Episode 129
How To Quit UPSC After 2 Failed Attempts & Restart With An MS In The USA - w/ Akash
Updated to 3,750 characters total, chapters included, so you have about 250 to spare. Akash prepared full time for India's UPSC civil services exam for two years.
Who this is for
- You are making a career move across countries and the paperwork is part of the stress.
- You would rather hear Akash's version while the mess is still fresh than get another polished hindsight sermon.
Key takeaways
- Quit UPSC After 2 Failed Attempts & Restart With An MS In The USA - w/ Akash
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Updated to 3,750 characters total, chapters included, so you have about 250 to spare. Akash prepared full time for India's UPSC civil services exam for two years. Eight to nine hours a day, two attempts. Then he gave himself three days to decide on a third try, and barely slept through any of them.
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