From the Fintech entrepreneur applying to M7 (update)

Some of you may remember this post: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/should-i-r…


Well a few things have happened since:

 - I've written 6 essays

 - I've wrangled 6 recommenders

 - I've applied to 4 top 10 schools

 - I retook the GMAT for a 710 (again), this time 1 point better on quant, 1 point worse on verbal.  This was after about 100 hours invested in TTP.  It was time well spent, happy for the outcome.

 - I spoke with 10 Wharton grads (this is my top choice)

 - I got back 1 reject (HBS)


It was, as many of you stated, a tremendous amount of work.  Specifically, as some pointed out, I could reuse very little between applications.  Each one needed something slightly different as far as essays, recommenders, short answers etc etc etc. 


Along the way, I discovered the Harvard CORe program so I am midway through that...really enjoying it and carrying around an A average currently, really shooting for the "High Honors" designation, for whatever that's worth.

This week I apply to UT McCombs and at that point I am done with the apps, and I wait.  I'll have all my answers from 4 M7 apps I put in by end of month, and then will be decision time (assuming UT accept) if I go with UT or try for a few more T10.


Just sharing the journey.  Figured this may be helpful to someone else.

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