Mock CATs, or AIRCATs at MBAGuru, are one of the most discussed parts of a CAT coaching. They bring up more questions than most other elements of the CAT preparation process. Many of you write to me asking what is the Ideal number of attempts in a section or overall in a mock-CAT or the...Read More

It seems impossible to move forward when you have too many tasks on your list. That could well be true for the state of affairs of your CAT Prep this very moment! On that really long task list, the sheer number can bog you down. Therefore, it is crucial to tick off a few as...Read More

*Disclaimer: All stunts shown-(off?) in this article are performed by CAT experts, who know the nuances of CAT preparation inside out. Such sleeping cycles, eccentric habits and random sources of inspiration are not a part of the famous non-existent fiction-work “101 ways of how to prepare for CAT!” I am a super late sleeper and...Read More

So, what should you expect from the ideal Test series for your CAT Preparation? The short answer to the question would be – nothing and everything! ‘Nothing’ in the sense that anything particular you expect may leave you disappointed if it does not happen. ‘Everything’ in the sense that you need to prepare for all...Read More

So, you have your college/job and your CAT preparation, your club activities and the upcoming exams. And possibly much more on your mind. Managing time is an uphill task?Here’s one way to look at it in simple, clear terms. In essence, take a close look at the resource you are investing and see how can you...Read More

Sometime ago I wrote to you about the Top-2 Test to assess your priorities. And I hope you have made an effort to re-prioritize things and realign your efforts with your goals. But the more specific question was whether CAT preparation is one of your Top-2 priorities for this year. Assuming that it is, there is...Read More

When we think about how to prepare for CAT, our thinking is often limited to covering the course for CAT really well. We plan on taking enough tests to get a hang of the actual CAT entrance exam. We focus on ensuring the best classroom CAT coaching or the best online CAT coaching experience for...Read More

As your CAT Coaching and/or self-prep progresses, there will be several phases you will go through. You will begin from the basics; get to know your weaker and stronger areas. Then you will begin working to remove the weaknesses to the extent possible.Then you will start practicing tests – sectionals and AIRCATs, and the right strategy...Read More

Last week saw a disappointing culmination to India’s T20 World Cup campaign once again. If you are an Indian cricket fan, you would have been heartbroken. But you would also be getting used to it by now. Your reactions could range from trying to justify the team’s poor show with some logic to exercising the...Read More

In some ways I am glad that when I was trying to answer the question “how to prepare for CAT” I never took the normal, typical, assembly line CAT Coaching that were the only ones that existed when I cracked the CAT. I feel a short snippet of my IIM B interview is relevant to your success...Read More