Handwriting can be crucial in WAT

MBA aspirants who have cracked CAT this year are anxiously waiting for getting shortlisted by thirteen IIMs and if percentile score meets that cutoff they are likely to get letters for second round of admission process.

New IIMs will be conducting written analysis test (WAT) to assess you on your written communication. You will have to complete your WAT on some assigned topic within a stipulated time frame in not more than 300 words on a piece of paper.

Writing in your own handwriting can be very crucial and this thought takes you to your school days when you formed your habit of writing straight or cursive way.

You will be assessed in WAT with a combination of multiple aspects of handwriting, way of expression, logical sequences and top of all for the conclusion as take away message for your audience.

Besides practice reading variety of WAT Topics will be helpful to succeed in WAT!!

In GD there Is No Place for Arguments

Name of test is Group discussion; that means that there are expected group of people who will be having discussion on some issue / topic.

MBA institutes conduct Group Discussion which is commonly known as GD for the assessment of aspirants in areas of communication, body language, team coordination and leadership qualities. 

Since in companies communication plays vital role to nurture Brand and thereby satisfy customer hence, GD is conducted to assess you on above parameters because MBA institutes look in you as future manager so the best of you are selected for admission. 

GD is a platform where you are expected to discuss an assigned topic and put forward your point of view at your turn so that a meaningful discussion takes and group can come up with logical take away message as conclusion. 

Arguments have no place in GD and can’t be tolerated. So much so if arguments continue then sometimes entire group gets rejected. 

Agreed, that if one of the members is taking stance on argumentative tone even then this must be turned to positive with counter logics. Same is applicable for the assigned argumentative topics also. 

Best way to be prepared for GD is to read variety of GD TOPICS and be successful in GD!

In GD you must keep composure

Group discussion or GD is second last test to assess your soft skills like communication, leadership, attitude, adaptability and body language.

Most of B schools will give you GD topic which might vary from area of sports to social behavior to politics to environment to economic reforms etc.

It is not essential to jump to opening sentences as the perception is totally wrong that who sever speaks first might get considered as leader.

On the other hand it will be prudent to wait for your chance and then speak with confidence and present your ideas which must be focused on GD

Many a  times it has been observed that GD group starts speaking  a bit loudly on the premise that others must listen you but in the bargain chance are high that group gets defocused and sometimes entire group gets rejected.

Experts advice to keep composure and speak whenever your turn comes and even if you wish to submit your additional point, you may interrupt but with permission of all members. This can only happen when you are having solid points and others are equally recognizing your way of handling the topic.

Read verity of GD Topics and develop points so to success in GD and achieve mission admission MBA 2014!!!

                                                                                  

MBA will make you Employable

According to the data published by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), close to 92 percent of the graduates from business schools worldwide found employment within 3 months after graduation in 2012. This is a six percent increase as compared to 2011. 

This shows that people with MBA are high in demand. Students who pursue an MBA are empowered with interpersonal and leadership skills, which are sought after by multinational corporations (MNCs) and local companies. 

To be a successful professional, you should have a strong network and be well connected with people in your field. This is possible in a business school, where organizations come on a regular basis to give talks and for job and internship placements. Students can build their networks through such events and enhance their employability as a result. 

After the completion of MBA, students are employed in managerial positions. As a manager, you will be required to work in large teams and lead your subordinates. These skills are honed during an MBA, where you will be involved in projects and group presentations. So, during your business studies make it a point to participate actively in projects and classes to enhance your leadership skills. 

Just an MBA degree is not sufficient to gain employment; you should be passionate and determined to succeed. The business environment is full of ups and downs; so, potential business leaders should have the foresight to make proper decisions for the benefit of the company.

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What is expected from you in XAT 2014?

In XAT 2014 exam, unlike other MBA entrance tests, candidates need to be more attentive in selecting which question to solve and what to drop without wasting much time. This is an important aspect of XAT examination as it throws more number of questions to be solved in less time.

In such a pressure building scenario, students need not lose their nerve and solve easier looking questions before attempting tough or complicated questions.

However, selection of easier questions is very difficult as they are very well inserted between the tougher questions that are speed breakers in such competitive exams.

But, it is not impossible to master the skill of scrutinizing questions and one could polish this skill by regress practice and disciplined preparation.

For instance, one can easily find simpler questions based upon algebra and trigonometry, between two questions which might involve application of calculus.

Though the questions based upon calculus and functions are themselves on decline as observed in the past.

Thus, XAT 2014 on 5^th January will primarily test three skills in any aspiring student:

• Decision making abilities,
• Pressure handling and meeting deadline capability
• Ability to capitalize on ones' strengths

 

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How do I prepare for VA and LR in CAT 2013?

The basic requirement for both Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning sections is a good vocabulary and a strong sense of grammar.

Ability to read fast would be an added advantage. In the first three months of preparation, you should spend a lot of time on improving your vocabulary and reading speed.

As the questions can be from any general topic- economics, psychology, philosophy, sociology, politics, medicine, science, culture, arts, etc. It is important to inculcate good reading habits.

Mock tests are also perfect criterion to clear doubts and know the level where you are so that further improvement can be done.

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What will be the pattern of the CAT 2013 exam?

One of the reasons why CAT is considered tough is that the pattern changes from year to year. In the 1990s, it was a four-section test with English making up the major chunk. However, from 1999, CAT has become a three-section exam with English taking up just one third of the total paper.

The pattern form the last three years is of a computer – based test. A candidate has to register and then he/she is allotted a centre, a specific date and time as well and when the candidate arrives at the centre, a computer machine is prepared for the candidate. 

Since the inception of this computer – based CAT, there are only two sections in CAT paper now. Quantitative Ability (QA) & Data Interpretation (DI) and Verbal Ability (VA) & Logical Reasoning.(LR)

You must also do practice with CAT Mock Tests

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