We had our first LEAD dinner. It was quite a reminder of LEAD class. We were asked to prepare a skit, and I again had to ask myself what I had signed up for. It was a send off for the LEAD facilitators and a welcome for the new recruits.
Friday, I attended a case prep workshop for undergrads and PhDs. We were invited to attend, so I decided to check it out. It was such a difference from the intense regimented structure that everyone at the GSB was pushing. The demonstration seemed more like a game of 20 questions.
I have been sick all week and thus had to rearrange my plans. I picked up my suits from the dry cleaners and got my hair did. I then put myself to bed with some soup and tea. I’ve got four interviews this week.
Now that the time is finally here, I feel like it is somewhat anticlimactic. I mean we have been learning about companies, practicing cases, and talking with hundreds of people, and it all comes down to a 2 hour interview. The process seems a bit laughable. I kept going from super confident to “sure-I-am-going-to-blow-this” and every feeling in between. I’ve given up on feeling “ready”, I’m not even sure it exists. You just have to go, be yourself, and do it. I’ll let you know how painful it is.