(Tips) CAT 2009 | Preparation Tips for Last 7 Days
CAT 2009 | Preparation Tips for Last 7 Days
The countdown has begun. You are now only a few days away from CAT 2009. The countless hours spent poring over notes and taking tests to prepare for this test are finally about to fructify. There are bound to be butterflies in your stomach as exam day approaches. However, you should not let your anxiety get in the way of your final preparation phase. It is important to not lose focus and stay motivated so that you can deliver on the final day.
The week before CAT, you are advised to make optimum use of your time to rest and revise. Channel your energies into some extracurricular activities so that you are not bogged down with CAT apprehensions. This article will guide you through the preparation process in the week before CAT.
~ Firstly, you need to accept that it isn't possible to redo whatever studying has been done in the earlier months. Don't try to make up for lost time by trying to learn new concepts.
~ Don't take more than two or three tests in the week. It is important that you analyse the tests that you have taken. Do this in the following manner:
1. Look at the areas where you have excelled. These are your strengths which you must capitalise on.
2. Check the questions that you were not able to solve. If it is due to a silly mistake or a certain trick did not click at the time, then make note of it and try to solve it in an easier manner.
3. Look at the questions that you were not able to solve due to conceptual clarity. Note them down as weaknesses. Don't try to start afresh with basics.
~ Solving additional papers in the last week is not necessary. It is up to you if you prefer going through sample CAT papers instead. While going through these papers, identify the questions that you were unable to solve previously, (due to time constraints or difficulty levels), and look at the ones that you managed to solve. See if you can use other methods to solve the same questions in less time. Don't study basic concepts again but you may go through formulas and tables that you are well aware of. You may also have a look at flashcards (if any) that you have prepared. Limit your study time to six-eight hours a day. An overdose of revision will create stress. Panic and anxiety will affect your health and thus your ability to give the desired results. Avoid studying for long durations without adequate breaks.
Courtesy:- Rediff