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The MBA Process Not-so-random thoughts

Tarun Desikan CEL-BITSAA Forum May 13, 2007. The MBA Process Not-so-random thoughts. Agenda. My Background Application Details Strengths & Weaknesses At Stanford Parting Words. Personal. Backstage. SC Devices. Manufacturing. Community. MB. Communications. Systems Design.

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The MBA Process Not-so-random thoughts

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  1. Tarun Desikan CEL-BITSAA Forum May 13, 2007 The MBA ProcessNot-so-random thoughts

  2. Agenda • My Background • Application Details • Strengths & Weaknesses • At Stanford • Parting Words

  3. Personal Backstage SC Devices Manufacturing Community MB Communications Systems Design Pre-MBA Timeline Professional 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

  4. Some Logistics

  5. Startup experience Many roles at company Actually built product Community work Alumni involvement India + Bay Area Solid recos Well-known entrepreneurs Reinforce my story Stanford connection C-YA ~15% of class Same job for 4 years Hints of stagnation Different industries? No direct reports No management stories No social leadership Only supporting roles Didn’t start anything Writing skills 2 months on WMM essay! SWOT Analysis Strengths Weaknesses

  6. GSB Experience Cool kids to learn from Quality of industry contact Study trips & travel

  7. Free Advice • Interact with alumni • Feel for the school • Essay advice • Check out Consultant applications • 2 + 2 model • Polished products • Work with local non-profits • Active interest in your community • Think about admissions services • Better suited for some applicants

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