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 rem … [Read more...] about How To Read For Reading Comprehension For CAT
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5 Crucial Steps to Kickstart your CAT 2020 Preparation
CAT 2020 preparation is proving to be a different ballgame altogether, thanks to COVID. People are worried about different things, ranging from the difficulty level of the examination, how/when/if it would be conducted, and more. And, the worst affected because of this unprecedented scenario are the aspirants who are going to attempt CAT for the first time. Fear of being new … [Read more...] about 5 Crucial Steps to Kickstart your CAT 2020 Preparation
An A-Z Guide For Mock CATs – Answers to Pertinent Queries
A place where one can find all answers to their queries pertaining to Mocks – an A to Z Guide to Everything You Need To Know About Mock CATs. 1. START: When should we start taking Mock CATs? This is akin to asking ‘when can I have my lunch?’ when you are already hungry with food before you, waiting to be eaten. Take that first Mock now. A lot many students keep … [Read more...] about An A-Z Guide For Mock CATs – Answers to Pertinent Queries
The Truth About Mock CATs and Percentiles
The Truth About Mock CATs and Percentiles In the first decade of this millennium, Mock CATs had a good run. Back in 2000/01, you could announce an All-India Mock CAT series and expect to fill large colleges across cities with eager students trying to figure out where they would ‘rank’. However, 2009 marked a turning point in proceedings. The number of people taking the exam s … [Read more...] about The Truth About Mock CATs and Percentiles
Question Selection 101: 7 Hacks to select the Right Questions in CAT
Question selection - the enigma that sometimes eludes even the most experienced veteran in CAT. This is the season of mocks, and the necessity of choosing the right questions in each mock becomes paramount. Knowing how to traverse through a paper is an important skill-set in the CAT. 1) Question selection has to be dynamic You do not have the luxury of saying, "Let me … [Read more...] about Question Selection 101: 7 Hacks to select the Right Questions in CAT