An Early Morning Phone Call From Area Code 773 With Good News

My mistake, however, was that my detail was largely academic and tied into the curriculum, culture and the vast resources of Booth’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship. And while I left that interview a bit unsure as to the impact that my shortcomings during that meeting would have on my candidacy, I also left with a great deal of appreciation for the feedback that I had been given.

And now, Booth has offered me admission into their next class. I am relieved, excited and grateful to both the Booth adcom and everyone who has played a part in me getting this point.

To be continued…

MBAOver30 offers the perspective of a 30-something, California-based entrepreneur who is applying to Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, MIT, Northwestern, Chicago, Dartmouth, Yale, and Berkeley.. He hopes to gain acceptance to the Class of 2015 and blogs at MBAOver30.

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Letting Go Of An MBA Safety School

When A Campus Visit Turns Off An MBA Applicant

Yale, Tuck and Booth: The Next Leg of My Pre- MBA Research

 My Countdown: Less Than 30 Days To The GMAT

From Suits To Startups: Why MBA Programs Are Changing

Why I’m Not Getting Either A Part-Time MBA or An Executive MBA

Preparing To Sit For The GMAT Exam

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A 2012-2013 MBA Application Strategy

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Just One MBA Essay Shy Of Being Doe

Getting That MBA Recommendation From Your Boss

Facetime with MBA Gatekeepers at Wharton

The Differences Between Harvard & Stanford Info Sessions

My MIT Sloan Info Session in California 

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Jumping Into The MBA Admissions Rabbit Hole

Relief At Getting Those Round One Apps Done But Now A Sense of Powerlessness

On Age Discrimination in MBA Admissions & Rookie Hype

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Harvard Business School: No News Is Good News?

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A Halloween Treat: An Invite To Interview From Chicago Booth

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Interviewing At Chicago Booth and Wharton

My Thanksgiving Day Feast: Completing Applications

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An Invite To Interview At MIT Sloan

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