Which college ? What course?

Dear prospective undergrads,
Ssup duddettes and dudes? Now that da celebrations of ur kewl results r over, its tym 4 u to pull up ur socks nd take da next step fwd.

You are done with the 3 R’s-reading, writing and arithmetic at school and now its time for the 3 C’s-vis a vis-college, course, career (not chicklits, cars and clothes, stupid!)

I know and I know that you know, that scoring a distinction does not guarantee desired results in your preferred college. It may have got you goodies from your mama in Mumbai and blessings from masi in Manhattan; even a set of swanky wheels as promised by papa, while mom ensured that all the staff had stuffed their ‘muh meetha’ with malai pedas; but, making it to the merit list of your next alma mater is a different ball game of sorts.

It is also not as easy a task as the one you faced getting through in the best kindergarten, all you had to do then was gurgle and drool while parents took care of the rest of the stuff. Now, you are on your own, cut offs for the country’s top colleges exist and end between 97 % to 95%! No matter whom your big daddy knows, how well, will be good enough to get you through that!

So, there will be a whole load of things you will need to consider. Awright! V need to stroll down memory lane here 4 a moment, when your Pa and Ma were growing up (or so they thought). There was just one decision to make- Science/Commerce/Arts, that done, the path further was paved for them to follow.You, darlings, have the new mantra of gen nexters-‘Options’-career counseling, aptitude tests ,interviews, choices, unending ones at that, to consider and concentrate on, then choose. Confused? Don’t worry, s**t happens!

Without draining your brain, here is ‘Admissions made easy’ in lingo that u dig:

A/S/L-The age of the institution/ strength of its students, co-ed or otherwise and where it is located, matters.

Status-This will have to include, how prestigious the college is and whether it is government recognized or not. (If you have a really rich dad, UGC won’t matter, you could fly to foreign shores for post grad)

FB-Faculty and board members are a very important aspect of ur future mould, be aware of what u expect and should accept.

FYI-If the college notice board provides little or no information, seek the administrative officer’s advise, she /he is meant to be there for you.

CERTI- Be certain to photocopy and attest all your certificates, recommendation letters, exam results, birth certificate. Make separate sets of the same as per applications.

PICS- Photographs on college forms are neither meant to be dowdy zones nor glamour pads, stick to looking smart and sober.

KIT-Keep in touch online with institutions u plan to apply for cut offs, updates, merits.

IDK-Don’t be shy to say ‘I don’t know’, ask 4 all info about the course u wish to pursue.

BOB-Visit the college library and info resources, make sure they don’t believe in buy your own books scenario. Look for a strong and stable think tank back up.

ECA-The quota for extracurricular activity does not include bathroom singers or booty shakers, make sure you are competent enough to represent your college.

WTF-What the food situation in the college canteen is, will matter a lot if you plan to be its resident Taste it, lest it makes you go ‘what the eff ’ ,later.

GF/BF-The network of friends you make now will remain life long, check out college crowd carefully.

LOL-Remember important messages from movies like 3 Idiots, Dil, dosti etc and F.A.L.T.U. Enjoy the best years of your life and all will be well. Just Chillax.

Loadsa luv n luck,
Been der, dn dat.