Re: (GRE Success! ) OT: Sharing a good news

Varadhan,

On Tue, Aug 7, 2012 at 2:58 AM, skm_iitm <[email protected]> wrote:

>
> Brief Bio-sketch for those who don't remember me (or don't know me):
> I first applied for MS/PhD programs in USA in 2002 (12 out of 12
> rejects), then in 2006 for PhD (7 out of 7 rejects) then again for PhD
> in 2007 (3 fellowships out of 3 applications).
>

Excellent stuff!  Very motivating!  This is the kind of perseverance
that one can use to boost one's confidence in most situations, not
just for GRE / PhD.  12 out of 12 rejects and I would have probably
given up.  7 of 7 rejects on round #2 would have scarred me.  It takes
serious courage to see past that much rejection, try a third time and
be motivated enough to do a better job on the third attempt after so
many rejections.  Respect.

>
> Thanks for being part of this group.
>

No, no, thank _you_.

>
> I have learnt a lot from all of you over the years. Thanks a lot for that too.
>

As have we from you.  Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts here!

I am extremely happy for you on your new job.  I hope you find the
kind of job satisfaction you seek.  We wait to see the day you go from
assistant professor to full professor.  "Prof. Varadhan SKM" has a
nice ring to it:-)

Best,
Raghu


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