Is there anyone who thought MICA was impossible but made it to the college?

I really believed MICA was out of reach for me initially, especially after getting rejected from a couple of other colleges. My CAT score wasn't stellar, but I was determined to give MICAT my best shot. After going through the rigorous admission process, including the GE-PI, I was surprised when I received my acceptance letter. Now, I'm enrolled in the PGDM program, and I can say that it was worth every bit of the effort.

Getting into MICA felt impossible at first, especially with my lower CAT score. I worked hard for MICAT, and after going through the group exercise and personal interview rounds, I was over the moon when I got the call.

Now, being part of the PGDM in Communication course, I see how much I’ve grown. It’s all about pushing your limits and believing in yourself!

Honestly, I thought getting into MICA was a long shot. I struggled with my CAT scores and faced rejections from major IIMs. But I didn't give up and focused on preparing well for MICAT. It was a tough journey, but after clearing the exams and performing well in the GE-PI round, I was ecstatic to get in. The whole experience taught me that hard work pays off, and now I’m loving the PGDM in Communication course. It feels great to be here!

I was in my third year of engineering when I poured my heart into making a poster for a literary club event. It was an advertisement for a hair salon and had a catchy line: You reap what you sow, we cut what you grow. The poster showed a lion with messy hair in the 'before' section and a sleek cheetah in the 'after' section. That day, I felt I had tapped into something really creative and decided I wanted a career that let me do this kind of work every day.

Failure 1: Is MICA right for me?
I first heard about MICA after I started preparing for IIMs. Some friends and my coaching teacher suggested I aim for something more creative. At the time, I felt like they were telling me to settle for less than an IIM because they thought I wasn't good enough. My initial thought was, is MICA really the best option for me? I felt frustrated thinking I was lowering my expectations. Just like when I settled for an NIT instead of aiming for an IIT, I was anxious about making the same mistake. My first failure was trying to fit into the mold society had set for me. I didn't realize there might be a place even better than I imagined, full of creative opportunities.

Failure 2: Rejection from the interview.
I started seriously preparing for MICA once I realized I needed to find my path without too much stress. As I learned more about the school and its people, I fell in love with the idea of my future there. Unfortunately, I didn’t make it on my first try. During the interview, I was quite unsure and the panel suggested I take time to figure out if I wanted to pursue an MBA or a CCC course at MICA. I was confused by their advice, and it was a setback. I spent about four months reflecting on whether I was on the right track or if I should apply for CCC instead. The next year, I prepared again, went to the interview feeling more confident and clear-headed, and got accepted.

I won't get into a deep discussion about everything being possible. Personally, I felt that getting into a top B-School was out of reach, mainly because I only had about 5 months to prepare and was taking medication that made me really sleepy. To keep it short, MICA was the only business school I aimed for. Besides preparing for the CAT, I concentrated solely on MICAT. I did well in the exam and got accepted.