700+ plus A Days

It's been an eventful few days, which means I haven't posted anything in a while. So here's just a quick recap. I would say I'll add more detail later but I've made that promise in the past and never really follow through so I'm going to stop extending myself. Without further ado:

I retook the GMAT last Friday. The whole experience was bit harrowing, from getting to the test center to finishing the test. Fortunately, I improved my score. Unfortunately, it was only by 10 points. I went from a 700 to a 710, with my quant falling just below that magic 80th percentile. Quant was higher on my last test so I'm okay with it. It's great that my score improved, but I am thinking I could have scored higher on the quant/overall if I had another week or two. Oh well, at the end of the day I improved even though my prep time was limited. Hopefully it proves the point.

Now onto A Days at UCLA Anderson. Immediately after the GMAT I boarded a flight to the west coast, which apparently was a frigid mid-50s weekend. To be honest, my expectations were not incredibly high. I know it's a great school, good people, has all the specs but I never felt the intangibles. This weekend changed that. Overall, it was a great weekend. The current students, admits, staff, faculty, alumni were incredible. Maybe it's because it was my first admit weekend but everyone was thrilled to be there. I met a ton of great people and am thrilled to be accepted into this group. The weekend made a very compelling case of UCLA Anderson and I am walking away a lot more excited about the school. The people really made the experience. It was a tiring, yet exhilarating, weekend and I'm looking forward to keeping in touch with a lot of people I met. At the end of the day, the experience is all about who you are surrounded by, and I felt engaged and excited by those around me at UCLA.

They made a compelling case...but I'm still waiting to see what happens...I'll be thrilled when the decisions are final and I can begin to move toward one or the other. Either way, I am certain I'm in for an amazing couple of years. I just want it to begin!

Moving along

I finally booked the GMAT date. After much hemming and hawing, I finally just did it. It must be done before March 3rd so I can get the results to Haas and I've waited long enough. Well, I hope I waited long enough at least. I'm still a bit concerned I haven't practiced enough. But it must be done so it will. It will also help me focus this weekend after taking a weekend away from the test. I'll keep you posted once it's finally over.

Nothing from Ross

Well yesterday came and went without an email from Ross. It's fine. It really is. An interview there would have only made for another scheduling issue. Besides, I'm very happy with UCLA and I'm focused on getting into Haas. So at the end of the day, it really doesn't matter.

I'm still surprised. I figured I'd at least get an interview. I've now been interviewed by every school to which I applied this year..except Ross. Given the list of schools, I'm pretty surprised. It stings a little bit despite that I'm not thrilled with them. I wonder if that sentiment came through in my application. Who knows...who cares...well, I still do but don't have time to focus on the negative. On to the positive...