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CAT 2011: Prep Tips from the Toppers
By Neesha | Tuesday, 19 July, 2011
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For cracking CAT, you need to have a proper plan for preparation. Since thereâs hardly around 60 to 70 days left for CAT 2011, you must have already completed the basics. But to score higher, having the basic knowledge about the sections is just not enough.
So, how are you going to prepare for the CAT exam when you have got just 60 to 70 days left? What should your preparation strategy be like? It would be best to follow the strategy from someone who has gone through the same phase as you are facing now. Hereâs some preparation tips which were followed by the CAT 2010 toppers. You should know the sections well so that you can follow a sectional preparation strategy.
Quantitative Ability: You should be well aware of the basic concepts of the topics being covered. CAT is about speed, you need to plan your time so that youâll be able to solve each and every question very proficiently. Try to practice as many questions as you can from the previous papers in order to get an idea about the different range of questions that has been asked before.
Verbal Ability: In order to score high in the Verbal Ability section, you need to do as many number of Reading Comprehensions as you can.
Data Interpretation: Be as fast as you can in terms of calculations in terms of reciprocals, percentage etc.
Manage your time: You should know how to manage your time. You should check how much you take in solving each of the problems. You should know the basics of each topic and every technique and trick and apply it there, Start timing your problem solving and start putting a stress on accuracy. Try to complete one round of the entire paper in 1.5 hours or less. After that, go back to check if you have attempted enough questions in each section so as to clear the sectional cut-offs.
Take mock tests: You should take one or two mock tests in a week and analyze them. Along with full length mock tests, sectional tests should be taken wherever you think you are weak in. Take mock test after regular intervals.
Analyze your performance: After taking the mock tests, you need to analyze your performance. After every test, you need to analyse and try and figure out your strengths and weaknesses and put more effort on them. Evaluating your mistakes in the mock tests you have taken and working on the section you lack behind, will make a huge difference in the final score of the CAT exam.
So, how are you going to prepare for the CAT exam when you have got just 60 to 70 days left? What should your preparation strategy be like? It would be best to follow the strategy from someone who has gone through the same phase as you are facing now. Hereâs some preparation tips which were followed by the CAT 2010 toppers. You should know the sections well so that you can follow a sectional preparation strategy.
Quantitative Ability: You should be well aware of the basic concepts of the topics being covered. CAT is about speed, you need to plan your time so that youâll be able to solve each and every question very proficiently. Try to practice as many questions as you can from the previous papers in order to get an idea about the different range of questions that has been asked before.
Verbal Ability: In order to score high in the Verbal Ability section, you need to do as many number of Reading Comprehensions as you can.
Data Interpretation: Be as fast as you can in terms of calculations in terms of reciprocals, percentage etc.
Manage your time: You should know how to manage your time. You should check how much you take in solving each of the problems. You should know the basics of each topic and every technique and trick and apply it there, Start timing your problem solving and start putting a stress on accuracy. Try to complete one round of the entire paper in 1.5 hours or less. After that, go back to check if you have attempted enough questions in each section so as to clear the sectional cut-offs.
Take mock tests: You should take one or two mock tests in a week and analyze them. Along with full length mock tests, sectional tests should be taken wherever you think you are weak in. Take mock test after regular intervals.
Analyze your performance: After taking the mock tests, you need to analyze your performance. After every test, you need to analyse and try and figure out your strengths and weaknesses and put more effort on them. Evaluating your mistakes in the mock tests you have taken and working on the section you lack behind, will make a huge difference in the final score of the CAT exam.
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