When I created this blog I created it in fancy of other bloggers.. I wanted to commemorate my experienes too... Thats why this was the description of the blog.
"Dedicated to steps taken towards realizing my goal of doing an MBA some day from some good school"...
I know i dint really ever coped up with it... but now that I have admits from ISB and IPMX I want to revive this blog. Thats why I have added this into my PG signature.
From now on till April 11th ( The day I join ISB CO 2010) I will b posting whatever steps I took and what mistakes I did. Post that I wouldd love to maintain this as a companion of the most enriching year of my life.
Hopefully I will stick to the plan.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
GMAT Timing !!
If you plan to take GMAT before next application season then try and knock it off by April. It will give you 2 full months before application season to prepare your sample answers.
Strengths , Weaknesses Goals , Why MBA , Why now etc.trust me even if these are not asked in interview straightaway you have to convey these to the adcom. Some way or the other.The better you are prepared on these bette would be your capability to weave these facts into answers of other questions.
1) Start with GMAT.
2) Forget everything ( except any community service if you are doing) and by everything I mean everything on MBA aspect too like research , contacts etc.
3) 2 months post GMAT are for this only
GMAT re-takers take it only if you feel you can improve your score atleast by 30-40 points.
This was my strategy. You can devise one for yourself too.
Expert Pagal !!!
If you don't understand the subject then you ae not familiar with arguably the best site for MBA preps:- PAGALGUY.COM.
A new thread has started on Pagalguy which I am sure will be hugely successful and informaive like the last year's thread.
Anothe thread that I love on PG is Art of writing SOP this thread not only helped me fine tune my goals but also gave me good words to explain them.
I plan to posy my theories and strategies here and on the aforementioned thread. Just feel like paying back to PG.
Till then
Adios
A new thread has started on Pagalguy which I am sure will be hugely successful and informaive like the last year's thread.
Anothe thread that I love on PG is Art of writing SOP this thread not only helped me fine tune my goals but also gave me good words to explain them.
I plan to posy my theories and strategies here and on the aforementioned thread. Just feel like paying back to PG.
Till then
Adios
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
A night of confusion !!!
My previous posts should tell you the confusion.
I got admits from IIM Lucknow Noida campus executive MBA program ( IPMX) and from ISB Hyderabad.
Last day to submit acceptance fee at IPMX was 10th and so was the result date of ISB R2. I got an extension in IPMX as my couier was misplaced. Luckily I had the xerox of the DD which helped me convince the IPMX Adcom for the extension in deadline.
Here are the factors which helped me make the decision
1) Batch Size - IPMX 50 ISB 560
2) Infrastructure ISB way ahead of IPMX
3) Stability - IPM 2nd batch ISB 8th batch
4) Pedagogy - IPMX ( IIM Profs ) ISB (Global fculty)
5) Fee + expenses - IPMX INR 15L and ISB INR 21L
6) Frens advice - unanimously ISB
7) Placement ISB usually has a great record and this year approx 1/3rd hv been placed. IPMX batch 1 is still struggling.
I got holy mail from ISB at abt 6:45 PM and slept at 1:00 AM and in between my mind was facing juggernauts of thoughts.
And the verdict is
INDIAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS !!!!!
I got admits from IIM Lucknow Noida campus executive MBA program ( IPMX) and from ISB Hyderabad.
Last day to submit acceptance fee at IPMX was 10th and so was the result date of ISB R2. I got an extension in IPMX as my couier was misplaced. Luckily I had the xerox of the DD which helped me convince the IPMX Adcom for the extension in deadline.
Here are the factors which helped me make the decision
1) Batch Size - IPMX 50 ISB 560
2) Infrastructure ISB way ahead of IPMX
3) Stability - IPM 2nd batch ISB 8th batch
4) Pedagogy - IPMX ( IIM Profs ) ISB (Global fculty)
5) Fee + expenses - IPMX INR 15L and ISB INR 21L
6) Frens advice - unanimously ISB
7) Placement ISB usually has a great record and this year approx 1/3rd hv been placed. IPMX batch 1 is still struggling.
I got holy mail from ISB at abt 6:45 PM and slept at 1:00 AM and in between my mind was facing juggernauts of thoughts.
And the verdict is
INDIAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS !!!!!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Twist in the tale !!!
Dear P R,
Congratulations! We are delighted to inform you that on the basis of a comprehensive and careful evaluation process, you have been offered admission nto the ISB’s one year Post Graduate Programme in Management which commences on April 11, 2009.
We believe that your profile will add significant value to the diversity of backgrounds, outstanding talent and significant achievements represented by the students in our new class and also bring in a valuable perspective to our classroom discussions and international community.
Please confirm your intention to enroll in the programme by:
Remitting a non-refundable Admission Fee of INR 200,000 (Indian Rupees Two Hundred Thousand Only) or USD 5,000 to reach us latest by 25-Feb-2009, to ensure that your place in the class is retained. Instructions for making the payment are given in the file attached to this email.Completing the admission acceptance formalities in your ISB online application account. The instructions for this are also provided in the documents attached to this email.The formal admission offer is being sent to you by courier separately for your records. However, you should not wait for that to reach you to complete your acceptance formalities. The date of transmission of this email is considered as the date of official communication of the admission offer.
All dates and times are as per Indian Standard Time. If you do not wish to accept the admission offer, kindly login to the online application and decline the offer. This will ensure that another deserving applicant on the waiting list is offered admission.Please note: All disputes arising out of or in respect of Admission to the PGP shall be referred for Arbitration to the Dean, ISB, Hyderabad or to his nominee, whose decision shall be final and binding on the parties. The Arbitration shall be at Hyderabad and be conducted in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
If you have any queries or concerns prior to your enrolment, please do communicate with us at pgpadmissions@isb.edu or +91 40 2318 7474.
We look forward to welcoming you into the Class of 2010.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Menon V.K.Sr. Director -
Admissions & Financial Aid
Indian School of Business
Gachibowli
Hyderabad 500 032Ph: +91 40 2318 7474Website: www.isb.edu/pgp
Instructions_for_accepting_the_Admission_Offer.
Congratulations! We are delighted to inform you that on the basis of a comprehensive and careful evaluation process, you have been offered admission nto the ISB’s one year Post Graduate Programme in Management which commences on April 11, 2009.
We believe that your profile will add significant value to the diversity of backgrounds, outstanding talent and significant achievements represented by the students in our new class and also bring in a valuable perspective to our classroom discussions and international community.
Please confirm your intention to enroll in the programme by:
Remitting a non-refundable Admission Fee of INR 200,000 (Indian Rupees Two Hundred Thousand Only) or USD 5,000 to reach us latest by 25-Feb-2009, to ensure that your place in the class is retained. Instructions for making the payment are given in the file attached to this email.Completing the admission acceptance formalities in your ISB online application account. The instructions for this are also provided in the documents attached to this email.The formal admission offer is being sent to you by courier separately for your records. However, you should not wait for that to reach you to complete your acceptance formalities. The date of transmission of this email is considered as the date of official communication of the admission offer.
All dates and times are as per Indian Standard Time. If you do not wish to accept the admission offer, kindly login to the online application and decline the offer. This will ensure that another deserving applicant on the waiting list is offered admission.Please note: All disputes arising out of or in respect of Admission to the PGP shall be referred for Arbitration to the Dean, ISB, Hyderabad or to his nominee, whose decision shall be final and binding on the parties. The Arbitration shall be at Hyderabad and be conducted in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
If you have any queries or concerns prior to your enrolment, please do communicate with us at pgpadmissions@isb.edu or +91 40 2318 7474.
We look forward to welcoming you into the Class of 2010.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Menon V.K.Sr. Director -
Admissions & Financial Aid
Indian School of Business
Gachibowli
Hyderabad 500 032Ph: +91 40 2318 7474Website: www.isb.edu/pgp
Instructions_for_accepting_the_Admission_Offer.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Dilemma Continues !!!
Till just about a week back I thought an ADMIT was all I wanted to conquer the world.. That is now long left behind and I have already entered a world of questions.. Bigger and Tougher..
The yahoo group is active and 2 topic doing rounds are
1 ) Loan - Andhra bank and PNB have tieups so it shoul dnot be a problem.
2) Brand Building of all Executive IIM courses - Thats an interesting initiative by common admits of PGPX ( IIMA) , PGPEX (IIMC) , IPMX ( IIMLNC) , EPGP ( IIMB).
I have an ISB R2 i/v invite and am not really able to concentrate on that. I still feel that IIMLNC invite should steer me thru ... Though a lot of suggestions have been pouring in to atleast take the i/v seriously and a fair share amongst them favor the invite too seriously ...
The plot thickens but an admit surely makes you smile every now and then.
Lets see...
The yahoo group is active and 2 topic doing rounds are
1 ) Loan - Andhra bank and PNB have tieups so it shoul dnot be a problem.
2) Brand Building of all Executive IIM courses - Thats an interesting initiative by common admits of PGPX ( IIMA) , PGPEX (IIMC) , IPMX ( IIMLNC) , EPGP ( IIMB).
I have an ISB R2 i/v invite and am not really able to concentrate on that. I still feel that IIMLNC invite should steer me thru ... Though a lot of suggestions have been pouring in to atleast take the i/v seriously and a fair share amongst them favor the invite too seriously ...
The plot thickens but an admit surely makes you smile every now and then.
Lets see...
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Aaj se nayi kahaani !!!
I have never maintained this blog but from now on I will update this regularly.
And the reason is this.
And the reason is this.
My MBA sojourn till now says
PGPX - No i/v call
PGPEX - Dinged after i/v .. I was not deemed good enough to be a part of 3rd waitlist even. Sigh !!!
IPMX - Admit :-)
ISB R2 - i/v invite.
XLRI GMP - Applied.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
iimc submitted
long time no c !!!!
submitted iimc pgpex form yesterday
not too hopeful..
not totally hopeless..
but pessimism takes a toll over optimism
fingers are crossed and hands folded in prayers
:-)
will post my pgpex essays at the end of this application season on my blog..
will help at least some i guess
submitted iimc pgpex form yesterday
not too hopeful..
not totally hopeless..
but pessimism takes a toll over optimism
fingers are crossed and hands folded in prayers
:-)
will post my pgpex essays at the end of this application season on my blog..
will help at least some i guess
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Despair continues!!!
hmmm...
my previous 2 posts created a picture of my failure and this post is no surprise ..
just continuation of my laziness , reluctance , carelessness whatever u want to call
it...
am still lacking the motivation , the instinct , the zeal to do it ...
Recently read "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari" ..
Nice book..Almost changed my perception towards life ..
probably need to read more such motovating books to find a motivation..
till then its ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.........
Can someone write a comment which will motivate me to bring out the best in me ...
my previous 2 posts created a picture of my failure and this post is no surprise ..
just continuation of my laziness , reluctance , carelessness whatever u want to call
it...
am still lacking the motivation , the instinct , the zeal to do it ...
Recently read "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari" ..
Nice book..Almost changed my perception towards life ..
probably need to read more such motovating books to find a motivation..
till then its ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.........
Can someone write a comment which will motivate me to bring out the best in me ...
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