So, in order to stand out from the crowd, I cannot stress enough on the importance of being thorough with the basics. It is your basics that will take you to the higher percentiles, as it will help you to spot the easy questions and only then can you think of the more complicated problems and maximize your score.
The other most important thing is to have your own strategy. By now, if you are a serious candidate, you should have been through enough mock tests to understand where you stand – what works for you and what does not. And trust me, there is no one stop shop for a successful formula when it comes to crack the CAT, there has never been any. Each candidate will have his own strong suit – some will be impeccable at the comprehension passages, for others any given Logical Reasoning set is going to be a cake-walk. You will have one of your own too. Find that out, and make sure you use it to its most lethal impact. Use the remaining two months in fine tuning your strategy, and implement it successfully in the exam. Do not fret on learning new concepts that you already do not know by now – if you can learn a few more things, very well; and if you cannot, there is no need to worry.
Finally, please enjoy your preparation. Do not take it as something that will make or break your career. CAT is a simple exam which is taken by humans, not very different from you. If you are feeling excessive stress due to the exam, you are doing it wrong. Relish the chance of testing yourself against the best, and not for one moment be intimidated by the challenge. If you are to be a successful manager, you will face far more daunting challenges than this – and you will have to roll your sleeves up with a smile on your face then too.
All the very best!
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About the Author:
Debmalya Dutta is a current student at IIM Ranchi.
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