Dreams July 25, 2004
Posted by Simba in : Uncategorized , 3 commentsNot in a great shape.. considering that I have been sick on & off (not, that kind of sick, sick.. I mean healthwise 
) But as i am trying to relax & sleep away these few days before I start running all over again.. GMAT, App, Interviews etc etc… I am wondering, Am I really good material for Stanford/ Wharton???
Been looking thro’ Stanford & boy, the program looks goooody… & competitive like hell!!! To ace up my app, I really need a good Gmat Score else I stand tooo lean a chance in one of those good schools. I still havent completely figured out the schools I will be apping to. Hey, the most imp factor for me is - funding in terms of loan without co-signor… I really do not have the energy to go thro’ what I went thro’ over the last few months.
As for my current work is concerned, I have been looking out to change my job profile. Currently, I am bordering between a techie & a manager….I need to find something where I can complete my transition & move into a complete managerial role. Nope, not really worried about the title… but more on responsibilities that I can quantify in my applications!! 
My one & only off day.. Sunday is almost over. But really felt the missing part of NASEOH. The Sunday almost looked LONG …. Hopefully, we can be there next week!!
MBA Game July 22, 2004
Posted by Simba in : Uncategorized , 4 commentsHey.. See, I promised a decent BLOG update… And I am here!! Ok, so much for crying & nagging & cribbing, its about time, I brushed up my act and put myself together!!
Right now, I am planning a retake on the GMAT. It will prolly be in Oct… Maybe I can make it to a few R2s. About the colleges, I need to sit & check them out. Considering that I do not have much idea about US Schools, guess it is all the more important for me to spend more time in deciding the places/ programmes, I shall be applying to. Been at the GMATCLUB and can use some of the extensive experiences that are penned there. Guess meanwhile, before I am done with the GMAT I can also start looking at those essays…
I am still wondering if I shld apply for British Chevening Scholarship. If I actually get it, maybe I can consider Oxford - Said. British Council will be able to help me out as to whens & hows to applying to that scholarship.
So, am in the MBA Game now.. the die will start rolling in a while…
Why Blog? July 21, 2004
Posted by Simba in : Uncategorized , 1 comment so farYesterday, I was looking at Ria’s blog….& came across an important point… if u cant manage a good blog/ website.. then.. scrap it!!! If u really dont update it regularly & fend for it… then there is no use keeping it!! Hmmmm…. now, thats something I need to think about!!!
Considering that I dont blog regularly, I guess, its about time, I just deleted it!! But then again, at this point I need to blog… ‘cos.. I need to!!! I need to give vent to a lot of things… & also… kind of plan my future… etc etc… But I tend to make my blog a whole lot personal & that I feel is kind of bad!!! Prolly becos.. I feel its more like a diary where I pen my thoughts (usually useless & outdated ones)…..I need to change that!!! I shall try to be very less personal & more professional when I blog!!!
Okie.. but also.. need to update a whole lot of things out here… got to add a coupla links around the place… Hey how do I reduce the size of my letterings.. they are too big… 
…So, for that.. back to HTML basics!!! Also… back to GMAT.. right now… I am at cross-roads… where I split between feeling sad for myself & trying to kick myself to be more optimistic!!!
SBI & Edu Loans July 19, 2004
Posted by Simba in : Uncategorized , add a commentHavent uploaded my blog for a loooong time. I didnt have much to say on my blog.. didnt have much to tell anybody… rather myself!! Been thro’ a lot of emotions … but then again, Sense Prevailed!! As I slowly pick up whatever is left for me… I shall continue to blog….
Yes, I have made up my mind. I am defering my admission this year. My bank loan did not come thro’ which means that I cannot fund my MBA as of now. I have been thro some real terrible days & nights… wondering what the future holds… wondering whether I shall get my accomodation… my visa.. my flight tics…. my finance…. However, I found out how inflexible Indian Banks are in regard to education loan.
SBI - State Bank of India is one of the most atrocious bank.. I would not suggest anybody to try to secure an education loan from them. I have heard that Canara Bank is much better & friendly… But.. SBI sucks!!! I was unfortunate to have approached them in the first place. What was supposed to be a hassle-free 7 day normal procedue.. turned out to be a horrible nightmare which made me & my family go thro’ some of the most agonizing moments for more than 3 months. At the end of it, all I got from them was - “We will be able to provide 40% of the first year fees. That too, u must show the remaining amount”.
As I sit back & look, I even wonder how I put my parents thro’ it all… Running from pillar to post …. Rushing up with so many documents… Talking to soo many people… Squeezing out money from nowhere.. Hopefully I wont put them again thro this!!!!
Life- A constant turmoil July 1, 2004
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Life has been a constant turmoil…. Change in the only constant thing in this world!!!
Its so nice to see so many PGites settling into their respective colleges…. Hope they all do well & outshine others in their chosen paths!! MBS Yahoo Groups also looks BIG… ppl have been discussing various things like… Euro 2004, Part time work, Guitaring, Contact Lenses, Cells DVDs.. etc etc & me… hmmm… just there.. being a mute spectator… awaiting the final word from the bank manager…. The Ad Coms have been really amazing with the support….Great thing is my Ad com guys are crossing their fingers for me…
More later guys….