Retaking CAT is looked upon as a very arduous task that only a select few can venture into, with relative ease. As CAT 2020 approaches, the default question along the lines of "I took CAT last year and flunked. Is it prudent to attempt this year?" are skyrocketing. Equally high are the questions on "Is it even a wise decision to pursue an MBA amidst the current situation we all … [Read more...] about Retaking CAT this time: Is it worthwhile?
CAT Geometry Preparation Strategy
"How should I prepare for Geometry?" The offshoot of this question that I get from a lot of students is, "I don't get Geometry, can I skip this?" The answer is: DON'T skip Geometry! Arithmetic and Geometry account for 24-25 questions out of 34 in the Quant Section! Also, Geometry is fascinating! So what should be your CAT Geometry Preparation Strategy? 1) Learn from the … [Read more...] about CAT Geometry Preparation Strategy
Mock CAT Scores and CAT Prep: 3 (and a half) Perspectives
Mock CAT scores and percentiles (though the latter is at best an unnecessary indicator of anything at all) must have already started influencing each and every CAT aspirant overtly or covertly. One set of students might be scoring high while the other set might not be at the high performance zone yet. One category of CAT aspirants might be looking at their mock CAT scores and … [Read more...] about Mock CAT Scores and CAT Prep: 3 (and a half) Perspectives
CAT or GMAT | 3 Common Myths and 3 Crucial Factors
Very often, I see students opting for GMAT purely because they think CAT is tough. The reasoning goes like this – "CAT is too competitive. With GMAT, I can get into a college with any score." This whole line of reasoning usually reminds me of the old Birbal story where Akbar sends Birbal on a trip to find the 10 biggest fools in the kingdom. A part of the story goes l … [Read more...] about CAT or GMAT | 3 Common Myths and 3 Crucial Factors
Time Management & DILR: The What and The How
Time management in DILR is like money management in terms of the pandemic. You try to use the available resources to the best possibe extent. Sometimes, it works. Probably, it backfires and leaves you empty-handed. DILR - Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning? Yes, but it is also "Deceitfully Interesting and Luring Rampage". I am kidding, but I actually am not. This … [Read more...] about Time Management & DILR: The What and The How