ yrs is okay. My recommendations were alright. My extra-curricular is not bad either.
I just need to make my profile unique. Now.. How do I do that?
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Once bitten, twice shy, third time?
So, here goes my first attempt at writing a blog. I have decided to track my bschool journey which started way back in 2007. Well, three years is a long time, since I gave my GMAT. In 2008, I decided to test the waters and I applied to Darden and Kenan Flagler. I thought that my interview went pretty well with Kenan Flagler. But when the dreaded rejection letter flashed in my inbox, I was disappointed. The fact that I didn't get an interview invite from Darden made me realize that my essays were mediocre.
The following year, I applied to MIT, Yale and IESE. I had visited the schools and when I got an interview invite from Yale and IESE, I thought I had done my homework. But, IESE refused an admit. Yale liked me but didn't really love me. I was on the waitlist for about 6 months, until 2 days back. I got dropped off the Yale waitlist too. MIT didn't bother to call me. Ouch!
So now, I have this huge task cut ahead of me. I need to select my schools wisely this time. Probably, I need to apply to more than 5 schools to hit the target. This time I am going to go with the old formula. 2 from top 10, 2 from 10-20, 2 from 20-30.
Let the game begin!
The following year, I applied to MIT, Yale and IESE. I had visited the schools and when I got an interview invite from Yale and IESE, I thought I had done my homework. But, IESE refused an admit. Yale liked me but didn't really love me. I was on the waitlist for about 6 months, until 2 days back. I got dropped off the Yale waitlist too. MIT didn't bother to call me. Ouch!
So now, I have this huge task cut ahead of me. I need to select my schools wisely this time. Probably, I need to apply to more than 5 schools to hit the target. This time I am going to go with the old formula. 2 from top 10, 2 from 10-20, 2 from 20-30.
Let the game begin!
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