Often, when a CAT aspirant begins her/his CAT preparation or joins a CAT coaching institute, she/he expresses an apprehension. Usually, it is something similar to “I am weak in Quant” or “I didn’t have Math after class 10th”. Or some other version of ‘Quant-phobia’. It is probably the single most prevalent disease among CAT aspirants :)....Read More

Over the next few months, I will share with you snippets of stories of several young students who were in the exact same place that you find yourself in today. They were unsure just like you may be today; they were faced with the challenges of CAT prep just like you are today; and they finally overcame those to garner...Read More

Months and months of your CAT Preparation comes to a climax tomorrow! As you revel in the anticipation of the exam you have prepared so well for (even if you think otherwise at times), and overcome an occasional bout of anxiety (which is natural and in fact good as it will help you stay alert),...Read More

So, you still feel your CAT Preparation isn’t really where it should be? You might be an artist who has rehearsed a zillion times before the actual show. You still won’t feel your preparation was enough. You might be a sportsperson who has worked for years for this big match. You still won’t feel your...Read More

Many of you have been asking this question on various forums. The most effective strategy for revision at this stage of CAT Coaching, as shared by several MBAGuru students from the earlier years, is to use the Class/Home sheets of all 3 skill areas/sections. With a total of around 50 sheets (excluding ADAPTIVE modules) and...Read More

What does CAT Preparation have to do with Harvey Spectre? For those among you who’ve seen Suits on Netflix, you would know the pompous Harvey Specter. His claim to being the best closer in NY legal league would surely be at the top of your memory. Closer home, we had the pleasure of seeing someone else...Read More

So, cracking the CAT is your dream but the odds don’t look that good, eh? Leicester’s run during the 2015-16 Premier League season defied the odds, literally. They had 5,000-to-1 odds of winning the title that season. And yet, they clinched their first trophy in team history. (5000 to 1 is similar to only 45...Read More

The toughest part of any big challenge is the first 30 to 50%. It holds true if you want to start a new business, bat in tough conditions, form a new habit or kick an old one! It holds true for CAT preparation as well as something like preparing for a marathon. There are so many...Read More

So, what is the main purpose of your CAT preparation? If you are finding it tough to express it in a few words, let me try and help you get there. So, try and answer the following to start with. What is the purpose of practice matches before a big series/tournament? What is the purpose...Read More

While this write-up is a little dated, the lessons from Faisal’s journey to IIMs are timeless & hence, I feel like sharing it with CAT aspirants each year. This is especially relevant for those who may be using poor academics, a humble background or some other limitations as an excuse for not dreaming big! So,...Read More