“My mentoring session with Andre was extremely valuable and gave me the clarity and direction I needed at an important stage of my application journey. He was kind, approachable, and generous with his time, creating an atmosphere in which I felt comfortable sharing my experiences, asking questions, and discussing my doubts openly.
One of the most helpful aspects of our conversation was his guidance on how to organize and communicate my personal story. Andre helped me understand how to connect different experiences into a coherent narrative, identify the elements that matter most, and explain their significance more clearly. His perspective was fundamental in helping me see how to present my background with greater confidence, purpose, and authenticity.
I particularly appreciated his advice on what to avoid. He helped me recognize that including every detail does not necessarily make a story stronger, and that being selective can make a message much more effective. Our discussion gave me a clearer understanding of how to avoid unnecessary repetition, keep my narrative focused, and ensure that each part contributes something meaningful to the overall application.
Andre also provided valuable guidance on how to organize the application process itself. He helped me think more clearly about priorities, how to approach the different components, and how to make the work feel more manageable. Having a clearer structure has made a difference to my mindset: instead of seeing the applications as one overwhelming task, I now feel better equipped to approach them through specific, achievable steps.
Another important takeaway was his advice on how to use the coming days effectively. Our conversation helped me understand where to focus my energy, which tasks deserve immediate attention, and how to establish a realistic plan. I left the session with a stronger sense of direction and a better understanding of how to balance thoughtful preparation with consistent progress.
What made the experience positive was the combination of practical guidance and encouragement. Andre offered suggestions in a considerate and constructive way, helping me reflect on my choices while also making me feel supported. His kindness made it easier to engage honestly with the process and to see areas for improvement as opportunities to strengthen my applications.
Overall, this session was fundamental in helping me understand both what I want to communicate and how to move forward. I now have a clearer approach to telling my story, organizing my applications, avoiding common mistakes, and planning the next few days with intention.
I am very grateful for Andre’s support and for the care he brought to our conversation. His advice gave me useful tools, renewed confidence, and a more focused approach to the work ahead. I would highly recommend a session with him to anyone seeking thoughtful guidance, practical direction, and a supportive space to develop their application narrative. The session helped me turn uncertainty into a clearer plan, and I feel much more prepared to make the most of the time ahead and present my experiences in a meaningful and convincing way.”
creep
Just kidding.
Im working on a groupon arbitrage play (Barnes & Noble) today.
I was thinking about this yesterday, Paul. Never went through with it though - transaction costs ate away at the margin.
Jamie Dimon: Address to HBS MBA Class of 2009, Class Day June 21, 2009
[quote=PiggyBank]Jamie Dimon: Address to HBS MBA Class of 2009, Class Day June 21, 2009
]This was good but Steve Job's address to Stanford was a LOT better. Some of the stuff he said really stuck with me. Let me find it for you.
Here ya go: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc
[quote=PiggyBank]Jamie Dimon: Address to HBS MBA Class of 2009, Class Day June 21, 2009
]At the beginning of the speech, Jamie mentions his daughter's fiancee. I wonder how Jamie grilled the dude??
I like Will Ferrell's Harvard speech
While we are on the topic of speeches, here is the "7 Keynote MBA". The idea is that all that really stays with you from an MBA comes from 7 great lectures or speeches you sat through in your 2 years. This is a collection of 7 such speeches:
http://www.jonathanfields.com/blog/the-7-keynote-mba/
As to your questions... I am currently filing my taxes. Got some unique situations I'm trying to figure out. If anyone here is a tax expert, feel free to PM me :)
Conan O'Brien's Speech to the Harvard Class of 2000
You guys couldn't be watching bunch of old grad speeches (or something similar) middle of Friday night ...
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