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| November 17, 2009 | | CAT 2009: Test-day tips and strategies
Your plan of action should be decided based on all the practice and mock exams you might have taken and a careful analysis of your performance.
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| November 16, 2009 | | CAT 2009: Time tips for engineering students
Most engineering students have their semester examinations scheduled in November. So how should they balance the limited time between exam preparation and CAT preparation?
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| August 20, 2009 | | CAT 2009: 5 golden rules
The CAT is just about 100 days away. We present a few tips to help you focus better on your preparations.
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| August 06, 2009 | | IIMs declare CAT 2009 dates
After months of uncertainty, IIM Ahmedabad has finally declared the dates for CAT 2009 and other information students have been seeking.
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| July 27, 2009 | | CAT: Tips to crack Data Interpretation
Atul Prashar and Vishal Gupta, examination experts from TCYonline.com, hosted a chat with readers on July 20 to discuss CAT 2009. The transcript.
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| July 08, 2009 | | CAT: Focus on accuracy, not speed
To address readers' CAT-related queries, Vishal Gupta and Rakesh Singh, examination experts at TCYonline.com, chatted with readers on July 6. The transcript.
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| July 06, 2009 | | CAT 2009: From paper to PC
Career Avenues compares the experiences of test-takers to zero in on the aspects of excellence CBT CAT will require.
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| June 30, 2009 | | 'What's the key to cracking CAT?'
Examination experts at TCYonline hosted a chat with GA readers addressing CAT-related questions on June 29. The transcript.
CAT 2009: What to expect
Amit Saboo from Career Avenues tries to answer some of the key questions and suggests strategies for students taking the CAT.
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| June 23, 2009 | | CAT 09: The surprise factor
Examination experts at www.TCYonline.com have done a critical analysis of the previous CATs by measuring the three most crucial factors that remain tricky in all CATs.
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| June 18, 2009 | | CAT: 10 myths busted
help students clear some of the myths and misunderstanding surrounding the CAT, here are 10 'myths' explained.
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| June 15, 2009 | | CAT: A holistic approach to VA
It is not enough to know a Wren & Martin inside-out or to know all the parts of speech with their rules and exceptions. One needs to understand and appreciate how these rules and words are used in particular contexts.
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| May 07, 2009 | | CAT 2009: The advantages of going online
Since CBT-CAT may be held on more than one day, students get more options. Following this, if the IIMs allow, students may get more than one attempt in a year to crack the CAT.
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| May 05, 2009 | | Online CAT: FAQs answered
The announcement that the CAT will now be a computer-based test has given rise to numerous questions in the minds of test-taker. The FAQs mentioned below are an attempt to answer those questions based on the information currently available.
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| April 29, 2009 | | CAT online: Challenges and myths
At this juncture, when aspirants and training institutes are bewildered with the new method of test administration, experts at TCYonline welcome the move.
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| April 28, 2009 | | IIM-B: CAT to go online this year
The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore has announced that the Common Admission Test (CAT) of the Indian Institutes of Management is going to be a Computer Based Test (CBT) from this year onwards.
CAT 2009: Preparing on your own
This article examines how students can go about their preparation should they choose not to join a coaching institute.
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| April 15, 2009 | | Online CAT: What to expect
So far, students have been quite used to taking written exams and now suddenly they are faced with an exam on a computer -- and that too such an important exam!
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| April 09, 2009 | | CAT: Timing is everything
Munira Lokhandwala completed her MBA from IIM-Calcutta in 1999. Here she shares her mantras to CAT success.
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| February 05, 2009 | | Tips for cracking CAT 2009
For all those who have started preparing for CAT 2009 here are a few points to remember.
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| January 23, 2009 | | How to prepare for GDs & PIs
Now that you have got your CAT results you must be busy preparing for GDs and PIs. Here are a few tips that will help you prepare for the road ahead.
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| January 09, 2009 | | All about GDs & PIs
How should you prepare yourself for group discussions and personal interviews now that the CAT results are out of the bag.
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| December 23, 2008 | | The post CAT catch!
Now that the CAT is done with, it is time to once again start focusing on the plan ahead. Here's a plan to crack post CAT tests like group discussions, personal interviews, extempores etc.
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| December 18, 2008 | | CAT 2008: Estimated cut-offs
Rediff.com in association with IMS Learning Resources brings you the estimated cut-offs of the various B-schools across the country.
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| November 20, 2008 | | CAT: Free GD/PI workshop
Testfunda.com is conducting a FREE workshop on group discussion and personal interview (GD - PI) for CAT aspirants.
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| November 18, 2008 | | CAT 2008: Estimated cut-offs
Rediff.com in association with IMS Learning Resources brings you the estimated cut-offs of the various B-schools across the country.
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| November 17, 2008 | | CAT: The next step
For the 2.70+ lakh test-takers, the CAT paper did not spring too many surprises but like the well-known tomato ketchup in a popular commercial, it was different!
CAT 2008: Paper analysis
Here's a detailed look at what the CAT 2008 held in store for test-takers -- with a look at the trends, errors, surprises and possible cut-offs --presented by experts at TIME.
CAT 2008: Answer keys
to help test-takers know how they fared, rediff.com in collaboration with TCYOnline.com brings you the answer keys to the CAT 2008.
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| November 14, 2008 | | CAT: Exam day tips
Here are some tips to keep in mind as you take the exam.
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| November 13, 2008 | | CAT: Your Quant tool kit!
Here is your last-minute refresher: The Quant Tool Kit from the quant experts of www.TCYonline.com.
CAT: Keep your cool!
As the CAT is just around the corner, prevent your tension levels shooting through the roof by keeping your cool with these stress buster tips.
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| November 11, 2008 | | Last minute CAT tips
With less than a week to go for CAT 2008, are there strategies to maximise you RC scores? What is the best way to tackle the CAT? What should you time management strategy be?
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| November 10, 2008 | | CAT: VA questions you can expect
We take a look at the questions you can expect in the upcoming CAT and other similar B-school entrance tests.
CAT: Tips to improve your speed
Experts from TestFunda.com hosted a CAT chat on October 23. For those of you who missed the chat. The unedited transcript.
Mock CAT for you!
Get Ahead, in collaboration with TCYOnline.com, an organisation that trains CAT aspirants, brings you a FREE sample CAT paper, with the answers.
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| November 07, 2008 | | 'A CAT paper with no sections?'
To answer CAT related questions Ajeet Khurana, director of Peak Seekers, an institute that trains CAT aspirants, hosted a chat with GA readers on November 6. The transcript.
CAT: Learn to relax!
Fighting the war 'within' is a bigger challenge for the average MBA aspirant gearing up for the upcoming CAT, than the war 'without'. The question now is how well you are girded up for the big day.
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| November 06, 2008 | | CAT: Accuracy vs attempts?
To answer CAT-related questions Praveen Vedamuthu, Assistant Centre Manager with IMS, hosted a chat with GA readers on October 22. The transcript.
CAT: Test your speed, accuracy
Get Ahead, in collaboration with TCYOnline.com, an organisation that trains CAT aspirants, brings you a FREE sample CAT paper, with the answers.
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| November 05, 2008 | | CAT: Your 10-day strategy
With just 10 days to go before the big day, here's what you should and should not be dong in terms of your CAT preparation.
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| November 04, 2008 | | CAT: Questions to expect in RC
A look at the various types of questions that have made an appearance in the entrance exams of management schools.
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| November 03, 2008 | | CAT FAQs: What is the sectional cut-off?
Experts from TIME istitute attempt to answer the most frequently asked questions students face for CAT.
Free Mock CAT for you!
Get Ahead, in collaboration with TCYOnline.com, an organisation that trains CAT aspirants, brings you a FREE sample CAT paper, with the answers.
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| October 30, 2008 | | Are you ready for CAT 2008?
Get Ahead, in collaboration with Testfunda.com, an organisation that trains CAT aspirants, brings you a FREE sample CAT paper, with the answers.
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| October 29, 2008 | | CAT: Two-week countdown
Some easy tips on how to spend your time preparing for CAT.
CAT 2008: Last minute tips
Experts from TCYonline.com, Dacharla Vamsi Krishna and K B Sharma hosted a CAT chat with Get Ahead readers on October 27. The transcript.
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| October 28, 2008 | | Try this FREE mock CAT!
Get Ahead, in collaboration with TCYOnline.com, an organisation that trains CAT aspirants, brings you a FREE sample CAT paper, with the answers.
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| October 27, 2008 | | CAT 2008: What to expect
We look at a more detailed analysis of CAT 2005, CAT 2006 and CAT 2007 and what one can expect in CAT 2008.
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| October 22, 2008 | | Your one-month CAT strategy
In this article we will discuss a strategy/plan that needs to be adopted to take the preparation to the next level in the coming days across each of the three sections that one has seen in CAT over the last few years.
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| October 21, 2008 | | Test yourself with this FREE mock CAT!
Get Ahead, in collaboration with TCYOnline.com, an organisation that trains CAT aspirants, brings you a FREE sample CAT paper, with the answers.
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| October 15, 2008 | | CAT trends and what they mean
The unpredictability is seen in the number of questions, the number of sections, the marking scheme, negative marking, duration of the test and most importantly in the composition of the test.
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| October 10, 2008 | | CAT: How to beat DI pressure
Talking of Data Interpretation (DI), it is more than just deciphering graphs, charts and tables.
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| October 03, 2008 | | CAT: Prep strategy for Quant
Here are some strategies that can be used to do well in the Quant section.
Take this free mock CAT!
Get Ahead, in collaboration with Testfunda.com, an organisation that trains CAT aspirants, brings you a FREE sample CAT paper, with the answers.
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| October 02, 2008 | | CAT: 5-point strategy for Quant
You can save yourself from a lot of stress, if you plan well at this stage when there's just over a month left for the exam.
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| October 01, 2008 | | Cracking CAT: Boost your vocab
To do well in the verbal ability section, there are two things you need to concentrate on -- fundas and question types.
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| September 30, 2008 | | CAT 2008: One-month strategy
What should be the ideal strategy for these final month? Read on.
Take our free Mock CAT!
Get Ahead, in collaboration with TCYonline.com, an organisation that trains CAT aspirants, brings you a FREE sample CAT paper, with the answers.
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| September 29, 2008 | | CAT: It's not rocket science!
While preparing for CAT, one common mistake that most students make is to get into a herd mentality. Doing something just because the rest of your friends are doing it is never a wise move.
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| September 26, 2008 | | CAT: There's no substitute to reading
Before we embark on a strategy for tackling the English/ Verbal Aptitude section in CAT, it is important to understand that the norm in this section today is fewer but tougher questions with comprehension and understanding being the order of the day.
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| September 25, 2008 | | 'Good B-schools in Maharashtra?'
Syed Faiz Ahmed, general manager, IMS Learning Resources Pvt Ltd, hosted a chat with GA readers on September 10, to tackle CAT questions. The transcript.
CAT: A winning strategy
It would be an exercise in futility to experiment with new concepts at this point. All an MBA aspirant has to do right now is stay focused.
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| September 24, 2008 | | Test yourself with this FREE mock CAT!
Get Ahead, in collaboration with Testfunda.com, an organisation that trains CAT aspirants, brings you a FREE sample CAT paper, with the answers.
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| September 18, 2008 | | Success mantras for CAT 2008
If you really want to bell the CAT, you have to dispel the myths and the apprehensions that are gripping your mind.
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| September 17, 2008 | | CAT 2008: 5 fundamental strategies for Quant
Five well-known, but often overlooked aspects of improving your problem solving skills in Quantitative aptitude are provided here with live examples of how to use some of them in a typical CAT scenario.
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| September 16, 2008 | | CAT 2008: 'Tips to crack RC?'
To answer CAT-related questions, Janardan Singh, regional manager at IMS Learning Resources Pvt Ltd, hosted a chat on September 4 with GA readers. The transcript.
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| September 09, 2008 | | CAT 2008: Create a 'draft' strategy
Sidharth Balakrishna, an MBA from IIM Calcutta and currently working at a global consulting firm in New Delhi, shares how he went about his CAT prep.
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| September 08, 2008 | | 'I'm struggling with mock CATs, help!'
R Shiva Kumar, director -- R&D, Career Launcher, hosted a chat with GA readers on August 29 addressing various CAT-related questions. The transcript.
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| September 02, 2008 | | CAT: 'There is no shortcut to success'
To help test-takers, we asked students who have taken the CAT to share their tips and tricks. Here, Rahul Sanghvi, IIML Batch 2008-10, shares how he went about his CAT prep.
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| August 28, 2008 | | CAT 2008: 7 tips to crack Quant
CAT 2008 seems to be approaching faster than the speed of time. This coupled with the possible increase in the participation this year makes the going really tough. Hence, it's a must for us to identify and strengthen the strategies in the quantitative that can help us differentiate ourselves from others.
How to prepare for senior management roles
How do you prepare yourself for senior management roles, especially if you have more than 10 years of work experience? Apart from CAT are there any other exams that can prepare you for such roles?
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| August 25, 2008 | | 'Should I quit my job for CAT?'
Should you quit your job and appear for CAT 2008 and go for an MBA? Kumar Mohanty of IMS Learning Resources Pvt. Ltd. answerd CAT 2008 queries during a chat held with our readers.
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| August 21, 2008 | | CAT 2008: How to get calls from top IIMs
What should you do if you are a computer graduate but want to give CAT a shot? Are there any specific strategies you should be looking at to improve your percentiles? How should you prepare to get a good CAT score and hence calls from top IIMs?
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| August 18, 2008 | | CAT: 'What's the ideal VA strategy?'
What should you do if you are not too good in Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension?Are there any specific strategies you should be looking at to improve your sectional scores and accuracy? Jaya Desai, faculty, IMs, asnwered your CAT queries.
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| August 11, 2008 | | CAT 2008: Time management tips
Are there any specific strategies you should be looking at to improve your sectional scores and accuracy? R Shiva Kumar, director -- R&D, Career Launcher, hosted a CAT chat with GA readers on August 8. The transcript.
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| July 24, 2008 | | CAT 2008: Are you ready for quant and DI?
Munira Lokhandwala, a faculty at IMS Learning Resources hosted a CAT 2008 chat with GA readers on July 23. For those of you who mised the chat, here's the unedited transcript.
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| February 04, 2008 | | CAT to go online from November 2009
The directors of the seven Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) will meet later this month to discuss details of a proposal to take the Common Admission Test (CAT) online by 2009.
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| January 14, 2008 | | 'I scored in the 100 percentile!'
An interview with Gourav Bhattacharya, a final year student at VJTI , Mumbai, and one of 2.3 lakh IIM aspirants who took the CAT 2007.
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| January 11, 2008 | | Group discussions: Myths demystified
Nobody can deny the importance of group discussions and personal interviews in the overall admission process for MBA. So, here are some useful inputs on the intricacies of GDs.
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| January 09, 2008 | | Post-CAT GD and interviews: The last hurdle
Now that the CAT results are out students still have to cross the GD and interview rounds before their dream of getting selected for the best B-school becomes a reality. T.I.M.E gives you a few tips.
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| November 26, 2007 | | Global MBA -- a post-CAT back-up option
Contrary to the general belief, global B-schools like Harvard, Wharton, LBS, INSEAD are a reality for many Indian students, especially for you. Here's why you should at least consider them.
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| November 21, 2007 | | CAT 2007: Your post-CAT plan of action
You have taken the CAT, now what? Can you expect a call from the IIMs? Should you apply to other B-schools? Is your percentile good enough to get you into the country's best institutes? Gejo Srinivasan discussed these and other queries with GA readers.
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| November 19, 2007 | | CAT: 'Overall cut-off for IIM is around 100'
Gejo Srenivasan, MBA expert with IMS, discusses CAT issues immediately after yesterday's exam. He breaks down each section, gives percentile ranges for different schools and advises students on how to proceed from here.
CAT: 'For IIM, percentile score near 99 is needed'
Gejo Sreenivasan, MBA expert with IMS, breaks down CAT 2007. He discussed the different sections, possible cut-offs and various MBA institutes.
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| November 18, 2007 | | CAT 2007: Analysis and expected cut-offs
Overall, even though the paper did not pose any surprise, pattern wise, with the number of questions remaining 75 as last year, the level of difficulty was increased by at least two to three notches.
CAT 2007: Answer key
Rediff.com, in collaboration with IMS Learning Solutions, an institute that trains CAT aspirants, brings you the answer key to CAT 2007.
CAT 2007: A detailed analysis
What CAT 2007 had to offer.
Share your CAT experience!
What sections were tough? Were there any printing errors in your paper? Tells us about it!
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| November 13, 2007 | | Test yourself with this free Mock CAT
Come Sunday, November 18, and many of you will be taking the Common Admission Test. To help you perform better, we offer CAT strategies and tips as well as mock CATs and live chats with trainers every week.
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| November 05, 2007 | | Test yourself with this free Mock CAT
"Come Sunday, November 18, and many of you will be taking the Common Admission Test. To help you perform better, we offer CAT strategies and tips as well as live chats with trainers every week. Here's another mock CAT to help you practise and gauge your skills.
CAT 2007: 'Be prepared for the surprise factor'
With less than two weeks remaining before CAT 2007, how can you best prepare? Which methods should you adopt? Should you attempt new materials? Read on
Countdown: Two-week strategy
With less than a fortnight to go for CAT 2007, here's how you should spend your time.
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| November 01, 2007 | | Test yourself with this free Mock CAT
Come Sunday, November 18, and many of you will be taking the Common Admission Test. To help you perform better, we offer CAT strategies and tips as well as live chats with trainers every week. Here's a mock CAT help you practise and gauge your skills.
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| October 30, 2007 | | Cracking CAT: A reader's experience
Get Ahead reader Bharat Jaruni shares his CAT experiences. He includes his strategies for the different sections as well as his overall approach.
CAT 2007: The RIGHT strategy
When you look at a CAT paper, there are two variables which help you maximise your score viz Attempts and Accuracy. Neatly juggling these two parameters will help one score the marks that would be required to get that coveted call from the IIMs.
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| October 29, 2007 | | Test yourself with this free Mock CAT
Come Sunday, November 18, and many of you will be taking the Common Admission Test. To help you perform better, we offer CAT strategies and tips as well as live chats with trainers every week. Here's a mock CAT help you practise and gauge your skills.
Count Down: 3 weeks to CAT 2007
There are only three weeks left before CAT 2007! How can you best use your time to maximise your percentile? Read on
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| October 25, 2007 | | Share your CAT experiences here!
CAT aspirants document their fears and expectations. Former CAT takers tell us how they aced the exam, or where they slipped up. What about you? Any CAT related stories to share?
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| October 22, 2007 | | CAT 2007: A test of self-control
CAT isn't only about strategy and perseverance. It's also a test of self-control. How can you master yourself before mastering CAT? Read on
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| October 12, 2007 | | CAT 2007: Sample Verbal questions
5 sample questions from the Verbal section of CAT. They cover two types of questions, both frequently seen on previous CATs. Answer key provided.
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| October 09, 2007 | | ISB increases scholarships by 55%
The Indian School of Business (ISB) increases scholarships by 55% for the incoming class; a total of rs. 3.3 crores to be awarded as scholarships.
CAT 2007: Advanced Verbal strategies
A look at some advanced level strategies and methods for CAT 2007 aspirants. Which questions should you answer? How can you shore up your vocabulary? Read on
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| October 08, 2007 | | CAT 2007: Ten common misconceptions
A look at ten common myths about the Common Admission Test. Is the CAT a test of aptitude? Is there any value to Mock Cat analysis? Read on
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| October 02, 2007 | | CAT 2007: Six tips you must remember
An in-depth look at the Quantitative and Data Interpretation sections of the CAT. Here are six can't-miss-tips that you must remember on test day.
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| September 19, 2007 | | CAT 2007: Identify the obstacles
A critical analysis of the previous CATs by measuring the three most crucial factors that remain highly tricky.
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| September 13, 2007 | | CAT 2007: Frequently asked questions
This article takes a look at some of the common concerns and doubts held by students with only 60 days remaining before CAT. Which schools should I apply to? How many mocks should I take?
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| August 28, 2007 | | CAT 2007: Analysing mock exam papers
A look at the quantitative and data interpretation sections of the CAT. Also describes how and why you should analyse your mock CATS
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| August 27, 2007 | | English gaffes from around the globe
We present a popular list of English bloopers discovered on signs, boards, hoardings and other public places. From Tokyo to Rome, here are some truly global gaffes!
Improve your verbal score on CAT 2007
An overview of CAT 2007 and how to spend your final 90 days of preparation time. Also examines the verbal component and how you to your improve your score.
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| August 21, 2007 | | CAT 2007: A ten-week study strategy
Atul Prashar provides a detailed ten-week study programme for CAT 2007. Where should you focus your energy? How should you allocate your time? Read on
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| July 23, 2007 | | CAT: 'Think logically, not mechanically'
Trainers from TCY answer questions regarding the CAT 2007. They give strategies for the different sections as well as advice for overall preparation.
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| July 17, 2007 | | CAT 2007: Unlock Reading Comprehension
Deepak Kumar, a competitive examination expert, takes us through the CAT's Reading Comprehension section. He offers preparation tips and exam day strategy.
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| June 14, 2007 | | CAT: Crackdown on Verbal Ability
CAT expert ARKS Srinivas explains how to attempt Grammar, Vocabulary, and Critical Reasoning questions in the Verbal Ability section of the paper.
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| June 13, 2007 | | CAT: How to improve Verbal Ability
CAT expert ARKS Srinivas discusses how students appearing for the competitive exam can score in the Verbal Ability section.
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| May 15, 2007 | | CAT Exam: How to ace Quantitative Ability
ARKS Srinivas, trainer at T.I.M.E., which prepares students for competitive exams, discusses subject-wise strategies for CAT. This week -- Quantitative Ability.
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