ryanlb

thalerr16 Wrote:
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> 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



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:46PM by Johnnyboyasu.