How Mehak Rathi, a Psychologist & Graphologist, cracked CAT 2022 with 98.08 % to get into MDI Gurgaon - MBAUniverse.com Interview
CAT Topper 98.08%
I scored 98.08 overall percentile in CAT 2022. I scored 98.69%ile in VARC, 87.56%ile in DILR and 95.24%ile in QA.
With CAT 2023 scheduled on November 26, it is right time to read and understand how the CAT toppers prepared and cracked the exam with high score and converted IIMs and other top B-schools. MBAUniverse.com in its series of CAT 2022 topper interviews, brings before you success story of one such CAT topper Mehak Rathi who cracked CAT 2022 with 98.08 percentile and was offered admission by IIMs, MDI, NMIMS but she preferred MDI Gurgaon to any other top B-school. Coming from a modest service class family of Delhi, Mehak Rathi is a B.A. in Psychology from Fergusson College and has keen interest in Graphology, Dance and Mandala. Mehak has gained one year work experience after graduation in Talent Acquisition before joining MDI Gurgaon.
With her well devised preparation strategy and support from MBAGuru Coaching Institute, Mehak not only scored high overall percentile but also good sectional percentile in CAT exam. MBAUniverse.com invited Mehak Rathi to share her preparation and CAT day strategy, how she cracked CAT and why she preferred to join MDI Gurgaon instead of IIMs and NMIMS. Read below her Interview with preparation strategy
Q: This is very thoughtful of you to have researched so well before finalising your B-school. Let us now understand what was your overall preparation strategy for CAT?
Q: How did you perform in CAT 2022?
Q: Apart from CAT 2022, which other exams did you appear?
Q: Which top B-schools shortlisted you for PI Round?
Q: Which were your final Converts after PI Round?
Q: Before we understand your preparation strategy, please share your key criteria why you preferred to join MDI instead of IIMs, NMIMS?
Q: Please share your sectional preparation strategy for CAT? How did you prepare for VARC?
Q: How did you prepare for DILR?
Q: How did you prepare for QA?
Q: Was there any particular section/area that you were weak at? How did you overcome this challenge?
Q: What role did Mocks play in your success? How many mocks did you attempt before the exam?
Q: Did you self-prepare for CAT Exam or did you attend a Coaching Centre and why?
Q: Which books did you refer during your preparation and how effective were they?
Q: Please share your strategy for the CAT Day. What was your last-minute preparation? How did you plan your CAT test taking?
Q: How did you prepare for GD/PI/WAT Rounds?
Q: According to you, overall, how can B-schools make their MBA admission process less cumbersome for MBA applicants.
Q: Finally, your message and tips for candidates preparing for CAT 2023
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