To: Limch, אייל
First – Congrats to all those who received interview invites. Good luck.
Limch, Eyal – the very standard you said I did not hold for others you did not hold for me. I wrote everything from a very general viewpoint pruposely not saying anything bad about anyone, since, as you correctly pointed out, I do not know them.
My question and explanation regarding the kind of Hotshot involved is due to a very disturbing story from last years application where a certain Israeli got in because his father, the CEO of a major Israeli company, donated a few million $ to HBS.
I support you all and only wish you luck. I have been around here too long, and have made many friends (current students and reapplicants) through the forum. I have helped and counseled others, both here and offline as well, and I don't think any of them would say I was full of myself. I would ask you to be careful and not to judge me based on one post in which I shared my personal feelings of frustration, just as you claim I wrongly did to others.
If I offended anyone I am sorry. That was not my intention at all.
Eyal – Please tell your boss I am sorry.
Limor – the comment about spending your time was made in good humor. I am sorry it was not taken as such. I truly appreciate and value the input and data you post. Additionally, the warning about the nail biting is due to my own bad experience. A habit which was very hard to break (but necessary nontheless – how many CEO's do you see biting their nails at board meetings?
). On the other hand, you have no idea why I was not accepted last year, or why I am not there already. Any speculation on your part is inconsiderate and bordering slander. Just as you would have others held to certain forum standards (like you correctly remarked to me) please hold yourself to them as well.
To tell the truth I am pretty calm and am happy to see so many people getting the invites they have been waiting for.
Good luck to us all and keep the faith,
AZ