aravindp2005
Joined: 11 Dec 2004
Posts: 3
Location: Calcutta
|
 Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2004 10:20 pm Post subject: Preparing for CAT |
 |
|
Preparing for the CAT
Firstly, let me tell you that there is no shortcut or technique to actually prepare for CAT. Plain old hard work and all that grey matter that God gave you are all that matters.
Here are some of the things that I think are important - they've worked for me, but I cannot gaurantee that these will definitely help you. Use these as general guidelines.
Firstly, start early. If you are thinking of taking CAT to be held in Nov 2005, Jan 2005 will be a good time to start working. I know of quite a few people who have got great CAT scores after working for just a couple of weeks, and that just goes to show that the amount of preparation you put in depends on the skills you have right now. If you are confident about your quanti and verbal skills, are a stud at probability, permutations and combinations, etc., you probably dont need that much time.
Secondly, work on your speed. CAT will not be all that difficult if unlimited time was given. Time is short, and you have to improve your calculation and reading and retention skills. Some people have found techniques like vedic math and speed math training to be useful.
Third, accuracy is as important, if not more important than speed. There is negative marking, and each question you get wrong actually takes away the credit you get for your correct answers. DO NOT use guesswork!!
Attending classes at training institutes do help. They give you a structured overview of most of the areas you need to know for CAT.
Attempt some Mock CATs or Sim CATs and track your rank at a national level - if possible, at a section-by-section level. That way, you know where you have to work on, and will be getting feedback on how you have done on a national level. Paying too much attention to the score or the number of attempts is not necessary as long as your rank is good. A "good" rank is anything within the top 100-150, assuming upwards of a couple of thousand people have taken the test.
Thats about it from me, I'm sure some of the others will have their views to add... Good Luck!
Aravind |
|
