Hey ppl,
The lazy ass procastinator is back on blogspot......... ya I know..... who cares and stuff...... :) .......
Enough has happened in the MBA world (and also my world) in the last few days. Let me capture some of the highlights for you:
1) Visited ISB Hyderabad, just for fun...... I never even thought of applying there but turned out that I had gone to a client in ISB's vicinity and, so, just dropped for saying Hi to The Dean (who, btw is a close friend of mine.........*wicked grin* .......... kidding, but if you fell for that - Go to the top right corner of this window and click gently on the white colored "X")....... Just went in with my client who, on listening about my MBA day-dreams, insisted that I see the facilities and atmosphere @ ISB........ Although good as far as Indian standards go but still a no-go........
2) I've been feverishly researching schools on the net to find out more about the culture and fit. Hope you guys know that I've decided to apply to about 7 schools from the Top-15 list. My funda is - That if you have to do it, do it from the best, or else, don't do it at all........ And ppl, I know that "Only a Sith deals in absolutes" but I suppose that I'm now turning to the Dark Side........ So, from the top 15 schools I've been able to eliminate some and retain some and the tedious and heart breaking process just goes on and on (I simply hate it when everything (read pros & cons) is in the shades of grey and not black and white)
3) Delhi Daredevils, started sucking so bad that I've stopped supporting them altogether........ Btw Since Sachin's return, I'm supporting Mumbai Indians..... and by my support, they seem to be on a roll...... ironically, Sachin hasn't done much yet in the IPL.......
4) I've successfuly survived the ongoing threats by my parents to marry me off, as of today - 19th MAY 2008......... Being an Indian, Marriage is the act, that people normally do in my country in the phase of their maximum heat ( 24-25 yrs. in the case of Males) thus contributing heavily to the fastest growing (still!!!) population in the world........ accelerating forward with blinding speed......
5) I was unsuccessful of convincing my dad for letting me go to persue an MBA (and, according to him WASTE 3 years of my prime (Read : marriageable) life and $150K ( which, when converted to INR, is a ridiculous amount))........... This unsuccessful attempt at convincing him made me increasingly sad by the days coz I realized that if I cannot win arguments with my parents (who, btw, are impossible when it comes to defend their point), how am I gonna convince the adcomm.??? It was then that I realized(after watchin Russel Peters and many others like him) that parents are like that all over the world....... Maybe they are wired that-a-way........ This realization restored some sanity to my system....... (Or so I am led to believe by grey cells)
6) HBS released it's deadlines and essays for Fall-09 applicants...... Come what may, I am gonna apply to HBS most definitly, since, I day-dream about this school the most......... In a lucky scenario, who knows what might happen?? ;)
So, after about a month I am here, furiously typing away, sharing my anguish and excitement with fellow bloggers......... Promise an update on shortlisted schools as soon as I am finished with them........
Peace......... (I really need it.....)
