Forwarded from Valera Notes
The Ivy Hype Steamboat is a Titanic in Disguise
Investing substantial public and private funding into "Ivy-league preparation" will not be a game-changer.
I get it. Everyone wants a piece of the Ivy pie. But the pie is not going to get bigger. Quotas and limited financial resources are to blame.
Central Asia will still produce 5-10 Ivy students from each nation. Hundreds of students would continue receiving rejections.
If you cannot contend with potentially being denied admission from 20+ universities despite relentless effort, don't start this journey!
Give it a few years, and the prevalent disenchantment will be more palpable.
@valeranotes
Investing substantial public and private funding into "Ivy-league preparation" will not be a game-changer.
I get it. Everyone wants a piece of the Ivy pie. But the pie is not going to get bigger. Quotas and limited financial resources are to blame.
Central Asia will still produce 5-10 Ivy students from each nation. Hundreds of students would continue receiving rejections.
If you cannot contend with potentially being denied admission from 20+ universities despite relentless effort, don't start this journey!
Give it a few years, and the prevalent disenchantment will be more palpable.
@valeranotes
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Life can be much broader once you discover one simple fact. And that is everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you. And you can change it—you can influence it, you can build your own things that other people can use.
— Steve Jobs
P.S/ Just random picture from BüyükAda trip.
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— Steve Jobs
P.S/ Just random picture from BüyükAda trip.
@ramazonov_shohjahon_blog
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Juma muborak!
Hayit muborak!
G’alaba muborak!
Qurbonlik muborak!
Haj muborak!
Muboraklar…)
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Hayit muborak!
G’alaba muborak!
Qurbonlik muborak!
Haj muborak!
Muboraklar…)
@ramazonov_shohjahon_blog
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I might be one of the lucky ones who got to witness Uzbekistan’s 3:0 win over Qatar live — not on TV, but right there in Bunyodkor Stadium. It was the final match of the World Cup 2026 qualifiers group stage, and trust me, it was electric.
Over 33,000 fans came to support our team. The internet connection was terrible (not just for me, for everyone), so I couldn’t even stream or post anything live. But honestly, it didn’t matter — the atmosphere was unreal.
The adrenaline, the energy, the crowd… You can’t feel that through a screen. I highly recommend being part of events like this. It’s not just about supporting your country — you feel every moment. It’s unforgettable.
Huge respect to everyone involved in this win — from the players to the coaching staff (big shoutout to Katanec and Kapadze), and even the doctors, organizers, and stadium staff. Every one of them played a part in this.
Proud moment. Let’s go, Uzbekistan! 🇺🇿⚽
@ramazonov_shohjahon_blog
Over 33,000 fans came to support our team. The internet connection was terrible (not just for me, for everyone), so I couldn’t even stream or post anything live. But honestly, it didn’t matter — the atmosphere was unreal.
The adrenaline, the energy, the crowd… You can’t feel that through a screen. I highly recommend being part of events like this. It’s not just about supporting your country — you feel every moment. It’s unforgettable.
Huge respect to everyone involved in this win — from the players to the coaching staff (big shoutout to Katanec and Kapadze), and even the doctors, organizers, and stadium staff. Every one of them played a part in this.
Proud moment. Let’s go, Uzbekistan! 🇺🇿⚽
@ramazonov_shohjahon_blog
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Alhamdulillah, officially accepted to SP Jain School of Global Management! 🌍
📈Acceptance rate: 13%
📊 Global Rankings:
•QS Executive MBA: #23 globally in International Trade
• Bloomberg Businessweek: #7 in Asia-Pacific (2023–24)
• Forbes: Top 20 International 1-Year MBAs (2019–21)
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📈Acceptance rate: 13%
📊 Global Rankings:
•QS Executive MBA: #23 globally in International Trade
• Bloomberg Businessweek: #7 in Asia-Pacific (2023–24)
• Forbes: Top 20 International 1-Year MBAs (2019–21)
@ramazonov_shohjahon_blog
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02.08.2025 – 03.08.2025 | Fergana Trip
Spent a day in Tashkent, and figured out groups who could go with whom and in which car. I went with Azizbek, Abror, and Adilkhan — shoutout to Adilkhan’s dad for the ride.
On the way, we talked about life — admissions, business, future plans. Reached Azizbek’s around 2:30 AM, but he was asleep and didn’t pick up. After waiting, we went to Alyorbek’s place — 15+ people there, no sleep, pure vibes.
At 5:30, took a Damas to Xatim. Fergana’s osh was on another level. Loved the tradition.
Then spent the day at a dacha in Chimyon. Ate, played, laughed, talked. At night, CS and night talk at the so’ri — unforgettable.
Before leaving, tried Oltiariq’s somsa (very close to Jizzakh’s) and ayron. Both were 🔥.
Big thanks to Azizbek. We all believe in you. Go make history at Harvard!
@ramazonov_shohjahon_blog
Spent a day in Tashkent, and figured out groups who could go with whom and in which car. I went with Azizbek, Abror, and Adilkhan — shoutout to Adilkhan’s dad for the ride.
On the way, we talked about life — admissions, business, future plans. Reached Azizbek’s around 2:30 AM, but he was asleep and didn’t pick up. After waiting, we went to Alyorbek’s place — 15+ people there, no sleep, pure vibes.
At 5:30, took a Damas to Xatim. Fergana’s osh was on another level. Loved the tradition.
Then spent the day at a dacha in Chimyon. Ate, played, laughed, talked. At night, CS and night talk at the so’ri — unforgettable.
Before leaving, tried Oltiariq’s somsa (very close to Jizzakh’s) and ayron. Both were 🔥.
Big thanks to Azizbek. We all believe in you. Go make history at Harvard!
@ramazonov_shohjahon_blog
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Alhamdulillah, the wait is over — Singapore visa approved! Time for a new chapter. 🛫🇸🇬
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