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To Take A Drop Year Or Not? | A CAT Taker's Conundrum

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Why do people take a gap year? One of the most obvious reasons for an MBA aspirant would be prep. However, a ‘gap year’ is also a double-edged sword. For some, a gap year can mean “intense prep that bears fruitful results”, for others it could be “a year missed and full for regrets”. So, what do you do? Should you take a gap year or not? And most importantly, are you ready to take a gap? Get your answers here. In this article, we bring you interesting stories and tips that would help you make an informed decision about ‘gap year’.  

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At times, taking a drop (gap) becomes more about managing your emotions than the actual preparation. A well-intentioned aspirant will never want to do anything than prepare but will find himself/herself doing everything but preparing. The answer lies in the emotion management of the person taking the drop. How do you do that? Let’s explore together in this article.

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The Ugly Truth - The Gap Year (My Challenge)

Taking a gap year for CAT (or other b-school exams) can be exhaustive physically, mentally and emotionally. You need to consider all the possibilities before taking a ‘gap’. Read this article to make a decision to - whether or not take a gap year. 

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Are you thinking of taking a gap year before MBA? Or have you already taken one? If you have, then you must know that the drop will be noticeable on your CV. During interviews, you might have to justify it. Are you prepared with an answer? How are you going to convince them that your drop was genuine? Here’s everything you need to know about gap years.

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Nitya was an engineering student and got placed in a highly coveted company. Her future looked bright. But, a year later she felt something was missing. She consulted with her dad and decided to come back home, take a break and study for her MBA. For her, the decision was right but not an easy one. As she had to give up meeting friends, having fun, and enjoying the corporate life. One also starts over-analysing and criticising each and every one of their decisions, while they are on a gap. So, how do you take yourself out of the negativity of a gap year and focus on prep? Read Nitya’s journey to find out. 

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CAT Results are out. Maybe you aren’t happy with your percentile. Before you let disappointment take over your life, you need to calm down. You can’t pine over things you have no control over. What you can do is figure out what you want to do next. You can either give up on your dream or take a gap year and take the CAT again in 2020. Whatever your dilemma may be, this article will help you find the answers. Read to know more.  
Hope this article was helpful. Meanwhile, if you want to share something or have any suggestions, please comment below. If you have any questions regarding taking a drop year, please shoot your queries here.