Students’ Speak: Everything is about timing

By: Ritika Pandey

The biggest question that arises in one's mind after failing the exams, is to drop a year or not? Well, this article will help you understand the pros and cons to drop a year. Thus, you can choose according to your healthy choice.

Everything is about timing. However, it is not a bad choice to drop a year if you are surely focused on achieving your significant goals. A drop could even bring on more furnished skills in you if you follow the plans wisely and step on every hurdle smoothly. This would allow you to polish your skills and talents for your future goals.

However, on the other hand, if you think it's not good enough to drop a year for a college and you can get other top colleges with those grades, then go ahead. This will provide stability in your life to further your goals on time. The onus is on you to decide what's more important for you, to polish your skills by dropping a year or continue your journey of life with other better colleges.

Top Colleges to apply if you have low scores

Numerous colleges offer flexibility to students with low scores. Moreover, many colleges believe in talent more than grades. Thus, students need not panic about the low grades achieved, and bring themselves up with better motivation and goals. The colleges like National Institute of Technology (NIT) also offer this opportunity to the students in some branches. For students with low scores, there are numerous options available if the student does not want to drop his/her year. Now, it is not possible to provide a list of all the colleges providing this opportunity. Thus, the student can search for the top colleges according to his/her priority and the subjects.

How to apply?

The steps to apply in the top colleges are simple and useful:

1. Note the significant dates of application forms of each college you wish to apply.
2. Submit the application form with the correct details and order.
3. Some colleges demand an entrance exam before admission while some admit the student according to the merits. Check your eligibility in both cases.
4. Go prepared for the entrance exam/personal interview/group discussion.
5. Do not panic during the process as it might reveal your weaknesses and stress in front of the jury, during an interview.
6. Try to come out with catchy answers.
7. If selected, you will get the call letter from the college or university

These are the tips that might help you get in touch with the top colleges and universities even with low scores.

About the Author:

Ritika Pandey is a student at Manipal University, Jaipur, pursuing Bachelors in Journalism and Mass Communication. She has been working as a Content Writer from the past one year, apart from studies. She is not only an active writer but also a creative curator.