I have enjoyed chatting on this forum for last many years. It's been 5 years since I graduated from my MBA, and quite some time since I researched MBA programs. Most of the information tends to get outdated in that time. I feel that I have added all I could and no longer provide any additional value add. My journey is documented in my blogs.


I guess it's time for me to explore new avenues - lately I am looking to get into grilling on charcoal and investing for retirement. I believe those two should keep me busy along with my 5 month old and my job. Before I leave few concluding thoughts.


1) Keep immigration separate from MBA. MBA is not an immigration tool - it could be used as such - yes. But the primary purpose of an MBA is to impart all rounded education.


2) Know where you stand - and what you can achieve realistically. If you have written code all your life, then an MBA from Canada won't make you magically a star in eyes of Goldman Sachs. If you can write a code to predict the next stock uprising that surely will make you a star. Keep your goals achievable. Have a reach, something you know is tough to do - but not impossible. And have a safety. Something you could do as Plan B


3) Question everything. No matter who tells you what. Do ask questions, whether it's to AdCom of College, or to a recruiter, fellow student, guys like me giving life advice for free over the internet and ultimately to yourself. As my favourite quote goes in the movie Behind Enemy Lines "Rationalize, Less emotions, You'll live longer"


4) Enjoy: People don't remember what they learn during MBA, it vanishes pretty quickly. They remember the crazy things that they do.
Get varied experiences, make friends and have fun.


Good luck to everyone!

Have fun, Ayon!