Take Two Bskool

I am nearly finished with solid drafts of each essay for the Wharton application. Essay #1 has been a beast with the writing and re-writing, but I am comfortable with it whether the submission deadline was this weekend or in January. I'm wondering whether I used the best example in the 'teamwork' essay. I am going to sit on it and revisit in a few days.

After this week I'm setting aside all Wharton essays to focus on the Haas application, which has a looming Dec. 12 deadline.

One logistical time saver: I don't need to send transcripts to any schools this year. Haas and Kellogg already have my transcripts. Wharton lets applicants self report college grades (until admitted).

On a personal note, I am in Week 3 of a new gym routine. I get up by 5:30 a.m. to hit the gym for a 4 mile treadmill session followed by weights. However, this makes me very sleepy very early at night, like right now. I have been doing most essay writing at work on the weekends. I do some minor editing and tweaks during the weeknights, unless I get a burst of energy. I don't know why I started this new gym routine during apps, but the exercise consistency helps me feel much better physically and mentally, so it was probably a good trade-off.