Now that the CAT results are out, I congratulate the ones who have got shortlists from numerous premier institutions. Also, the ones who have messed up for any reason, my advice will be to stay calm. CAT is not the destination. My mentor used to tell me that seek for bigger things and a better plan. CAT, MBA, etc. will happen eventually.
Shortlists are coming out left, right, and centre. So, if you have been shortlisted or if you are expecting a call, this is for you. The importance that you give to CAT and other exams has to be given to this stage of the selection process as well. Maybe more. As the stakes just got higher. Not getting a call is one thing but not converting the calls is another. Don't be that person. Be prepared and prepare right away.
“Mistakes are always forgivable if one has the courage to admit them. - Bruce Lee.
Now that you are done with the big hurdle of entrance exams it is not the time to rest but to prepare for the next big thing which is GD and interview. The Interview and GD calls will come quick and fast and it is essential that you make the most out of every opportunity.
I had my interview on 27th February in Mumbai in the post-lunch session. Firstly, we had written ability test, and the topic was “Is it the moral responsibility of doctors and hospitals to save the life of the patient as long as possible irrespective of the quality of life?”
A rat race is an endless, self-defeating, or pointless pursuit. It conjures up the image of lab rats racing through a maze to get the "cheese" much like society racing to get ahead financially. The term is commonly associated with an exhausting, repetitive lifestyle that leaves no time for relaxation or enjoyment. – Wikipedia
Stress, nervousness, impatience, anxiety, and uneasiness are conventional emotions that you experience with every timid step you take towards your interview room. Questions pop up in your head – Will I be able to impress the interviewers? Will I have all the answers? Will my answer of ‘Why MBA’ be liked by them? Will I convert this call? Things seem very individualistic and selfish, dominated by “me” and “I”. Well, that’s pretty natural!
A couple of days back, I got a call from a classmate from my undergrad college. He had an exciting news - he had a shortlist from IIM Calcutta! Having gone throughthe same process exactly a year ago, I was more than happy to help. Discussing my experience with him got me reminiscing. And then, thinking. Like most of my batchmates, I am an engineer. Unlike most of my batch-mates however, I am not from an IIT or an NIT, and so, I do not have seniors and peers who could help me when I was preparing. At IIM Calcutta, we live by the motto, “We Leave No One Behind”. I hope, this article helps everyone who decides to go down the CAT route.
Now that the CAT results are out, I congratulate the ones who have got shortlists from numerous premier institutions. Also, the ones who have messed up for any reason, my advice will be to stay calm. CAT is not the destination. My mentor used to tell me that seek for bigger things and a better plan. CAT, MBA, etc. will happen eventually.
Shortlists are coming out left, right, and centre. So, if you have been shortlisted or if you are expecting a call, this is for you. The importance that you give to CAT and other exams has to be given to this stage of the selection process as well. Maybe more. As the stakes just got higher. Not getting a call is one thing but not converting the calls is another. Don't be that person. Be prepared and prepare right away.
“Mistakes are always forgivable if one has the courage to admit them. - Bruce Lee.
Now that you are done with the big hurdle of entrance exams it is not the time to rest but to prepare for the next big thing which is GD and interview. The Interview and GD calls will come quick and fast and it is essential that you make the most out of every opportunity.
I had my interview on 27th February in Mumbai in the post-lunch session. Firstly, we had written ability test, and the topic was “Is it the moral responsibility of doctors and hospitals to save the life of the patient as long as possible irrespective of the quality of life?”
A rat race is an endless, self-defeating, or pointless pursuit. It conjures up the image of lab rats racing through a maze to get the "cheese" much like society racing to get ahead financially. The term is commonly associated with an exhausting, repetitive lifestyle that leaves no time for relaxation or enjoyment. – Wikipedia
Stress, nervousness, impatience, anxiety, and uneasiness are conventional emotions that you experience with every timid step you take towards your interview room. Questions pop up in your head – Will I be able to impress the interviewers? Will I have all the answers? Will my answer of ‘Why MBA’ be liked by them? Will I convert this call? Things seem very individualistic and selfish, dominated by “me” and “I”. Well, that’s pretty natural!
A couple of days back, I got a call from a classmate from my undergrad college. He had an exciting news - he had a shortlist from IIM Calcutta! Having gone throughthe same process exactly a year ago, I was more than happy to help. Discussing my experience with him got me reminiscing. And then, thinking. Like most of my batchmates, I am an engineer. Unlike most of my batch-mates however, I am not from an IIT or an NIT, and so, I do not have seniors and peers who could help me when I was preparing. At IIM Calcutta, we live by the motto, “We Leave No One Behind”. I hope, this article helps everyone who decides to go down the CAT route.
