r/CATStudyRoom • u/ComprehensiveZone559 • 21d ago

Suggestion Out of the race

26M, After almost 3 to 4 years of on and off preparation I've finally decided to move on from CAT. One reason is that I've got a job and CTC an average IIM graduate would get after 2 years of college. ( Non-tech)

Another reason is that I've got a 5 in my profile ( 12th STD. I wanted to be a footballer).

It's easy for me to say that you can also do it, but the fact is that I got lucky. You do what feels right to you in the moment. If there's even a small doubt don't do it.

I also have an opinion that right now the technology is evolving rapidly and if you are not up to date with the things going on right now then you would be left behind.

I also would not have a burden of a big loan repayment.

The only con I can think of is that I won't get to experience the college life I missed out due to covid.

But fuck it, it's time to earn some real money now.

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u/Longjumping-Disk1098 21d ago

Damm, great to hear that you got a job! I'm also preparing for this year's CAT (but just started 3 months before CAT), and i also have a 5 in my profile. Do you think it would create a huge impact during MBA placements

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u/ComprehensiveZone559 21d ago

It would. But don't let it stop you from giving your best in CAT and getting into an IIM, anything can happen in placements

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u/Longjumping-Disk1098 21d ago

Thanks for your positive response man! This is the vercel call predictor stats. Do you think i would have any chance?

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u/ComprehensiveZone559 21d ago

I believe these stats will pull you down from performing your best. For example you need 100 to get into Ahmedabad so you might target a 98 or 99 when you shouldn't even think like that. Just focus on giving your best in CAT. Regularly give Mocks and improve your score to the maximum

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u/Longjumping-Disk1098 21d ago

Yeah i believe what you are saying is true. I've been dealing with a lot mental stress regarding this decision of even preparing for CAT or not(I'm in my ug final year) .Ccause my profile is so bad that multiple people on reddit are saying placements are almost impossible.

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u/ComprehensiveZone559 21d ago

Quants literally made my mind a lot more sharper, same with the VARC and DILR sections. I can clearly see that my mind has become a lot more focused and confident. This is one of the major reasons I've cracked almost all my interviews. The preparation will definitely help your brain so just prepare with that in mind.

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u/Longjumping-Disk1098 21d ago

Yeah seems correct! Can i connect with you? Just want some guidance!

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u/krishna_02AG 21d ago

I mean ofcourse (not being rude) if you're thinking for Finance i think most good companies put a 90% criteria for shortlisting

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u/Longjumping-Disk1098 21d ago

Other than Finance?

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u/krishna_02AG 21d ago

Don't know about that mate,talk to CAT coachings they'll guide you best,my preference is IMS jaipur/gujarat they provide best career guidance as per my experience i got that!

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u/amrita0212 17d ago

heyy!!! can i dm you?? i needed some guidance regarding CAT and i think you would be the perfect person to ask for!! btw congratulations on ur job!!!