I started out as an engineer, built a career in IT, and somewhere along the way decided I wanted more. So I did what most people said was too hard — I prepped for CAT on my own, without coaching, without taking a break from work, and converted IIMs and IITs. That journey taught me more about smart prep and time management than anything else. Now I use everything I learned to help others find their own path to a top B-school.