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5 Misconceptions About CAT, MBA, And B-Schools

5 Misconceptions About CAT, MBA, And B-Schools

Before joining our respective management schools, there was a sense of accomplishment having cracked the CAT and getting admission into one of the premier b-schools. I am sure quite a few of us felt that the road ahead was a cakewalk. Words from our friends, relatives, ex-colleagues and well-wishers only ended up reinforcing such thoughts. All this results in us, the incoming students, harbouring some myths in our minds while joining college.  But, what we think we all know about being an MBA student isn’t necessarily true. Sharing some instances from my own life throughout the last year:

Shreya Babbar
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Time Scarcity In The Life Of An MBA Student - A Myth

Time Scarcity In The Life Of An MBA Student - A Myth

Any MBA aspirant about to join a Business School would hear a common myth, "You won't get time to even sleep at the Business School." Well yes, I can safely call this a myth from my experiences so far. The truth is that if one has their objectives of studying at the b-school clear, one can easily find the luxury of abundant time for everything.

Rishab Khaitan
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Whispers Inside The Stone Wall Of IIM Bangalore

Whispers Inside The Stone Wall Of IIM Bangalore

How will you feel if you get the admission letter from Hogwarts or if you get a chance to visit the lands of Narnia? think about that feeling for a while. Think a little more. Yes, almost there. Exactly! That’s how I felt when I got my offer letter from IIM Bangalore – confused, didn’t know how to react, excited, happy, proud (maybe). The first time I felt like I have actually achieved something huge in my life.

Ruchi Singh
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A Survival Guide To This GD/WAT/PI Phase And A Peek Into The Life Of An MBA Student

A Survival Guide To This GD/WAT/PI Phase And A Peek Into The Life Of An MBA Student

We are in the middle of GD/WAT/PI process and in about two week's time, the process will be over for almost all top colleges in the country. By now many of few must have had their processes too. But hey, wait a moment this advice might be coming a little late but very effective not just for your MBA but life in general. I have taken this from a book, “Success stories of the Rich and Happy” it talks about a few toxic words and what it does to you.

Chiranjeeb Mishra
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The 7 Diverse Personalities At A B-School

The 7 Diverse Personalities At A B-School

A factor that all b-schools like to boast of is diversity - diversity of background, experience and gender. But, there’s another diversity that exists - personalities. Although every individual is different, there are 7 kinds of people who are present in every classroom. These peers come with some peculiar characteristics that make it easier to spot them. Love them or hate them, but you can never ignore them.

Sneha Surana
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Beware What Lurks Behind The Gleam, IIM Aspirant

Beware What Lurks Behind The Gleam, IIM Aspirant

"What do you learn in an MBA program from an IIM?" I quipped before my brother, an alumnus of one, last year. He cheekily replied, "The strategic use of the word 'It depends'." That was my introduction to the revered business schools of this country. On a serious note, he detailed a few benefits that I would amass enroutè my journey. I write this story detailing how truthful that advice turned out for me in the past one year since I joined IIM Udaipur.

ANKUSH ARYA
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