Getting Back To Basics

Countdown to the Common Admissions Test (CAT) has begun and students across India are preparing for the test that is computer-based this year onward. Students are mulling over a possible change in format, length of the question paper etc. Speculations apart, a management entrance examination like the CAT tests three things:
• Aptitude
• Time management skills
• Stress management skills

Prepare, prepare, Prepare
Time Management is something you will develop through daily exercise of question-solving. Time yourself everyday. This will ensure that you have enough time to answer more questions accurately.

Renew your arithmetic skills
Recalling squares, cubes, reciprocals will help you accelerate your speed. These smaller things are the ammunition that you can fire to solve questions correctly. It is very important to be crystal clear about concepts. These basic concepts will also help in the DI section.

Read!
Being excellent at Math will not help you answer lengthy, complex passages of comprehension questions. The months prior to the test must be spent in thorough preparation. Reading books, especially non-fiction will help add to your comprehension skills and vocabulary.

Use everyday data to sharpen your skills
A lot of CAT aspirants are web-savvy creatures and they look at loads of data all the time. The foundation of data interpretation is analysis. Use data that you come across everyday to sharpen your Data Interpretation skills. Make use of the available resources. You could even predict the run rate after every over, while you watch a cricket match.

If you want to get into the top institutes, you need to work hard and make sure your basics are in place. And more importantly, walk in to your examination centre with a cool head!

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