I mailed my deposit to Kenan-Flagler yesterday. So that's that - I'm going (back) to UNC. (As if it were ever really in doubt...)
School starts in early August. Can't wait.
School starts in early August. Can't wait.
Good News From Darden
I'm in at UVA. (Holla!)
A Glimpse Into My Future?
The Kenan-Flagler Entrepreneurship Club stopped by Bronto this afternoon as a part of a day-long tour of Triangle-based entrepreneurial-type businesses. Matt coordinated the visit, but was kind enough to let me participate. I must admit it was a little odd co-presenting to a roomful of overdressed MBAs - and not just because I had on jeans, a t-shirt, and a SF Giants baseball cap.
The majority of the people in the group were first-year students. If I attend KFBS, then those folks are likely to be my friends and mentors. (I'll certainly be involved in the entrepreneurship club whereever I end up.) It was cool that so many of them offered up a business card, an invitation to lunch, or a reason that I should attend Kenan-Flagler. I especially appreciated that one student jokingly sought to confirm that I was not considering a Duke MBA...which I most certainly never have.
The experience also brought reality to my impending matriculation. Granted, I've visited schools (KFBS, Darden, Wharton), talked to alums, sat in on classes, scoured web sites, read blogs, the whole 9 yards. However, each of these have been in the context of an applicant completely unsure of how things will pan out. Experiencing a club event as an admitted student was completely different...and much more exciting. Without question, I'll be an overdressed MBA tron that visits a start-up next winter and eagerly soaks up the knowledge like a sponge.
The majority of the people in the group were first-year students. If I attend KFBS, then those folks are likely to be my friends and mentors. (I'll certainly be involved in the entrepreneurship club whereever I end up.) It was cool that so many of them offered up a business card, an invitation to lunch, or a reason that I should attend Kenan-Flagler. I especially appreciated that one student jokingly sought to confirm that I was not considering a Duke MBA...which I most certainly never have.
The experience also brought reality to my impending matriculation. Granted, I've visited schools (KFBS, Darden, Wharton), talked to alums, sat in on classes, scoured web sites, read blogs, the whole 9 yards. However, each of these have been in the context of an applicant completely unsure of how things will pan out. Experiencing a club event as an admitted student was completely different...and much more exciting. Without question, I'll be an overdressed MBA tron that visits a start-up next winter and eagerly soaks up the knowledge like a sponge.
I Got In
Many of my loyal readers and friends know that I have spent the past few months applying to business school. For some, I just let the proverbial cat out of the proverbial bag...and hopefully answered any lingering "Why does Eric look so tired?" or "Didn't Eric wear that yesterday?" questions.
I'm happy to report that I've been accepted at UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School. I'll hear from other programs in the coming months. Suffice it to say that getting the first admit takes a huge weight off of my shoulders.
So that's that. I start business school sometime this fall. I'll do my best to keep the MBA posts to a minimum between now and then.
Eric
I'm happy to report that I've been accepted at UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School. I'll hear from other programs in the coming months. Suffice it to say that getting the first admit takes a huge weight off of my shoulders.
So that's that. I start business school sometime this fall. I'll do my best to keep the MBA posts to a minimum between now and then.
Eric