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October 2026 — Monthly Tracker

Phase: Sprint — Final Revision + Offers (W21–W25) | Sep 28 – Nov 1

DP revision + mixed hards + mock SD interviews. Stack competing offers, negotiate. Target: 2 offers in hand by W23.

→ Current week: [[Coach/project_current_week]] → Full curriculum: [[Coach/project_dsa_sd_curriculum]]


Monthly Goals

  • DSA revision: DP 1-D + 2-D (re-solve hardest 15) 📅 2026-10-04
  • DSA revision: Greedy + Intervals + Math + Bit (re-solve hardest 15) 📅 2026-10-11
  • DSA mixed hards (2/day random) 📅 2026-10-25
  • DSA weak-area patch from mock feedback 📅 2026-11-01
  • Mock SD interviews: 4 more 📅 2026-10-25
  • Behavioral polish for onsite finals 📅 2026-10-25
  • Applications: 75 cumulative (slow down — focus loops) 📅 2026-10-31
  • 2 offers in hand 📅 2026-10-18
  • Final negotiations underway 📅 2026-11-01
  • Mocks: 22 cumulative 📅 2026-10-31

Weekly Breakdown

WeekDatesDSAOtherApps + Milestones
W21Sep 28–Oct 4DP 1-D + 2-D (hardest 15)SD review + drill weakFirst offer expected
W22Oct 5–11Greedy + Intervals + Math + Bit (hardest 15)2 mock SD interviewsNegotiation prep
W23Oct 12–18Mixed hards (2/day random)2 mock SD interviewsOffer 1 in hand
W24Oct 19–25Mixed hards + weak patchBehavioral SD polishStack offers
W25Oct 26–Nov 1Weak-area patch (mock feedback)Behavioral polishFinal negotiations

DSA Revision Progress

Pattern bucketHardest 15 re-solvedAvg time vs original
DP 1-D + 2-D/
Greedy + Intervals + Math + Bit/
Mixed hards/
Weak-area patch/

Mock Interviews (October)

#TypeDateReviewerOutcomeFix areas
17SD
18SD
19SD
20Behavioral
21DSA
22SD

Offers Tracker

CompanyTierOffered CTCCounter askFinal CTCDecisionNotes

Negotiation Notes

  • HCL notice: 90 days, buyback after 30 days — mention as leverage for early start
  • Floor: TBD at offer stage, do not anchor low
  • Target: 50+ LPA
  • Stack offers; even verbal counters count

Reflections

What went well

What needs adjustment

Key wins this month