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An Introduction to the CAT: Tips From An IIM Alumnus, 3/e

An Introduction to the CAT: Tips From An IIM Alumnus, 3/e

Author(s):
  • Sidharth Balakrishna
    • Author: Sidharth Balakrishna
    • ISBN:9788131763599
    • Price: Rs. 299.00
    • Pages:248
    • Imprint:Pearson Education
    • Binding:Paperback
    • Status:Available
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    An Introduction to the CAT: Tips from an IIM Alumnus is the outcome of several years of the author’s experience in coaching students for the MBA entrance examinations. This comprehensive guide prepares the candidate for each section and stage of the management school entrance exams, building confidence and instilling a systematic approach.

    Table of Content

    Preface to the Third Edition
    CAT 2010—The Actual Experience
    1. An Introduction to the CAT and an Analysis of the Last Few CAT papers
    2. CAT: Now a Computer-Based Test
    3. CAT 2009: The Actual Experience
    4. What to Look For in a Coaching Institute
    5. The English Section in the Computerized CAT: Type of Questions
    6. Tackling the English Section: Tips and Guidelines
    7. The Quantitative Aptitude Section in theComputer-Based CAT: Type of Questions
    8. Preparation Strategy for the Quantitative Ability Section
    9. The Data Interpretation and Analytical Reasoning Section in the Computer-Based CAT: Type of Questions
    10. Tackling the Data Interpretation and Analytical Reasoning Section: Tips and Guidelines
    11. The Last Few Weeks Before the CAT: What You Could Do?
    12. Strategies for the Examination Day
    Are you Ready? Benchmarking your Concepts
    1. Selected Practice Questions With Solutions
    Preparing for other MBA Examinations
    1. Preparing for the FMS Exam
    2. Preparing for the XAT Exam
    Post CAT
    1. Preparing for Group Discussions: Skills to Master and How to Prepare
    2. Selected GD Topics and Points that can be Discussed
    3. Preparing for Case Studies
    4. Selected Case Studies and Points that can be Discussed
    5. Preparing for Interviews: Skills to Master and How to Prepare?
    6. Possible Interview Questions Depending on Your Academic Background
    7. Essay Writing
    8. Extempores
    9. Practice Extempore Topics and Samples
    10. Choosing Your MBA Institute

    Salient Features

    • A focused, to-the-point guide for students preparing to crack the MBA entrance examination
    • Systematic, section-wise handling of the verbal reasoning, data interpretation and analytical reasoning, and quantitative aptitude sections
    • Tips and guidelines for the case studies, group discussion and the interview build confidence and enhance skills
    • An extensive practice drill through selected practice questions and their solutions