Mock Blues - while it seems like the name of a flamboyant, hippy band performing Blues/Rock/Jazz to anybody outside the CAT realm, the phrase has a totally different meaning to every CAT aspirant. It is July, and by now, you must have all started taking mocks at the rate of one per week. And inevitably for most of us, the most opportune day happens to be the Sunday. Assuming … [Read more...] about 7 Gospel Truths to deal with CAT Mock Blues
How to Review Mock CATs | A 3-Step Process
Everyone tells you that the value in taking Mock CATs lies in analyzing them, and not just in mechanically taking them. How exactly does one review Mock CATs? You might also want to check out our highly informative A-Z Guide for Mock CATs with answers to relevant questions. Check your percentile. The starting point for any mock analysis is the percentile. Not because … [Read more...] about How to Review Mock CATs | A 3-Step Process
5 Prompts to Tackle the Speed vs. Accuracy Battle
Speed vs Accuracy - the usual dilemma that every single CAT aspirant faces while preparing for CAT. You go berserk in some tests thinking you have got all the answers right, only to see the negative marks overpowering the hard-earned right answers. On the other hand, you go all conservative, and your overall score writhes in pain, unable to move further up. We have all … [Read more...] about 5 Prompts to Tackle the Speed vs. Accuracy Battle
7 Golden Rules for CAT Preparation from July
"How do I prepare for CAT 2020 from May/June/July?" is one of the most frequently asked question. There is no one straight answer to this question, although there is a detailed schedule of sorts available for free access, here. Since that is a giveaway, what I am going to focus on are more specific aspects of CAT preparation from TODAY. Some of it are relevant throughout your … [Read more...] about 7 Golden Rules for CAT Preparation from July
How To Read For Reading Comprehension For CAT
We have discussed at length what books to read and what blogs/websites to read. Beyond what to read, it is important to know how to read. Here are some of the best practices to follow while reading for reading comprehension! 1. Do not “consciously read” all the time When it comes to RC passages, there is this perception that one has to consciously … [Read more...] about How To Read For Reading Comprehension For CAT