Business School Decision Made: University of Chicago GSB
The journey that started early this summer is finally over. The GMATs are done. My applications are in. The acceptance letters were received. I was fortunate enough to be accepted to both Kellogg and to the University of Chicago GSB (incredibly humbling I have to admit). Both programs are top notch so the decision where to attend was very, very hard to make.
After much thought I decided the University of Chicago GSB was the right place for me. I am looking forward to starting classes in January and to meeting all of my classmates (I will be part of the part time program so I can continue my work at DFJ Portage). I am also very excited about getting more involved with the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship.
Now, I just hope my many friends and colleagues that are Kellogg grads and students won’t be too hard on me! Actually, it has been just the opposite. Everyone has been incredibly supportive. Also, I should mention that I still plan on being involved with entrepreneurship and VC at Kellogg/Northwestern (in fact, I am going to be up there the next two Saturdays working with students, which will be a lot of fun).
Thank you to all who helped me and supported me along the way. Special thanks to Matt McCall, Rick Klau and Kyle Blackburn for writing my recommedations, to my friends and family for their support and especially to my fiance, Laura, for putting up with my craziness over the past five months. Onward!
That is awesome Eric, congratulations. I think you made a smart choice.
Jeff Judge
14 Oct 08 at 12:20 pm
You had a chance to have a College Football Team!?!?!
I’m kidding. Congrats. Great choice.
Jake
14 Oct 08 at 2:32 pm
Congratulations Eric!
Shree
14 Oct 08 at 6:32 pm
This is wonderful news, and I am so happy for you and very proud of you. Congratulations!
Paulette
14 Oct 08 at 8:15 pm
Hey great post. I am a current marketing senior at Washington State University and am in a situation much like you were probably. I am in a debate on grad school. I think I want to attend grad school but honestly dont really know how to even begin with the whole process. Have any tips??? Congratulations on your acceptance though!!! have a great experience and hope to hear back from you soon
josh kim
25 Oct 08 at 2:47 pm
@Josh My advice would be to go out an get 3 - 5 years or so of work experience under your belt before applying to grad school. The experience will allow you to get much more out of the grad school experience and it will make you a better classmate.
Eric Olson
26 Oct 08 at 8:07 pm