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Moooooore writing ... la segunda parte

Yes, I had to look it up in GoogleTranslate to see how to say "part 2" in Spanish, but as long as I remember, I've learned, right?

Anyhow... I figured that on February 20th, I wouldn't have any pressing writing to complete until classes started.
I mean, I'd already written about 5000 words in 21 pages including a video essay and used every word in my vocabulary... (which I'm supremely happy to be done with!)
it felt like I couldn't squeeze anymore out...

OH, I have something I'm thankful for...
(thesauruses!!!)

Turns out, I'm not going to retake the GMAT (don't have time, anyhow) but I'm going to apply for three more schools... maybe.

  1. Duke - since I have some friends/acquaintances who graduated from or work there and it helps to have connections.
  2. Carnegie Mellon - my application fee is waived.
  3. University of Rochester - application fee waived if I pass through initial consultation (where they check my credentials and determine the likelihood of my admission and scholarship amounts).

This means at least 10 more essays or 15 pages... in about 12 days.  I'm SO glad that a lot of the questions overlap (it's not like I have different goals if I go to a different school).  But I'm not ecstatic about the ones with different topics.  For example, the following really bug me...

  1. Describe an obstacle you have faced in your professional or academic life. How did you overcome this obstacle and how did it foster your development? Um - my whole LIFE has been filled with obstacles? But really, it doesn't take 2-double-spaced pages to talk about ONE. How did it foster my development? Easy... I learned how to overcome obstacles... *sighs* ... but how do I tell you in TWO pages?!
  2. The Tepper School is looking for individuals who will make an impact. Give an example of a time where you made an impact in your professional or academic life. You're REALLY going to ask me to brag?! And what do you mean "make an impact"? I invade and infiltrate networks and systems so I can wreak havoc and overtake the world!! Just kidding, no. I really don't remember making an impact during school/college. Perhaps I shall talk about how I make impact during piano teaching. Ah yes! (This is why I like blogging; it clears up my mind, sometimes).
  3. (Last one so you won't be scared to apply for business schools or for any graduate school, really). Outside of my professional and/or academic life, I am especially proud of… Uhhh, I have no life outside of work and school... that's what is supposed to happen to all college students, right? And we're back to the conceit issue. Please don't tempt me!!

Wow... I was complaining alot... one more thing on my list to fix about me.
One - Stop criticizing people.
Two - Stop bossing people around.
Three - Learn how to take compliments.
Four - STOP complaining!

Alright... I will stop depressing your lives and contemplate how to wow the admissions offices and on how I'm going to teach Bible Study tonight.

Toodles!
~CJ
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  1. India EdithFebruary 25, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    You got this Tori!! Ps thanks for linking me :)
    ~India

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    1. Caravyn JazminMarch 1, 2012 at 10:26 PM

      Thanks, Indi!! And no problem, 'twas a great post!

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