The Interviewer Seduction formula was my companion throughout as I get quite nervous when it comes to interviews. Gauging by the number of failed interviews I had in the past and the feel good factor I ended up with post my interviews and then still failing to convert, I had lost my confidence. I read IS formula as a granth, I couldn't follow it bit by bit, as I was pretty late in subscribing, but whatever I followed did make a huge difference! Though, my testimonial can become 2 pages long if I express myself completely, but I will be crisp and mention the two most important things that created an impact.

Firstly, I could create a streamlined answer for Why MBA. Believe me, the question though seems simple, it can be a make or break thing. I read all the experiences, formed a crisp answer and sent it to Sukrut. He told me what I was missing on (the bit on goals - long term and short term ones and how they should be related to the current work; everything is mentioned in IS) and advised me to consult my friends or relatives who were working in a similar field. I added some action points, did some brainstorming, connected with people, scoured LinkedIn and it indeed helped me a lot!

Secondly, learning from your past mistakes and convincing them with examples worked for me. I remember my MDI interview experience when I was in my 4th year. Since I am from IT background, they asked me what's the difference between data, information, knowledge and wisdom. I was bashed quite badly. Just one day before my interview for IIT Madras this year, this thing popped into my head since I can never forget that interview, I googled and read some amazing responses with examples. I couldn't believe myself when the same question was asked to me the next day and I nailed it well with an example! As you said, this was the irresistible hook in my story :))

I have lots of other things to share if I am allowed the space.. I am just kidding. with all my heart I want to thank you. I will keep this material with me till I can. M sure whenever I will see it, I will have a lot to improve!

Sukrut gave me the strategy of creating Story Loops, this immensely helped me keep my interviewers in line with the direction i wanted my interview to go to, and along with IIF, the whole experience was always in rhythm.

I learned about my strengths, passions and my thought process, or brainstorming as you had pointed it out. Previously, I had never, ever given them a serious thought and I'm pretty sure that I would have been fumbling if I were presented the same question in my B-School interview. Your persuasive methods did have me giving a serious thought about my gifts and strengths, which were duly noted down and would sure serve as good fodder/ ammo for my future interviews. Moreover, I can present them in a lucid manner like ever before. Plus, I have begin to feel a bit more confident of myself as a person, now that I have learned to focus and recollect my strengths.

These methods were persuasive enough to have a practical person like me, actually tale time to focus on abstract topics like gifts, passions, strengths and personality. In short, they appeal the subconscious somehow. I have previously referred to various other online resources previously on how to tackle the strengths and weaknesses questions. But they were all in vain, as they were pretty superficial. However, this one gets to the core of your head to dig out your positive points, motivating you enough to dig down hard to know about those, even though we forget about them

I am glad that you gave your opinions and viewpoints over my IIFT form. Actually whatever I wrote in the previous draft would have made sense to a person in the legal department and what I was driving at. But then you found it to be stilted language, I realized how far I have become from a normal person who is out there to do some business and marketing. So your comments about 'stilted language' actually altered my thought processes.

Also your point about interviewers interested in a story also influenced me to break it down to simple messages. I was under the impression that these are old professors and talking at a legal-academic level might cut more ice with them. But yes, who does not love a story? especially during the interview day, when hundreds of candidates have to pass through. That's why C.K. Prahlad was changed to Sunil Abraham.

And that suggestion about theory of 'Pre-eminence' was that extra spice I needed to complete the answer on ethics. Although I did not use the same terms or the name of the theorist, which I suspected could be used by your other course-users, but the core idea of 'customer-satisfaction' completed my answer. So thank you for that too.

And yes your lesson 5 did help. I received it late last night, read it through, processed it all together in one go. It did help

If I get through IIFT - be rest assured that I am going to be your walking-talking advertisement.

First of all thank you for all your guidance and advice. You've had given individual attention to sought out my queries.The Gd material of 300 pages was very helpful. If you keep sending me new Gd essays it would be very helpful. Gd pi doesn't end here. During summer placements I'll have to go through the same process so the material would definitely come in handy during that time. All the best sukrut for your future endeavors. Thank you once again

I got shortlisted for SP-Jain and was initially skeptical about how to go about how to go about answers and make myself stand out among a lot of people. I read sukrut's blog and was quite interested reading about his methodology like Story Vault, Interview Intrigue technique etc.

I ultimately enrolled for GD/WAT/PI Revolution and Interviewer Seduction Formula Course.

I must confess the articles and the chapters in the course completely changed my thought process on how to go about interviews and how to face one in the first place.Trust me on this guys, the knowledge and insights gained in this course are better than Quora and Pagalguy.

Both of these courses will help you out to face any interview, stress interview or group interview and give you valuable insight on GDs, WAT writing, perfect SOP and not something cliched and how to sell yourself to the interviewer.

Beside, Sukrut is very helpful and will personally guide you whenever you need him. The hour long conversation with him on the phone was extremely valuable, so guys don't have second thoughts about, go and join the course because it's totally worth it and it will help you during all selection process.

You will sail through the interview. All the best.