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Preparing for CAT 2011? Direct your preparation in the right way by MBA Universe
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The B schools are conducting GD PI processes and the MBA admission cycle for 2011 would be over soon. But if you are aiming for getting through your coveted B School, for which you will have to compete with lakhs of fellow MBA aspirants by taking CAT 2011, you have to start your preparation at the right time and move with it at the right pace. But while you are planning to start the preparation for CAT 2011, you must be facing lot of queries related to initiating the preparation. MABUniverse.com, through this article will help you solve the queries and tell you how you can systematically follow the preparation plan. How to start the preparation The CAT takers are of two types, the beginners and those who have prepared and taken CAT exam before as well. The strategy for beginner and advanced test takers for starting CAT 2011 preparation is as follows: Beginners: If you have just begun your preparation for CAT 2011, the suggestion is that the first step should be to take a diagnostic test. This would help you determine where you stand today, which in turn will help you understand the extent of effort you need to put in for success at the CAT. Also, you would get a fair idea of your weaknesses and strengths. Next, you must chalk out a study plan. Allocate 45 days to get all fundamentals of Quant, Verbal and Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning in place. Slot one hour per area, i.e., three hours of study every day. Every week, take one full length test and keep fine tuning yourself. For first 45 days, start taking full-length tests every three days. You must ensure that you learn from the feedback of each test. Advanced: If you have already been preparing for the CAT, you must take a mock-CAT to see where you have reached. Identify your weak areas and focus on them in the first phase. Remember, every mock-test that you take from now on will give you additional areas to focus on. Keep fine-tuning yourself accordingly. When to start the preparation The CAT should ideally be given with eight months preparation, as then a student has enough time to space out his preparation and work at a comfortable pace. Also, for working professionals who don’t have as much time on their hands as the college students, and who perhaps have to devote more time to preparation than college students, it is essential to start early. Several key steps which you should keep in mind while preparing is that, CAT exam cannot be taken overnight or crammed into a couple of weeks’ time. Starting early enables a student to work out the best possible strategy and implement it effectively. If you are a beginner, it should take you not more than 12 to 18 months to get a handle on shape of things, and consistent preparations over such a time period can significantly enhance your final chances of cracking the aptitude test as well as GD PI assessment. Preparing the basic for CAT 2011 Aspirants also need to organize their studies. As you need to study for CAT 2011, make a habit of reading and make some rules for it. Prepare a time table and try to follow it. It is important that you build up your patience because CAT checks your patience level too. Check your performance and find out the mistakes. Keeping yourself motivated is very important and is a challenge for the MBA entrance aspirants. Getting fewer marks in a tough test should not de-motivate you.
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