GMATs..it's finally over!..Almost..

I have blogged about my experience with GMAT prep a few times before. Today, I went in for the exam. Before I launch into today's events, let me backtrack a few days..

I took a week off from work to prep full-time for the GMAT, and it was relaxing yet nerve-wracking. I enjoyed staying up as late as I wanted, and waking up when I wanted. I did not enjoy the part where I had to sit with my laptop, a writing pad, and my GMAT books. All that practice! God! I can't believe I actually did that, on my own, without anyone telling me to study. That is an achievement. Especially, when you don't have a structure to your study material. In other words, I did not go for any of those GMAT prep classes, did it on my own; and after receiving my scores today, I must say, I'm very happy :) :) :).

Well, I cannot expand on my prepwork over the past week, without confessing that I was a bundle of nerves. As I was studying, I went a little crazy. Focussed, but crazy. I did not want to talk to anyone when I was studying, and during my study breaks, I would be so stressed about the actual exam, I'd drive my family and selected friends up the wall..literally :) . So, to mah family (mama, dada, boyfriend and mah darlin sister) and mah 2 friends (you know who you are), thank you for being there when I needed to 'talk' :) :) (yeah, yeah, yeah - enjoy it while it lasts!).

Today, I was actually quite surprised at how calm I was. I timed everything today! Woke up, gave myself 45 minutes to have breakfast/relax, another 45 minutes each to practice quantitative and verbal, and the final 45 minutes to get ready before I had to go. I did not cram on the way to the test centre, was quite calm, went in, started my exam, and came out very, very happy.

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Oh, and in case you're wondering about my score.....740/800. That, my friends feels absolutely fabulous!!

But wait, the story hasn't ended yet..next in line are my essays and grad school applications. Let's see where that leads...

MBA or MHA..and jewellery designs

My family and close friends know that I have been desperately trying to answer this question for a while now...an MBA or an MHA?

Both have their own distinct identities, criteria and very individualized career paths. Although, an MBA and an MHA intersect and are mildly inter-related. It finally came down to which was the correct choice for me right now, and what I wanted to do with my career 2 years down the line, and which one of these programs best suited my needs..blah blah blah..essentially, I like health management and I was trying to decide if an MBA was a better path than the MHA.

Anyway, long story short, I've made my choice and I like the fact that no matter what anyone told me, I have to consider all the pros and cons, and work through the questions at my own pace before I make the choice. Of course, me being the way I am, I tend to drive my family nutty while I make that choice :)

It's all good though. Now that I've decided, I can focus on the next step - GMATs and MHA applications..Let's see where this road leads....

Oh, and before I sign off today, a very good friend of mine, Chaitali, is now designing jewellery and she sent me her designs the other day. They are so gorgeous, I cannot help but post it on my blog. I already warned her that she will have to design some stuff for me when I next visit India, but here are my favs. Apparently, you just order the designs by emailing her(chaitali7@yahoo.com), no fuss, nice eh?

Aren't they beautiful?

These are my personal favourites!