My friends, This yr, i got 7 calls…5 IIMs ,MDI , NITIE… I converted MDI and NITIE but all the 5 IIMs dumped me… I have until now 8 months work-ex in wipro. What should i do now? Should i go to MDI (i already chucked NITIE) this yr? or tak…
My friends,
This yr, i got 7 calls....5 IIMs ,MDI , NITIE... I converted MDI and NITIE but all the 5 IIMs dumped me... I have until now 8 months work-ex in wipro. What should i do now? Should i go to MDI (i already chucked NITIE) this yr? or take CAT next yr for IIMs? By next yr, i will have 20months work-ex which will be ideal. But, leaving MDI this yr hoping that i will crack IIMs next yr is a big risk....So, what should i do now?
1: Go straight away to MDi and forget IIMs
2:Forget MDI and give CAT again for IIMs
3:Go for MDI and while at MDI only, write CAT again
I dont know whether option 3 is possible or not...
So friends , veterans, plz give me advice..... and moderators , plz dont lock this thread until i get a clear response....
thanx
hey subbi, i think u shud go in for mdi, n not really care 4 the iims, coz u already have this pooortunity in hand....u did have 5 iim calls, tuff luck that u cudnt convert ne! but i feel u cud land up big in life n then stick your tongue out to the iims!! nyway thing rationally n take a wise decision...gud luk 2 u mate!
I think u have the calibre(to crack cat) and the age on ur side.Plus as u said next yr u will have 20 months of work ex which will be ideal for lateral placements.......
IIM is a big brand and nothin like passing out of ABC...... but Mdi is also a gud place to be in........
so in the end its all ur call........
hey subbu at wat percentile did u get d 5 IIM Calls?
My friends,
This yr, i got 7 calls....5 IIMs ,MDI , NITIE... I converted MDI and NITIE but all the 5 IIMs dumped me... I have until now 8 months work-ex in wipro. What should i do now? Should i go to MDI (i already chucked NITIE) this yr? or take CAT next yr for IIMs? By next yr, i will have 20months work-ex which will be ideal. But, leaving MDI this yr hoping that i will crack IIMs next yr is a big risk....So, what should i do now?
1: Go straight away to MDi and forget IIMs
2:Forget MDI and give CAT again for IIMs
3:Go for MDI and while at MDI only, write CAT again
I dont know whether option 3 is possible or not...
So friends , veterans, plz give me advice..... and moderators , plz dont lock this thread until i get a clear response....
thanx
The Juggernaut Sayshey subbu at wat percentile did u get d 5 IIM Calls?
99.53%le.....I think the %le is very less for the big IIMs and small IIMs wanted work-ex
hi
it is sad to hear tht u were not able to convert any of the 5 iim calls.
i wud like to share my experience with u. last yr i passed out from nsit and had final call from iift . i did not have any iim call though my percentile was 99.11 . any ways i decided to go fr a job and have a go at cat next yr. this yr i had better percentile,filled form for only iim and fms. i had calls from a,c,k and fms. now i hv managed to convert a n fms. so i think i took a good decision last yr. but life is a lot dicey. seeing ur case of not able to convert any of 5 i think the decision cud have been backfired on me . but anyways it is ur call and u need to take it . but one thing fr sure. take a decision and have guts to live with it. later on u may feel tht ur decision may not have been correct but u shld never regret that.
cheers
amit
Your percentile cannot be less for the big iims subbu....i had a percentile of 99.35 with a pathetic 86 in english...got just one call from A...and after a good gd but a not-so-good pi, managed to get thru...so i dont think percentile matters a lot in the final selection....and as far as your problem is concerned, i wud suggest both options are equal....taking up mdi is as good or as bad as dropping an year and appearing for cat next year again.....both are laden with positives and negatives........its a tough decision...bt i wud say, gather some more work-ex....cos u HAVE the capability to crack CAT....5 calls is no joke....that is a very personal opinion....and MDI is coming up like nething.....ATB man...tc
No doubts...Just close ur eyes and join MDI..
If u were not able to convert any of the 5 iim calls..chances are there tht u might convert some of them next time..BUT there is no guarantee tht u will get 99+%le next time!!
Wht is the problem with MDI??Have a look at the profile of students there?placements?Exchange programs?..MDI is coming up like anything..
Forget abt CAT...Forget abt IIM...U r now a MANDEVIAN and be proud of it..Be sure to add some glory to the institution...MDI or IIM X...it does make a difference BUT not so much tht U need to take some serious risk for the next year CAT..
the_fountain SaysYour percentile cannot be less for the big iims subbu....i had a percentile of 99.35 with a pathetic 86 in english...got just one call from A...and after a good gd but a not-so-good pi, managed to get thru...so i dont think percentile matters a lot in the final selection....and as far as your problem is concerned, i wud suggest both options are equal....taking up mdi is as good or as bad as dropping an year and appearing for cat next year again.....both are laden with positives and negatives........its a tough decision...bt i wud say, gather some more work-ex....cos u HAVE the capability to crack CAT....5 calls is no joke....that is a very personal opinion....and MDI is coming up like nething.....ATB man...tc
need to mention your profile man.
you can't be an engg from a so so college.
1: Go straight away to MDi and forget IIMs
2:Forget MDI and give CAT again for IIMs
3:Go for MDI and while at MDI only, write CAT again
I dont know whether option 3 is possible or not...
So friends , veterans, plz give me advice..... and moderators , plz dont lock this thread until i get a clear response....
thanx
what do you want? can you tolerate working in wipro? can you enjoy it? if yes, then stick around. do remember, if you don't manage to get iims next year, you can try again :)
but if you join mdi now, you'll probably never join an iim.
are you comfortable working in the IT sector, or do you lust for I banks and dollar salaries?
i doubt if mdi can give you the latter.
of course, you can try this also........
stay in wipro, go onsite for long term, earn enuf money and try for either isb or the iims through the NRI quota later 😃
need to mention your profile man.
you can't be an engg from a so so college.
final year chem engg IITD.....
I can associate with your agony as I myself have had a long relationship with CAT - five years now - although I have taken it only twice; but I have followed the fortunes of people on both the sides - those who made it & those who didnt make it to the IIM's.
From where I stand & from what I have seen - there are ONLY ONE KIND of folks who dont get a final IIM convert - those are people who at some point in their preps have thought IIM's to be out of their reach; coz that feeling at some point in the process of CAT+GD+PI gets to you and takes you down.
From what you have mentioned - you have the aptitude & the approach to clear CAT. That you made ot to MDI & NITIE means that you have the ammo for GD/PI also. You just need to lie back & think why didnt you fire in 5 IIM GD+interviews (could be your nerves - as you wanted an IIM badly - yours truly belongs to that group).
To put it more precisely - Buddy if you have the fire in you to prepare for CAT with the same spirit as you did this time, I am very sure that you will crack it again - no doubt in my mind for that. As far as GD/PI goes, after some introspection and help from friend/mentors - work on that & you know it will all be past.
This forum is replete with examples of persistent folks who have taken the risk of dropping final converts & gone after the IIM's and suceeded at that. So its NOT that you are alone in that boat.
And about MDI - its a good institute. Thats all I can say about that. You will NOT be a loser in any respect by joining MDI - I am pretty sure of that. As far as I-Banking etc is concerned - if you are the top-10% kinds, then it could be an advtg to be at the IIM's, else please dont even look at the placements as the critierion for taking this all-important decision.
Finally if I were you I would go after IIM's ONLY coz I want to be in an IIM & NOT coz MDI is NOT an IIM. I hope you get the implicit meaning of this last sentence.
All the best to you dude - and may you get what you are looking for.
My friends,
This yr, i got 7 calls....5 IIMs ,MDI , NITIE... I converted MDI and NITIE but all the 5 IIMs dumped me... I have until now 8 months work-ex in wipro. What should i do now? Should i go to MDI (i already chucked NITIE) this yr? or take CAT next yr for IIMs? By next yr, i will have 20months work-ex which will be ideal. But, leaving MDI this yr hoping that i will crack IIMs next yr is a big risk....So, what should i do now?
1: Go straight away to MDi and forget IIMs
2:Forget MDI and give CAT again for IIMs
3:Go for MDI and while at MDI only, write CAT again
I dont know whether option 3 is possible or not...
So friends , veterans, plz give me advice..... and moderators , plz dont lock this thread until i get a clear response....
thanx
Having read Bose's post...felt as if he took the words out of my mouth...
I think its not bout judging a coll vs. coll...its all bout chasing ur dreams and proving that u can dram BIG and get wat u have ever wanted...
Lemme put the things like this...no school is higher or lower (at least in top 10)...they have their own +ve and -ve...and ultimately its u who performs at the end of the day and gets fame n wealth...so thts not the point at all...Now if u juss wanna run after money and busy preparing balance sheet for the future accounting...GO FOR MDI. But then u have ur own dreams, have grown up with a dream in eyes, want to prove yourslef and wanna be catapulted in the brightest carrier possible with great learning NEVER NEVER NEVER GIVE UP, COURAGE IS YOUR CONVICTION!!!
My all money is on ONE MORE TRY!!
ATB d000d. m with you btw.
It must be a real bad patch of life for you. Not to convert the 5 calls. I am pretty depressed not having converted my 2 IIM calls.
From what i feel about the IIMs i donot think option 3 will do u any good. I know somebody at MDI(2004-2006) batch who took CAT agian this time, got a decent percentile, IIM A B C calls and didnt convert again(ie last yr he had IIM A B C and L calls and didnot convert any.) The point is the IIMs were checking on you, the person and not much is going to change in a year. And i donot mean that u're not good actually u might be too much on the good side to suit their requirements. U can never say. Yes the job and 20 months work-ex will help u. Atleast for the small IIMs. Definitely. Carry on with the work if it doesnt trouble u much and write CAT again next yr.
I'll agree with most Junta tht MDI is good infact excellent but its not THE IIM. Practically speaking u should join MDI and carry on with life. U wouldnt have the problem i suffered from. U already have the IIT brand with u so the brand shouldnot matter to u as much(IITs rebuffed me and the brand of IIMs was the sole reason for my taking CAT....got another kick. Neways)
Therefore..............
If the IIM brand doesnt make ur knees go week and ur heart reel in depression... go for MDi . And on the other hand if it does plzzz under no circumstances should u take up MDI. Be resolute and take CAT again. U already have the temperament and all....just stick to it a little longer.
By the way me not taking CAT agin. Joining MDI.:whatthat:
Care,
Shipra.
From what i feel about the IIMs i donot think option 3 will do u any good. I know somebody at MDI(2004-2006) batch who took CAT agian this time, got a decent percentile, IIM A B C calls and didnt convert again(ie last yr he had IIM A B C and L calls and didnot convert any.) The point is the IIMs were checking on you, the person and not much is going to change in a year. And i donot mean that u're not good actually u might be too much on the good side to suit their requirements. U can never say. Yes the job and 20 months work-ex will help u. Atleast for the small IIMs. Definitely. Carry on with the work if it doesnt trouble u much and write CAT again next yr.
I'll agree with most Junta tht MDI is good infact excellent but its not THE IIM. Practically speaking u should join MDI and carry on with life. U wouldnt have the problem i suffered from. U already have the IIT brand with u so the brand shouldnot matter to u as much(IITs rebuffed me and the brand of IIMs was the sole reason for my taking CAT....got another kick. Neways)
Therefore..............
If the IIM brand doesnt make ur knees go week and ur heart reel in depression... go for MDi . And on the other hand if it does plzzz under no circumstances should u take up MDI. Be resolute and take CAT again. U already have the temperament and all....just stick to it a little longer.
By the way me not taking CAT agin. Joining MDI.:whatthat:
Care,
Shipra.
hi folks....me too in same dilemma....though i'd most prob join mdi....my profile :
IIT Kgp 2004. working with Tata Motors since last july...4 calls..A,C,L.K...no converts.... and as far as i'm concerned i think i cant stay in Tata Motors for another year... so dude decide whether u can stay in ur place for another year...more importantly decide wat u'd like as a profession rather than a college...brand name matters...but mdi and iims... sure u can aim high...but i personally dont feel thts much of a difference....had i converted A or C i'd have joined iims..K and to some extent L ..think mdi is better.
hope 2 see u in mdi...
From where I stand & from what I have seen - there are ONLY ONE KIND of folks who dont get a final IIM convert - those are people who at some point in their preps have thought IIM's to be out of their reach; coz that feeling at some point in the process of CAT+GD+PI gets to you and takes you down.
I haven't posted in a while, the circumstances have ensured that my enthusiasm to post have dipped below dead sea levels but this is a statement I completely disagree with. No, there aren't ONLY ONE KIND of folks who don't get a final IIM convert my friend, there are lots and some more of them.
CAT does come down to attitude but not the stage after that. and yes, I would know. I had five calls this year, A,B,C,K and I (99.55%ile). 5 days after April 6th, I now have only a K-waitlist to look forward to. There are people here on pg who've had multiple calls and have got multiple rejects whom I know as real persons in real life, who at no time in their prep for the GD/PI believed that they won't get it. I'm one of them, but then its easy for me to sound so very immodest and say I was never perturbed by the thought that maybe the IIMs were out of my reach. But I can say with completely honesty that at no point during my prep over the past 4 months believed that I can't make it. I always looked at it realistically, and with a whole lot of confidence which helped me through my interviews. That same pragmatic approach has seen that I haven't got utterly disappointed and depressed now. 😃 I've always admitted to my friends that hey, i might not convert any of these calls but then it doesn't mean I wasn't good enough for 'em. A sh!tload of factors play their own lil role in making sure that you do or don't end up in the big 3. Depends on your profile and the batch profile they're looking for. I'm just happy that I had the privilege to take the interviews and do decently in each and everyone of 'em. 😃 I'm now looking forward to taking up my campus recruitment @CTS as the waitlist position won't be known till May 05th. Just accept it that some deserving candidates might not end up in the big 3. They are the exceptions whom people/future-pgites see and go :wow:.
I don't want to post names as I don't have their word on this, but jus browse through the IIM-ABCLKI GD/PI experiences, pick out some decent PIs and good profiles and check up their position now. You'll find your exceptions. 😃
subramanyam, as for the 3rd choice in your list, I don't see it as worthwhile. If you're joining one of the top 12 B-schools out there, you may as well give it what its worth and make a proper effort to get out of there in great style. 😃 The top rung @MDI would be damn good in their own right. It is a good B-school nonetheless. Don't take it up if you'll always feel that the place is not good enough for you or worse if you'll keep wondering what if?.
There's a risk factor involved with repeating for CAT but then doesn't everything else in life have an amount of that?
Its upto your mindset but then I bet you already knew that. :D
Payne
To those who are wondering why I didn't end up with a single convert >God knows.
I'll just say that those who are in thoroughly deserved it though. :)PS:
...more importantly decide wat u'd like as a profession rather than a college...
Absolutely true. 😁
Want a straight answer
IIM is IIM
mine percentile is 97.XX no IIM calls but convrtd MDI
but I want IIm thats it.
No second thoughts
and by next year will have 20+ months of Work Ex so will be eligible for Laterals.
My suggestion is WAIT FOR IIMS
hi dear!
i can understand the dillema u r in at the moment.
being an iit grad it sometimes becomes a prestige issue to join only iims(tell me if iam wrong)..
5 iims have rejected you....hard luck but my dear friend i bet that u wud be aware that theres something more to it than just bad luck...u can get one or two rejections out of bad luck but 5 is quiet a figure to ponder about.
if u think that 20 months work-ex would guarantee u a seat in iims...then wake up and think again....its not just the experiece that matters...u could have easily qualified this time only with whatever work-ex u have provided u suited their requirements.
there are cases of those who have made it bigger next time but if u observe closely moset of them had no iim calls first time and when they got it they made full use of it...but the case with u is differnt..
and brand name is not just the only thing that matters...if MBA is ur aim then u shud go ahead and join MDI and stop repenting of missing iims.its the person that matters and not just the name of the college..i hope u wud agree.
that was my frank advice..forgive me if i was rude.
all the best.
regards
anuj.
My friends,
This yr, i got 7 calls....5 IIMs ,MDI , NITIE... I converted MDI and NITIE but all the 5 IIMs dumped me... I have until now 8 months work-ex in wipro. What should i do now? Should i go to MDI (i already chucked NITIE) this yr? or take CAT next yr for IIMs? By next yr, i will have 20months work-ex which will be ideal. But, leaving MDI this yr hoping that i will crack IIMs next yr is a big risk....So, what should i do now?
1: Go straight away to MDi and forget IIMs
2:Forget MDI and give CAT again for IIMs
3:Go for MDI and while at MDI only, write CAT again
I dont know whether option 3 is possible or not...
So friends , veterans, plz give me advice..... and moderators , plz dont lock this thread until i get a clear response....
thanx
hey subbi.......i feel the hurt man
i was in ur situation last yr.....had scmhrd.....wanted the iims.......have nm now and one yr workex
if you take the cat again u gotta be prepared for ending up in a similar or worse situation next yr....
if u take up mdi......me thinks iims is out of question as the course there is very rigourous and in the interview justification is dicey as it reflects badly on u.
anywayz....weigh the options and what u think is rite...... and do not ever regret it.. thats the key