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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 19, 2024Hindi
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Hello, I completed my bachelor's last year. I am currently preparing for bank exams. I'm facing the dilemma of whether I should continue with my exam preparation or go abroad for a master’s degree. I am confident that I will clear the exam in the 2025 attempt, but I'm unsure about what I should do if I am unable to. My educational background is in BBA. The risk factor which arises is a drop year and the risk of wasting one year. Also, I'm working as a part-time (wfh).

Ans: Hello,

To begin with, thank you for contacting us. As an answer to your query, I would like to tell you that choosing whether to continue with bank test preparation or study a master's degree overseas is a major decision that is influenced by a number of variables.

Considering your BBA background and your present part-time work-from-home job, you will be glad to know that both of these possibilities have unique benefits and drawbacks.

If passing the bank exams in 2025, is what you are confident about, carrying on with your preparation could sooner rather than later, result in a lucrative banking career. Nevertheless, the possibility of a drop year and the lack of assurance about passing the test could be difficult.

Pursuing a master’s degree overseas, on the contrary, could improve your credentials and result in new employment opportunities around the world. It would also serve as a safety net in case your exam plans do not come to fruition right away. Nevertheless, it requires financial investment and the difficulty of juggling studies overseas with a career.

To make an educated choice, I would suggest that you consider your personal situation, financial preparedness, and professional goals carefully. Not just that, seek guidance from career counselors or mentors who can provide information tailored to your unique position. Lastly, I would recommend that you select the course that best resonates with your long-term objectives and provides a balanced approach to handling possibilities and risks.

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