How to start preparing for CAT?

Posted by raj in on Thursday, April 30, 2009

Many candidates have a problem regarding where to start with the preparation for CAT. Here are a few guidelines that could help!
Some of these may sound childish but believe me, these are things that got me into IIM C.
1) Assess yourself. Know where you stand at the beginning by taking mock test online or solving previous years CAT papers.

2) A systematic approach is very necessary which implies that right study material is necessary. I personally used IMS class notes (BRM) which I would surely recommend. Have at least one complete set of notes covering all topics with you. Maintain one separate notebook for all formulae and one separate notebook for vocabulary building.

3) Do not start straight away with problem solving. Got through the basic concepts and learn formulae for each topic. Be thorough with multiplication tables, the squares and cubes till 20. Only then attempt exercises. Do not be tempted to leave any topic. Topics like probability and functions are not as tough as they seem.

4) Get into the habit of reading. Devote at least 15 minutes in the day to reading the newspapers. Follow all kinds of news. Build on your vocabulary.

5) Enroll for any of the good mock CAT series as June arrives (SIMCATs from IMS or AIMCATs from TIME). Regular paper solving is essential.

6) Remember, nothing can substitute hard work. Attending coaching classes will not help if you do not sit at home and study and solve papers. Rigorous study is not essential but regular study is what is needed. Get into the habit of solving few problems and a passage daily. Keep repeating formulae daily until you get bored of them.

Besides, work on building your resume from the beginning. Go for finance related or management related certifications. (eg: I had completed ITIL v3 certification in IT service management. It certainly helped during interviews)

CAT is not that tough as people have made it out to be. It is just about regular study and practice. Keep going!

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    thanks a lot raj...

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    THANKS A LOT DUDE!
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    WILL I BE HAVING MORE CHANCE OF GETTING INTO IIM IF I START PREPARING FOR CAT FROM MY FIRST YEAR IN COLLEGE>?

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