read this either as a rant or to give some advice…especially if you’re from a tier 1 college or have Reappeared for CAT or have an average profile🥲🙏
I can’t go through this exam season again… but I feel like I have no choice. I didn’t convert any of the 10 colleges I applied to. I’m waitlisted in most of them even after good interviews..I still have hopes from GIM, GLIM C and FORE. If I convert GIM or GLIM, I can happily move on. But I’m not sure about FORE… it just doesn’t feel right to me🥲 If I convert fore, what is your advice?
Back in 2024, my first attempt, I used to think how can people appear for this exam 3-4 times… that’s so stupid. And here I am thinking about my third attempt🤡 I already said 100 times here I wouldn’t go for a third attempt because I’m exhausted from the last two years...But that Tier 1 dream just won’t leave my mind. Still I was ready to move on, but not converting any college this year is what’s making me so confused.
FIRST, my profile: 10th = 88 , 12th = 88.xx or 91.xx (depending on best of 5 or all subjects), Grad = 65.xx ,
No work ex.. BCom 2024 graduate. Basically a blank CV🤡 Does this profile even qualify for Tier 1 colleges? If it’s possible, then at least there’s a point in thinking about trying again… otherwise there's no point🙇♀️ btw, I'm GNEF
SECOND, is it even sensible to go for a third CAT attempt, second XAT attempt and first SNAP attempt? These exams are so unpredictable. There is no guarantee I will score 98+ this time. I already have two gap years, no work ex, no job and I don’t even know where to find one. LinkedIn and other apps are not helping😭 and I don't have any offline connections either...people who didn't have any skills, how did you guys get a job🥲??
THIRD, I don’t know how I will tell my parents… especially my relatives/cousins. I've been at home for last two years and it is embarrassing!! The mental toll of gap years is unexplainable🥲 I really wanted to leave my hometown this year and now the thought of staying another year scares me.
FOURTH, I have already spent 80k of my parents hard earned money and doing this again makes me feel so guilty. I self prepared for the first two attempts so it lacked structure and discipline. If I go for a third attempt, I am planning to go for offline TIME classes which will cost 50k+ , then forms around 30k, then gdpi traveling around 40k. I feel terrible putting my parents through this again....A job can help me in this but job kaha hai🤦♀️ Also recently, I've blocked another 75K to remain active in the waitlists
FIFTH, Cat24 = 89.xx Cat25 = 88.xx Xat26 = 90.xx....What if I score even less next time? What will be the point of another gap year? I would honestly die of embarrassment🙇♀️ I know we can't predict the future...it can be good or bad...it's all about trying...but man!! idk...
SIXTH, since I cannot find a job, is it advisable to reach out to local NGOs and take up a job there? Will that add value to my CV? Not volunteering… an actual job. Idk if I'll get it or not but It is the only option I can think of right now. Also, if I do something of my own (online, like digital products), is it a good discussion point?
I know this sounds messy😭 Maybe I just needed to rant. Maybe I am hoping for some real advice. Not justifying but CAT24 was my first attempt and honestly i didn't have much knowledge about this field...But I wanted to give my best in CAT25 but medical issues ruined my physical and mental health and the entire year....Also, I became active on reddit after my interviews were over..to avoid overthinking about results.. so please don’t judge me for my presence here🥲
I really hope I convert GIM Core and get out of this mess. Idk what will be my waitlist number..What if it is not convertible...Don't think I'm mad when I'll ask people to leave GIM just to move the waitlist😭 idk about GLIM waitlisted status....idk man...God please help me yaar bahut ho gya ab toh
Should I go for a local college? Should I switch to some other exams? The competition is 100x in govt or bank exams😭
If any senior who has gone through this process 2–3 times is reading this, please share your advice.
Also, if someone from Tier 1 colleges is reading this, does my below-average profile even qualify for a Tier 1 college?
My classmates are either in their first year or have already completed their MBA, and here I am…so late. I know comparison only leads to self-disappointment, but I’m human too... I can’t stop thinking that I’m so behind🥲
idk why I'm even writing all this...I don't even have a job to think about 3rd attempt...I'll regret making this post I know..logo ko lagega I have a complaining nature but nahi bhai sach me dimag kharab ho rha hai..pata nhi kyu likh rhi hu ye sab