15 days to CAT 2016 Last minute tips

15 days.. CAT 2016 Last minute tips Remember 30% of your prep is based on last 15 days.. 14 Days Left for CAT 2016 Last minute tips · Start to time yourself based on a clear pacing strategy Verbal: 90 seconds a question and 8 minutes for a reading passage with 4 questions Quant: ~2 minutes a question; Logical Reasoning: 7.5 minutes for a set of 4 questions DI: 7.5 minutes for a set of 4 questions · Take two mock practice tests, one at the beginning of the week and one three days later. Take the time to analyze your mistakes and errors. Keep track of your errors and review them every time you sit down to practice. If you are scoring more than 95%ile.. move to 5 mocks a week. 3 Important areas from each section Quant – focus on geometry arithmetic and modern maths Verbal – practice RC, Critical reasoning and Para based questions Jumble/completion Logic – Do arrangement based puzzles, Investment betting and tournament based. DI – practice Calculation based DI and Logic based DI sets.   7 Days Left for CAT 2016 Last minute tips One week to go, and you still have a lot to do. Stay focused and dedicated. Study each day until 24 hours before the test. · Take another practice test, seven days before the actual exam. Ensure you already  had a conscious look at previous papers. If you have time later in the week, take another practice test. · Review your notes, especially problems and concepts that you have struggled with. It’s important to have everything you’ve learned fresh in your mind on test day. And it’s important to know where you are making mistakes so you can be on guard. · Continue to work through practice problems. You need to get as many questions under your belt as possible before you sit for the actual test. If you feel up to it, take another practice test, but only if you have the energy. If your test is in 48 hours, I would probably just work through problems and not take a full practice test. 1 Day Left before the Dday Don’t do anything! That’s right. Sounds crazy. But, Cramming is not going to help you one bit on the test. You’ll do better if you walk into the test rested, alert, and confident. · No test preparation all day! Seriously! · Eat a large, healthy, leisurely dinner—no alcohol! · Gather all that you will need for test day. · Go to bed earlier than usual. “THE D DAY” · ABSOLUTELY NO LAST MINUTE TEST PREPARATION! · Eat a large, protein-rich breakfast. · Do relaxing, fun activities to pass time until the test. · Light exercise is a great way to burn off anxiety and prime your mind for the test. What to Bring on Test Day Besides an approved ID, CAT admit card confirmation, you should also bring the following: · A liter of water · Healthy energy-packed snacks (nuts, protein bar, etc.) · take regular breaks, make sure to move. Moving and stretching the large muscles of the body (legs, torso, and back) will get oxygen flowing, which will help keep you awake and keep you thinking clearly. A Final Thought Although your task is daunting, it is not hopeless. Some of you may not need to reach a “great” score. Some of you might be stellar test takers, scoring well-above average on previous mock tests. Regardless of your situation, there is one last CAT strategy that you should remember on test day—stay positive. A positive mental state will have beneficial repercussions. You’ll be more confident and more self-assured, and you’ll trust yourself more during the test. So remain upbeat and positive as you study and when you walk into the testing center. At that point, a lot is out of your control, but you still have control over your attitude and approach. Happy studying! All the best Go and Rock..