The MBA application and achievement
As I am simply no good at keeping secrets, the cat is out of the bag and I have applied to 3 fantastic US MBA schools.
Having recently completed my 3rd application something struck me as a little odd. A prominent component of the application is to showcase key achievements. Being someone who is driven by achievement I started to feel a little lost. Where had the year 2007 gone. Why had I achieved so many wonderful things leading up to 2007 but very little in that year itself. I’ll tell you where it went. I spent 4 to 5 months studying for the GMAT (General Management Aptitude Test entrance exam) and then 2 months focusing on my 3 applications. Other than my work in the Equity Markets group of Macquarie Bank and my swimming I had very little time left.
After initially feeling a little lost and in limbo, I realised something important. I did achieve in 2007, something very important indeed. I spent 6 months focusing on my personal aspirations. Delving in to find out what I really want and enjoy, and discovering where I need to focus my energies to get there. I now feel ready to move forward with my achievements in the knowledge that I will apply my self more efficiently.
Morale of the story: Never feel negative about donating a chunk of time to follow your dream. You never know what positives will arise.
