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🌟 From Tier-3 College to Google: A Success Story

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  Most of us are taught to believe that only IITians or students from prestigious institutes like NITs or IIITs get a fair shot at companies like Google. But here’s the truth: your college doesn’t define your destiny  —  your mindset does . 💯 This is the story of Arjun (name changed), a small-town student from a Tier-3 college with no campus placements, limited exposure, and a slow internet connection — but with big dreams . 🎓 The Beginning: A Tier-3 Reality Check Arjun entered his college with the same dream many of us have — to get a good job and make his parents proud. But soon, the reality hit. The curriculum was outdated. Professors read from slides. Placement talks were almost non-existent. There were no peers talking about tech giants or competitive programming. So, how did Arjun end up at Google? Let’s break it down. 🔍 Step 1: Self-Awareness & Goal Setting Arjun didn’t start by solving 100 problems a day. He began with a very basic but powerful step: intros...