Execution of Preparation is crucial for CAT 2013

MBA aspirants dream of clearing competitive exams with the hope of finding name in the merit list. But if planning and thereon execution is not proper, dream turns out to be mirage.

Requirement of preparation is not a routine one but understanding of the latest trends of exam with current scenario of competition level is a must.

If planning for CAT then speed is another aspect which is highly crucial so besides having clarity on fundamentals of math and practicing on vocabulary, working fast on computer is another facet of this exam.

We are aware of that only high percentile above 95 will get us some chance in new IIMs except IIM A, B or C. 

Since competition is fierce for CAT hence, knowing and understanding thereby taking challenge will get you on top in competition.

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How to improve Essay Writing ?

CAT or XAT or IIFT aspirants may have to undergo for Essay writing after they have been shortlisted by respective exam conducting bodies. 

Let us be clear that Essay is a piece of couple of stanzas which contains introduction, body and conclusion. 

Over here domain knowledge, expression of thoughts and hand writing plays vital role. You need to have updated knowledge on variety of subjects so to attain this you must read books beyond text books besides news papers and magazines. 

Nevertheless, practice can only take you forward in Essay writing because with practice only you will be able to mange time limit and word limit. 

For Essay, you need to be crystal clear on assigned topic and you must ensure that there is take away message for the reader of your Essay. 

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What will be judged in WAT ?

CAT 2012 is almost over and now candidates are looking forward to result on 9^th January 2013 very anxiously. Selected candidates for PI will be called for written ability test in a stipulated time of 15 minutes.

In WAT you will be judged on domain knowledge, hand writing, grammar, creative writing and expression of thoughts.

Each and every ingredient of WAT is necessary to be understood and you need to practice a lot. It is not just expression of thought which is necessary but hand writing is also very crucial. 

You need to ensure that there must be a message which should be loud and clear to the readers of WAT. With this not only you will be able to compete in WAT but you will be also building a base for your personal interview in which selection panel might ask few questions out of your WAT.

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Difference between WAT & Essay

CAT aspirants who have just gone through written examinations must be ready now for written ability test. On your getting short listed based on your percentile, IIMs will send you invitation letter for PI but before that you need to undergo for WAT in a stipulated time of 15 minutes.

Let us be clear that WAT is not essay and you need to write 150 – 170 words on an assigned topic which you need to close with a take away message for the audience of WAT.

Essay needs formal introduction in opening para followed by body of the essay and later conclusion whereas in WAT you need to immediately come up to the message for the topic.

Practice can only get you success in WAT. 

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What will be judged in WAT?

CAT 2012 takers are aware of that after getting shortlisted; IIMs will call you for written Ability test. 

In computer based test of CAT 2012 you have already been tested for your domain knowledge, analytical skills, aptitude and focus areas of accuracy and speed. 

Now you will tested for your soft skills like communication, creative writing, handwriting, expression of thoughts, and clarity of thoughts.

You need to have very strong communication as you need to write WAT in 15 minutes. It is always better to conclude WAT with some take away message for the reader and this will also help you in PI as selection panel might pick up questions from your WAT for PI.

It is time to practice for WAT on variety of topics so that you can feel confident.

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