I am a fresher who has got an admit from XLRI (BM) and I am waiting for IIMA results. I don't think I will get IIMA. Assuming I don't get IIMA should I join XLRI or attempt CAT next year?
If you are planning on adding relevant work experience to your profile then taking another year to attempt CAT can be beneficial. If not, then this decision can hurt your case. CAT is also quite unpredictable, so you can’t be certain that you will get into IIM A next year.
Joining XLRI can be a good decision. It is one of the best B-schools in the county. There are people who may argue that IIM A offers better opportunities, which may even be true. However, XLRI is a different kind of brand with an enviable campus experience. As a part of XLRI, you will have access to their extensive alumni base across the industries, sectors, and institutes.
Add up these factors and weigh in your options before making any decision.
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If you want to try to get into business school next year, then you might have a job offer in hand. If not, do not think twice about choosing XLRI.
Now, if you have a job offer, consider whether the experience you gain in the job over the next 1 or 2 years will help you with the MBA career you desire. If the two don't align well, consider admission in XLRI. It is a good institute, and you will definitely get benefitted from it.
From a post-MBA placement standpoint, your resume should be strong or else the chances of getting a job might get delayed. Try to attempt CAT until you get your preferred institution because hard work always pays and you will get work experience added to your CV too.
Having said that, do not rush to make a decision, think about it properly. If not, XLRI has already welcomed you, what you would have done with your time. Consider wisely.
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