Wendy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The moral of the story is that you want to hit MBA > schools’ first (~October) or second (~January) > round deadlines. > > Otherwise you’re probably going to find yourself > SOL no matter how remarkable your application is. Totally agree. I was in a “hurry” once I decided to get my MBA years back and applied at the end of the cycle because I just didn’t want to wait another year (I was already thirty). Got waitlisted at all my good schools despite my GMAT scores (not 780, but close) and relatively well-rounded application. Timing really makes a difference.
YoungBuck Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > thaller, you are making a 780 and you are equal. > There is no way this guy is white. you are on the > very very very end of the right tail if you are. ??? What does that suppose to mean? Sorry, not acquainted with American reality.
thalerr16 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Thanks all for the feedback. I understand the > advice to focus on MBA, but it’s tough to give up > working toward the CFA after I spent so much time > and effort studying for L1. I’ve got some time to > decide- I think my first 1-2 months at school will > help me understand the different career paths that > are available and how challenging the time > management is. 250 CFA hours could be do-able > during the 5 off weeks between quarters and > shortened MBA weeks. > > My path is very different from most: engineering > undergrad, spent the past 10 years flying fighters > in the Air Force. Had an opportunity to get out > and took it, even though it meant applying in the > dreaded 3rd round at B-schools and tough analyst > job prospects. Interviewed at HBS (no) and Wharton > (waitlist). Thankfully, I was extremely lucky to > be accepted to my first choice- Stanford, starting > there in a few weeks. > > My advice for applicants: Set yourself apart in > your activities and essays, they want unique > candidates. Even though I didn’t use one, I > recommend spending a few dollars having one of the > many MBA consultants out there review your > essays/app/interviews. It would have helped me. > Most importantly (and this is an easy one), apply > in the first round! I’m not a great essay writer > or well connected, I probably got in based on my > unique background and a good (780) gmat. Awesome dude. You got a great opportunity in life right before you. Best of luck A bit jealous, ur in a top 5 program