TwirlyDonut

Feeling underconfident to face CAT 2024

I am a 26F, 3yoe in advertising and marketing. I'm tired of being in agency side and serving the brand. I wanted to shift to brand side for that I'm planning to give CAT and get an MBA from IIMs. To be honest I feel super underconfident to give a try. I am disappointed with myself and throwing a lot of self hate for this attitude towards my preparation. Anyone who has cracked CAT could teach me how to overcome this would be highly appreciated. Thank you!

7mo ago

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PrancingNarwhal

PayTM7mo

Why not consider a drop?

TwirlyDonut

Greygroup7mo

Meaning?

PrancingNarwhal

PayTM7mo

You can leave your job until CAT results and this gives your more time for prep on a daily basis hence better performance

PeppyUnicorn

Stealth7mo

Practice mocks during the exam's exact slot hours on Sundays (maybe Saturdays too) Block those hours in your calendar.
The brain kind of gets used to the rhythm/momentum and you actually don't get as stressed when you go for the real thing.

TwirlyDonut

Greygroup7mo

Good insight! Will keep in mind . Thanks

PeppyUnicorn

Stealth7mo

If possible, don't let CAT be the first real exam you attempt in the season. Fill the forms of IIFT or even an IBPS which happen a few weeks ahead. Just to keep you in the momentum of giving exams.

SwirlyNoodle

Student7mo

Gave CAT twice ! Can share few pointers : -Revise basic maths topics like Algebra/Geometry and Arithmetic. -Start Giving 1 Mock test every weekend, and do analyse each and every question, even if you score very less in mock doesn’t matter. Give mock very seriously like you are giving actual CAT. -Read one newspaper every day for like 30mins. The Hindu can help -Read articles of different domain like art/psychology/History/Sociology etc once in while -Read business articles daily, can start with business newspaper as well.

You have sufficient to prepare for CAT, u can start with the above steps and follow it for around 2 months. After 2 months you would have given around 7 mocks and if you have followed the above process seriously then you would be in a much better position to gauge your progress and make plan for next 3 months.