Study for your test!  3 simple principles which have been recommended by your tutors are of course fundamentally important, but examiners tend to respond positively to evidence and information gathered outside of these. If you do make reference to something you have read on the internet or in any other written form it is essential that you acknowledge it by referencing it. You must at all costs avoid plagiarism! Do not pretend the work of others is your own. You will invariably be found out.

Study – Are You Extremely Gifted?

Unless you are supremely gifted or you enjoy infallible good luck, then the need to study for exams is absolutely vital. Studying for exams should already be an integral part of your student life. It is not something you start just a few weeks or even months before the event. But “how best to study?” you ask. Well here are some useful pointers.

ORGANIZATION

The organization of your study should be paramount. You should arrange to study somewhere where you can be relaxed, free from interruption and where you feel secure. You should ensure that you have access to the resources you need i.e. desk, PC or laptop. Try to create your own ambience, or matrix, in which you feel happy working. Many students find that playing music at a reasonable volume helps them to concentrate; others prefer silence. You need to find what best suits you.

DISCIPLINE

Another essential ingredient for successful exam study is discipline. It should not be random or hit and miss. Planned times should be designated for study and you must try to keep to these. There will always be temptations for you, to do other things all of which may seem infinitely preferable than having to work, but you should try and resist these when they are offered. If you do have to miss a planned study session then have a contingency plan to make up for what has been missed.

STUDY TECHNIQUES

Finding information – There are a number of ways to access information be it via the internet, books, magazines or articles or other forms of the written word. Course books

So by following these 3 simple principles you can set yourself on the road to academic success.

by KEV WOODWARD

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A lot of senior high school students fear the rejection brought about by failing their desired college entrance exam. Here are some things you can do to avoid having the university print postcards or letters of rejection with your name on it.

College Entrance Exam – What To Do

• Assess yourself – Before taking that entrance test, decide first the course that you want to take up. Choose a major that is related to something you are good at, e.g. Chemical Engineering for students who excel in Chemistry. Remember that the course you choose can determine the kind of job you’ll be taking once college is over.If you are forced to take a major and attend a school that you don’t like because of pressure brought about by your parents or friends, then you might not do so well on the exam. It’s hard to put your heart onto something that you didn’t like in the first place.

• Research – Once you have decided on the course, start looking for schools. There are universities that prefer to do postcard printing and have the postcards sent to selected students who they are convincing to apply.Don’t rely on this method though, and start searching on your own by doing walk-ins or checking the school’s website. Picking a school that specializes on your chosen major is advisable. For example, students who are planning to major on courses related to technology may consider taking the MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) entrance test.
• Review – A college entrance exam is a review of the subjects that were taught in high school. Study those lessons again, and keep in mind the topics that you find complicated. Focus on the subjects that you deem necessary for your course, e.g. Mathematics, for students who are planning to take Engineering. However, do not neglect the other subjects. All aspects of your education, including your analytical ability, are tested.
• Be physically, mentally, and emotionally prepared – Students should be at their best condition so they can focus on the exam properly and remember everything they have reviewed.

By Louise Guevarra

Gearing Up For Battle – College Entrance Exam