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Should I drop? Retake strategy

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retake strategy
Is it better to retake CAT or join a weak Tier-3 college at 70 percentile?→
What's the right way to evaluate whether to join a Tier-2 college or retake CAT?→
When should aspirants accept Tier-2 MBA vs retake CAT or pursue alternatives?→
Should aspirants reject a Baby IIM offer in favor of retaking CAT?→
Is retaking CAT a better option than joining SOIL Gurgaon?→
How did a 99.6 percentile scorer converted IIM Bangalore on 3rd attempt?→
Should you retake CAT next year if you scored 99.91 but did not get top IIM calls?→
Should 99.5 plus candidates drop year if calls are only tier 2?→
Should candidates repeat CAT if they have a decent job and didn't get a List 1 college admit?→
Does having gap years after 12th negatively affect IIM interview performance?→
How much does a 4-year gap affect MBA admission chances at top colleges?→
Is it better to leave a top IIM for a dream IIM, or stick with first attempt?→
How to emotionally handle IIM Indore rejection with a strong profile?→
How does a 1-2 year gap after graduation affect IIM admission chances?→
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is it worth it
Should I attempt GMAT for a 1-year MBA program in India after a poor CAT score?→
Is it worth leaving current tech/consulting job to join IIM Bangalore for PM career?→
What should I do if I've only converted SOIL or Amity and nothing better?→
Should I take a retake shot at better IIMs rather than accepting IIM Udaipur?→
Should I pursue SOIL Gurgaon or retake CAT for better outcomes next year?→
Is it worth taking a gap year to retake CAT if I have average Tier-2 offers in hand?→
Should I accept IIM Indore offer or wait for a better IIM next year?→
Should IITians settle for Tier-1.5 or Tier-2 MBA if they can't get IIM A/B/C?→
What should I do if I feel stuck with limited MBA admission options?→
Should I take LIBA if I have limited offers and want to avoid dropping a year?→
Is dropping a year to retake CAT worth it for IIM A/B/C with weak past academics?→
What should I do if I don't convert IIM Bangalore despite 99+ CAT percentile?→
Should I reject my IIM new baby offer and prepare for CAT again?→
Should I take a drop year for CAT or prepare while working?→
Can drop year from a 93 percentile be worth it for top IIM?→
Should you drop a year for IIM ABC if you already have a 16 LPA job?→
Is retaking CAT worth it if I already scored 99 percentile?→
Should I quit my job to prepare for CAT if I am already earning Rs 13-15 LPA in analytics?→
Is it worth leaving IIM Indore to retake CAT for IIM Ahmedabad?→
Should I drop a year if I got only new IIM calls at 99 percentile?→
Is it worth dropping a year if you converted IIM Indore but want IIM Ahmedabad?→
Is an MBA from a new IIM worth it after 3-4 years of work experience with CFA?→
Is IIM Indore worth retaking CAT for after one rejection?→
Should you drop a year for a better college if you converted SPJIMR?→
When should candidates consider dropping a year for IIM BLACKI?→
Should I leave IIM Indore and reattempt CAT for IIM A or B?→
What factors should I consider before dropping a Rs 12L refundable deposit for SPJIMR?→
Is dropping a year for IIM ABC worth it after scoring 94 in CAT?→
Is retake possible if current CAT percentile is 98 but first attempt was 92?→
comparison
When should a candidate take the MBA seat at any cost versus dropping to retake CAT?→
Should candidates take a drop year over joining a 26 lakh fee Tier-2 school?→
Should candidates skip a converted Tier-2 admit hoping for a better outcome next year?→
opportunity cost
Should you settle for a Tier-3 IIM with 8/7/6 profile or retake CAT for Tier-1?→
What is the ROI comparison between CAP IIMs and re-attempting CAT for a better college?→
age factor
How does IIM Calcutta handle candidates with 3-year gaps after 12th?→
How does IIM Indore handle gap year candidates in admissions?→
placements
How do older candidates with gap years fare during placements at new IIMs?→
How does an 8/5/7 profile affect SIP and final placements, and what compensators exist?→
general
Does gap year before MBA affect finance placement opportunities?→
profile
Can candidates with 7/6/8 academic profiles realistically convert good MBA programmes after multiple CAT attempts?→
Can family business or freelance work be used as work experience for CAT and IIM applications?→
cutoffs
Should a GNEM candidate with 40 percentile in CAT, 7/8/6 academics, and no work experience accept a Symbiosis-tier seat now or reattempt after gaining work experience?→
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