u/GeneralBison305

If someone meditates 12–14 hours a day consistently for about 2 years,

what kinds of mental changes are realistic to expect?

Does focus become dramatically stronger?

Does the inner dialogue become quieter?

How much does emotional control improve?

Does motivation and discipline naturally increase?

I'm also wondering about another question:

If someone practices Vajrayana seriously foraro und 3 years under proper guidance, can it significantly improve their ability to achieve ambitious goals (academics, entrepreneurship, research, etc.)? Or is its primary purpose spiritual transformation rather than worldly success?

I'm looking for some real-life success stories.

Has anyone here, or someone you personally know, gotten into MIT for a master's, PhD, or research program from a Tier 3/non-IIT college?

If yes, I'd love to know:

What was their CGPA?

Did they have research papers or internships?

How important were extracurriculars and leadership?

What do you think made their application stand out?

Most of the profiles I come across are from IITs or other top institutes, so I'm curious to hear about applicants from less well-known colleges.

Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences!

Hi everyone!

I'm currently a Bioinformatics student at a deemed university in India and am exploring transfer opportunities to SUSTech, XJTLU, SJTU, or CUHK.

My profile:

Expected CGPA: 8.6–8.7 (after 2 semesters)

Completed: 2 semesters (1st year)

English proficiency: Planning to take the IELTS soon

Branch: Bioinformatics

Extra achievements:

Selected for a Product Management Certification Program, where only 15 batches across India were chosen.

Attended a GIS Systems workshop organized by ISA.

I would appreciate any insights on:

Whether these universities accept international transfer students after the first year.

How competitive my profile is.

What CGPA or additional achievements would strengthen my application.

Any advice from students who have successfully transferred to these universities.

Thank you in advance for your guidance!