By the time I realised my passion, it is already October. So, I decided I need to really make myself believe that starting that late I can crack the exams. I started with the basic materials which I got from TIME. I took the test series of Career Launcher, which helped me with my mock test. My test results are very bad that I used get demotivated, but they helped me realise my weak spots. My Quant concepts are crystal clear, but my quant scores are all clear. I don’t want to even talk about my VARC & LRDI as they are worst in their own way due to my lack of concept and lack of the ability to choose questions. But I kept on giving the tests so that I don't repeat the same mistake again and learn something from the new mistakes. So, my dear juniors learn basics clearly, give many mock tests, but don’t consider the scores you get in the mock tests, just prepare yourself to sit for 3 hours and give the test, that is the only thing you learn positively from mock tests (My experience).
The catch is you need to build the strategy to give the exam from your mock tests. I followed the strategy of leaving out the question which I can’t understand in the first 10 seconds for VARC & LRDI. For Quant, I have followed the strategy of leaving out the questions which take more than 70 seconds, even though I am very close to the answer as that more time you spend on a tough question is making you lose marks in two other easy questions. Don’t waste your time rechecking the answers, as there is very less chance for you to find and correct the mistake in such a stressed environment. Most important thing don’t spend too much time on any question in quant and VARC. Spend as much time as you can on each question for questions in LRDI as, solving just 10+ questions accurately will give you 95%+.
Now when you are done with your exams, please start preparing for the GDs and mock interviews. Just start reading newspapers as current topics are very favourable for the interviewers. Trust me never had I read a newspaper prior to my CAT preparation. But start with a small article per day and increase the number of articles every three days. It is never too late, just start reading and I promise you will enjoy it. Don’t stress yourself much on preparing for the abstract topics for GD’s as the topic is tough for everyone in the GD group. There you need to keep your calm and confidence and try putting in different perspectives for the topic.
So, guys this is it from me, just remember it is never too late to start your preparation just believe in yourself and practice, everything will fall in its place. All the best.
Kavya Sree – NITIE Mumbai signing off.
Comments
Sandeep Reddy
little smiley person..little serious person
Thank you for the inputs
10 Aug 2018, 02.44 PM
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Kavya Sree Ambadipudi
I am a person who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge. ex Business Analyst at ZS Associates.
All the best for your exams
13 Aug 2018, 10.51 PM |
Naresh Ch
Integration Architect at Aetna
Perfect and thanks for the inputs . Surely those will help out to others
10 Aug 2018, 03.12 PM
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Kavya Sree Ambadipudi
I am a person who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge. ex Business Analyst at ZS Associates.
Thanks
13 Aug 2018, 10.55 PM |
sarishma choudary Mallampati
That's very true.. it's never late to follow your dreams.. Great write up Kavya Sree..!!
10 Aug 2018, 04.13 PM
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Kavya Sree Ambadipudi
I am a person who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge. ex Business Analyst at ZS Associates.
Thank you Sarishma
10 Aug 2018, 06.47 PM |
divya deepika Nalluri
Nice article Kavya , your story demonstrated the importance of believing oneself and never give up attitude
10 Aug 2018, 10.06 PM
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Kavya Sree Ambadipudi
I am a person who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge. ex Business Analyst at ZS Associates.
Thanks Divya
13 Aug 2018, 10.54 PM |
Rudhra Raj
May I know which books u have followed for quants basics..I started this month..found out that iam week in all the 3 saying before to that I need to prepare from utter basic so that I test myself another time with concepts cleared each section.
11 Aug 2018, 12.07 PM
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Rudhra Raj
And IAM much aiming for NITIE. OBC reserved .can u please guide me.
11 Aug 2018, 12.08 PM |
Kavya Sree Ambadipudi
I am a person who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge. ex Business Analyst at ZS Associates.
Hi Rudhra, first of all don't worry. Start learning concepts and write concept level tests instead of mock tests. TIME or career launcher books will help you with that tests. in Quant you need to take more concept level tests which will strengthen your basics.
11 Aug 2018, 09.45 PM |
Kavya Sree Ambadipudi
I am a person who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge. ex Business Analyst at ZS Associates.
The process of preparation is pretty much same, just give your best in you CAT. Later you can focus on cut offs. ALL THE BEST
13 Aug 2018, 10.35 PM |
Pranav Vashist
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I'm not able to get over my fear of quant?? I'm practicing a lot and have clear concepts, but still I suck at quant.
11 Aug 2018, 04.44 PM
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Kavya Sree Ambadipudi
I am a person who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge. ex Business Analyst at ZS Associates.
Try to write at least 15 questions that are very easy and just don't attempt the hard questions or the questions you feel are time consuming. only write the questions you are very sure. this will build your confidence. once you are comfortable in identifying 15 easy questions , you can increase the number of questions. Even i used to score below 55% in my mocks. don't worry. but don't let go off any easy question https://mba.eckovation.com/super-30-cat-crash-course-program-short-notes-and-practice-problems/ You can refer to above link for quick quant revision.
11 Aug 2018, 09.50 PM |
Dileep Kumar
@kavya Thanks for your inputs .Iam decent in quants now Iam getting 40marks. Very bad in VARC and DILR. Please give inputs for what to do with these. every one is saying practice. Tell me the correct approach to score atleast 40 marks in VARC and 30 marks in DILR.
13 Aug 2018, 12.16 PM
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Kavya Sree Ambadipudi
I am a person who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge. ex Business Analyst at ZS Associates.
In VARC, please concentrate on Reading comprehensions and try attempting the RC with more number of questions as generally they are easy as they are time consuming while reading. In DILR in every passage there will be at least 1 questions which can be answered with minimal concept/understanding of the set try attempting that questions instead of trying for the whole set. Preparation wise just attempt to solve basic level RC and DILR questions to improve your thought process. This is what i did during my preparation, hope this helps.
13 Aug 2018, 10.23 PM |
Sandeep Reddy
Awesome. Never give up attitude.
13 Aug 2018, 08.57 PM
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Kavya Sree Ambadipudi
I am a person who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge. ex Business Analyst at ZS Associates.
Thanks
13 Aug 2018, 10.54 PM |
Saikrishna Reddy
Thanks for the article. Should I prepare words from Word Power made easy? is it going to help with my verbal preparation?
13 Aug 2018, 10.07 PM
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Kavya Sree Ambadipudi
I am a person who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge. ex Business Analyst at ZS Associates.
Word power made easy is a good book, I suggest you to practice or read it only if you have completed your basic reading materials received from your coaching institution, as it is time taking and you need to read it many times to memorise/understand things. I have started the book but not yet completed it.
13 Aug 2018, 10.25 PM |
manideep r
When do Summer Placements start?
13 Aug 2018, 10.25 PM
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Kavya Sree Ambadipudi
I am a person who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge. ex Business Analyst at ZS Associates.
It depends on the college , but mostly in September
13 Aug 2018, 10.26 PM |
Himanshu k
Thanks for the info. I know the first 3 months is hectic in MBA. How many hours are you awake daily? What do you do?
13 Aug 2018, 10.34 PM
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Kavya Sree Ambadipudi
I am a person who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge. ex Business Analyst at ZS Associates.
Now that is dependent. I sleep for good amount of time, but yes it is very hectic, as you will have your classes, case study competitions, exams, summers preparation.
13 Aug 2018, 10.49 PM |
Manideep B
Thank you for inputs. i have gained more confidence after reading the article.
13 Aug 2018, 10.38 PM
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Kavya Sree Ambadipudi
I am a person who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge. ex Business Analyst at ZS Associates.
Happy, it helped
13 Aug 2018, 10.49 PM |
Himanshu Singh
Nicely summarized.
14 Aug 2018, 12.21 AM
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Kavya Sree Ambadipudi
I am a person who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge. ex Business Analyst at ZS Associates.
Thank you
14 Aug 2018, 08.07 PM |
chakrank m
Knowing that someone else did it sparks hope
14 Aug 2018, 11.00 AM
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Kavya Sree Ambadipudi
I am a person who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge. ex Business Analyst at ZS Associates.
Thank you
17 Aug 2018, 11.13 PM |
aravind iyengar
I'm pursuing my 4th year electrical engineering
Awesome and thanks for your words!. It creating hope in me., Thanks again
17 Aug 2018, 08.25 PM
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Kavya Sree Ambadipudi
I am a person who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge. ex Business Analyst at ZS Associates.
Happy, it helped!
17 Aug 2018, 11.12 PM |