I received a phone call from a relative minutes ago. He is attempting to get into "Top" schools for an M.B.A. He has taken the G.R.E. several times and he has competitive scores, but he is seeking to get "surefire" scores, the 90th percentile kind. He said something interesting. He needs to do this because this will ensure he is ready for the next couple of years. I assumed he meant taking the test or receiving the desired test score.
I curiously replied, "[s]o you think a test will tell you all of that?" My relative responded saying, "[w]ell, not so much the test but the preparation for the test. If I can do this properly, I will be ready for the next couple of years." I thought about my situation in light of what he said. This is undoubtedly the most difficult academic endeavor I have had to face. I have failed miserably. However, if I can get through this, I will be better off for it. If I don't, I will still be better off either way as long as I can extract the value from my limitations and experiences.
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