A 95-mark CAT score is impressive and significantly strengthens your application. It falls within the estimated range for top B-schools, including ASB.
However, consider these factors:
Cut-offs vary. Although cut-offs haven't been officially announced for the 2024-25 batch, historical trends and program-specific requirements give us an idea.
Coimbatore campus: Based on 2023 trends, you'd likely exceed the estimated CAT cut-off (90-95).
Other campuses: Cut-offs may be slightly lower, so crossing the threshold is highly probable.
Overall profile matters: ASB considers your entire profile, including academic
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Good News:
A 95-mark CAT score is impressive and significantly strengthens your application. It falls within the estimated range for top B-schools, including ASB.
However, consider these factors:
Cut-offs vary. Although cut-offs haven't been officially announced for the 2024-25 batch, historical trends and program-specific requirements give us an idea.
Coimbatore campus: Based on 2023 trends, you'd likely exceed the estimated CAT cut-off (90-95).
Other campuses: Cut-offs may be slightly lower, so crossing the threshold is highly probable.
Overall profile matters: ASB considers your entire profile, including academic record, work experience (if any), extracurricular activities, and performance in the GD/PI round.
Program choice: Different MBA programs within ASB might have varying cut-offs based on popularity and specialization.
Target Other Exams (Optional):
Exam
Benefits
XAT: highly respected B-school entrance exam. Can strengthen your profile if aligned with the programme focus.
May require additional preparation time. Strategize based on your strengths.
MAT: more flexible schedule, wider programme acceptance. Can act as a backup.
Lower weightage compared to CAT or XAT. Primarily for private B-schools.
CMAT: widely accepted; good if a specific programme accepts the CMAT score.
Lower weightage compared to CAT or XAT. Less competitive than XAT.
Focus on GD/PI:
Practice actively: Participate in mock GDs/PIs with peers or online forums.
Sharpen communication: Work on clarity, conciseness, and persuasiveness.
Showcase strengths: Articulate your academic achievements, work experience (if any), and leadership qualities.
Research ASB: Demonstrate knowledge of the institution, its values, and programs.
Be confident: Project a positive and engaging personality.
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<p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:14"><strong>Good News:</strong></p><ul data-sourcepos="5:1-6:0"><li data-sourcepos="5:1-6:0">A 95-mark CAT score is <strong>impressive and significantly strengthens your application</strong>. It falls within the estimated range for top B-schools, including ASB.</li></ul><p data-sourcepos="7:1-7:36"><strong>However, consider these factors:</strong></p><ul data-sourcepos="9:1-14:0"><li data-sourcepos="9:1-11:103"><strong>Cut-offs vary.</strong> Although cut-offs haven't been officially announced for the 2024-25 batch, historical trends and program-specific requirements give us an idea.<ul data-sourcepos="10:5-11:103"><li data-sourcepos="10:5-10:105"><strong>Coimbatore campus:</strong> Based on 2023 trends, you'd likely exceed the estimated CAT cut-off (90-95).</li><li data-sourcepos="11:5-11:103"><strong>Other campuses:</strong> Cut-offs may be slightly lower, so crossing the threshold is highly probable.</li></ul></li><li data-sourcepos="12:1-12:182"><strong>Overall profile matters:</strong> ASB considers your entire profile, including academic record, work experience (if any), extracurricular activities, and performance in the GD/PI round.</li><li data-sourcepos="13:1-14:0"><strong>Program choice:</strong> Different MBA programs within ASB might have varying cut-offs based on popularity and specialization.</li></ul><p data-sourcepos="14:1-14:34"><strong>Target Other Exams (Optional):</strong></p><div><table dir="ltr" style="width: 93.036%; height: 299px;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" data-sheets-root="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 33.5531%;" width="100"><col style="width: 66.4144%;" width="478"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td data-sheets-value=" {"1":2, "2":"Exam"}">Exam</td><td data-sheets-value=" {"1":2, "2":"Benefits"}">Benefits</td></tr><tr><td data-sheets-value=" {"1":2, "2":"XAT: Highly respected B-school entrance exam. Can strengthen your profile if aligned with programme focus."}">XAT: highly respected B-school entrance exam. Can strengthen your profile if aligned with the programme focus.</td><td data-sheets-value=" {"1":2, "2":"May require additional preparation time. Strategize based on your strengths."}">May require additional preparation time. Strategize based on your strengths.</td></tr><tr><td data-sheets-value=" {"1":2, "2":"MAT: More flexible schedule, wider programme acceptance. Can act as a backup."}">MAT: more flexible schedule, wider programme acceptance. Can act as a backup.</td><td data-sheets-value=" {"1":2, "2":"Lower weightage compared to CAT or XAT. Primarily for private B-schools."}">Lower weightage compared to CAT or XAT. Primarily for private B-schools.</td></tr><tr><td data-sheets-value=" {"1":2, "2":"CMAT: Widely accepted, good if specific programme accepts CMAT score."}">CMAT: widely accepted; good if a specific programme accepts the CMAT score.</td><td data-sheets-value=" {"1":2, "2":"Lower weightage compared to CAT or XAT. Less competitive than XAT."}">Lower weightage compared to CAT or XAT. Less competitive than XAT.</td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p data-sourcepos="22:1-22:19"><strong>Focus on GD/PI:</strong></p><ul data-sourcepos="24:1-28:6"><li data-sourcepos="24:1-24:81"><strong>Practice actively:</strong> Participate in mock GDs/PIs with peers or online forums.</li><li data-sourcepos="25:1-25:78"><strong>Sharpen communication:</strong> Work on clarity, conciseness, and persuasiveness.</li><li data-sourcepos="26:1-26:116"><strong>Showcase strengths:</strong> Articulate your academic achievements, work experience (if any), and leadership qualities.</li><li data-sourcepos="27:1-27:87"><strong>Research ASB:</strong> Demonstrate knowledge of the institution, its values, and programs.</li><li data-sourcepos="28:1-28:6"><strong>Be confident:</strong> Project a positive and engaging personality.</li></ul></div>
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