Shiksha Guide to CAT preparation
Aru Chopra | shiksha.com
Are you a CAT aspirant? If yes, chances are you would have spent days attending classes, writing mock tests, competing with associate contenders. Some of you would even have had many a sleepless night with your heads entombed in books. Three months hence and all your hard work would be put to test. This very thought is enough to create goose bumps. No wonder, MBA seekers suffer from CAT fever which gets consistently high as the examination day approaches. So, shiksha.com offers a platform where discussions are being run on separate sections of CAT. Here CAT aspirants can sharpen their skills and analyse their performance.
Discussion 1: CAT Vocabulary
Vocabulary is the study of meaning of different words. So far we have added more than 250 words with their meaning and use in sentence formation. You might find a mix of familiar and unknown words here. It is advised to learn new words on a regular basis, get their correct usage by writing letters/ paragraphs/ short essays – whatever you feel works best for you. The aim is to understand the various applications of a particular word. Also, using these words during discussions in groups, family, friends, will give a boost to your word power.
Discussion 2: Logical Reasoning
This section has neither any written syllabus nor any prescribed formula. You need to think logically in order to find out the solution of the problem. Topics such as – Number Series, Letter and Symbol Series, Verbal Classification, Analogies, Matching Definitions, Statement & Argument have been taken up already. More topics are being added as you read. To have a win-win situation in this section, here are two significant tips – study all questions carefully; and never assume or use any information that is not mentioned in the question. Organise your thinking ability step by step in order to find out a solution.
Discussion 3: Quantitative Aptitude
This section tests your fundamental and analytical skills. In the discussion, we have not put up questions on Algebra, Geometry or Modern Arithmetic, rather shared traps and short-cuts that can help you answer at ease. Here the deal is – instead of panicking, you should concentrate on brushing up the basics and learning the right tricks.
Discussion 4: General Knowledge
This section tests the applicants’ knowledge of current affairs. The only rule to master this domain is to keep a close watch on the major political, corporate, sports, economy, national and international events in the last one year.
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Good Luck!!
