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From Zero to One-Oh-One: My CAT Journey to BITSoM, Jess Rumao, CAT 2024 99.12%ile

Mocked my mocks, Made by CAT. In 2024, I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Life Science. Zero business background, no corporate exposure, and no idea I’d one day sit for the CAT. My only brush with the marketing world came through freelance gigs, managing the social media for my college magazine and a sports broadcasting company. It was there that I discovered my fascination for marketing and its creative pulse. That tiny spark lit the fire.

Jess Rumao19 Jun 2025

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