Sdould one take long leave from work before CAT?

[MumBAi]

Hi Guys!

CAT is the mother of all MBA exams. The working "professionals" dont get much time to cover up stuffs . Keepning these two things in mind...should a working "professional" take a long leave (say 2-3 weeks stating either jaundice, maleria etc) before CAT.

As CAT is more of aptitude test so is it advisable. I wish those who have made it in the writtens please throw a light on this as my chances of taking leaves is remote

Others views are also welcome !

Thanks!

[shivanQ]

Originally Posted by MumBAi

Hi Guys!

CAT is the mother of all MBA exams. The working "professionals" dont get much time to cover up stuffs . Keepning these two things in mind...should a working "professional" take a long leave (say 2-3 weeks stating either jaundice, maleria etc) before CAT.

As CAT is more of aptitude test so is it advisable. I wish those who have made it in the writtens please throw a light on this as my chances of taking leaves is remote

Others views are also welcome !

Thanks!

Well u cud go in for a leave just for the last month before CAT

[usernameleft]

keep ur cool , leaves no leaves dont make much of a difference, just keep urself focussed , and head kool

i am sure u will make it


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quote=MumBAi]Hi Guys!

CAT is the mother of all MBA exams. The working "professionals" dont get much time to cover up stuffs . Keepning these two things in mind...should a working "professional" take a long leave (say 2-3 weeks stating either jaundice, maleria etc) before CAT.

As CAT is more of aptitude test so is it advisable. I wish those who have made it in the writtens please throw a light on this as my chances of taking leaves is remote

Others views are also welcome !

Thanks!
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[Baby]

Originally Posted by MumBAi

Hi Guys!

CAT is the mother of all MBA exams. The working "professionals" dont get much time to cover up stuffs . Keepning these two things in mind...should a working "professional" take a long leave (say 2-3 weeks stating either jaundice, maleria etc) before CAT.

As CAT is more of aptitude test so is it advisable. I wish those who have made it in the writtens please throw a light on this as my chances of taking leaves is remote

Others views are also welcome !

Thanks!

Well it depends. If your preparation stands at zero and you really feel that the leave can help you out, take it. But my advice is take leave for a month.

Mridul

[MumBAi]

Well guys thanks for the valuable suggestions......however I feel that one month leave gets noticed as most people are aware about the CAT .....

I can take atmost last week......but can one week make change or its of no use?.....please suggest!

[gpriyanshu]

Originally Posted by MumBAi

Well guys thanks for the valuable suggestions......however I feel that one month leave gets noticed as most people are aware about the CAT .....

I can take atmost last week......but can one week make change or its of no use?.....please suggest!

i dont think leaves and all make much of a difference, after all cat is just an aptitude test.... i think mocks on weekends are decent enuf prep and one need not be too psyche abt this prep... just need to maintain cool calm and focus...

i know taking a big leave at office could have repurcussions so do it only if u are comfortable enuf bec u may need to save ur leaves for the interviews in case u get a call.. and there wud definitely be no option to that....

[amitnsitian]

you can take a leave just 2 or 3 days before the exam just to chillax and no prep !!

[rmbt]

Originally Posted by MumBAi

Hi Guys!

CAT is the mother of all MBA exams. The working "professionals" dont get much time to cover up stuffs . Keepning these two things in mind...should a working "professional" take a long leave (say 2-3 weeks stating either jaundice, maleria etc) before CAT.



Thanks!

Ya u can take few days leave just before the exam & also around Diwali.Remember dont over exert your self.All the best.

[kulkarni_abhi]

Well, I think long leaves do not help, esp when you have stated the reason as malaria, etc since you will be more worried about being caught. I do think a weeks leave before the exam is sufficient so long as you have been preparing for months. the last week's leave will help develop focus and concentration... cheers

[krishanu]

I dont think u need to take leaves for CAT...Just be systematic in your prep... and be focussed... that way even an hour a day is enuf...

Believe me... CAT is more about the orientation n focus than just slogging....

And i too agree that u may have to save the leaves for the interviews!

Best of Luck!