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When I lost track of the MBA plan -By Karanveer Singh from FSM Delhi

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When I lost track of the MBA plan -By Karanveer Singh from FSM Delhi

Getting into an MBA college should not be an uphill task. In a nation where colleges providing the coveted degree are mushrooming in every nook and cranny of this country. With lakhs of aspiring young graduates appearing for CAT each year, only a handful of them gets their dream colleges. The competition doesn’t end at clearing CAT. Several bright hardworking students are chucked out in group discussions and personal interviews due to a lack of communication skills and average profiles. Those who convert the journey is far from over. Without any further ado, let me share my story on how I lost track of the MBA plan.

I dropped a year after my graduation and almost lost my MBA plan

The thought of doing an MBA normally strikes in the second year of graduation. For me, I was sure of doing an MBA even before I passed out of school. Even with that kind of clarity, my journey had its fair share of trials and tribulations.

Faux pas no. 1

The first blunder I committed was to believe that being an academically bright student is enough to crack the common test. I dropped a year after my graduation with a firm belief that six months of hard work and preparation along with the coaching classes would be enough to ace the exam. Trust me! It might have worked for a few, but it was not a good idea. So, get into the preparation mode by the fifth term of your graduation, if you are in a 4-year degree course.

Faux pas no. 2

The second blunder was to leave my job for preparation. The first failed attempt forced me to take a job and gain work experience. It gave me a peep into the corporate world and gave me a perspective of what lies up the corporate ladder. I focused on work and learnt new things which put my studies in the back seat. Moreover, I lost track of my MBA plan and had never thought of skipping another year. The time flew so fast. The new job opportunities, money, and friends can slow down the most intelligent minds.

No doubt, the experience helped me a lot in hindsight as I speak today as a second-year MBA student. Well, the second and the third attempt at CAT was a mere formality. I switched jobs, from IBM to Convergys to Genpact in a span of three years. Also, I got exposure in various domains, from sales to the quality analyst to working in the back office for a foreign client. I have done it all.

When I cracked the CAT exam

The first promotion was easy. The next one was difficult as my competitors had an MBA edge. It brought me back to my senses and reminded me of my MBA dreams. I started my preparation back and worked each weekend for a year and cracked CAT. I got calls from dream colleges like IMT Ghaziabad, GIM, FORE, KJ Somaiya, TAPMI, and others. Moreover, I cleared three of them and finally joined FORE.

The journey was not easy and somewhere int he middle I lost the track of my MBA plan. I had my fair share of self-doubt, dilemma, and fear of not making it. I had spent some sleepless nights thinking about those who had been patient with me. Also, it is about working hard each day until you make it.

Remember – “No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.’’

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Edited by

Karanveer Singh - FSM New Delhi

(Batch 2018 - 2020)

Karanveer is a literature graduate from the University of Delhi. He has a degree in pharmaceutical sciences and is currently a final year MBA student at FORE.

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