Students’ Speak: What are the next steps after you’ve taken SNAP, XAT?

By: Tanvir Singh

After exam plans should depend on whether your chances of clearing the exam is high, dicey or low.

Huuuhhhhhhhh!!! Now that the rush is over, what should I do next?

Should I go on an exotic trip with friends, or should I hold back and prepare for the next entrance exam, or would it be a good idea for me to start preparing for the interviews? These are a portion of questions that haunted my nights after the test, and I am confident this happens to most of us. 

Just after we are finished with the test, there is a sudden adrenaline rush to match the answer sheet and see what the experts have to say about the difficulty level of the paper, yet accept my recommendation, stay away from them for the day. Instead, take a holiday, take a break, this is the break that you have earned after a year-long hard work. Go on drinks, go to a pub or a beautiful movie or play FIFA, or do whatever you do to relax and have fun. Always remember to work hard and party harder. Next day, check your answers and get a rough idea about your chances of clearing the exam and after that to follow the below-mentioned approach for the next few days.

1. If your chances of clearing the exam are high, congratulations!

Start preparing for the interview round right away. It is the most challenging part of clearing the road to your dream college. Many people tend to underestimate this step but do remember you have not come this far just to come this far. Work on typical HR questions, read the basics of economics and finance, prepare well about your, “why MBA question?”.

2. If your chances of clearing the exam are medium, Dicey!

Now, this is seriously a very mind-bobbling thing to happen, and honestly, the majority of us fall into this category. In this situation, you hope for the best and prepare for the worst. Give your 100% for the next exam, take this time to revise old concepts, and keep giving mock papers.

3. If, unfortunately, you realise your chances of clearing the exam are low!

Don't panic at all; I understand this is a very terrible place to be in right now. But many a time, this comes as a blessing in disguise. I know many people who have somehow done not so well in CAT, but they did extremely beautiful in IIFT or SNAP. The reason? It is simple now they have only one target in mind

About the Author:

Tanvir Singh is an MBA student at Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam (IIMV), he is majoring in marketing and minoring in strategy. Currently, he is the senior coordinator of Media Cell and Public Relations club at IIMV. His interests range from football to corporate business competitions. He has been recognised at best intern of the year during his summer internship period