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From Panic To Planet-I: My CAT Journey As A Fresher With Self-Prep Ft. Khushi Choudhary

I was a final-year BMS student at St. Xavier’s Kolkata when I decided to take on CAT 2024 — without coaching, without a fallback, and without certainty. Everyone around me raised eyebrows-“Self-prep? Are you even serious?”. Well, I knew I was up against the odds — but I had faith in my consistency. My love for marketing sparked back in Class 11, Shri Shikshayatan School. Even in online classes, I looked forward to the brand wars my teacher would host. That passion slowly evolved into a dream — to pursue an MBA from a top B-school.

KHUSHI CHOUDHARY19 Jun 2025

Canva Of Belief, 'Bhasad' And Becoming | From A Poor CAT Attempt To XLRI HRM' 27 | Ayush Srivastava

Growing up in a family of government servants, the words “transfer”, “seniority”, and “job security” often echoed through dinner table conversations. Business, strategy, and branding? Not so much. But somewhere deep inside, I was always drawn to the world of commerce, not just numbers on a balance sheet, but how businesses actually work, how brands build culture, and how decisions shape lives.

Ayush19 Jun 2025

Used To Study Sitting On Cement Bags — Today, I’m At IIM Lucknow Ft. Abhishek Sharma

Some journeys aren't about talent or shortcuts — they’re about showing up every day, despite everything telling you to stop.

Abhishek Bhardwaj19 Jun 2025

From 74.59%ile In CAT 2023 To 99.57%ile In CAT 2024 - How DILR Helped Me Make It To IIM Indore!

You all must’ve heard a saying, “DILR is the maker or breaker” – sahi kehte hai log!

Priyanshi Jhawar19 Jun 2025

From 70.67%ile In QA To 95.47%ile – My Gap Year Helped Me Secure An Admit At IIM Lucknow | Gokul Hari Nair, CAT 99.2%ile, IIM L'27

I’m thankful for where I am in life now. A year ago, I thought this feeling would be impossible.

Gokul Hari Nair19 Jun 2025

Not Settling For Baby IIMs Paid Off | IIM Lucknow In My Second Attempt | Rishikesh Mukhedkar, IIM L' 27

A year ago, after my first CAT attempt and a 95.45 percentile, I stood at a crossroads many MBA aspirants would consider enviable — with admission offers from multiple IIMs, including Vishakhapatnam, Amritsar, Sirmaur, and Jammu. But instead of taking the leap, I paused.

Rishikesh Mukhedkar19 Jun 2025

Chetan Bhagat's Book Inspired Me To Go For An MBA | Sharanya Venkatesh's Journey To XLRI

As a teenager, I was majorly into reading novels. You could often find me sneakily reading a book while I had my exams going on. While I don't recommend this 100℅, the novels did introduce me to ideas textbooks never could. On one occasion, I had laid my hands on Chetan Bhagat's 'One Indian Girl'. The teenager me felt excited while reading it. The story revolves around an Indian Girl Radhika Mehta who is a successful investment banker at Goldman Sachs. Something struck a chord in me.

S V19 Jun 2025

My Journey To The Class Of BITSoM '27 Ft. Mahati Rajeshwar

From 70.67%ile In QA To 95.47%ile – My Gap Year Helped Me Secure An Admit At IIM Lucknow | Gokul Hari Nair, CAT 99.2%ile, IIM L'27

I’m thankful for where I am in life now. A year ago, I thought this feeling would be impossible.

Gokul Hari Nair19 Jun 2025