Wait for the results to come out. Harvard might not call, but you’ll definitely get a 'Congratulations!' mail from a university in a city you didn't even know existed. At this rate, the college call-log is a better tracker of your CAT prep than your own schedule

It’s not just one database; it’s a network. Exam portals, coaching institutes, and lead-aggregators all sync up. One click on an 'Apply Now' button and you’ve basically invited the entire education sector to your WhatsApp inbox. Welcome to the club

If only the placement cells of these Tier-3 colleges were as proactive as their marketing teams, nobody would be unemployed. They track your 'form-filling' faster than a 5G connection, but try asking them for the audited placement report and suddenly everyone is 'away from keyboard

Bro, remember that tiny checkbox you ticked while downloading a 'Free Mock Test' or a 'Percentile Predictor'? That was the soul-selling moment. These portals don't give mocks for free; they sell your 'intent' to the highest bidder. You aren't the student; you're the lead