To begin with, LRDI is one of the most crucial sections when it comes to CAT. In this article, we focus on how to prepare for the section and what all resources might be of help. Logical reasoning and data interpretation are pretty fancy terms that are extremely ill-defined and so, it is not easy to prepare for the same keeping in mind a syllabus as one might do in case of verbal ability or quantitative ability.
Exam hain, toh stress hain - and no matter how on-track you’re, the stress only builds up as the dates close in. There is really no way to avoid it but a little motivation can do just the trick. Here’s a comprehensive list (more like a compilation) of songs, articles, cell-phone apps, TED talks and videos that you can consume for that extra dose of motivation. These songs have known to inspire the very spirit in anyone who wants to achieve a goal. While your goal (of getting a 99%ile in CAT) is pretty different from what Rocky Balboa or Karan Shergill were aiming for, nonetheless their struggle and the songs written to bring that out will do you good. In no time you’ll find yourself humming the tune and repeating the lyrics. All said and done, music can be one of the best breaks you can take, especially when you’re drowning in quant.
Disclaimer – I am a chartered accountant and scored 99.24 percentile in CAT 2016. I am no expert on CAT. However, as a student who has gone through the process, I know how to approach the exam. Here are my 2 cents.
Happy with the current and future career prospects in your field? – No
I am Bhavye Gupta and I am currently studying at IIM Calcutta. I come from a family of businessmen and wish to pursue my own entrepreneurial venture in the future. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Delhi University. I gave CAT and scored 204 consolidated score and stood above 99.88% of the test givers. I had calls from all IIMs, XLRI, NMIMs, IIFT, MDI and FMS.
With CAT at doorsteps away it’s an utmost necessity to gear up with time and not to pause. For that what else can be more motivating than to hear from the past CAT aspirants who have aced this top-notch entrance test and are now leading their life of dreams.
Consulting - One of the most sought-after domains post-MBA is also one of the most enigmatic.
Verbal Ability section is nothing short of a Gordian knot, more so if you’re an engineer. The kinematics, mathematics, and dynamics that you study in your undergrad leave you with very less knack for reading genres like psychology, economics, sociology, politics or even fiction. Well, take a sigh of relief! You need not be a Milton or a Shakespeare or even a voracious reader to ace the Verbal Ability section. Yes, you read it right, and that’s because VA is not equal to vocabulary or literature. It’s about your ability to comprehend while you read. It’s about filtering important information from a plethora of noise.
To begin with, LRDI is one of the most crucial sections when it comes to CAT. In this article, we focus on how to prepare for the section and what all resources might be of help. Logical reasoning and data interpretation are pretty fancy terms that are extremely ill-defined and so, it is not easy to prepare for the same keeping in mind a syllabus as one might do in case of verbal ability or quantitative ability.
Exam hain, toh stress hain - and no matter how on-track you’re, the stress only builds up as the dates close in. There is really no way to avoid it but a little motivation can do just the trick. Here’s a comprehensive list (more like a compilation) of songs, articles, cell-phone apps, TED talks and videos that you can consume for that extra dose of motivation. These songs have known to inspire the very spirit in anyone who wants to achieve a goal. While your goal (of getting a 99%ile in CAT) is pretty different from what Rocky Balboa or Karan Shergill were aiming for, nonetheless their struggle and the songs written to bring that out will do you good. In no time you’ll find yourself humming the tune and repeating the lyrics. All said and done, music can be one of the best breaks you can take, especially when you’re drowning in quant.
Disclaimer – I am a chartered accountant and scored 99.24 percentile in CAT 2016. I am no expert on CAT. However, as a student who has gone through the process, I know how to approach the exam. Here are my 2 cents.
Happy with the current and future career prospects in your field? – No
I am Bhavye Gupta and I am currently studying at IIM Calcutta. I come from a family of businessmen and wish to pursue my own entrepreneurial venture in the future. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Delhi University. I gave CAT and scored 204 consolidated score and stood above 99.88% of the test givers. I had calls from all IIMs, XLRI, NMIMs, IIFT, MDI and FMS.
With CAT at doorsteps away it’s an utmost necessity to gear up with time and not to pause. For that what else can be more motivating than to hear from the past CAT aspirants who have aced this top-notch entrance test and are now leading their life of dreams.
Consulting - One of the most sought-after domains post-MBA is also one of the most enigmatic.
Verbal Ability section is nothing short of a Gordian knot, more so if you’re an engineer. The kinematics, mathematics, and dynamics that you study in your undergrad leave you with very less knack for reading genres like psychology, economics, sociology, politics or even fiction. Well, take a sigh of relief! You need not be a Milton or a Shakespeare or even a voracious reader to ace the Verbal Ability section. Yes, you read it right, and that’s because VA is not equal to vocabulary or literature. It’s about your ability to comprehend while you read. It’s about filtering important information from a plethora of noise.
