Admission Story: Shivam Agrawal, Great Lakes Institute of Management, 93 Percentile, CAT

Shivam Agrawal graduated from Jesus & Mary College with a 90% aggregate. He got admission to the MBA course at Great Lakes Institute of Management with an impressive CAT score of 93.

Shivam Agrawal Profile

Current institute: Great Lakes Institute of Management
Graduation College: Jesus & Mary College
CAT score: 93
10th Percentage / GPA: 90
12th Percentage / GPA: 89
Graduation Percentage/GPA: 90

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Shivam Agrawal Admission Experience

Did you avail of the benefit of any reservation?

Shivam Agrawal: “General (No reservation).”

Describe the general setting of WAT / GD (if any)?

Shivam Agrawal: “The GD was online. There were 7 members in each group. Yes, everyone got a chance to speak. There were 3 moderators present. The total time given to think on the topic was 3 mins. The GD started in a soft way but got aggressive in between then later it became moderate. In the case of WAT also the mode was online. We were allowed for 90 minutes. The space provided was sufficient to express ourselves. Some tips can be like be confident, enthusiastic, and cheerful.”

What was the WAT / GD Topic?

Shivam Agrawal: “GD- “Do deadlines destroy creativity”?

WAT- How do you foresee the future of digital marketing w.r.t traditional marketing within a decade?”

What were your answer/points put forward for the WAT or GD respectively?

Shivam Agrawal: “In GD- I was against the topic. I answered that deadlines can be crucial but they cannot destroy creativity. Instead, it helps in knowing what all we can do in a limited period of time.”

Describe the general setting of your personal Interview.

Shivam Agrawal: “The general setting includes: 5 panelists, 3 members in each panel. They all were alumni. The mode of the interview was online. The interview went for 1.5 hours approximately. No, it was a good one.”

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Mention at least 5 interview questions that were asked to you and your responses to each of them.

Shivam Agrawal: “Q- Introduce yourself.

Q- What is the difference between the dollar and rupee? Q- Name any two media houses in India?

Q- What are your hobbies?

Q- Would you take a sabbatical or resign?

Mention 3 reasons why you chose this college over other colleges which you converted.

Shivam Agrawal: “International focus

World-class faculty

International Affiliations"

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