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Final tips for CAT

The CAT can be tamed. Here's what you should be prepared for with just a day to go.

CAT 2006: A six month strategy

CAT 2009: The attempt pattern for 100 percentile

Experts from TCYonline help you familiarise yourself with the test interface so as to make the most out of each feature that it offers.

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.

Join an IIM. Here's how

Three CAT toppers share their strategies and experiences.

CAT: The countdown begins

CAT fever is hotting up. AKRS Srinivas, director, TIME, Mumbai, tips you on how to score well.

CAT 2009: How to manage your time

Shantanu Gangal secured 100%tile in CAT 2008. He shares his prep tips.

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.

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.

CAT: Does work experience help?

How different is the new GRE?

A new linear GRE replaces old adaptive GRE. Find out what this means for you.

CAT: 'I wasted 15 whole minutes'

Are there study and work programmes in the US?

Foreign education consultant Karan Gupta hosted a chat with Get Ahead readers and addressed all their Study Abroad questions. Here's the second part of the transcript.

Keep Wall Street out of the retirement business

Should we trust the folks who brought us Lehman and AIG with a privatized Social Security system? Should we trust them with our 401(k)s?

It's not too late to crack CAT

GMAT: The dos and don'ts for a high score

In an online chat on April 19, Ashish N of EducationAisle gave tips to Get Ahead readers on how they can get a high score in GMAT. Here's the unedited chat transcript.

CAT: Does Verbal Ability worry you?

CAT trainers Gautam Puri and Arun Wadhwa from Career launcher (I) Ltd resolve your CAT queries.

Investment banking: The hot new MBA destination

Here's how you can get placed at an investment bank for your summer training.

CAT 2007: Analysis of a real mock CAT

This article takes a mock CAT from a previous year and provides in-depth analysis. Where did the taker go wrong? How can the score be improved? What can you learn from this example? Read on

'Be ready to improvise'

CAT expert Shailesh Agarwal, who has been coaching at Career Forum for two years, said CAT was a test of the candidate's conceptual clarity, accuracy, speed and ability to perform under stress.

GRE: 'For top schools, target at least 1400'

Two competitive examination experts give advice on the Graduate Record Examination, necessary for postgraduate studies in the US and Canada. What's an ideal score? When should you start preparing? Read on

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.

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.

'CAT actually becomes a little tougher each year'

CAT trainers Gautam Puri and Arun Wadhwa answered reader queries in a recent chat.

Do the IIMs accept freshers?

CAT guru ARKS Srinivas answers your queries.

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 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.

Study for CAT in 2 months

CAT gurus answer Get Ahead readers' questions.

Taking the GRE? Train for at least three months

Atul Prashar and Pragya Nagar, competitive examination experts, give strategy and preparation details for the Graduate Record Examination. Those of you hoping to go to the US for higher studies, read on.

CAT: 'Mock tests are not the answer'

Nagendra S, a student at IIM Lucknow (Batch 2008-10), shares his experiences.

CAT 2009: 'How can I improve my percentile?'

R Shiva Kumar, director of Academics and R&D, Career Launcher, hosted a chat with GA readers to address their CAT-related questions. The transcript.

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.

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.

'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: How will scores, difficulty be decided?

To answer CAT-related questions, Atul Prashar, examination expert at TCYOnline.com, hosted a chat on June 8. The transcript.

CAT 2009: Tips to tackle the new format

R Shiva Kumar from Career Launcher hosted a chat with Get Ahead readers on May 18. The transcript.

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.

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.

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.

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.