Preparing for CAT 2011? Direct your preparation in the right way

The B schools are conducting GD PI processes and the MBA admission cycle for 2011 would be over soon. But if you are aiming for getting through your coveted B School, you will have to compete with lakhs of MBA aspirants by taking CAT 2011, you have to start your preparation at the right time .But while you are planning to start the preparation for CAT 2011, you must be facing lot of queries related to initiating the preparation. MBAUniverse.com,through this article will help you solve the queries and tell you how you can systematically follow the preparation plan..

Beginners: If you have just begun your preparation for CAT 2011, the suggestion is that the first step should be to take a diagnostic test. This would help you determine where you stand today, which in turn will help you understand the extent of effort you need to put in for success at the CAT. Next, you must chalk out a study plan. Allocate 45 days to get all fundamentals of Quant, Verbal and Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning in place. Advanced: If you have already been preparing for the CAT, you must take a mock-CAT to see where you have reached. The CAT should ideally be given with eight months preparation. Basics for CAT 2011
Analyze your strength and weakness. Appear for two to three mock tests to analyze it. Strengthen your strength and work on your weak areas. As you need to study for CAT 2011, make a habit of reading and make some rules for it. Patience is also important because CAT checks your patience level too. MBA test prep institute There are many MBA test prep institutes. To choose, the parameters should be unique pedagogy, updated course content according to the pattern of CAT, number of mock tests for practice, course material, faculty etc. Self study
Self study is a good method to study. While talking about CAT, it is important to have proper guidance and approach towards studying. Few of the books are: High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin; Verbal Ability by Arun Sharma; How To Prepare For Quantitative Aptitude For The CAT by Arun Sharma; Quantitative Aptitude for MBA Entrance Examinations by Abhijit Guha, etc..