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India’s First American Vice Chancellor on AI & the Future of Education, Ft. Dr. Simon Mak

India’s First American Vice Chancellor on AI & the Future of Education, Ft. Dr. Simon Mak

In this conversation from Universal Ai University, India’s 1st AI University, Dr. Simon Mak, the founding Vice Chancellor and India’s first American VC, shares his unique journey—from growing up in Hong Kong to studying at MIT, working in Silicon Valley, launching startups, and finally finding his calling in academia. Dr. Mak believes in pursuing opportunities over passion and dreams, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in a world increasingly shaped by AI.

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From Arts Topper To IIM Lucknow: Cracking CAT with Unusual Backgrounds

From Arts Topper To IIM Lucknow: Cracking CAT with Unusual Backgrounds

Hi, I'm Ritabrata, an incoming MBA student at IIM Lucknow. Having completed a Political Science major from Hindu College, I secured 99.56%ile in CAT '24, and cleared CFA L1 alongside. Here, I share my heartfelt thoughts on embracing this path and clearing the hurdles while hailing from a non-technical educational background.

Ritabrata Chakraborty
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5 Things No One Tells You About CAT| Learnings from My 3 Attempts

5 Things No One Tells You About CAT| Learnings from My 3 Attempts

What three CAT attempts taught me about preparation, pressure, and perspective. If you assume this is a consistent improvement story, think again. Because the truth is, repeating CAT doesn’t always mean a better score. There are some things that no one tells you about, and even if I do, you would probably understand it on your D-day. 

Kritika Parashar
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VARC Vs Engineers: A Nervous Story

VARC Vs Engineers: A Nervous Story

70- 80 % of aspirants who come here to read this will be engineers, and yes, I am an engineer too. VARC—engineers a never-ending love story, and Hold your nerve, Mock scores in VARC are like stock market fluctuations: sometimes they're 5 and sometimes even 50.

Harish N S
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Mental Health: The Most Overlooked Part Of CAT Preparation

Mental Health: The Most Overlooked Part Of CAT Preparation

While all CAT aspirants focus on concept clarity, solving numerous numerical problems, refining their reading and logical skills, and taking mock tests, the most important aspect is often overlooked: strengthening mental fortitude. This article is on Maintaining Mental Health while CAT Prep.

Saurav Mohapatra
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