I did not get an admit this year but learnt lots of lessons. My stats were well above median for all my target schools. Be it the GMAT, GPA, Work ex, career progression, extra currics, i had some stellar numbers. But i failed to write a good story {and here i am aspiring to be a writer}. Following are some tips that "might" help others:
1. Career Goals -- I have a crystal clear picture of my career goals. But clarity alone doesn't help, i failed to show why i am so passionate about my goals. Since my goals were entrepreneurial, i also failed to show viability of my goals.
Learning: Know your goals {short term , medium term, long term} -- reading career literature or visiting the websites of your post MBA target companies is a great help. Go to the career sections, most of the companies share the typical career paths and also the associated skills, competencies and job responsibbilities. You will get a clear idea of what you will be doing and which skills you need to hone.
Why are you passionate about your goals: Don't just say i am passionate about marketing and hence i want to get into a marketing role. SHOW PASSION through some of your actions. I first got acquainted with marketing while working at college fest. I was responsible of marketing the fest to corporates and other colleges. I learnt x, y and z. i enjoyed doing a, b and c. despite of challenges m,n and p i did my job and fest was a huge hit. {This is just an example...you dont have to go back to college .. you can start with your last job or some extra curric that you re pursuing for a long time}. The basic idea is to link your goal with your passion.
Why is your goal feasible: I want to establish a company that will build golf clubs that will have analytics augmented in them. such clubs will automatically gather the data of your swings/hits/misses and once you push the analyze button, it will tell you your flaws and will guide you to a perfect swing. In the next decade there is going to be an increase of 50% in golf playing population and this club will have a huge demand..i envision that such a club can also help sportspersons and take the game to next level...blah blah...{obviously you need to put all of this succinctly...something that i consistently fail to do}
2. Leadership essays: one of the friends told me that best way to appraoch this essay is to prepare a MS Excel sheet. In one cloumn you write down all the leadership qualities that you possess and that you want to highlight in your essays. In second column put down all the stories from your life where you acted as a leader. Now play a mix and match...the story that can highlight maximum number of qualities should be your answer...SHOW THAT CHALLENGE -- HOW YOU RESOLVED IT -- WHY YOU BEHAVED IN THIS PARTICULAR MANNER -- WAT DID YOU LEARN -- WAT SKILLS YOU HOPE TO DEVELOP...
3. Never start writing an essay without having a good idea about your story....work on the plot first and then write the narrative...
4. School research does not mean listing down courses, faculty names, clubs etc,. again it shud be abt you..wat do you hope to develop thru a particular course/lab/club and how you will apply it in your post mba career...i made this mistake of simply listing down a lot of things i was excited about...better approach is to list few things and write about them in detail and how they are related to you...
Suggestions/Feedbacks are most welcome...
Friday, January 7
Monday, January 3
The married bachelor
I have read a lot about time management and prioritizing but never applied the principles to my life. Till now i faired poorly while delegating tasks and focussing on important chores. I have made a to do list for 2011 that i plan to follow:
1. Practice Yoga for 30 mins each day -- good for my broken back {not brokeback mountain type}. Actually i have been diagnosed with a minor slipped disc and winters are like a curse for me...practising Yoga helps a lot...
2. Complete my Novel -- have already shared my idea with one of the publishers. The novel is called 'The Married Bachelor' and is all about transition from bachelorhood to married life...Publisher appreciated my idea but didn't like the narrative. Actually i wrote the narrative in 3rd person and that's not going down well with publisher...so have to work on the narrative...plan to complete the novel by 31-mar-2011 {but then plans are plans}..Also i need to practice writing properly .. need to do away with .... { yes the dots.... i write pathetically.. will try and organize my thoughts and then put them in words rather than haphazardly putting down anything and everything.} Will be more organized from next post onwards.
3. Chase Booth's waitlist -- have put up a waitlist strategy and i am going to execute it to the best of my capabilities...keeping my fingers crossed....
4. Read books -- till 2006 i used to read 3-4 books/month and now the frequency has dropped to 3-4/year. Need to read more and will start with raghu Rajan's 'Fault Lines'...
5. travel with friends and relaxx-- that's what i love to do.......i plan to explore 3-4 new places this year...
6. If i fail to convert booth's WL -- apply again -- will spend Aug/Sep -2011 preparing my apps
So unlike 2010, 2011 is all about focus..only 2 things for me - 1. Novel 2. MBA....no guitar, no marathons, no singing, no painting etc etc...
“Always remember, your focus determines your reality.” - Qui-Gon to Anakin, Star Wars Episode I
Posting the prologue of my novel on blog for the first time. Will try and track the progress of my novel thorugh this blog:
I could see that her hazel eyes were swollen and her curly eye lashes were misty. She had not slept whole of the previous night; the thought of being away from me for the next 5 days must have made her restless. On top of that she was supposed to arrange my suit-case, making her mood even more somber.
“Shall I keep the blue shirt” Shivani asked me
“Yes” I ordered and moved to the drawing room to watch TV
The emotional indifference exhibited by me was in total contrast to the emotional turbulence playing havoc in her heart.
“I love you and I will miss you” in between she ran towards me and hugged me innocently.
“Please hurry up, I have to catch the flight” I gently pushed her away and she went back and continued packing
We had never lived without each other since the time we got married. We had dated for 2 and half years before we got married, things were different then.
“Why don’t you go to your parent’s place?” I suggested
“Have I ever gone there alone since the time we got married?” she replied and then asked in a low voice – “Can’t I accompany you to Goa?”
“It’s an official off-site and I have told you many times that families are not allowed” I almost screamed
“How will i live without getting a glimpse of you?” she mumbled from our bed-room
I increased the volume of T.V. to avoid distraction
“Do you want the red tie?” she asked me “Do you want the red tie?”
I think it was then that she heard the news and turned to see the remote slipping from my hand.
“KT are you alright?” she shouted and ran towards me as a stream of tears erupted from my eyes
1. Practice Yoga for 30 mins each day -- good for my broken back {not brokeback mountain type}. Actually i have been diagnosed with a minor slipped disc and winters are like a curse for me...practising Yoga helps a lot...
2. Complete my Novel -- have already shared my idea with one of the publishers. The novel is called 'The Married Bachelor' and is all about transition from bachelorhood to married life...Publisher appreciated my idea but didn't like the narrative. Actually i wrote the narrative in 3rd person and that's not going down well with publisher...so have to work on the narrative...plan to complete the novel by 31-mar-2011 {but then plans are plans}..Also i need to practice writing properly .. need to do away with .... { yes the dots.... i write pathetically.. will try and organize my thoughts and then put them in words rather than haphazardly putting down anything and everything.} Will be more organized from next post onwards.
3. Chase Booth's waitlist -- have put up a waitlist strategy and i am going to execute it to the best of my capabilities...keeping my fingers crossed....
4. Read books -- till 2006 i used to read 3-4 books/month and now the frequency has dropped to 3-4/year. Need to read more and will start with raghu Rajan's 'Fault Lines'...
5. travel with friends and relaxx-- that's what i love to do.......i plan to explore 3-4 new places this year...
6. If i fail to convert booth's WL -- apply again -- will spend Aug/Sep -2011 preparing my apps
So unlike 2010, 2011 is all about focus..only 2 things for me - 1. Novel 2. MBA....no guitar, no marathons, no singing, no painting etc etc...
“Always remember, your focus determines your reality.” - Qui-Gon to Anakin, Star Wars Episode I
Posting the prologue of my novel on blog for the first time. Will try and track the progress of my novel thorugh this blog:
Prologue -- The Turning Point!!
Jan-05-2010I could see that her hazel eyes were swollen and her curly eye lashes were misty. She had not slept whole of the previous night; the thought of being away from me for the next 5 days must have made her restless. On top of that she was supposed to arrange my suit-case, making her mood even more somber.
“Shall I keep the blue shirt” Shivani asked me
“Yes” I ordered and moved to the drawing room to watch TV
The emotional indifference exhibited by me was in total contrast to the emotional turbulence playing havoc in her heart.
“I love you and I will miss you” in between she ran towards me and hugged me innocently.
“Please hurry up, I have to catch the flight” I gently pushed her away and she went back and continued packing
We had never lived without each other since the time we got married. We had dated for 2 and half years before we got married, things were different then.
“Why don’t you go to your parent’s place?” I suggested
“Have I ever gone there alone since the time we got married?” she replied and then asked in a low voice – “Can’t I accompany you to Goa?”
“It’s an official off-site and I have told you many times that families are not allowed” I almost screamed
“How will i live without getting a glimpse of you?” she mumbled from our bed-room
I increased the volume of T.V. to avoid distraction
“Do you want the red tie?” she asked me “Do you want the red tie?”
I think it was then that she heard the news and turned to see the remote slipping from my hand.
“KT are you alright?” she shouted and ran towards me as a stream of tears erupted from my eyes
Sunday, January 2
Happy New Year!!!
Happy new year to all the readers of this blog!! 2010 was a year that i would like to forget. A lot of my friends moved to new cities {limiting my option for partying}, i got 2 dings and 1 WL {probably because i didn't work smartly}, a bad back that bugged me from time to time..
But then 2010 was kind of good too because it made me introspect. I never gave my heart to anything that i tried. I was trying everything on superficial level. First and foremost problem was lack of focus. I wanted to get into a top b-school, i wanted to complete my novel, i wanted to learn guitar, i wanted to x, y and z ... but i failed to prioritize.
I started my novel and shared its plot with lots of people. Almost everyone praised the plot but when it came to completing the novel i never worked hard. Then came b-school apps..i started early and had a stellar profile {as per some ad consultants and some friends} but again i failed to put up quality apps.
I believe that i never worked hard on my apps and there were conspicuous flaws that i should ve corrected. In my next post i will definitely share some don'ts while applying to a b-school. Obviously a person who has not made it to a single school can only share don'ts..if i had known do's i wud have had an admit... ;)..
guitar..ah well i tried playing some chords but again never gave it the time....
i tried putting up R2 apps but decided not to waste $$$ and time...i didn't even plan for r2 till i got dinged from Fuqua {reading the ding from Fuqua was like ad-com sayin Fuq ya}...
For next few months i am not thinking abt b-school essays...last year i started too early..people had not even written their gmats and i was trying to write essays...i think i had too much time at hand but never used it judiciously..I have a lot of time at hand and i have to use it constructively...will try and prioritize...
Hope on Jan 1 2012 i will have plenty of good memories.. {ah 2012 is supposed to be the end of the world...gud i got dinged...else i wud have paid thousands of $$$ and wud have been dealing with hectic b-school life only to see the end of the world... ;) ... sour grapes for me...}
But then 2010 was kind of good too because it made me introspect. I never gave my heart to anything that i tried. I was trying everything on superficial level. First and foremost problem was lack of focus. I wanted to get into a top b-school, i wanted to complete my novel, i wanted to learn guitar, i wanted to x, y and z ... but i failed to prioritize.
I started my novel and shared its plot with lots of people. Almost everyone praised the plot but when it came to completing the novel i never worked hard. Then came b-school apps..i started early and had a stellar profile {as per some ad consultants and some friends} but again i failed to put up quality apps.
I believe that i never worked hard on my apps and there were conspicuous flaws that i should ve corrected. In my next post i will definitely share some don'ts while applying to a b-school. Obviously a person who has not made it to a single school can only share don'ts..if i had known do's i wud have had an admit... ;)..
guitar..ah well i tried playing some chords but again never gave it the time....
i tried putting up R2 apps but decided not to waste $$$ and time...i didn't even plan for r2 till i got dinged from Fuqua {reading the ding from Fuqua was like ad-com sayin Fuq ya}...
For next few months i am not thinking abt b-school essays...last year i started too early..people had not even written their gmats and i was trying to write essays...i think i had too much time at hand but never used it judiciously..I have a lot of time at hand and i have to use it constructively...will try and prioritize...
Hope on Jan 1 2012 i will have plenty of good memories.. {ah 2012 is supposed to be the end of the world...gud i got dinged...else i wud have paid thousands of $$$ and wud have been dealing with hectic b-school life only to see the end of the world... ;) ... sour grapes for me...}
Saturday, December 25
Dinged by Fuqua
That's 2/3 ... No i/v invite...i thought Fuqua would be a piece of cake for me...but i think i have not really understood the b-school app process well...out of my 3 apps...i only got 1 i/v invite...and then did my best to screw up the i/v...got WLed...at times i feel i was born to write a book 'How to screw up things when u re in a good situation..'
I didn't even prepare for r-2...had not given thought to safety schools....why i behaved in such an eccentric manner can't be explained thru this blog...
so r-2 or no r-2?? NO...i am not well prepared and i dont want to waste my and ad-com's time by submitting sub standard apps...I got my essays reviewed by a frnd who was part of ad-com at a b-school...and boy the way he bashed up my essays, sharing the experience is beyond the scope of this blog....I badly under played my story....and once he shared his insights...i realized that i am a very poor marketer...a b-school app is the best place to show ur marketing skills...and that too when u re eyeing marketing job post MBA....
Merry christmas and happy new year to all the fellow bloggers,...
and yes all this while i will try to pull of Booth's WL with all my might....and who knows if i can put a better app in next 10 days...Maybe..maybe i will....Makhtub...
I didn't even prepare for r-2...had not given thought to safety schools....why i behaved in such an eccentric manner can't be explained thru this blog...
so r-2 or no r-2?? NO...i am not well prepared and i dont want to waste my and ad-com's time by submitting sub standard apps...I got my essays reviewed by a frnd who was part of ad-com at a b-school...and boy the way he bashed up my essays, sharing the experience is beyond the scope of this blog....I badly under played my story....and once he shared his insights...i realized that i am a very poor marketer...a b-school app is the best place to show ur marketing skills...and that too when u re eyeing marketing job post MBA....
Merry christmas and happy new year to all the fellow bloggers,...
and yes all this while i will try to pull of Booth's WL with all my might....and who knows if i can put a better app in next 10 days...Maybe..maybe i will....Makhtub...
Thursday, December 16
Waitlisted at Booth !!
Some light at the end of tunnel...Can someone guide me about the next steps?? seems like i had totally ignored the possibility of WL...i was thinking in binary terms..ding/acceptance...glad that i am not dinged...gives a nitro boost to my confidence....hopefully i ll hear some good news from Fuqua...and i am very determined about pulling chi...after my visit to chi .. i have literally fallen heels over head in love with the school...
also, this WL gives me the confidence for r2 apps...Wharton and Ross it is...and if time permist...LBS too...but time is too lesss....
Dear KT,
Your application to the University of Chicago Booth School of Business has received the careful consideration of our Admissions Committee. While we are impressed with your application, we are unable to provide you with a final decision at this time and will place you on our waitlist for future consideration. I want to assure you that being placed on the waitlist signals our sincere interest in your candidacy.
This year, our admissions process was highly competitive. While Chicago Booth is grateful to have so many talented students seeking to join us in Fall 2011, we are simply not able to admit all of our most qualified candidates at this time.
During the coming months, the Committee will review waitlist candidates for admission as a part of our Round 2 evaluation process. Decisions will be released as part of our Round 2 process on March 16th. While we hope to enroll as many waitlist candidates as we can at that point, the possibility does exist that some students will continue to be on the waitlist into the next application round.
You are more than welcome to visit Chicago Booth at any time, though this is not necessary and will not directly impact your admission decision. In the meantime, we ask that you stay in touch should you choose to make other plans and no longer wish to be considered for a spot in the Class of 2013.
As we continue with the Admissions process for Fall 2011, please contact our office directly via e-mail regarding any questions you may have (admissions@chicagobooth.edu ). We appreciate your patience during this process and wish you the best.
Sincerely,
Kurt Ahlm
Senior Director of Admissions
also, this WL gives me the confidence for r2 apps...Wharton and Ross it is...and if time permist...LBS too...but time is too lesss....
Dear KT,
Your application to the University of Chicago Booth School of Business has received the careful consideration of our Admissions Committee. While we are impressed with your application, we are unable to provide you with a final decision at this time and will place you on our waitlist for future consideration. I want to assure you that being placed on the waitlist signals our sincere interest in your candidacy.
This year, our admissions process was highly competitive. While Chicago Booth is grateful to have so many talented students seeking to join us in Fall 2011, we are simply not able to admit all of our most qualified candidates at this time.
During the coming months, the Committee will review waitlist candidates for admission as a part of our Round 2 evaluation process. Decisions will be released as part of our Round 2 process on March 16th. While we hope to enroll as many waitlist candidates as we can at that point, the possibility does exist that some students will continue to be on the waitlist into the next application round.
You are more than welcome to visit Chicago Booth at any time, though this is not necessary and will not directly impact your admission decision. In the meantime, we ask that you stay in touch should you choose to make other plans and no longer wish to be considered for a spot in the Class of 2013.
As we continue with the Admissions process for Fall 2011, please contact our office directly via e-mail regarding any questions you may have (admissions@chicagobooth.edu ). We appreciate your patience during this process and wish you the best.
Sincerely,
Kurt Ahlm
Senior Director of Admissions
Wednesday, December 15
Knock out punch
Despite my i/v debacle, i was hopeful of making it to Chi {incorrigible optimist..i am one of those who believe Man U can turn around 0-4 in last 5 mins} ... after waiting whole night yesterday for that elusive call ... i slept at 1 am but woke up at 5 am to check my cell phone...and was aghast to see the blank screen :) ... no news in case of b school app process is a bad news...
the journey was exciting, enriching and tiresome...perfect record till now 2/2 dings...waiting for 3rd school...have got a Hat Trick chance {bad things often provoke ppl to throw bad jokes...}...
Trying to restore sanity...time for R2...will app to 3 more schools {is 3 unlucky for me?? frowning smiley ... got to change that to 2 schools ;) } ....
Ross/Tuck/Columbia/Wharton/LBS--got to pick target schools...not much time at hand....
congrats to all da admits...and all of us dingos...its not the end of the world...end of the world will be 2012 ... when admits wud have completed excruciating 1st year at b-school {ha ha...sour grapes for me..} ...
all da best for r-2....
small tip {now a reject is going to give tips :)} : for career goals essay -- decide wats ur target industry .. go to the website of ur target companies...careers section --> see the progression, skill set reqd for ur target job...wat are the responsibilities..or u can find detailed skill set or job responsibilities on job portals...it helps to succintly define ur career goals....
the journey was exciting, enriching and tiresome...perfect record till now 2/2 dings...waiting for 3rd school...have got a Hat Trick chance {bad things often provoke ppl to throw bad jokes...}...
Trying to restore sanity...time for R2...will app to 3 more schools {is 3 unlucky for me?? frowning smiley ... got to change that to 2 schools ;) } ....
Ross/Tuck/Columbia/Wharton/LBS--got to pick target schools...not much time at hand....
congrats to all da admits...and all of us dingos...its not the end of the world...end of the world will be 2012 ... when admits wud have completed excruciating 1st year at b-school {ha ha...sour grapes for me..} ...
all da best for r-2....
small tip {now a reject is going to give tips :)} : for career goals essay -- decide wats ur target industry .. go to the website of ur target companies...careers section --> see the progression, skill set reqd for ur target job...wat are the responsibilities..or u can find detailed skill set or job responsibilities on job portals...it helps to succintly define ur career goals....
Friday, December 10
My life these days!!
With R-1 results puring out...and applicants are anxiously checking school's admissions blog, application status, b-school forums etc...strangely i am least bothered...maybe i know that my fate is sealed {for good or bad..} ... i have never felt so emotionally detached ever in my life...Had applied to 3 schools...1 has dinged me...another i/ved me..and 3rd has still not started rolling out i/v decisions....
Wat to do in R-2 -- i have started thinking abt it..
If i get an admit...will share few essay and resume tips with fellow bloggers {can share my thoughts right now also...but i don't think i wud be able to share wat worked and wat didn't .. :) } ...
Wat to do in R-2 -- i have started thinking abt it..
If i get an admit...will share few essay and resume tips with fellow bloggers {can share my thoughts right now also...but i don't think i wud be able to share wat worked and wat didn't .. :) } ...
Thursday, December 2
Clarification -- esp for gmatclub members...
Was browsing thru gmatclub.com and saw the mention of my blog
http://gmatclub.com/forum/calling-all-kellogg-fall-2011-applicants-97100-620.html
clarification: I got an i/v waiver from Kellogg but never got the i/v invite...and i read on gmatclub forum that the last date to receive i/v notification is - Nov-23...
so i used my analytical mind {in the best of its capacity..} and deduced that i am dinged...
My bad -- i wrote that i am OFFICIALLY dinged by Kellogg...
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one of the funniest reply on gmatclub --
ring ring
"Hello"
"-no the stuffing, Aunt Mary, not the mashed potatoes! Oh hi, this is Kellogg. You're rejected."
"What?"
"Happy Thanksgiving!"
uprightcitizen -- that was too gud...kudos...+1 :)
http://gmatclub.com/forum/calling-all-kellogg-fall-2011-applicants-97100-620.html
clarification: I got an i/v waiver from Kellogg but never got the i/v invite...and i read on gmatclub forum that the last date to receive i/v notification is - Nov-23...
so i used my analytical mind {in the best of its capacity..} and deduced that i am dinged...
My bad -- i wrote that i am OFFICIALLY dinged by Kellogg...
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one of the funniest reply on gmatclub --
ring ring
"Hello"
"-no the stuffing, Aunt Mary, not the mashed potatoes! Oh hi, this is Kellogg. You're rejected."
"What?"
"Happy Thanksgiving!"
uprightcitizen -- that was too gud...kudos...+1 :)
Tuesday, November 30
True Lies -- Sonia Gandhi..
Read this fabulous article on a blog:
know real Sonia Gandhi
excerpt:
Ms. Sonia Gandhi’s background as is publicized by her and her Congress Party today, is based on three lies to hide the ugly reality of her life.
First, her real name is Antonia not Sonia. The Italian Ambassador in New Delhi revealed this in a letter dated April 27, 1983 to the Union Home Ministry which has not been made public. Antonia is Sonia’s real name in her birth certificate. Sonia is the name given to her subsequently by her father, Stefano Maino [now deceased] following his return from Russia where he had been a prisoner of war. Stefano had joined the Nazi army as a volunteer. Sonia is a Russian not Italian name. While spending two years in a Russian jail, Sonia’s father had become quite pro-Soviet; especially after the liberating US army in Italy had confiscated all fascists’ properties including his.
Second, she was not born in Orbassanoas she claims in her bio data submitted to Parliament on becoming MP, but in Luciana as stated in her birthcertificate. She perhaps would like to hide the place of her birthbecause of her father’s connection....know real Sonia Gandhi {click on this link to read more}...
p.s: These re not my views... ;) ... no sabotage pls...
know real Sonia Gandhi
excerpt:
Ms. Sonia Gandhi’s background as is publicized by her and her Congress Party today, is based on three lies to hide the ugly reality of her life.
First, her real name is Antonia not Sonia. The Italian Ambassador in New Delhi revealed this in a letter dated April 27, 1983 to the Union Home Ministry which has not been made public. Antonia is Sonia’s real name in her birth certificate. Sonia is the name given to her subsequently by her father, Stefano Maino [now deceased] following his return from Russia where he had been a prisoner of war. Stefano had joined the Nazi army as a volunteer. Sonia is a Russian not Italian name. While spending two years in a Russian jail, Sonia’s father had become quite pro-Soviet; especially after the liberating US army in Italy had confiscated all fascists’ properties including his.
Second, she was not born in Orbassanoas she claims in her bio data submitted to Parliament on becoming MP, but in Luciana as stated in her birthcertificate. She perhaps would like to hide the place of her birthbecause of her father’s connection....know real Sonia Gandhi {click on this link to read more}...
p.s: These re not my views... ;) ... no sabotage pls...
Monday, November 29
typical i/v questions
1. walk me thru ur resume/tell me abt urself -- make sure that u share a story and not just the titles and nos on resume {i kno i still havent got an admit and looking at my performance i might not get one ;) but still after speaking to alums and current students this is wat i learnt } ..
2. u re doing so good in ur current profile...why an mba?? {share why u want an mba..linking with ur ST and LT goals..and why now...wats the harm in continuing with ur current firm?? ..}
3. why xx school...be passionate here...kno the school well...
4. if u have anything spectacular in ur resume -- be ready to share the why and how behind that...{i had v good extra currics so i was probed around this a lot...}
5. if u re leading teams...be ready to answer..ques such as -- wats ur leadership style...wat wud u do if a team member fails to pull his/her own weight...a tough client...work place conflict...{i think i screwed up a bit in this part..failed to articulate..}
6. wat s ur biggest achievement...
7. wat do u do outside of the work...
8. apart from courses and club activities...wat else u re plannin to learn at the school...
9. any ques for me??
the ques are very generic..all u need to do is sleep well the night b4 ur interview and be confident during the d day...
2. u re doing so good in ur current profile...why an mba?? {share why u want an mba..linking with ur ST and LT goals..and why now...wats the harm in continuing with ur current firm?? ..}
3. why xx school...be passionate here...kno the school well...
4. if u have anything spectacular in ur resume -- be ready to share the why and how behind that...{i had v good extra currics so i was probed around this a lot...}
5. if u re leading teams...be ready to answer..ques such as -- wats ur leadership style...wat wud u do if a team member fails to pull his/her own weight...a tough client...work place conflict...{i think i screwed up a bit in this part..failed to articulate..}
6. wat s ur biggest achievement...
7. wat do u do outside of the work...
8. apart from courses and club activities...wat else u re plannin to learn at the school...
9. any ques for me??
the ques are very generic..all u need to do is sleep well the night b4 ur interview and be confident during the d day...
Thursday, November 25
1st ding
Kellogg has officially dinged me....ooops...was kind of expecting it....
Happy thanksgiving....
feels a bit bad...but whatever happens..happens for the best....at the very least i can have a bowl of Kelloggs...or i will have 2 today ;) ....
All da best to kellogg aspirants....
Tuesday, November 23
WTF! only i can do it
The lady in maroon {U Chi} sent one of the best combos of beauty and brain {My interviewer} to gauge my fit with Chi....She soothed my nerves..and asked me very simple questions but i think i love to screw things up... :'( ... wont even get into detail of things....i ll share the after impacts and things u shud not do during a b-skool i/v...
after impacts --
had beer {or shall i say crate of beer} with a frnd {who also screwed up his FRM...had he not screwed it i wud have been drinking alone...} ...
all those who are going to make it to Chi...i must say that u re going to have spectacular 2 years...campus is gorgeous..u gotta see it to believe it...students are smart and driven...the place has kind of positive vibes...
things not to do...
1. dont have too much beer on days preceding your i/v
2. dont forget to give a mock i/v
3. don't miss ur b.fast on the day of i/v
4. don't be casual...
U.Chi
Guy at the admissions desk -- hi..i am xyz..are you nervous?
KT -- I am doing awesome...u looking nervous...are you done with ur i/v or still have it?
Guy -- i am a second year student .. i am taking the i/vs..
KT - Oh sorry i missed ur name batch...now i am nervous...
after impacts --
had beer {or shall i say crate of beer} with a frnd {who also screwed up his FRM...had he not screwed it i wud have been drinking alone...} ...
all those who are going to make it to Chi...i must say that u re going to have spectacular 2 years...campus is gorgeous..u gotta see it to believe it...students are smart and driven...the place has kind of positive vibes...
things not to do...
1. dont have too much beer on days preceding your i/v
2. dont forget to give a mock i/v
3. don't miss ur b.fast on the day of i/v
4. don't be casual...
U.Chi
Guy at the admissions desk -- hi..i am xyz..are you nervous?
KT -- I am doing awesome...u looking nervous...are you done with ur i/v or still have it?
Guy -- i am a second year student .. i am taking the i/vs..
KT - Oh sorry i missed ur name batch...now i am nervous...
Tuesday, November 9
Guest Post by Maria
Choosing an MBA Concentration: Tips and Options
Before choosing a school, it’s a good idea to be sure of your top three picks for concentrations so that
you can factor this into your decision. You’ll want to make sure that the institution of your choice has
strong programs for your top concentrations, and evaluating the quality of these programs can help you
choose both your number-one concentration and the right school from which to earn it. To get a good
idea of which concentrations might interest you, take a look at the following tips and concentration
offerings for MBA candidates.
Evaluating Your Personal Goals
To get started, think about what you want out of an MBA program, getting as specific as possible. If this
seems difficult, analyze what you want in a career – for-profit or nonprofit, international or country-
specific, entrepreneurial or established? Use what you know of yourself to decide how much potential
financial compensation, travel requirements, technological focus, social interaction, and other factors
might influence your career choice. List both what you would require in your ideal job and what you
would eliminate from it. If high compensation and job security are important to you, you might consider
choosing one of the concentrations in top demand according to CNN Money: Accounting, Finance,
and Marketing. However, make sure that the concentration you choose reflects your personal skills,
interests, and career goals – otherwise, you could be financially successful but wishing for a more
fulfilling job.
Evaluating Your Options
There are many different MBA concentrations for you to choose from, and there are more being added
consistently. To try to break them down into manageable categories, let’s look at some common
concentrations that represent technical, social, and managerial options.
Technical: Concentrations like Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis, in addition to the more
general Finance and Statistics, can give detail-oriented and technologically savvy candidates the chance
to attain their goals. For example, Information Systems involves a heavy load of computer-based study,
encourages deep analysis of organizational operations, and can result in entry-level positions like
systems analyst, systems consultant, and data information specialist.
Social: Human Resource Management is a good example of an MBA concentration that involves the
social side of business. Communication and problem-solving skills are central to the careers that make
use of this concentration, and people are integral to the basic foundations of HR. MBA candidates who
choose a concentration like this one will be involved in helping employees develop their skills, analyzing
the future human resource needs of corporations, and understanding organizational psychology.
Potential careers include recruitment consultant, business partner, HR manager/executive, talent
acquisition manager, and more. Other socially grounded MBA concentrations are Negotiation and
Conflict Management, Business and Public Policy, and International Business.
Managerial: If you’re headed straight to the top and you’re ready to take charge, you might consider
a managerial concentration. This is perhaps the largest category of MBA options, but some of the
most common are just plain Management, Entrepreneurial Management, Health Care Management,
Multinational Management, and more. With Management, candidates learn to develop a clear
perspective on an organization’s entire set of operations, focusing on improving these operations
through better management of people and systems. The potential careers for those with MBA
Management concentrations are essentially unlimited, as this program prepares candidates for
successful jobs in a wide variety of institutions, industries, and types of organizations.
Making the Choice
Be sure to interview prospective professors, fellow students, and department heads as you consider
which MBA concentration you’d like to pursue. This will help you get a better idea of which types of
concentrations interest you, whether or not the faculty members seem competent, and how successful
the current students in each program are. Look for hardworking students and professors who are busy,
but willing to give you a few minutes of their time. You don’t want to choose a program that’s too easy
because its credibility probably won’t hold up against more difficult and prestigious options. Overall,
choose the concentration that contributes most to your personal sense of fulfillment and you’ll make
the right decision.
Bio: Maria Rainier is a freelance writer and blog junkie. She is currently a resident blogger at First in
Education, researching areas of online colleges & blogging about student life. In her spare time, she
enjoys square-foot gardening, swimming, and avoiding her laptop.
Optional Photo (Public Domain)
URL: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4523323053_c1fe161e04_z.jpg
Before choosing a school, it’s a good idea to be sure of your top three picks for concentrations so that
you can factor this into your decision. You’ll want to make sure that the institution of your choice has
strong programs for your top concentrations, and evaluating the quality of these programs can help you
choose both your number-one concentration and the right school from which to earn it. To get a good
idea of which concentrations might interest you, take a look at the following tips and concentration
offerings for MBA candidates.
Evaluating Your Personal Goals
To get started, think about what you want out of an MBA program, getting as specific as possible. If this
seems difficult, analyze what you want in a career – for-profit or nonprofit, international or country-
specific, entrepreneurial or established? Use what you know of yourself to decide how much potential
financial compensation, travel requirements, technological focus, social interaction, and other factors
might influence your career choice. List both what you would require in your ideal job and what you
would eliminate from it. If high compensation and job security are important to you, you might consider
choosing one of the concentrations in top demand according to CNN Money: Accounting, Finance,
and Marketing. However, make sure that the concentration you choose reflects your personal skills,
interests, and career goals – otherwise, you could be financially successful but wishing for a more
fulfilling job.
Evaluating Your Options
There are many different MBA concentrations for you to choose from, and there are more being added
consistently. To try to break them down into manageable categories, let’s look at some common
concentrations that represent technical, social, and managerial options.
Technical: Concentrations like Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis, in addition to the more
general Finance and Statistics, can give detail-oriented and technologically savvy candidates the chance
to attain their goals. For example, Information Systems involves a heavy load of computer-based study,
encourages deep analysis of organizational operations, and can result in entry-level positions like
systems analyst, systems consultant, and data information specialist.
Social: Human Resource Management is a good example of an MBA concentration that involves the
social side of business. Communication and problem-solving skills are central to the careers that make
use of this concentration, and people are integral to the basic foundations of HR. MBA candidates who
choose a concentration like this one will be involved in helping employees develop their skills, analyzing
the future human resource needs of corporations, and understanding organizational psychology.
Potential careers include recruitment consultant, business partner, HR manager/executive, talent
acquisition manager, and more. Other socially grounded MBA concentrations are Negotiation and
Conflict Management, Business and Public Policy, and International Business.
Managerial: If you’re headed straight to the top and you’re ready to take charge, you might consider
a managerial concentration. This is perhaps the largest category of MBA options, but some of the
most common are just plain Management, Entrepreneurial Management, Health Care Management,
Multinational Management, and more. With Management, candidates learn to develop a clear
perspective on an organization’s entire set of operations, focusing on improving these operations
through better management of people and systems. The potential careers for those with MBA
Management concentrations are essentially unlimited, as this program prepares candidates for
successful jobs in a wide variety of institutions, industries, and types of organizations.
Making the Choice
Be sure to interview prospective professors, fellow students, and department heads as you consider
which MBA concentration you’d like to pursue. This will help you get a better idea of which types of
concentrations interest you, whether or not the faculty members seem competent, and how successful
the current students in each program are. Look for hardworking students and professors who are busy,
but willing to give you a few minutes of their time. You don’t want to choose a program that’s too easy
because its credibility probably won’t hold up against more difficult and prestigious options. Overall,
choose the concentration that contributes most to your personal sense of fulfillment and you’ll make
the right decision.
Bio: Maria Rainier is a freelance writer and blog junkie. She is currently a resident blogger at First in
Education, researching areas of online colleges & blogging about student life. In her spare time, she
enjoys square-foot gardening, swimming, and avoiding her laptop.
Optional Photo (Public Domain)
URL: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4523323053_c1fe161e04_z.jpg
Monday, November 8
Lady in Maroon
lady in maroon has finally agreed to date me...planning to plant a perfect kiss... ;)
Tuesday, October 26
Done with the Round 1
My third app for R-1 is complete and i plan to submit the same by Oct-31. I can see a difference between my first 2 apps and the 3rd one. My motivation and passion for doing things is coming out in the essays. I am still not sure whether this would be enough for getting into a top b-school.
My strategy has been quite risky, i have applied to all schools in top 10 {in fact 2 schools are in top 5 and 3rd is near the bottom half of top 10}. No safety schools for me...
Interview invites have started rolling for one of my target schools but i haven't heard anything. I am talking about my first app. More or less my chances at this school are over { i still don't want to believe that :( ..}...in next few days i/v invites will start rolling for my 2nd app and i am expecting an i/v call at the very least....
As for my 3rd app i will only get to hear somethin in Dec {i/v decision}...for R-2 i have shortlisted 2 more schools...but a lot would depend on the results in r-1...if i am admitted then i won't apply to any other school...and if i am dinged at all 3 schools without an interview even then i won't apply anywhere ... :) ... Catch 22.... my mind is playing tricks with me...
Anyways..good thing is that i have updated my resume and it looks pretty impressive as compared to its earlier version.....can anyone tell me about some good job portals ;) ...
The feeling of completing my apps for r-1 has yet to sink in because my recommendors have not submitted the recs....will request them to do the needful at the earliest....
lastly, all da best to fellow applicants....biii
My strategy has been quite risky, i have applied to all schools in top 10 {in fact 2 schools are in top 5 and 3rd is near the bottom half of top 10}. No safety schools for me...
Interview invites have started rolling for one of my target schools but i haven't heard anything. I am talking about my first app. More or less my chances at this school are over { i still don't want to believe that :( ..}...in next few days i/v invites will start rolling for my 2nd app and i am expecting an i/v call at the very least....
As for my 3rd app i will only get to hear somethin in Dec {i/v decision}...for R-2 i have shortlisted 2 more schools...but a lot would depend on the results in r-1...if i am admitted then i won't apply to any other school...and if i am dinged at all 3 schools without an interview even then i won't apply anywhere ... :) ... Catch 22.... my mind is playing tricks with me...
Anyways..good thing is that i have updated my resume and it looks pretty impressive as compared to its earlier version.....can anyone tell me about some good job portals ;) ...
The feeling of completing my apps for r-1 has yet to sink in because my recommendors have not submitted the recs....will request them to do the needful at the earliest....
lastly, all da best to fellow applicants....biii
Friday, October 22
Stay ahead once you are admitted ...
Many of us have put enormous amount of efforts and time to get into one of those coveted b-schools. But getting into those b-schools won't mean much if we are not able to stay organized and focussed. Below is a guest post by Alvina Lopez {reminds me of J Lopez :)} on i-phone apps for MBA students...it's a smart way to stay focussed and organized....
iPhone Apps for MBA Students
As a MBA student your coursework is designed to teach you how to become an effective
manager. While learning managerial skills out of a textbook might be piece of cake, when
it comes to managing your own life while trying to earn your degree, it can prove quite
difficult. But it doesn't have to be thanks to certain iPhone apps created to make balancing
schoolwork, networking and your social life a whole lot easier. Below are the top iPhone
apps every MBA student needs to download to have a smoother semester.
Stay Organized
Every MBA student knows that the amount of assignments, projects and exams can get
overwhelming. A sure way to make sure you don't fall behind in class work and get
your "A" is to download apps that will help you study and stay organized. Let's be honest,
even if you own a daily planner, sometimes you can forget when important assignments are
due. Date Wheel is a neat app to that helps you remember important assignment due dates
using a countdown mechanism. It will tell you when your assignment is due and how many
days left you have to complete it, so you can balance your time effectively iiBlueSky is also
another convenient app that can help you excel in school. It uses its visual mind mapping
interface to allow you to take and review notes and prepare for exams.
Stay Informed
As a MBA student, it's your responsibility to be well-educated in all aspects of the business
industry. Only way to do this is to be familiarized with the news and to be well-informed of
what's going in the world. The Google News app is a great way to stay updated with current
events not only in the business sector but with world-events as well. NetNewsWire is also
another great iPhone app. This news aggregator selects different articles from different
publications on the same subject so you don't receive your news from just one source.
Stay Social
TwitterFon and Facebook apps are an automatic given and are already pre-installed in most
iPhones. While the social networking sites help you stay connected with friends so you
won't go completely insane during the semester, your Twitter and Facebook friends most
likely won't find you a job come graduation time. But Career Builder and Linkedin can.
These apps will keep your resume on file at all times and can help you find and apply for
jobs through your phone.
P.S:
This guest post is contributed by Alvina Lopez, who writes on the topics of accredited online
colleges . She welcomes your comments at her email Id: alvina.lopez @gmail.com.
http://www.accreditedonlinecolleges.com/
iPhone Apps for MBA Students
As a MBA student your coursework is designed to teach you how to become an effective
manager. While learning managerial skills out of a textbook might be piece of cake, when
it comes to managing your own life while trying to earn your degree, it can prove quite
difficult. But it doesn't have to be thanks to certain iPhone apps created to make balancing
schoolwork, networking and your social life a whole lot easier. Below are the top iPhone
apps every MBA student needs to download to have a smoother semester.
Stay Organized
Every MBA student knows that the amount of assignments, projects and exams can get
overwhelming. A sure way to make sure you don't fall behind in class work and get
your "A" is to download apps that will help you study and stay organized. Let's be honest,
even if you own a daily planner, sometimes you can forget when important assignments are
due. Date Wheel is a neat app to that helps you remember important assignment due dates
using a countdown mechanism. It will tell you when your assignment is due and how many
days left you have to complete it, so you can balance your time effectively iiBlueSky is also
another convenient app that can help you excel in school. It uses its visual mind mapping
interface to allow you to take and review notes and prepare for exams.
Stay Informed
As a MBA student, it's your responsibility to be well-educated in all aspects of the business
industry. Only way to do this is to be familiarized with the news and to be well-informed of
what's going in the world. The Google News app is a great way to stay updated with current
events not only in the business sector but with world-events as well. NetNewsWire is also
another great iPhone app. This news aggregator selects different articles from different
publications on the same subject so you don't receive your news from just one source.
Stay Social
TwitterFon and Facebook apps are an automatic given and are already pre-installed in most
iPhones. While the social networking sites help you stay connected with friends so you
won't go completely insane during the semester, your Twitter and Facebook friends most
likely won't find you a job come graduation time. But Career Builder and Linkedin can.
These apps will keep your resume on file at all times and can help you find and apply for
jobs through your phone.
P.S:
This guest post is contributed by Alvina Lopez, who writes on the topics of accredited online
colleges . She welcomes your comments at her email Id: alvina.lopez @gmail.com.
http://www.accreditedonlinecolleges.com/
Tuesday, October 19
2 hawks down..2 more to go..
Have already submitted 2 of my apps and finding it hard to freeze the 3rd one. I want to approach the essays for my 3rd and 4th college from a different angle all together. I have all the ingredients but i don't have the recipe.
Shall i use the conversational style or go with the conventional style. I just want that my essays should reveal my personality in best possible manner. In retrospect, i am not happy with my 1st two apps. The grief is enhanced by the fact that those were my top 2 choices.
I don't have a clue about my next 2 apps and here i am killing time on blog. On Saturday i am going to play poker with friends. I have 9-10 days at hand before i hit the submit button again but things are not moving at the right pace.
I plan to submit 4 apps in R-1 and 2 more in R-2. If i don't get any interview invite in R-1, i may scrap my plans for R-2. I would better introspect and take corrective measures...
p.s: hats off to those who have submitted 4-5 apps in a short time...
Shall i use the conversational style or go with the conventional style. I just want that my essays should reveal my personality in best possible manner. In retrospect, i am not happy with my 1st two apps. The grief is enhanced by the fact that those were my top 2 choices.
I don't have a clue about my next 2 apps and here i am killing time on blog. On Saturday i am going to play poker with friends. I have 9-10 days at hand before i hit the submit button again but things are not moving at the right pace.
I plan to submit 4 apps in R-1 and 2 more in R-2. If i don't get any interview invite in R-1, i may scrap my plans for R-2. I would better introspect and take corrective measures...
p.s: hats off to those who have submitted 4-5 apps in a short time...
Thursday, October 14
That's life
Oct-14-2010
Waiting at the petrol station for my turn, i was sitting in my car and listening to the radio. Suddenly a Beamer stopped along side me and i started day dreaming. How much i loathed sitting in a car that costs almost 1/10 of a beamer. Then, an old man arrived on his scooter. He had a perenial smile on his face, highlighting that he still brushes his teeth regularly {i wonder those were real or artificial}.
It was a long line and the staff at petrol station was working slowly, cars moved at an infinitesimally slow speed. My eyes kept on ping ponging from Beamer to scooter. Old man was pushing his scooter everytime a car in front of him moved out and the beamer was just gliding smoothly. I could see sweat dropping from old man's forehead while cool air from my car's AC kept the temp. under control. I turned to have another look at the beamer and saw the guy sitting inside. He was wearing a collar on his neck {i believe he had spondilytis}, had wrinkles on his face and the lines on his forehead deepened as he shouted on the phone.
Automatically, my mind started comparing old man to this guy. The guy in beamer would have been around 35 yrs old but looked paler in comparison to the old man. Then at three parallel pumps, staff started filling fuel in my car, the beamer and old man's scooter. I paid the bill by card and watched the old man search his pockets for every possible sign of money. He fondled his pockets until he took out every note, he counted the money twice and grinned before paying his bill. Then he started kicking his scooter{no push start }, cars behind him started honking and he had to manually push his scooter few feets ahead.
The beamer sped off, the guy in car still shouting on his mobile phone. I moved forward and parked my car to observe the old man. He must have kicked his scooter 30 times but no luck, every now and then he would manually push his scooter few feets ahead {i wonder whether that was to give way to others or because he was embarassed}. I wanted to get out of my car and help him but could not get out of my car. I am a mechanical engineer but i don't know shit about scooters. I requested god to help him but i think god also failed in automobile engineering ;) {no pun intended..god i am sorry...i love u..}.
Then the old man started pushing his scooter towards a mechanic who was sitting in a small shop outside the petrol station. The smile from old man's face faded and mechanic's face started beaming....i got to know that smile is infectious....
Waiting at the petrol station for my turn, i was sitting in my car and listening to the radio. Suddenly a Beamer stopped along side me and i started day dreaming. How much i loathed sitting in a car that costs almost 1/10 of a beamer. Then, an old man arrived on his scooter. He had a perenial smile on his face, highlighting that he still brushes his teeth regularly {i wonder those were real or artificial}.
It was a long line and the staff at petrol station was working slowly, cars moved at an infinitesimally slow speed. My eyes kept on ping ponging from Beamer to scooter. Old man was pushing his scooter everytime a car in front of him moved out and the beamer was just gliding smoothly. I could see sweat dropping from old man's forehead while cool air from my car's AC kept the temp. under control. I turned to have another look at the beamer and saw the guy sitting inside. He was wearing a collar on his neck {i believe he had spondilytis}, had wrinkles on his face and the lines on his forehead deepened as he shouted on the phone.
Automatically, my mind started comparing old man to this guy. The guy in beamer would have been around 35 yrs old but looked paler in comparison to the old man. Then at three parallel pumps, staff started filling fuel in my car, the beamer and old man's scooter. I paid the bill by card and watched the old man search his pockets for every possible sign of money. He fondled his pockets until he took out every note, he counted the money twice and grinned before paying his bill. Then he started kicking his scooter{no push start }, cars behind him started honking and he had to manually push his scooter few feets ahead.
The beamer sped off, the guy in car still shouting on his mobile phone. I moved forward and parked my car to observe the old man. He must have kicked his scooter 30 times but no luck, every now and then he would manually push his scooter few feets ahead {i wonder whether that was to give way to others or because he was embarassed}. I wanted to get out of my car and help him but could not get out of my car. I am a mechanical engineer but i don't know shit about scooters. I requested god to help him but i think god also failed in automobile engineering ;) {no pun intended..god i am sorry...i love u..}.
Then the old man started pushing his scooter towards a mechanic who was sitting in a small shop outside the petrol station. The smile from old man's face faded and mechanic's face started beaming....i got to know that smile is infectious....
Thursday, October 7
The Last Mile
Am tired...i don't feel like reviewing my essays anymore... :) ... God grant me the sanity and strength to complete the last mile....
My recommendors are doing a better job than me...first recommendor told me that he has already submitted my recos.... and i hope he wrote good things about me .. amen
Called up second recommendor...he assured me that everything would be done by Saturday....well before the deadlines on Oct-13th, 14th and Nov-1...
I assured myself that i will try my best to submit the apps on last day....i had freezed my essays in last week of Sep but could not resist playing with them and now am myself confused which version is to be submitted....
Resume is done...need to get transcripts scanned....
More or less i am on track....But i feel like running a race with blind folds on....i can't see where do i stand with respect to the competition.....Interesting....
Come Nov-1 and am off for an excursion .....
My recommendors are doing a better job than me...first recommendor told me that he has already submitted my recos.... and i hope he wrote good things about me .. amen
Called up second recommendor...he assured me that everything would be done by Saturday....well before the deadlines on Oct-13th, 14th and Nov-1...
I assured myself that i will try my best to submit the apps on last day....i had freezed my essays in last week of Sep but could not resist playing with them and now am myself confused which version is to be submitted....
Resume is done...need to get transcripts scanned....
More or less i am on track....But i feel like running a race with blind folds on....i can't see where do i stand with respect to the competition.....Interesting....
Come Nov-1 and am off for an excursion .....
Sunday, October 3
Can lines be dead?? Deadlines ;)
MBA blogosphere is silent than normal...and it's obvious...people are busy giving finishing touches to their essays...i was out for past many days...first on an excursion with friends..then attended few marriages...and finally was out to attend a high flying official event...
My apps -- more or less i am done..have given my best shot....not bothering about what the results are gonna be...because ultimately we get wat's best for us...and not wat we desire ;) {i know deadlines can make a person philosophical}...
Few observations:
Hyderabad airport -- Male Toilet --> || <---Female Toilet {can a toilet be male or female?? and if yes..do they also make love??}
Deadlines...do we burry lines once they re dead?? {graveyeard for lines ..oops..pathetic...}
Goa
KT: Sid i think that's superb..wat do you say?
Sid: You are right...she's superb..hot legs...and well endowed...
KT: i am talking about that car..is it skoda superb??
At a shop selling petrol bottles
KT: Aunty how much for the bottle
Aunty: 65/litre
KT:Sid .. now here we have something that can become a bomb
Sid: No buddy...she is too old to become a bomb...she hasn't got the potential
KT: I am talking about the petrol bottle
Enuffff......nervousness can often provoke people to fire PJs....
All da best to all the fellow applicants.....2 months from now..we will start getting the results....no matter wat the results are gonna be...life will go on....so ve fun ;)
My apps -- more or less i am done..have given my best shot....not bothering about what the results are gonna be...because ultimately we get wat's best for us...and not wat we desire ;) {i know deadlines can make a person philosophical}...
Few observations:
Hyderabad airport -- Male Toilet --> || <---Female Toilet {can a toilet be male or female?? and if yes..do they also make love??}
Deadlines...do we burry lines once they re dead?? {graveyeard for lines ..oops..pathetic...}
Goa
KT: Sid i think that's superb..wat do you say?
Sid: You are right...she's superb..hot legs...and well endowed...
KT: i am talking about that car..is it skoda superb??
At a shop selling petrol bottles
KT: Aunty how much for the bottle
Aunty: 65/litre
KT:Sid .. now here we have something that can become a bomb
Sid: No buddy...she is too old to become a bomb...she hasn't got the potential
KT: I am talking about the petrol bottle
Enuffff......nervousness can often provoke people to fire PJs....
All da best to all the fellow applicants.....2 months from now..we will start getting the results....no matter wat the results are gonna be...life will go on....so ve fun ;)
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