Aspirations

Where was I?

2008-06-15T23:18:00.007+05:30

First of all, my apologies for writing in a while. If you have been wondering where the hell was I, remember that I've been in a 'real' grind at PGPX. Do not believe me? Do you know that in last 10 weeks:

- We've worked on close to 75 cases

- We've written 12 surprise quizzes/ mid term

- We've written 9 full-length exams

- Around 140 classes were held and we attended ALL of them

- We wrote/ co-wrote/ contributed to close to 50 reports/ submissions/ PPTs

Still skeptical? How about the following picture, which shows the amount of work load, we just endured :)

On a separate note, it has been a rewarding experience so far. The whole batch has shown lot of character and people have gone out of their ways to help others. To this 'spirit' (though Gujarat is a dry state) of PGPX 08-09, I'd say - I'm lovin' it.

Between, we got done with term I today (Sunday). Term II begins tomorrow (Monday). Gotta go. It is a 2-case day tomorrow! As SG very aptly captured and modified Citi's global campaign as follows:

Every night you sleep,
But your Dreams are wide awake; because
Ambitions never sleep
Aspirations never sleep
Goals never sleep
Hopes never sleep
Opportunities never sleep
The world never sleeps
That's why we work around the clock
To turn dreams into realities
That's why IIMA never sleeps
The PGPX never sleeps

-Pramod-

Communication - what for?

2008-04-07T00:18:00.001+05:30

We draw lot of inferences during communication. These inferences are drawn due to our pre-conceived notions or due to our experiences with similar situations in the past. For an effective communication to take place, it is important to nullify the effect of such inferences as much as possible. It is a good idea to get to know the other party before the communication, so that different interpretations for similar actions can be avoided.

We discussed a case today, in which, each party did the right thing as far as their respective positions are concerned. However, no one cared to look at the holistic picture and hence, expected results were not produced. We tend to do the same thing in real life as well where in, we remain preoccupied with our interests, our personalities, our inferences, in a nutshell, with ourselves. If we begin to look beyond ourselves, begin to listen to people, many of our problems tend to disappear. It is important to note here that merely listening will not do. One needs to be an empathic listener and develop a rapport before any conclusions can be drawn.

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While writing a report, it is a very good idea to borrow thoughts, information, etc from other sources (journals, consulting reports, authors, etc). While writing a report, it is ESSENTIAL to mention the references.
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Gem# Never ask more than one questions in a conversation. Person will answer the simpler question first and will try to dodge the tougher question.

-Pramod-

Classes begun today

2008-04-07T00:17:00.000+05:30

Our classes begun today. I'm excited!

-P-

Today is a nu day!

2008-04-02T23:05:00.007+05:30

I've joined IIMA today, as a student for their PGPX program. The program will be conducted at IIMA's new, sprawling campus with a tinge of grey everywhere. The facilities are good enough to make you comfortable and the only thing, I'm complaining about is Ahmedabad weather. The campus is located in newer locality of Ahmedabad, which is reasonably good. IIMA is building lot of infrastructure to prepare for the expansion (of PGPX presumably).

During the registration, we've been given a couple of cases, which we need to read before our classes begin on April 6th. We would also receive our course material and will come to know about our study groups in next couple of days. We've been warned enough to be ready to handle the impending pressure of cases, quizzes, exams, presentations, and what not.. We're at a stage where there is only so much we can really care for right now. We can prepare but I'm sure, we'll be swamped with work and all the prep (read study) strategy will be thrown out of window. Wish me and my batch mates good luck, folks!

-P-

PGPX-II placements and PGPX-III profile

2008-03-27T20:06:00.002+05:30

Information on placements for current batch of PGPX (PGPX-II) is available at IIMA web site now.
Check this out: http://www.iimahd.ernet.in/pgpx/pgpxplacement.html

IIMA web site also contains information on profile of incoming batch of PGPX (PGPX-III), of which, yours truly is a part. Check the link: http://www.iimahd.ernet.in/pgpx/currentbatch.html

Needless to say, with this kind of profile, current batch of PGPX is going to be a very stellar one.

-P-

PGPX Placement update

2008-02-16T13:30:00.001+05:30

http://www.business-standard.com/common/news_article.php?autono=313746&%20leftnm=6&%20subLeft=0&%20chkFlg

-P-

IIMA calling

2008-01-20T02:01:00.000+05:30

After having constantly thought over and over again, I've finally decided to join IIMA for PGPX. My decision to leave PGPEX (at IIMC) and join PGPX has come from the following:

- More aligned with my aspirations and personal life
- A larger batch size, offering more diversity
- A better brand recognition, older program

As far as academics are concerned, I would not have any qualms with IIMC. However, I went by what I felt right. In the end, only time will tell how right I was..

I'm back in Mumbai now and in the interim, have joined my old organization, i-flex. We would relocate to Ahmedabad in April this year. Really looking forward to it!

-P-

PGPEX in news

2007-12-16T14:07:00.001+05:30

Check this out: http://education.indiatimes.com/educationTimes/getArticleDetails.do?contentid=2007121220071212142918140d0af46e0&sectid=4

-P-

Survived 2 weeks at IIMC - PGPEX

2007-12-14T18:55:00.000+05:30

Having successfully completed 2 weeks in the program and I've begun to feel the heat. We've discussed around 6 cases so far and there are many more to come. Faculty out here is excellent and everything since our registration has been handled very professionally so far. The program is attracting lot of attention from institute's management, 2-year MBA students and alumni. The kind of learning, which is happening via class discussions, study groups, presentations and drawing on to past experience is unparalleled.

Facilities are also pretty decent. Family accommodation is a bit cramped, but not to cry for. Food is good. Wi-fi works campus-wide. Scenic campus, night-long canteens, away from hustle-bustle of the city and easy access to study sources make IIMC, what it is. I'm pretty excited on the prospect of learning ahead.

Looking forward to yet another long night..

-P-

Welcome to the grind at PGPEX-II

2007-12-06T01:11:00.000+05:30

The second batch of PGPEX joined IIMC on Dec 3rd in a formal ceremony, which was also attended by very senior professors and staff members. There are people from Power & Energy, Steel, Merchant Navy, Oil, IT/ ITeS, Govt Services, etc. With an average GMAT of around 705 and work-ex of 9.6 yrs, this batch is certainly going to go places.

We've been very clearly told on day 1 to get ready for the grind and boy....we've already begun to feel the heat. We've 7 credit and 1 non-credit course in this term and classes would be held at least 6 days a week. Adding to this are quizzes, mid-term tests, submissions, group presentations, end-term exams and what not! Faculty seems to be top class and I'm certain that 1 year at IIMC is going to be an extremely rewarding time for the participants (including self).

-P-

Consumerism at peak

2007-11-11T16:04:00.000+05:30

The other day, while going to office in USA, I observed a lady. She was watering the plants in her patio. While that is a normal chore for many people, while striked me more was how consumerism has seeped in an average American . Check out:

She was wearing a Nike track suit, had put on a pair of Nike sports shoes, listening to an iPod, holding a cup of coffee from Dunkin Donuts in one hand and watering plants using other hand.

No wonder, an average American spends huge sums on articles of pleasure (source: WB Consumer Spending report).

-P-

New PMP on the block

2007-09-09T07:48:00.000+05:30

I've successfully completed my Project Management Professional (PMP) certification today. PMP is a reputed certification, offered by Project Management Institute (PMI) of USA.

I studied for around 3 months for PMP and it was hell of a 4-hr battle during the exam. There is a sense of achievement and I feel so relived now. Time to hit the bed now guys. Catch ya later...

-P-

Reality sinks in

2007-08-23T06:44:00.001+05:30

Okay..so now while I've sent my acceptance for PGPEX (by IIMC), we've begun working on TO DOs (and it scares us). Gosh - so much to do, and so little time. The other day, I was telling Rani that even if we've little over 2 months, we feel it is not sufficient. There have been times, when we've wrapped up our life and moved on. May be, we got lazy..

Anyways, here is an indicative list (for activities in US an India):
Doctor
Insurance, Services, Membership cancellation
Pay bills
Sell stuff (Car, household, etc)
Buy personal stuff (a new Laptop, PDA)Buy gifts
Airline ticket confirmation
Quit job (yeeeee..)
Home Loan settlement
India Tax returns

A few pleasure activities:

Road trip with Jayesh and Neha
Trip to Vaishno Devi
Meet old colleagues
Meet old supervisors
Stay at home
Deepawali
Chotu's marriage

And so on..

-P-

Accepted for PGPEX

2007-08-18T16:08:00.000+05:30

Guys,

Take a bow! I've been accepted at PGPEX (1-year full time MBA program from Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, INDIA) for batch of 2007-08. I'm too thrilled right now to write anything more sensible. So, please wait till I get back..

-P-

PGPEX Interview experience

2007-08-10T05:32:00.000+05:30

PGPEX is a full-time i-year MBA program from Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, INDIA. Admission process for the II batch is underway.

I was interviewed for PGPEX in Newark, USA. There were 6 of us in morning slot and 5 in the afternoon one. I was the first one to be interviewed in morning slot (and effectively the first one in US). In my batch (morning), 5 guys from IT and 1 from Wireless Communication.

My interview began with a thorough check of all the documents and generic questions on what I do, my current responsibilities, major issues faced. Then more intense questions around my job profile and my employer. Why MBA and what do I want to do post-MBA? A couple of questions on IT industry, which is where I'm from? 2 questions on my ECA. Question on whether I need married accommodation. It seems that IIMC does not have many married accommodations. Though requesting married accommodation would not act as a disqualifying (or qualifying otherwise) criteria, IIMC wants to manage logistics well in advance. Photocopies were not asked from anyone, whom I know and was interviewed today.All in all, it was more of a chit-chat, informal discussion. Absolutely not like an interrogation.A friend of mine, who was interviewed in afternoon batch inquired that when would results be out and was told that definitely around 15th August. Wouldn’t that be our Independence Day (??), if selected.. Good luck to folks, who are going to interviewed in coming time.

-P-

IIMA PGPX looking at two sections

2007-07-22T08:23:00.000+05:30

Folks,

Check this out:

http://www.pagalguy.com/index.php?categoryid=51&p2_articleid=849

-P-

..and it is IIML now

2007-07-22T08:14:00.000+05:30

IIML (Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow) announced IPMX - International programme in Management for executives.

http://www.iimlnc.ac.in/ipmxbrochure.php

Very cool, very cool.

-P-

Interview call - PGPEX

2007-07-06T13:54:00.000+05:30

I'm one step closer to get my second MBA. I've been shortlisted for PGPEX interview. For the un-initiated, PGPEX is a full-time residential 1-year MBA course by Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata (also known as IIMC).

My profile is:

GMAT: 740 (50/40/5.5)
Work Experience: 8 yrs (4 yrs international)
Education: BE, MBA
Academics: Good
Extra Curricular Activities: Good

Preparations for interview are going on, but one would never know what all to prepare for.. I guess, it is more of a mental preparation to face the surprise than cram stuff. Please wish me luck guys!

-P-

GMAT again

2007-02-26T01:14:00.000+05:30

I wrote GMAT again and scored a decent 740 (50/40/5.5). I'll be applying to MBA courses now. Amen!

Following is my GMAT prep strategy and test experience:
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SC
SC is not a guess game; it is a science. You may get a couple of questions by ear-thing or sheer-luck, it can’t take you far. I learnt it the hard way. So, what is the right way to do it?

Buy a copy of Manhattan SC Book. Learn every concept mentioned in this book. After this, go through the OG SC questions and learn to apply the rules, laid out in book. This will give you an idea of what to look for in a sentence? I developed a strategy to not to look at answer choices until I find a mistake. If I find a mistake, I’d try to create my own version first (a rough one). Then, start with choice B. However, if it is a long, underlined portion, begin with E (no science here, just a tip). Strike out the choice, which have obvious mistakes or are awkward, convoluted, changing the meaning. In most of the cases, you’ll end up with 2 close choices, select the one, which is closer to your rough version and move forward. Even if you’re guessing, hell...you’ve 0.5 probability of hitting the nail. If I don’t find any mistake, before marking ‘A’, I’d quickly glance through the answer choice, just to be sure that there is no other, more concise answer choice.

Solving SC problems this way will give you an aptitude to solve the problems in an empirical manner. Isn’t it better than pure guesses? When you’re confident that you’re equipped with enough arsenals, start hitting 1000 SCs. Though half of the questions in them are not representative, they offer a good practice material. After you’ve practiced enough, take Manhattan SC Test (you get a free, online test when you buy a new Manhattan book). Those questions are ‘real’ close to GMAT (IMO) and those 25 biggies are good enough to make you realize where do you stand. If you can get more than 20-21 correct, you’d be okay. If you can’t, go back to basics and see where does the problem lie.. SC is a very important section and in most of the cases, 3 out of first 5 questions are would be on SC. Moreover, SCs make about 40% of the verbal part and help you in saving time for the monsters (you heard it right!), you better crack it well!

CR
Human mind has a great capacity but we don’t use more than 10-15 % of it (a well known fact). To do better, it is necessary to ‘hone’ your skills. Learning CR (read analytical) skills may be difficult but honing what you have is not. Moreover, GMAT requires us to use our analytical skills in a different, unconventional manner, which we don’t do in day-2-day life. Essentially what I’m saying is that you need to condition your brain to react in a manner, which it is capable of (those who have seen Madagascar and remember ‘Alex’ the lion might agree – when Alex, a tamed lion, acts as a wild lion under fierce conditions).

For the whole of last month, I took one test each day from LSAT tests (1000CR doc). Trust me, those tests are real good and doing fair on those tests will give your brain enough acclimatization. Just like SC, CR questions will also have 2-3 obvious choices, which can be skipped easily. A few people say that it is a good idea to read CR question before reading the passage, but I never believed so. IMO it is important to assimilate the passage, flow with the thought, form your own structure and then, check what does the question ask? After reading the question, I’d first guess my own answer and then check the answer choices. While many people also advocate skimming through the paragraph, I bag to differ. CR passages are written in a tricky fashion and one may not be able to judge everything just by perfunctory reading. You gotta understand. If you don’t, read it again!

When you’re comfortable and begin to maintain a strike rate of around 70-75% in LSAT CRs, it is time to hit other sources (if you desire so). However, I’d prefer to stay focused on LSAT CRs. They are good quality and are too many to practice. OG is a decent source but it has too few questions.

RC
I’m a slow-yet-contemplative reader. I read books and am also used to read stuff online. People tend to assume that since they read books, they may read at computer screen equally well. It may be true for a few, but take my word – reading online/ from computer screen is a different ball game altogether. To do well in RC in GMAT, first and foremost practice is to begin reading online articles, columns, opinions, etc. This should be a good starting point to begin prep for RC. Also, RC skills can’t be built overnight (for that matter, I wonder if any can be…) and it is very-very important to form a mind map with the author when reading a passage. In simple terms, you should be able to interpret what author is trying to say?

There may be 2 strategies to tackle RCs. One is to quickly skim the passage (total 1-2 mins) and then question-by-question, refer back to the passage. Second strategy is to begin slowly, understand the passage, form a mental structure (total 4-5 mins) and then attack the questions. I preferred the latter. Both processes have their pros-and-cons, however, adopting any of the strategies primarily depends on individual’s conform level. If you’re at the beginning of your preparations, I’d suggest try both the strategies and determine which one works best for you? It is also a good idea to take notes while reading the passage, but do this only if you’ve practiced to do so, not because I’m saying so. If you have not practiced for this and are writing GMAT shortly, you better stay away from doing so. Chances are that you’ll end up wasting the precious time in taking ‘inefficient and time consuming’ notes, which may not help you in answering most of the questions. I decided to take notes only when there are many names (in short form), dates, data, technical terms. In such a passage, my notes would look like:
I – 70, JM, Fusion
II – Now, HF, Battery, 85%
III – Eienstein, EdisonIV – Rford, 1990

This way, if any question would refer to the name, data, term in any of the questions, I can refer back to the relevant passage right away. In all other types of passages, I chose to paraphrase the topic by reading slowly at first time, revising quickly second time and then jump to the questions. I began my preparations with 1000 RC series and OG passages. If you want to focus on good stuff, don’t skip passage 64-85 in 1000 RC document. That is good stuff!

PS and DS
I’m wondering that what can I say about this section? Honestly, I never did put in a huge effort in this section, primarily because I’ve studied Math for a considerable time in my education. However, a few tips which you may always want to remember:

- Probability questions in GMAT are tricky not complex
- In DS questions, even if condition A gives you an answer, do not forget to check for condition B also. Answer may be D
- When solving question by putting values, check for –5, -3, -2, -1, -0.6, 0, 0.7, 1, 2, 3, 5, sqrt(2) and sqrt(3). This list may be smaller, if there are specific conditions for the values (such as a positive integer)
- Always write the DS question on scratch pad before evaluating the statements
- 1 million is 10^6- Zero is an even integer. It is neither positive nor negative
- If there are 2 criteria or 2 categories, use Venn diagram. If there are 2 criteria for 2 different populations, use tables
- Condition for unique solution for a Quadratic equation is b^2 = 4*a*c
- Similar triangles have RATIO of the sides equal, whereas congruent triangles have EQUAL sides
- Develop your own thumb rules/ tricks. You will remember them very easily. For example: 2 guys can finish a work in (x*y)/ (x+y) hrs

Do not forget to solve last 50 questions in PS and DS from OG. Apart from that, scoretop questions on Math are also pretty good.

Test Experience
I had taken a Saturday 1:15 appointment at a center in USA. Went a week before that to check location of the center. On the given date, reached the center 45 minutes early and registered. It is required for foreign nationals to appear with a passport. No exceptions!

Began test little early and used AWA as the conditioning mechanism. They really help you in settling down at the center and adjusting to the seat, monitor, background humming, etc etc. I also wore a sweater with the intention that I would keep it on, if cold or take off, if warm (I ended up taking it off during Verbal). It is always a good idea to dress in layers. I also had a heavy breakfast and skipped lunch, just to stay awake. I had AWA templates ready for Argument as well as for Issue. Used the template and finished both the sections with around 5 minutes to spare. However, stretched at my seat for 2-3 minutes before completing the AWA sections.

During first 10-minute break, I ate a biscuit, visited rest room, drank some water (‘some’ - since last thing you want is a full bladder while clock it ticking) and stretched with deep breath.

Math section – My strategy was to spend around 2 mins per question, check status at every 25-minutes and make sure that I do not make consequent mistakes. First question and I was faced with a medium-difficulty number theory question. Solved it, definitely was correct and second question was an equally competitive question. Third and fourth DS with moderate difficulty and I made sure that I re-check answers to avoid mistakes. From 5th question onwards, difficulty level began to rise and 20th question really got me. I could not even comprehend the question. I tried for a couple of minutes but realized that it is getting on my nerves. I made a calculated guess and moved on. Later, I realized that it was a wise move to do so. The question was making me tired and impatient. To get back to my natural stage, I had to cross this hurdle.

In GMAT, if you’re answering questions right, you’re bound to get tricky/ complex questions and idea is not to get bogged down by them. Between 30-35 questions, I also got a couple of extremely easy questions but no need to worry about that. It also is one of the tricks to make you nervous that why am I getting such dumb questions? Solve them, cross-check the answers and move on. By the time, I completed last question, I had around 7 minutes to spare. I did not finish my section, but instead took deep breaths and did a neck exercise while sitting in my chair. 2 minutes before the time limit, I clicked ‘Next’ and took the designated break.

Break II – Ate 3 biscuits and repeated the same rituals as break I. Also washed the face and hummed a song.

Verbal – My strategy for verbal was to spend 1-min on each SC question, 2-min on each CR ques and 8 min on each RC passage (including 4 mins for reading the passage). I also decided to do a status check at every 25-minute interval and resolved not to make any mistakes in first 15 questions (unlike last time). Started off with 2 SCs, 2 CR2, 1 SC and then a small-yet-cryptic passage. Right after completing the passage, the drill began and so did my battle. 2nd RC was also small and complex. 3rd and 4th RCs were slightly longer-but-simpler. I did not face any BF questions. However, my SC questions were of considerable length. II passage did try to spoil my time management, but I pulled the clock up by saving some time in SCs. I’m almost confident that this time, I did much better in CRs. I completed the section with 3 minutes to spare.

By this time, my heart was pounding at premium speed and blood was gushing at a tremendous pace. I hit ‘Next’ and a couple of question screens appeared. Completed them ASAP and came the decision making screen. Do you want to ‘Report the Score’ or ‘Cancel the Score’? I never understood this concept of canceling the scores. Even If one wants to do that, one would like to make that determination only after seeing the score. Why not give poor guy a chance? In any case, I had no doubt in my mind that I’ve to see my score. I knew that I’d score more than 700 and screen blinked with a score of 740!! Bingo! I raised both of my hands in prayer and completed my battle with the beast!

Resources
SC – 1000 SC, OG, Manhattan
CR – 1000 CR, OG, Kaplan 800 (average)
RC – 1000 RC (especially passage 64 to 85)
PS – Last 50 ques in OG, GMAT Prep (keep repeating), Scoretop
DS - Last 50 ques in OG, GMAT Prep (keep repeating), Scoretop

Scoretop is a great resource and its VIP membership is worth every cent. It is very important to understand the philosophy of collective learning. The more you share, the more you learn. Be an active participant and rather than simply quoting that “answer is A/ B/ C/ D/ E”, try to come up with your reasoning. It will benefit others and you too, since many a times, writing the explanation brings a different perspective. Tip is to CONTRIBUTE!!

-P-

Good book - The Kite Runner

2006-12-23T08:52:00.000+05:30

Recently read this book - a must read one! More information about this book is at author's web site.

-P-

Weather

2006-12-13T03:04:00.000+05:30

Howz that - smoke at CST? Tell you what, you'll never find this kind of description for any American city, not even for a tinniest of the towns :)

-P-

DING PGPX

2006-12-13T02:59:00.000+05:30

Okay, the results were out and so did I. Work kept me away from my blog for a while but here I'm - back. I could not make it to PGPX. But that's all right since profile of admits is definitely better than mine. I lost the battle but not the war. Will try again.

-P-

Done with PGPX interview

2006-10-17T21:38:00.000+05:30

Done with my PGPX interview. It was an awesome experience, more from the point of view of meeting few good chaps inside the room and few outside.

Now the wait for results begins. Oct 31st it is when the results would be available..

-P-

PGPX Essays + Quebec trip

2006-09-17T10:12:00.000+05:30

Work is in full swing on PGPX essays. Doing it at 1:00 am in a hotel room in Quebec. Just finished version 1.0 and sent to Sam and Jayesh for review. I’m targeting to send my essays by 19th Sept EOD EST.

Let me repeat! 10 days is not sufficient to write essays. May be, IIMA wants to check what we can come up with in a time crunch :)

I'll be off to USA tomorrow. Quebec (Canada) trip has been fabulous. This country is truly socialist and I came to know the funny side of it from my tour guide. I'll write more on this later and will post some pictures too. Food for thought - what would a socialist country do when it produces more milk than it can consume? ->->-> This guide says that farmers are required to throw excess milk in rivers :/

-P-

The PGPX Interview list is out..

2006-09-10T09:35:00.000+05:30

The PGPX Interview list is out and I made it to the list

Wow!

There is so much to do and so little time. IIMA expects candidates to send in their essays for PGPX by 20th Sept (isn't is just 10 days away %#$^&*&?)..

There also in an upcoming trip for me to Canada (From 13-17 Sept) I'm deep in work now!

-P-

Very rosy

2006-08-18T20:22:00.000+05:30

I always want to follow it, but could never do so..

Jeene ka rangeen mausam,
ye khoobsurat zamana.
Kal ki hamein hai fikar kya,
kal kya ho kisne hai jaana.
Jina jise aata hai woh,
pal main hi mauj mana le.
Kal ki hamein fursat kahan,
soche jo hum matwale.

Very rosy, ain't it?

-P-

Another weekend gone

2006-08-15T02:08:00.000+05:30

Comes another Monday blue. I'm bound to get a headache by EOD - not a unique feature for me, especially on Mondays.

We had Independence Day celebrations in Dallas. IANT here organizes a fabulous event every year (doing it over last 30 years), called ‘Anand Bazaar’. It attracts some 15,000+ Indians. Now, isn't that a big number?

Attractions are eateries, fireworks and music. While first two were good as usual, last one was lousy -> especially the female singers. You couldn't even hear their voice over the orchestra. And yeah, did I mention that orchestra was undoubtedly loud, but still….ladies were bad! Period!

On the MBA front - I'm yet to ponder and determine whether I'm applying to ISB this year or not? I intend to take a firm decision only after IIMA shortlist. Lets hope if I can make it to the list. I'm also not too keen on MBAs abroad. After having lived outside India for a while, I'd prefer to get back home now.

-P-

Submitted PGPX application

2006-08-11T22:51:00.000+05:30

I submitted my IIMA PGPX application 2 days back and waiting for the response now. I really appreciate the simple application process IIMA has designed. Online, instructions, no application fee, no essays until you're shortlisted....doesn't it reflect a well thought and managed process? I hope other institutes learn quickly.

I took 15 full days in filling my PGPX application, only because I couldn't spare time at a stretch and more so because I didn't want to do it in a hurry. Now while the application is done, I'm in dilemma of whether to begin prep for essays or not? I'm pretty optimistic of receiving a call though.

On the work front, it is kinda crazy these days. We're added one business line last month, one this month and adding 2 more next month. I just wish this hustle-bustle were over before my interview (if I get a call).

More when I'm awake..

-P-