Hey there, have you ever wondered how some people get accepted into prestigious programs without seemingly putting in much effort? I’m about to share a story that might just blow your mind. I recently got into Amazon Summer School, and I’m still trying to wrap my head around it. The thing is, I didn’t even prepare for it. My only intention was to see how the exam works, and maybe use that experience to prepare better for next year. But somehow, Scaler still picked me. And honestly? I have no idea how. Their selection criteria feels completely messed up.
I didn’t do any DSA (data structures and algorithms) or even bother with the MCQs (multiple-choice questions). I just went in blind, and somehow managed to scrape through. You’d think maybe I have some killer projects to show off, but nope. I didn’t do anything out of the ordinary. The only ‘plus’ I have is that I’m a student at Scaler.
Meanwhile, I know people who worked their ass off and didn’t get in. It’s hard not to feel for them, and I want to apologize to my friends who deserved this more. It just goes to show that sometimes, life can be unfair, and we have to learn to accept it.
So, what can we take away from this experience? Maybe it’s that sometimes, luck plays a bigger role than we think. Or maybe it’s that the selection criteria for these programs aren’t always foolproof. Whatever the reason, I’m just grateful for the opportunity, and I hope to make the most of it.