If you haven't noticed, I've created several school hyperlinks on this blog. After taking an initial pass through top-tier programs, this is my rough-cut target list. I chose these among all others for basically the reasons I cited in my previous post, but without quite the same rigor that I'll use to make my final cuts. I know enough about each to say that they have the potential to fit me really well - but I want to go into more detail as I narrow from here. Obviously I can't apply to all thirteen, so I'll use the next few posts to announce my final five (maybe six) first-round targets.
Oh, and why five or six? Well, I think that's about as many applications as I can complete given the requirements at most schools. Each asks for at least two personal recommendations, which means that I'll have to ask my bosses and co-workers to write several rec's. Honestly, I can't impose on the same two people six times, so I'll have to spread my requests around. These people are already doing me a huge favor; I don't want to tax them or take advantage of their generosity. Also, most schools want four or five essays. Because I want to give each essay question honest, individual attention, I don't think I have the time or emotional energy to write more than six-times-four good samples.
Stay tuned for my picks!
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