Hello! Yes, I’m still alive!! Did you miss me?? :)

I haven’t written in a long while I know, but that’s because there has been nothing to report. No interviews, no applications, no admits, no dings, just… nothing!

So here’s a quick recap: I have submitted R1 apps to Ross, Haas and Columbia. I got an early interview with Ross, and nothing yet from Haas. Columbia doesn’t start reading until Jan 9th, so no news is exactly what I expect for now.

Now that it’s 2008, I’m starting to get nervous. What if all three ding me?? I would be quite disappointed if I don’t get into one of my top three schools, now that I’ve put so much blood sweat and tears into them, but a dose of realism might be worthwhile. And I *really* want to be in school for Sept 2008, so I’m wondering if it’s time to put a safety app or two out there.

I’m thinking Boston U because it’s got the good nonprofit program, strong scholarship offerings, and great location. The other option is Schulich in Toronto, which is where I was planning to go before I embarked on this whole crazy US school journey, so ending up there would be highly ironic, but it also has a good nonprofit program, cheaper tuition and an almost good location. (Almost because Toronto is a great city, but the school is not in a great part of the city and commuting might turn out to be a major hassle.)

Another wrinkle is that Jan 15 is Ross’ decision date, and this is also the deadline for Boston U, so I can’t wait to find out if I’m in before preparing the application (although if I do get in, I can save myself some money and not submit it). I need to write the essays and get the recommenders started right away. For Schulich I have until Feb 1, so there is a bit more time.

But I’ve saved the most interesting news for last. I’m going to go travelling down to the States for three weeks and visit my three top schools! Of course, I’m leaving Jan 15, so there is a chance that I might be visiting schools (Ross!) that I’ve already been dinged by, in which case I might just go to Chicago or something rather than letting them rub it in. Of course, I’m hoping that I will have a big decision to make when all three accept me, so I need to check them out for myself to be ready for that. :)

Anyway, that is the latest in my MBA world. I guess I will start preparing the BU application and keep trying not to obsess about why I haven’t received a Haas interview invite yet. Hopefully I will be posting with good news soon though!!