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Dangerous Thinking
Jul. 4th, 2006 08:15 pmSo, I'm thinking about applying to Harvard.
This is such a dumb idea.
I've made the decision to apply to B-school, which is fine as far as it goes. I've got one or two programs picked out as possibilities. I want to be a forensic accountant. So Harvard might be the worst possible choice (always assuming that Harvard is possible), as they don't do concentrations, and I don't know if I'd be remotely ready to take the CPA exam once I got out of there, and if I'm going to be a forensic accountant, the CPA exam is sort of a potentially key piece. I suppose there are other ways to embark on that career path, but the CPA-path is reassuringly well-tramelled. The expected undergrad GPA for Harvard is a touch higher than mine, but the average GMAT score is well within range. And as long as I'm applying, well, Harvard is right there. I could spit on Harvard from my office if I could get the office windows open.
Also, in order to get in, I would have to write 600 words about my three most substantial accomplishments. That's 200 words per accomplishment. That seems pretty easy, until I reflect that I don't really have anything out here that I'm willing to consider an accomplishment. I suppose I should ratchet that ego of mine up a few notches before sending in an application, because the explanation that I'm a shitty leader who did nothing with her twenties is unlikely to go over well.
This is, I repeat, such a dumb idea.
ETA: Looked at admissions criteria. I'm just being silly. I'll get over it.
This is such a dumb idea.
I've made the decision to apply to B-school, which is fine as far as it goes. I've got one or two programs picked out as possibilities. I want to be a forensic accountant. So Harvard might be the worst possible choice (always assuming that Harvard is possible), as they don't do concentrations, and I don't know if I'd be remotely ready to take the CPA exam once I got out of there, and if I'm going to be a forensic accountant, the CPA exam is sort of a potentially key piece. I suppose there are other ways to embark on that career path, but the CPA-path is reassuringly well-tramelled. The expected undergrad GPA for Harvard is a touch higher than mine, but the average GMAT score is well within range. And as long as I'm applying, well, Harvard is right there. I could spit on Harvard from my office if I could get the office windows open.
Also, in order to get in, I would have to write 600 words about my three most substantial accomplishments. That's 200 words per accomplishment. That seems pretty easy, until I reflect that I don't really have anything out here that I'm willing to consider an accomplishment. I suppose I should ratchet that ego of mine up a few notches before sending in an application, because the explanation that I'm a shitty leader who did nothing with her twenties is unlikely to go over well.
This is, I repeat, such a dumb idea.
ETA: Looked at admissions criteria. I'm just being silly. I'll get over it.
