UNC Kenan Flagler app submitted

Just now i submitted part-2 of the UNC Kenan Flagler application. This involves essays and work history documents. I already submitted part-1 10 days ago. This involves resume and the application fee.

Unlike Ross, UNC is highly liberal in their word limits for essays. But they limited the number of mandatory essays. The first essay is for 1200 words. I remember writing almost the same essay in 800 words for other school. I wanted to answer one of the two optional essays. Since i didn't have international experience, i couldn't answer third essay. Though i interact with my clients every other day, i never traveled to their location. Seems like UNC is very particular about international experience. I think this is one negative aspect of my application.

Fourth essay talks about how i will developed proficiency in calculus, microeconomics, statistics and financial accounting. Initially, i thought of leaving this essay unanswered. But today i felt like writing this essay. I told UNC adcom that i already did course work in calculus and statistics. But microeconomics and financial accounting are totally alien to me. i told them the steps i will take to develop competency in these areas. Though the word limit is 400 words, i finished this essay in 200 words.

Here comes the end of the application season to my dream schools. I am also applying to Kelly and McCombs. Kelly's deadline is on Jan 15 and for McCombs it's rolling. But i decided to send McCombs application before Jan 17. This will allow me a weeks time to prepare for UNC's telephonic interview.

The main disadvantage of applying in Round2 for international applicants is that we never know how strong our application is. If i have applied to 2-3 schools in Round1 and didn't get any interview calls, at least i will know that something is wrong in my application. May be my GMAT score is low considering the applicant pool. May be my essays are not top notch. It could be some reason, but i will know that i have to make some changes. Applying in Round2 doesn't provide any of these advantages. You have to apply to your dream schools as well as to your safe schools. Not every one is interested in applying to safe schools. They always aim higher and never settle for any thing less than that. Right now i am in a predicament. I don't know whether my essays are good or bad. There are moments when i felt that my essays are very good and there are moments when i felt that my essays are shoddy.

I selected one of my close friends who is doing his MBA from one of the top 10 schools to review my essays and informed him about the same. He gleefully accepted to review my essays. Since its Christmas time and holiday season he is on vacation and before that he is busy with his exams. I can't force him to read my essays when he is holidaying. Things didn't work out well for me on this front.

Anyhow, i don't want to think too much on this. All fingers crossed. I will take a break for a day or two and start working on Kelly and McCombs.

Good luck to all UNC applicants.