The Applicationist was accepted to Columbia and then gave a full review of his Columbia interview.  ArmyJMO was waitlisted at Duke but speculated that this might actually be a good thing.

Johnson ’13 Ellipser posted a jubilant review of his West Coast trek, replete with a photo reel that includes the Intel courtyard and Cupertino road sign.  Meanwhile, Tepper ’13 Julianne provided a rundown of her own West Coast trek experience and expressed delight over the insider tours and alumni presence.  HBS ’13 Parker outed the Doubletree hotel near Harvard as a veritable house of pain due to interviews.  Oxford ’13 Bayo writes of the beginning of his second term at Oxford, which started with a bang as he organized the Venture Capital Investment Competition.

GW ’12 Part-Timer loved the Business Gives Back night, and there he found a full-time student nearly older than he.  Darden ’12 Dave breaks down class participation at Darden, prefacing it with the fact that he “is a huge nerd  In light of the recently released FT business school rankings, LBS ’12 mbahut offered his own take on the ranking system and its importance.

Army JMO didn’t do as well as he had hoped on his CFA exam, but wasn’t resigned to giving up.  Ccatcher provided a quick update on her R2 schools, which included an interview invite from Tepper as well as fully submitted applications to Anderson and Johnson.  MBAfome realized that the hardest part of the MBA application process wasn’t the GMAT but the wait for news once your applications are submitted. Pyarapopat expressed gratitude to friends, family and colleagues for their support throughout his application process.  The Applicationist received an interview invite from Chicago Booth.

Oxford ’13 Bayo organized a venture capital competition, celebrated final exams with champagne and thanked the school’s Careers Director for his guidance. HBS ’13 Parker experienced the beginning of her first HBS “Hell Week” and described the different breeds of “Hell Weekers” she saw scurrying around campus. Johnson ’13 Ellipser recapped his Johnson Silicon Valley  Trek, which included stops at Ebay, EA and Zynga. Ellipser wasn’t the only one heading west, Tepper ’13 Julianne also shared her experience of a west coast trek that involved stops in Seattle and the Bay Area. Kellogg ’13 Night Owl previewed the upcoming 25^th annual Black Management Association Conference, the theme of which will be “Crossroads: Building on the Past to Execute for the Future.”

Darden ’12 Yumiko described the differences in demeanor between first and second year students, and explained the value of ‘paying it forward.’ Kellogg ’12 Jeremy gave his readers some basic information about this year’s Northwestern/Kellogg Business Law Conference. LBS ’12 mbahut dedicated himself to reading more novels on his iPad. Darden ’12 Lily expressed appreciation for her week-long “Building Cultures of Innovation Through Effective Leadership” course and said that some of the guest speakers provided “the most honest discussions [she] had at Darden.”

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Army JMO created an interesting graphic tracking the career trajectories of those in the military and those who “separate” from the military to pursue an MBA. All members of the Fortune 800 blog chimed in with what they felt were the most difficult – and most enjoyable – essays to write. Rolipolli posted a humorous rap video about boom and bust. Pyaropopat returned home after a Malaysian vacation to find another acceptance notice, this time from Ross. The Applicationist pondered the meaning of a shorter than expected, and rather formal, Columbia interview.

Tepper ’13 Julianne reflected on another essay prompt for Tepper and provided observations and guidance to those still facing a blank page. Kellogg ’13 Night Owl recounted the strength of her grandmother and mother in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Harvard ’13 Parker enjoyed drinking beer on tiny stools on street corners in Hanoi, and went night squid hunting.  Johnson ’13 Ellipser linked to a Facebook page that dedicated itself to quoting things that MBAs say. Johnson ’13 Andrew shared a photograph of Ithaca.

Darden ’12 Darden Poet came across her eighth grade self’s career goals and enjoyed participating in a sketch comedy show with classmates. Kellogg ’12 Jeremy extolled the virtues of factoring in ‘transition time.’ Darden ’12 Jonathan announced his post-grad plans to move to South Korea.  GW ’12 Part-timer explained why his final semester might be the most intense.

And that’s a wrap for this edition of Fridays From the Frontline. We hope more acceptance notices are received and interview invites extended as the days go by. Until next week, have a great weekend!

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Army JMO caught up on where he was in each of his 15 applications. With the majority of her applications submitted, Ms HR outlined her plans for the coming months: doing nothing, going to the beach and having a social life. Applicationist submitted his Harvard and Stanford essays and promised to update his readers once he had his Columbia interview.

Tepper ’13 Julianne posted her second installment of MBA tips focused on how to address the ‘why MBA’ question. HBS ’13 Parker and her HBS team were warmly welcomed in Vietnam.  Johnson ’13 Ellipser was excited about the arrival of a new Dean on campus.

GW ’12 Part-Timer considered the MBA “bubble” and what to do if it were to burst. Kellogg ’12  Jeremy planned to do some community service on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and welcomed others to get involved. LBS ’12 mbahut reflected on the value of the practical elements of his MBA experience.

And that’s a wrap for this week’s installment of Fridays From the Frontline. We hope for those of you still putting finishing touches on a few last applications manage to get some sleep at some point, and for those of you with all applications submitted….good luck! Until next week, have a great weekend!

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Ccatcher ushered in the new year with a few tips, one of which was “never make your dream school your first application.” With a less than stellar GMAT score and upcoming nuptials, Unfathomable decided to delay his application until next year. The Applicationist submitted his Wharton application and began creating content for Harvard and Stanford.

Tepper ’13 Julianne started her 2012 with a few suggestions on how to tailor one’s essays for Tepper. Johnson ’13 Ellipser killed time before his Johnson West Coast trek by providing a few pointers to Consortium applicants. Harvard ’13 Parker wished her readers a happy new year and shared her optimistic view on how to react to a rejection. Sloan ’13 ECLS focused on the opportunities Sloan Fellows are given for career development and placement.

GW ’12 Part-timer wrote a little about humor in the workplace. Kellogg ’12 Jeremy wrote his latest post on failure. Darden ’12 Dave created a few resolutions for himself in the new year, including making enough friends in San Diego to play 3 on 3 beach volleyball.

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Motown checked in after a bit of silence and recommended that future applicants try to avoid getting their wisdom teeth taken out just as deadlines begin to loom. Rolipolli wished readers a Merry Christmas and expressed a true passion for chocolate. The Applicationist happily reported that they received an interview invitation from Columbia.

Johnson ’13 Andrew continued to share some of the highlights of his recent case competition experience. MIT ’13 ECLS recounted a recent Fellows Program trip to New York, where the group met with a number of speakers, toured the NYSE , the UN building and the Met. Johnson ’13 Ellipser fashioned a post entirely around the theme of what he has learned thus far in b-school.

Kellogg ’12 Jeremy planned on attending the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards. INSEAD ’11 V. used an airport analogy to explain the different ways INSEAD can help someone find their wings.

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After completing all his school visits, MBAfome shared his final school list. Though sick, Rolipolli congratulated a friend on his recent marriage. The Phoenix happily shared his acceptance to Kellogg and continued to wait for news from Wharton.   Strider reported that while he didn’t receive an acceptance to Kellogg, the experience helped him identify what he’ll need to do in next year’s application cycle.

Johnson ’13 Andrew shared his experience at the IPO challenge hosted by Chicago Booth. After being contacted by a few prospective students, Kellogg ’13 Night Owl shared some tips on how to manage one’s experience on the waitlist. Johnson ’13 Ellipser was enjoying his winter break, reflecting on where he was in the application process last year, and even met up with his former GMAT tutor.

Babson ’12 Rocky linked to an article about the school’s president’s perspective on entrepreneurship. GW ’12 Part-Timer kept a journal during his negotiations class and shared some of his reflections.  INSEAD ’12 V. graduated and included some of the kind words his parents shared with him  in relation to this educational step. Kellogg ’12 Jeremy congratulated the newly minted members of the school’s Class of 2014.  Darden ’12 Jonathan responded to reader’s questions and prepared for the winter break.

And that’s the news for this week’s edition of Fridays From the Frontline. We hope that current students enjoy their winter breaks, and that applicants hear more good news than bad. And to all our readers who observe, happy holidays! Until next week, have a great weekend.

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Pyarpopat happily announced that he had received an acceptance to Kellogg! Motown had a recommendation for how to wrangle recommenders. CCatcher learned of her zap from Kellogg on her birthday, but after the supportive comments of friends, she felt rejuvenated.

Oxford ’13 Bayo shared his wardrobe for exam week, which involved graduation robes.  Johnson ’13 Ellipser completed two final exams and only had one more to confront. Harvard ’13 Parker admitted a secret love of exams and the coziness they could lead to. Sloan ’13 ECLS shared an overview of the interview process for  international students interested in the Fellows Program. Kellogg ’13 Night Owl bid adieu to the first term of her business school experience. Tepper ’13 Julianne and her classmates got to hear a few of the ideas the school’s new dean has for the program. Darden ’13 Legal MBAyhem expressed appreciation for the Darden staff.

GW ’12 Part-Timer reflected on his conflict management course and the lessons learned from it.  INSEAD ’11 V. shook things up. Darden ’12 Miss MBA and two of her b-school friends celebrated job offers over shrimp and grits. LBS ’12 mbahut celebrated a birthday. Kellogg ’12 Jeremy discussed the presence of private equity at Kellogg.

And that’s the news for this edition of Fridays From the Frontline. We hope that aspiring MBA students continue to check in with the good and the bad news, and that current students enjoy the upcoming holiday break. Until next week, have a great weekend!

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Ccatcher was going to take a breather while waiting to hear from Kellogg. Speaking of Kellogg, Motown recounted her visit to the school last month. MBAofme spent $1200 to travel to four different b-schools.   Rollipoli decided against attending the 2011 Tata Jagriti Yatra.

Tepper ’13 Julianne noted that your GMAT score could haunt you even after you’ve been accepted into a program. Johnson ’13 Ellipser thanked the school’s second years for all their support over the last few weeks.  Kellogg ’13 Night Owl determined that the worst subject ever was, without a doubt, accounting. Harvard ’13 Parker explained how certain Christmas Carols were ageist against her 95 year old ‘MeMa.’ Oxford ’13 Bayo highlighted a number of different reasons why he chose to attend the school.

GW ’12 Part-Timer focused his latest post on the value of a professor rating site to his class selection process.  INSEAD ’12 V. enjoyed a unique Korean barbeque set-up with 12 fellow classmates. LBS ’12 mbahut reflected on why he would or would not donate to the different schools that he has attended. Darden ’12 LegalMBAyhem wrote a post focused on how great the Darden staff is at supporting the student community.  Kellogg ’12 Jeremy talked tradeoffs. IMD ’11 Howie graduated!

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Strider shared his Kellogg interview experience. Ccatcher considered the drawbacks to sharing her MBA aspirations with her manager. Yours Truly pressed the submit button for his ISB application. While the holiday has now passed, Ms. HR wished all her readers a happy Thanksgiving. MBAdilemma outlined their GMAT journey and was pleased with a final score of 700. Unfathomable wrote about his looming GMAT exam, hopefully it was a success! Kruthika was not overly impressed with his GMAT score and planned to regroup.

Kellogg ’13 Night Owl shared a few of her favorite video advertisements. Though Australian, Tepper ’13 Julianne took a moment to wish her readers a happy Thanksgiving and shared some of the things that she is thankful for.

Continuing the holiday theme, Darden ’12 Darden Poet also reflected on what she was most thankful for this year, as did her fellow classmate Jonathan. Kellogg ’12 Jeremy prepared for final exams. LBS ’12 mbahut felt detached from campus, but considered it perhaps a good preparation for graduation. INSEAD ’12 V. celebrated holi in Singapore. GW ’12 Part-timer shared a slightly humorous economics website with his readers.

And that’s a wrap for this edition of Fridays From the Frontline. We hope that those in the States enjoyed their Thanksgiving festivities, and that everyone, regardless of location, enjoys a wonderful weekend!

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