As the title of this blog suggests, it is about a CAT story…. For the unacquainted and the inquisitive few, the Common Admission Test (or CAT as it is popularly known as) is an entrance exam to get into the elite management institutes (read IIMs) of our country. So what is the fuss about this exam? Well only the fact that more than 2, 50,000 students sweat it out every year to fight for 1400 odd seats. Statistically speaking, it is much easier to get admitted into any of the world renowned institutes like Harvard, Stanford, and Oxford etc than to reserve your seat at the hallowed halls of the IIMs (The selection rate is a dreadfully low 0.5 % of the total applicants.)
The journey from beginning your preparation to entering the Mecca of Management Education (in India at least) is a daunting one. Although it depends upon the individual, it typically takes one year of perspiration and resolute perseverance to even consider the prospect of making it (exceptions are always present…. Some people are born with it and some do not have what it takes..however hard they try..!!)
Well it’s been about one week since I really decided to embark on this journey. Having appeared for this exam twice before I have a fair idea on the ecstasy and distress that lie ahead. It is going to be one crazy ride till November 2010 (Till March 2011 if I crack it) filled with Highs and lows, anxiety, stress, relief, delight, pressure and a whole lot of other emotions. This is the Third time that I’d be attempting this examination. With decent scores in the first two endeavors, I believe it is high time to put the foot down for one final stroke of oomph and cross the finishing line this time. I had promised myself to document each and every twist & turn as I trotted on the road towards my goal. This blog is a fulfillment of that promise. Future posts will track my life as it unfolds. Whether or not I reach my target will depend entirely on the effort made in the next few months. I sure as hell, do not want to be found lacking..!!
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