Share your CAT experiences and advice!

CAT threatens to be bigger and badder this year now that the initial stumbling blocks are out of the way and with the IIMs and Prometric gearing up to tighten the adminstration of the test.

Over 2.5 lakh aspirants are expected to take the computer-based test this year, as the IIMs and Prometric consider extending the testing window and possibly bringing the test forward to prevent it clashing with college exams.

As MBA aspirants across the country begin preparing for one of the country's most competitive exams, we're asking you, dear reader, to share your CAT tips and advice.

Did you crack the CAT recently? What was the experience like? How did you begin your preparation and how did you plan your CAT strategy? Which are the most important study topics? What are the common problem areas that test-takers face and how did you approach them?

Simply e-mail us your CAT tips and advice at getahead@rediff.co.in with the subject 'My CAT tips' and we will publish the best right here!