In an effort to avoid simply posting a long trail of expletives, I will describe the process of getting ready to go to business school with one, more inert word: Stressful!
Now for those of you interested in returning to school, specifically business school, don’t let my negative introduction to the process deter you. Let it be a subtle warning, but don’t let it deter you. The simple truth is that the long process from GMAT prep to application to interview to acceptance/denial is just that – long. It’s stressful and long and terrible. It tests your patience, your will, your organizational skills and your time management. It tests your confidence and even your relationships with friends and family. This of course is all concurrent with your real life – hopefully a busy social calendar and concerted efforts to excel in your current professional position.
So, is it worth it? Well beats me! I haven’t even had my first day of class yet. But I can say that the efforts over the past 18 months have already born the fruit of self-reflection and self-awareness. I understand now and can better articulate what is important to me and why.
I guess I feel like I have undertaken a really big project, as if I decided to build myself a personal swimming pool. After months of planning and design, after strenuous digging and painstakingly laying foundation and tile I finally have the pool filling up with water. Today is a hot day. I’m ready to jump in.
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