F*** DSE ya. What a hell paper they made. Even the well prepared students were screwed. I was expecting a tough paper okay but this was just beyond imagination. I don't know if i will make it. It seriously just demotivated me. Lets see what happens. I gave my everything for it. HAHAHAHAHAHA
I'm seriously skeptical of DSE exam pattern. First of all is this much math(by this I mean the 2014 DSE standard) relevant for studying economic behavior? Its pretty clear that the mathematical models in economics are not similar to mathematics in physics. Why stress so much math? It seems to me that analytical problems with less economics have become a major part in this DSE exam. The criteria in deciding the students should be the students grasp of economics altogether.
the best thing would be to play "chidiya urr" to pass the time now :P on a serious note though, i wonder about the minimum 40 thing - what if many got below 40? would seats go vacant then?
They take the top 50 scores. They need atleast fifty people to score over 40. That's a space of 60 points. Roughly, how many people do you think attempt DSE entrance? 1000? 2k?
Still doubt they'll be able to find 50 people?
On a different note, what are one's options for the rest of the year before applying again next year? Relevant options, not just a random month long internship. Keep in mind, the applications for RA positions for 2014 begin by December 2013.
Private sector consultancies? Research institutes?