Watch has started ticking for final chance in this year to be admitted in B school so cracking MAT is must for you , here are some tips :
Test taking tips and strategies
BEFORE THE TEST
•Get adequate rest the night before
•Wear comfortable clothes
•Practice, Practice, Practice.
AS YOU START THE TEST
•Be aware and use the sample questions experience
•Keep careful track of time
•Read the directions for each question
•Read the questions carefully
•Use the scratch or rough paper provided by the test center
•Use your scrap paper for every calculation
•Read every answer choice
•NEVER assume or use any information that the question fails to give you
DURING THE TEST
•Be very sure of your answer before proceeding
•Do not get bogged down with complicated or lengthy calculations
•Use guessing intelligently and deploy the Selection by elimination method
•Learn how to work backwards, i.e., plugging the most attractive option in the question and see if it makes sense
•Convert quantities freely like ¼ is nothing but 25% of any given quantity.
•In questions that ask you to select a valid conclusion, always choose the one conclusion that must definitely follow from the information you are given and vice-versa.
•Pay special attention to words like “all,” “some,” or “none” when you read the factual information each question gives you
•Pay attention to negative prefixes also, such as non-, un-, or dis-
•Pay special attention to negative numbers when they are used in some questions
•Pay close attention to the word “ONLY” and to the phrase “IF AND ONLY IF”
•Don’t stick to one question for too long
•im to answer as many questions as you can
FROM SECTION TO SECTION TO THE END OF THE TEST
•Compose yourself between sections of the test and try to attempt maximum questions from each section.
•Do not underestimate the role that endurance plays as half the battle is just making it through all of the sections without becoming overly stressed or fatigued. Condition yourself by taking practice tests.
•Don’t rush - devote just the right amount of time to each question
•Don’t panic - Keep your cool all the time, even when you don’t know the answer.
Finally read our complete module on MAT MAY, 2012
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