3/19/2006
I have never won a jackpot before. The minute Haas adcom called to congratulate me, I felt like I've just won a jackpot. His call concluded my whole getting into b-school journey...(not counting the employment verification and getting my visa stamped)
Well, I was celebrating for a few hours before I realized that choice making process is looming. I tried what the typical b-school nerds would do: create a decision matrix...I also discussed it with my loved ones (boyfriend, family and friends)....First i narrowed down my top two choices (Haas and Wharton) then I generated the matrix which included reputation (Wharton won), personal (Haas won), career prospects (Haas won considering I want to end up in west coast), weather (Haas won) etc etc etc....then i weighed the importance of each category. I almost drove my boyfriend crazy when i went back and forth pondering this decision every 2 hours but after a careful consideration, I am going to say yes to aaheeem aaheeem Haas.
Yeah some of you may think "she's crazy to turn down Wharton" and I don't blame you. After thinking it through, I came to a conclusion that there're more to life than just reputation. At the end of the day, I want to be able to balance my career and personal life. On the bright side, my saying no to other schools will help those waitlisted move a step closer to getting in.
To cool my head down after an intense choice making process (which had started the minute I submitted my application to Haas and Wharton), I treated myself to nice spa in Sonoma County with my girlfriends...oh those facial and body scrubs were so soothing...
Tomorrow is another exciting day, I am going to tell my manager and maybe give my one month notice by the end of the week...I am going to spend time with my family in Indonesia afterwards.
Well, I was celebrating for a few hours before I realized that choice making process is looming. I tried what the typical b-school nerds would do: create a decision matrix...I also discussed it with my loved ones (boyfriend, family and friends)....First i narrowed down my top two choices (Haas and Wharton) then I generated the matrix which included reputation (Wharton won), personal (Haas won), career prospects (Haas won considering I want to end up in west coast), weather (Haas won) etc etc etc....then i weighed the importance of each category. I almost drove my boyfriend crazy when i went back and forth pondering this decision every 2 hours but after a careful consideration, I am going to say yes to aaheeem aaheeem Haas.
Yeah some of you may think "she's crazy to turn down Wharton" and I don't blame you. After thinking it through, I came to a conclusion that there're more to life than just reputation. At the end of the day, I want to be able to balance my career and personal life. On the bright side, my saying no to other schools will help those waitlisted move a step closer to getting in.
To cool my head down after an intense choice making process (which had started the minute I submitted my application to Haas and Wharton), I treated myself to nice spa in Sonoma County with my girlfriends...oh those facial and body scrubs were so soothing...
Tomorrow is another exciting day, I am going to tell my manager and maybe give my one month notice by the end of the week...I am going to spend time with my family in Indonesia afterwards.
posted by hokidoki | 10:19 PM
4 Comments:
Congrats on your well thought out Haas decision ! I can surely say Haas' gain is Wharton's loss.
Congrats on both Hass and Wharton call. Wow!! This is so cool. I am sure it is a tought decision to make. Well I will be interested to see where you finally land.
can you transfer that W admit to my name pls ?
have fun in Indonesia - which island will be in ?
GO BEARS!! HAAS is underrated by most, I think you made a great decision!
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