Seems like Pagalguy has a reset button.. Nostalgia is in the air!
I joined this group last year hoping to get answers before the official answer key was released, but witnessed some really interesting events.. While this year is a lot different for me personally, it does feel like I am living it all again..
I just want to say something to those people who are on the *borderline*.. just need a little bit of luck eh? To get to THAT college you so badly want.. Well I went through this hell of a time last year, and I am compelled to tell you, its a total waste of your valuable time and energy. Just hear me out..
Firstly, do not pay much attention to percentile predictors. These institutes do not have the right amount of data.. last year my predicted percentile ranged from 99.6 to 99.81, and what I got was a 99.5! Also, no one predictor is good for all ranges of scores. CL might be right for people above 99, while Time might be accurate for those below 98. And no one institute gets it right every year, its mostly just chance..
Secondly, and most importantly, since you all know your exact scores, its impossible not to think about which slot will get upscaled and what that might mean for you. While there is some logic behind which slot was tougher, like slot 2 last year, scaling doesnt always work how you think it would. For example, my raw score in slot 1 got scaled down by 2.5 marks OA, while a friend of mine who scored three more marks than me, received an upscale of 1.5 marks! Even though we were in the same slot and our scores were pretty close. A difference of 3 marks turned out to be 7 marks after scaling.. So please just leave it for IIM K to decide..
I learned it the hard way.. Scaling is a cruel mistress guys.. She might leave you with a bad sense of rejection, or she might just fulfill all your desires!
Lastly, do consider going for any good college, because after a few years, it doesnt really matter much.. Its the hustle that gets you where you want to be.. And if you do think you can do better, than surely take another go at it.. This forum is filled with such stories of perseverance.. Just when I thought I had seen all that had to be seen, here comes a guy who went from 98.96 to a phenomenal 217 this year! Take note and be prepared to give it your all..
All the best! Keep up the hustle..