15 Week Study Plan for CAT 2014

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With the revamped CAT scheduled to start on 16th November 2014, you are exactly 15 weeks away from the big day. Though it

sounds too less, you have ample time left to work on your strengths and weaknesses through systematic planning and

implementation.

Most of you, by now, would have completed the basic theory and would want to focus on the mocks in the new pattern, along

with their analysis. However, even if you have just started or are not comfortable with the basic theory, all is not lost yet! You

just need to ensure that from now on, you systematically allocate time for simulated testing, detailed analysis followed by

planning and further revision.

Based on this framework, we have created a study plan that can help you manage your CAT preparation for the next 15 weeks

(i.e. till 16th November). Of course, if your CAT testing date is on 22nd November, you get an extra week to prepare.

Please note that such a plan cannot be directly applied if the student doesnt take into account his/her strengths and

weaknesses and the stage at which his preparation hasreached.

IDENTIFY WHERE YOU STANDDuration: 1 Week (04 Aug - 10 Aug)

Identify the most important chapters (and key concepts) from the 3 key areas QA, VA and DILR in the Skill Builder.

Attempt 1 sectional test each for section I and section II followed by the free iCAT (new pattern) to get a feel of the

attempt level, accuracy level and scores that you get. Then, analyse the tests together to get a feel of where you stand.

Analyse the tests in detail to check:

A. Where have you gone wrong?

Check this at the following levels in the sequence given below

1. QA v/s DI and VA v/s LR 2. Chapter level 3. Specific question type level

B. Why have you gone wrong?

1. Conceptual errors 2. Calculation mistakes 3. Incorrect question comprehension

C. Solutions to questions that you did not attempt

1) To identify questions that you could have attempted but missed.

Now, based on your analysis of these tests together, classify each chapter (or major question type like RCs) using a 2-2

Matrix explained below:

a) High Speed High Accuracy Q4 b) Low Speed High Accuracy Q3

c) High Speed Low Accuracy Q2 d) Low Speed Low Accuracy Q1

Create such a matrix after each test.

A sample matrix is shown after the table.

GO FROM GOOD TO GREAT Duration: 3.5 Week (11 Aug - 04 Sep)

Now you can begin using the analysis done till date.

Q2 and Q3 can be converted into strong points at this stage.

Q2:

1. These are areas where you have a partial understanding of the concepts or question types.

2. You could be going wrong because you partially/wrongly interpret the question or make solving errors because you have

missed out on some cases.

3. Study the Concept Builder and CP/CT of the important chapters thoroughly to ensure that you have a firm grasp of the

concepts.



4. When you solve questions from this area, see whether your understanding of the question is the same as that given in the

explanation.

Q3:

1. These may be chapters where you are conceptually strong but take time to solve questions.

2. This may happen as you focus on solving the question in a linear (or conventional or algebraic) manner rather than on

smart ways to arrive at the answer.

3. Brush up the concepts of these chapters and identify time saving tips using the Concept Builder.

4. When you solve questions from this area, see whether your solving technique is different from the one given and how

yours could have been improved.

5. Apply these strategies on 2 sectional tests each from both sections and then re-evaluate.

Attempt three iCATs equally spaced through this period

Analyse these tests in detail and recreate the matrix. Observe the movement of chapters within the matrix to plan for the

next stage.

COVER YOUR FLANKS WELL Duration: 4 Week (05 Sep - 02 Oct)

Work on multiple areas to ensure that you maximize your preparation time.

Work on Q1 to minimize your weaknesses and on Q4 + Q3 to maximize your strengths

Q1:

1. These could be chapters where you are conceptually weak. Improving your speed AND accuracy in these areas may be

difficult.

2. Classify these chapters into critical and non-critical (based on their relative importance in CAT).

3. Go through the Concept Builder of the critical chapters in detail and practise the CP/CT of these chapters thoroughly.

4. You will need to focus on both understanding of questions as well as solving techniques for these chapters

5. However, do not spend too much time trying to master this area.

Q4 and Q3:

1. Q4 is your strong point. However, if ignored it may lead to mistakes arising from complacency.

2. Capitalise on your strengths, and challenge yourself by re-practising problems in these two quadrants.

3. Look at increasing speed in these areas by practicing different solving techniques. See how your accuracy gets affected.

Attempt two sectional tests each from both sections

Attempt two iCATs equally spaced out - along with the topic tests (Algebra, RC etc.)


next stage.

MOVE UP ANOTHER LEVEL Duration: 2.5 Week (03 Oct - 20 Oct)

Q4:

Revise the concepts of the important chapters quickly and re-practice.

Target Area: Speed + Accuracy

Q1 and Q2:

Build on the theory that you have learnt by having a relook at problems.

Target Area: Accuracy

Q3:

Work on strengthening your solving techniques while retaining accuracy levels

Target Area: Speed

Attempt two iCATs in this period and the module tests (QA/VA/DILR)


final stage.

Start experimenting in terms of how you want to attempt each iCAT i.e. scan the test and then attempt or start

attempting directly or attempt easiest questions first or attempt QA followed by DI and LR followed by VA and so on. Also,

look at which section you want to attempt first.

LAST LAP



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Duration: 4 Week (21 Oct - 15 Nov)

Ignore the non-critical chapters where you are still conceptually weak.

Attempt the 2 remaining sectional tests for both sections to finalise the chapters and question types where you are most

comfortable.

Attempt the 4 remaining iCATs using the now decided attempt strategy.

Revise all the important chapters and the major question types

Note that you will haveto allocate time for study between Skillbuilder, Rankbooster and TestCentre i.e. between theory, extra

practice and simulated testing withdetailed analysis based on your individual strengths and weaknesses as well the stage of

preparation that you are in.

SampleMatrix:

Q2

High Speed Low Accuracy

Q1

Low Speed Low Accuracy

Q3

Low Speed High Accuracy

Q4

High Speed High Accuracy

Wish you all the verybest for your CAT preparation!

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