Still have no response from UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. Glancing over at the forums on Businessweek, it is apparent that all others are in the same boat, no news. This wait has caused my hairline to recede past my comfort level. While in the wait mode to hear from Berkeley, I have had a chance to focus on a couple of good MBA schools in India. Given India's momentum and an improving economy, one cannot help but to pay close attention to staking a claim to take advantage of such an impressive wave towards prosperity. In light of this, I have developed serious interest in two schools:
1. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) for their PGPX program starting in April 2008
2. Indian School of Business, Hyderabad (ISB) for their PGP program in management
So, my narrowed down choice of schools now consist of the following:
- IIMA PGPX, Currently filling out the application
- ISB PGP, Application process comences July, 07- UC Berkeley EWMBA, Interviewed, awaiting decision
- Santa Clara University EWMBA, Already accepted
Both IIMA and ISB are now running neck to neck with UC Berkeley in the race of my preferred institutions. Both of these schools carry top notch brand name and have a stellar placement record. Also attractive is the duration of their program, which is only a year in length, vs. UC Berkeley where the sleep deprevation is extended for two more years, for a total of three years.
Given my desire to also make a career transition into corporate finance (I think), I wonder though how I will be able to do so in just one year at IIMA or ISB. For the time being, I will ponder on this. Once UC Berkeley's verdict is heard, then will come the time for some serious decisions.
