The last few yards are the toughest. Going from 95th percentile to 99th percentile is the toughest. Going from 9000th in the Country to being in the top 1800 or so cannot be easy. So, what do the top 1800 do differently? Or, put differently, what should you do to give yourself the best chance for doing this? In this article we go on to list down 10 must do things to cross the … [Read more...] about 10 must do things for 99th Percentile
CAT Preparation Strategy
Should I Do an MBA? Is it Worthwhile?
Is it worthwhile doing an MBA? Does the value proposition work? Under what circumstances should I not do an MBA? I recently got this eternal question via email from one of our students. Student X, with 3 years’ experience in IT currently earns Rs. 6L per annum. He foresees the salary becoming 7.5L in two years’ time, perhaps higher if he switches jobs. In these two yea … [Read more...] about Should I Do an MBA? Is it Worthwhile?
Dos and Don’ts of CAT Prep: Illusion of Preparation
Perceptions matter, especially your own perception of what you are doing. This is why the CAT Preparation industry has gotten away with so much drivel over the years. Let me explain this better. Illusion of Preparation John wants to prepare for CAT and has set aside 2.5 hours every day for this. He has a tough job and has carved out this time by sacrificing an awful lot. … [Read more...] about Dos and Don’ts of CAT Prep: Illusion of Preparation
3 Must do things for Cat Repeater
A large proportion of students preparing for CAT Exam are the ones who have taken this exam once before. The preparation plan a CAT Repeater adopts will have to be different from the plan for first-timers. 3 things a CAT repeater needs to do 1) Take more mocks and start taking them earlier. You know what this exam is about. You also know that mocks matter. 2) Do a … [Read more...] about 3 Must do things for Cat Repeater
Puzzle Selection Rules for CAT DILR ?
CAT DILR Trends Puzzle selection for CAT DILR has become different from 2015. I remember taking CAT 2015, where the puzzles were suddenly out of whack, insanely tough and required a sound temperament to deal with it well. I have never met a CAT Aspirant who did not have any problems with selecting the right puzzles. This article will explain why puzzle selection is … [Read more...] about Puzzle Selection Rules for CAT DILR ?