Hello,
I am a 33 y/o female intl re-applicant. Due to some personal challenges (no visa sponsorship and spouse had a serious medical condition), I have not been employed for the last 10 months. Prior to that I had a stellar work record.
Although I got my new job offer 2 months ago, I can start only on Nov 29th so I could wrap up work related to the medical issue. Unfortunately, this coincides with Haas' r2 date.
Just fyi, I wasn't idle during the last 10 months : I was involved part-time in significant volunteering initiatives and ensured my skills were up to date by completing some key industry certifications.
My questions are :
1. I am a re-appplicant from fall 2012 R4 of Haas. I could not apply in R1 this year because of the above situation. Does it make sense and is it feasible to apply in R2 by stating facts as-is or will it hurt my chances ? It feels weird that I will begin my new job on a R2 date. The other option is to wait it out until R3 (jan '13) but I worry that I will be stuck with the same disadvantages of last year's R4 and may be rejected. What's the best thing to do ?
2. What would your recommendation be for other schools with R2 dates in Jan 3 - 9th 2013 ? Will it be relatively safe to apply at that point ?
3. The last option is drastic - but may do it but if that's really the only best thing to do: Would applying next fall make sense instead ?
Would love to get some expert advice. Thanks in advance !!
Thanks
I am a 33 y/o female intl re-applicant. Due to some personal challenges (no visa sponsorship and spouse had a serious medical condition), I have not been employed for the last 10 months. Prior to that I had a stellar work record.
Although I got my new job offer 2 months ago, I can start only on Nov 29th so I could wrap up work related to the medical issue. Unfortunately, this coincides with Haas' r2 date.
Just fyi, I wasn't idle during the last 10 months : I was involved part-time in significant volunteering initiatives and ensured my skills were up to date by completing some key industry certifications.
My questions are :
1. I am a re-appplicant from fall 2012 R4 of Haas. I could not apply in R1 this year because of the above situation. Does it make sense and is it feasible to apply in R2 by stating facts as-is or will it hurt my chances ? It feels weird that I will begin my new job on a R2 date. The other option is to wait it out until R3 (jan '13) but I worry that I will be stuck with the same disadvantages of last year's R4 and may be rejected. What's the best thing to do ?
2. What would your recommendation be for other schools with R2 dates in Jan 3 - 9th 2013 ? Will it be relatively safe to apply at that point ?
3. The last option is drastic - but may do it but if that's really the only best thing to do: Would applying next fall make sense instead ?
Would love to get some expert advice. Thanks in advance !!
Thanks
