Exam Tips and Observations

Colin Ongcolin@mrmc.com.sg

This is NOT a Hospital

Do You Have The Right Mindset?

Winning Mindset?

What If Time Is Not On Your Side?

The Way I look At Exam Preparation

A Better Mindset

Doing Exams has many UPS and DOWNS. Accept and Move on.

Be Strategic and Humble

Get an Academic Mentor

Command of EnglishExam SyllabusRequired ReadingsSpecimen or Past Exam paperSubject CombinationSpeedTimelineStudying lateExerciseStudying in Groups

Command of English

DefinitionsKeep it short and sweetPunctuationParagraphingTransition words .. “however”, “consequently”

Exam Syllabus

Find out the examination format

Required Readings

These readings give you an idea of the background information and requirements of the exam.Not compulsory to buy all the readings.

Specimen Exam Paper

Useful to get this to learn about the various mark-allocation and writing requirements.

Subject Combination

See if there are overlaps in the subjects that you choose.Eg: Advantage of Geography, Economics and GP.

Speed

Find out if you can complete the paper within the allocated time.

Timeline

Plan by the day to the start of your exams.

Studying Late

Remember to switch back to regular study.

Exercise

It has been proven that having sufficient exercise will make you think better, be more calm and less stressed.

Studying in Groups

Stay focused during group discussion.Accept there is normally someone who has forgotten to read and cannot contribute to the group discussion.

End Words

To me, the true winning spirit is when a 100m sprinter who is the last in the race continues to run after the finishing line and is hopeful for setting a good time for the 200m. If not, he continues for the 400m and so on. My friends, you cannot lose if you choose never to stop. You make your own rules. You create your own finishing line. You be your own cheering squad. This is how I live my own life. – Colin Ong