Bird’s eye view of self…
Admissions Task force meeting had full attendance. Around 70 students turned up. The Admission committee showed us the presentation that will be shown to the prospective students in info sessions, in their forthcoming tour. The first impression was good. But there were areas of improvement, so we provided some feedback.
Subsequently, they briefed us on the framework for evaluating students. Each of us will be evaluating 10 applications on an average. Admissions committee’s evaluation will complement this. When evaluating applications we have to be obsolutely impartial, and have to shed our pre-conceived notions and assumptions. As they said, we are evaluating not just an application but also deciding the future of an applicant. So enough measures has been taken to ensure that each application receives full attention. I was quite pleased with the framework. It does evaluate all aspects of application. A single sentence “We don’t eliminate, we select!” sums up the attitude of admissions here. Very Professional.
Watching the presentation brought back the memories of my application days. The thought of studying in ISB, faculty, Peer group, classrooms etc., was very exciting during those months.
But now, I am so much immersed in the work load that I am not able to enjoy my stay here to the full extent. Every now and then, I am going 100 feet higher and trying to see what is happening to a person called Bharani. This is what I observe:
“..He looks very tired. He is not spending time in gymnasium, sports. He has dropped weight. He has changed his hair style to studious look. His time-management schedule that he planned is far from reality. He seems to blabber some new jargons in the day-to-day conversations. He is not calling home often. He is observing the people in ISB very closely and trying to learn from them. He has completely shed his ego and what seems to remain is only his self-respect. But wait….He seems to deal each situation in his life as a case. His thinking pattern seems to be changing course. Economics and business news makes sense to him now. He is slowly dropping his shyness towards girls and doesn’t look down anymore..His listening skill is improving. His concentration span is elongating. He has identified his areas of improvement and working on it…But someone should say to him that he has to continue sharpen his strengths..What is he doing now? Oh! He seems to be writing his blog…God knows what binds hims to that…!”
That was a very good introspection…. Not many people have the guts to describe their true feelings about themselves in blogs…. You are amazing !!!! Keep us posted on the happenings in ISB …. Great job.
Comment by Red Eye — July 12, 2005, Tuesday @ 7:58 am
lots of common things throwed up in my intospection also. Feels reassuring that lots of people are feeling the same way.
Comment by Anonymous — July 12, 2005, Tuesday @ 8:02 am
“He is slowly dropping his shyness towards girls” Hmmm…. Anything happening?
Comment by Vasanth — July 12, 2005, Tuesday @ 9:56 am
I would sum it up in 1 sentence: A new Bharani is evolving..
Comment by Indianblogger — July 12, 2005, Tuesday @ 11:09 am
gr8 to hear u on the adcom team… hope to learn do’s and donts of the app process from u. and also rightly said.. a new Bharani is evolving
Comment by ashish — July 12, 2005, Tuesday @ 3:59 pm
hey Bharani u looked very studious kinds at the time of the Quiz also when I met u. Shyness towards girls.. interesting ..
Good would meet you sometime.. and see if the cahnges are obvious 
Abt attention span increasing I remember u telling that its tough to sit and study after being away for so long
Comment by Anuj Kadyan — July 12, 2005, Tuesday @ 4:55 pm
You used to ‘look down’ on pretty girls earlier ?
:-)
Comment by Thoughtcurry — July 12, 2005, Tuesday @ 5:24 pm
Okie guys…I give it up…Don’t read too much into it!!….All I wanted to convey was I was maintaining distance from girls…But with this environment it’s not right attitude..So I am slowly changing…Networking with everyone is important…Hope I am clear atleast this time…
BTW, I wrote so much about other things..but somehow this line steals the show
…hmm…
Vazz…dude how are you? long time no contact…Hope things are fine at your end..
B, would give you a call sometime..
Comment by Administrator — July 12, 2005, Tuesday @ 9:01 pm
as a follower of ur blog for sometime now and having met and spoken to u few times, can confirm that u r changing. for better, that is. can’t comment about ur reaction to girls. i will however start to keep an eye on your movements….:-)
Comment by Vijay — July 13, 2005, Wednesday @ 3:40 am
“He has completely shed his ego and what seems to remain is only his self-respect.” Good to hear this. It will make you go places and help you attain and retain new friends. Food for thought for me too.
Comment by Metal — July 13, 2005, Wednesday @ 1:46 pm
“He has completely shed his ego and what seems to remain is only his self-respect.” Good to hear this. It will make you go places and help you attain and retain new friends. Food for thought for me too.
Comment by Metal — July 13, 2005, Wednesday @ 1:47 pm
Heard of this one !!!!
http://in.rediff.com/getahead/2005/jul/11book.htm
Comment by Dharmesh — July 13, 2005, Wednesday @ 2:14 pm
Bharani, I have been following your blog quite regularly for some time. Very interesting and perceptive. Enjoy your MBA. You (and another of my close friend who blogs), have inspired me to start my own blog…
Bipin
Comment by Bipin — July 15, 2005, Friday @ 1:49 pm
Bharani, Congrats on appearing in the latest issue of ISB insights (downloadable from www.isb.edu website). I didn’t get a chance to read the complete interview. I will do it during the break.
Comment by Karthik Ramachandran — July 16, 2005, Saturday @ 2:17 am
Vijay, it’s nice to see your perception abt me…thanks
Comment by Administrator — July 16, 2005, Saturday @ 3:17 am
Hi Metal…nice to see you after a long time…
Comment by Administrator — July 16, 2005, Saturday @ 3:18 am
Hi Bipin, I was surprised to see a comment from you. I am flattered…Thanks for your words…Pls. send in your blog address..I would be happy to read it.
Comment by Administrator — July 16, 2005, Saturday @ 3:19 am
Hey Karthik…Thanks dude…
Comment by Administrator — July 16, 2005, Saturday @ 3:21 am