CAT 2024 | 111-day study plan

Summary

This video script offers a strategic study plan for students preparing for the CAT exam with a limited time frame of 111 days. It emphasizes the importance of deciding on a 'switch' to commit fully to preparation, understanding individual score requirements, and focusing on specific areas for improvement. The speaker discusses the necessity of building strong processes for problem-solving, especially in sections like VRC, DLR, and QA, and suggests using past year questions and mock tests as primary resources. The script also highlights the value of practice and continuous learning to achieve a high percentile in the exam.

Takeaways

• 🗓️ Start by creating a CAT study plan and decide whether you are truly committed to preparing for the exam or not.
• 🚫 Avoid the all-or-nothing mentality; instead, focus on doing everything in some areas and nothing in others to maximize your preparation efficiency.
• 🕒 Assess your available time and create a realistic study schedule, whether you have 300 hours or 600 hours to dedicate to exam preparation.
• 🎯 Set a clear target score and understand the sectional percentiles required for your desired colleges to tailor your study plan accordingly.
• 📝 Take a diagnostic test to identify your current skill level and potential areas of improvement before finalizing your study plan.
• 📚 Utilize past year questions (PYQs) to understand the question setters' traps and to learn from previous CAT papers.
• 📉 Recognize that Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation, and Quantitative Aptitude each require different strategies and skill sets.
• 🛠️ Develop a fixed process for tackling different types of questions in each section to improve consistency and efficiency.
• 📈 Prioritize learning and understanding over rote memorization; focus on building comprehension and logical reasoning skills.
• 🔄 Use a cycle of test analysis, course correction, and repeated testing to refine your understanding and approach to problem-solving.
• 🌟 Emphasize the importance of practice and continuous learning, with the understanding that practice is what makes you proficient, not just innate ability.

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