Criminologist Licensure Examination

Future Criminologists!“Anxiety among the candidates are relieved only by being prompt and prepared.”

-Charlemagne James P. Ramos

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What Criminologist Knows? Charlemagne James P. Ramos

How to effectively hurdle the Criminology Licensure

ExaminationBy

Charlemagne James P. RamosRegistered Criminologist



INTRODUCTIONTHE CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION

The first school to offer Criminology Education in the South East Asia.

Plaridel College (Known now as PCCr)

The first College to offer Criminology in the PhilippinesCity College of Manila

(known now as Universidad De Manila)



CRIMINOLOGY was offered as a course in Plaridel College now known as Philippine College of Criminology located at Sta. Cruz, Manila. Criminology in the Philippines merely focuses on describing, analyzing, and explaining the operations of the Criminal Justice System, namely the Police, Prosecution, Courts, and Correctional facilities. However in the curriculum promulgated by Commission on Higher Education only five (5) out of Six (6) subjects dealt with Criminology namely: Law Enforcement Administration, Criminal Law and Jurisprudence, Criminal Detection and investigation, Criminalistics and Correctional Administration. The Crime Etiology and Psychology and Theories is the only subject that deals with theories and as a result no Filipino Criminologist advances in the theories of Crime causation.



CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATIONTeodulo C. Natividad

(R.A. 6506 paves the way to the professionalism of Criminology Education) July 1, 1972

CMO no. 21 Sr 20055 programs under CJE

CRIMINOLOGY FORENSIC SCIENCE

LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATIONCORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION

INDUSTRIAL SECURITY MANAGMENTWhat Criminologist Knows?

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CRIMINOLOGY PROGRAM was one of the parcels of the Criminal Justice Education (CJE) in the country in accordance with CHED Memorandum Order no. 21 series of 2005. The latter inclusions of other degree programs such as Law Enforcement Administration, Correctional Administration, Industrial Security Administration, and Forensic Science as interdisciplinary fields in criminal justice were rationalized in order to meet the demands of globalization and dynamics in the field of the study. Among others the policies and standards are set, which primarily “focuses” on criminology program. In year 1972 July First Republic Act no. 6506 was authored by “Cong. Teodulo Natividad” a Criminologist, the law that paves the way to the professionalism of the Criminology course herein the Philippines and as a result he was entitled as the Father of Criminology in the Philippines.



HistoryThe Board of Examiners for Criminology was created on July 1, 1972,

pursuant to Republic Act No. 6506 entitled “An Act Creating the Board of Examiners for Criminologists in the Philippines and For Other

Purposes.”The first Board, constituted in 1987, was composed of Dr. Sixto O. de Leon as Chairman and Atty. Virgilio B. Andres and Jaime S. Navarro as Members. On that same year, the Syllabi of Subjects in the licensure

examinations for Criminologists was promulgated.



Republic Act No. 6506An Act Creating the Board of Examiners for Criminologists in the Philippines and

for Other Purposes.



Section 1. Creation and Composition of the Board.- There shall be created a Board of Examiners for Criminologists in the Philippines to be composed of a Chairman and two members possessing the qualifications prescribed in Section three of this Act, who shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Civil Service from among the registered criminologists, if any, or from known criminologists or recognized standing in the profession, with the consent of the Commission on Appointments: Provided, That the firs Board of Examiners for Criminologists to be created pursuant to this Act shall be issued a certificate of registration as criminologists without prior examination in accordance with the provisions of this Act.



THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CRIMINOLOGY


ChairmanAtty. Ramil Gabao

Member Hon. Ruben A. Sta. Teresa

MemberHon. George Q. Fernandez


NOTE:You must know their specialties!

Powers Vested and Term of Office

The said Board of Criminology shall be vested with authority conformably with the provisions of RA 6506, to administer the provisions, to issue,

suspend or revoke certificates of registration for the practice of criminology and to administer oaths and they shall hold office for a term of three years

after their appointments unless sooner removed for neglect of duty or incompetency or for unprofessional or dishonorable conduct, after having

given the member concerned an opportunity to defend himself in the proper administrative investigation. In which case their successors shall be appointed

immediately and duly qualified, who shall serve the unexpired term only. Each member of the Board shall qualify by taking the proper oath of office

prior to entering upon the performance of his duties.



Powers Vested and Term of Office

The Board is also hereby authorized to conduct examinations in the Cities Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, Zamboanga and Pagadian whenever

practicable at least twice a year and on such Schedule date and place as the Board may fix with the approval of the Commissioner of Civil

Service. Written or printed notice of examination shall be published in newspapers and copies mailed to each candidate who has filed his

name and address with the Secretary of the Board, at least thirty days prior to the date of examinations.



Section 3. Qualifications of Board Members.- The Members of the Board shall at the time of their appointment be:1. Natural-born citizens of the Philippines;2. Holders of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Criminology (B.S. Crim.) or Master of Criminology (M.Crim.), conferred by a reputable and legally constituted College or Institute of Criminology recognized by the Government;3. At least thirty years of age;4. Registered criminologists with at least ten years experience in the profession: Provided, That the requirements of registration shall not apply to appointments to the first Board;5. Non-members of the Faculty of any school, college or institute where a regular course in Criminology is taught, nor have any pecuniary interest in such institution; and6. Not connected with any government agency which operate an academy



Section 6. Removal of Board Members.- The President of the Philippines may remove any member of the Board for neglect of duty or incompetency or for unprofessional or dishonorable conduct, after having given the member concerned an opportunity to defend himself in the proper administrative investigation.



KNOWING THE MECHANICS OF THE CRIMINOLOGIST LICENSURE EXAMINATION

Professional Regulation Commission’s (PRCs) system of implementing the Board Examinations. • PRC administers the Criminology Board Examination twice a year.• proctoring system• Computerized checking• Exams are all presented in a multiple-choice type of examination

(MCQ)



Section 12. Qualifications for Examination.- Any person applying for examination and for a certificate, shall, prior to admission to examination, establish to the satisfaction of the Board that:a. He is at least eighteen years of age and a citizen of the Philippines;b. He must be a person of good moral character, as certified to by at least three persons of good standing in the community wherein he resides;c. He must not have convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude; andd. He has a graduated in Criminology from a school, college or institute recognized by the Government after completing a four-year resident collegiate course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Criminology (B.S. Crim.): Provided, That holders of Bachelor of Laws degree may, within five years after the approval of this Act, take this examination after completing at least ninety-four (94) units of Criminology, Law Enforcement, Police Science and Penology subjects.



Scope of Examination

Accordingly RA 6506 as amended by the Board Resolution no. 3 the examination shall be in writing

and shall cover the following subjects with their respective relative weights



Criminal Jurisprudence and Procedure (20%)• Criminal Law Book 1• Criminal Law Book 2• Criminal Procedure• Criminal Evidence• Practice Court



Law Enforcement Administration (20%)• Police Org & Admin• Patrol Org & Operation• Police Operational Planning• Police Intelligence and Secret Service• Industrial Security Management• Comparative Police Systems



Criminalistics (20%)

• Police Photography• Personal Identification• Forensic Medicine• Lie Detection & Interrogation• Forensic Ballistics• Questioned Documents• Forensic Chemistry & Toxicology



Crime Detection, Investigation and Prevention (15%)

• Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation• Special Crime Investigation• Fire Technology and Investigation• Drug Addiction and Vice Control• Traffic Operation and Accident Investigation• Technical English• Practice Court and Special Laws



Criminal Sociology, Ethics and Human Relations (15%)

• Introduction to Criminology• Criminal Justice System• Juvenile Delinquency• Human Behavior and Crisis Management• Police Ethics and Community Relation, and• Seminar on Contemporary Police Problems• Criminological Research



Correctional Administration (10%)• Penal Management• Correction and Rehabilitation• Probation



The Board Exam Schedule

The Board Examination for Criminologist which consist of six (6) subject areas are scheduled for three (3)

consecutive days and each day is divided for two (2) subject area, one (1) for morning session and another

one (1) for afternoon session. The illustration provided will best describe.



FIRST DAY BATTLESubject AreaMorning session:Criminal Law and JurisprudenceAfternoon session:Law Enforcement Administration

Weight Area

20 %

20 %




SECOND DAY BATTLESubject AreaMorning session:CriminalisticsAfternoon session:Crime Detection and Investigation

Weight Area

20 %

15 %




THIRD DAY BATTLESubject AreaMorning session:Criminal Sociology, Ethics andHuman RelationAfternoon session:Correctional Administration

Weight Area

15 %

10 %




What should be the Target Rating of a Future Criminologist!?



Ratings in the Examination

In order to pass the examination, a candidate must obtain a general average of at least seventy-five percent with no rating below fifty

percent in any of the subjects. The three (3) illustrations provided will best describe.



If you really wanted to be Exceptional.

1. Exert Exceptional effort;2. Do an Exceptional Review;3. Dream to be a TOPNOTCHER!



THE MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION SYSTEM

The Professional Regulation Commission administer the

Criminologist Licensure Examination by a multiple type of question which composed of 600 questions to be hurdle for

three (3) days, a 100 item per subject area. In the actual battle the examinee will answer 200 items each day one for morning

session and another 100 for afternoon session.



There are two general classifications of a multiple choice question1. First is the STATEMENT FORM.2. Second is the QUESTION FORM.



THE STATEMENT FORM.• Autoptic photography refers to the taking of photographs of

_______A. Scenic views C. CadaversB. Film making D. Sexy dancers

Answer: C• In murder case, the photograph should include the close-up shots of

_______A. Ingress and Egress C. Goods stolenB. Cohorts of the suspects D. Assailants escape car

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THE QUESTION FORM.• Who should be dispatched be dispatched by the police to the crime

scene to search for physical evidence?A. Evidence technician C. Legal officerB. Criminal investigator D. Foot patrol

Answer: A• Which of the following is inseparable from the principle of

delegation?A. Training C. Role Modeling B. Development of Subordinate D. Order Giving

Answer: D



Multiple choice question items have two parts namely:1. the stem; and 2. the options. The STEM is the first part of the statement that poses a problem. The OPTIONS are the choices from which the examinees have to select the answer. The OPTIONS have two parts:3. the correct answer; and 4. the distracters.



CLASSES OF MULTIPLE TYPE OF QUESTION IN GENERAL CLASS IT COULD BE:• Direct question• Incomplete Statement Form• Best Answer type• Justifying Methods or Procedures• Knowledge of Terminology• Knowledge of Specific Facts• Measuring Outcomes at the Understanding and Application Levels• Interpreting Cause-and-Effect Relationships



Direct question• What type of police leader is one who tells his/her subordinates what to do, allowing no discussion?A.Command presence leaderB.Free-rein leaderC.Democratic leaderD.Autocratic leaderAnswer: D



Incomplete Statement Form• In particular, “chain of custody” refers to the marking, labels, and records made on the specimen, from the crime scene to the forensic laboratory and to ______

A. Courts personnel C. Evidence custodian B. Investigation D. Prosecutor’s office Answer: C



Best Answer type• In forgery, using simulating method, the best equipment to use in detecting it is the?A.Low powered microscopeB.Graphic cameraC.large magnifying glassD.high-powered microscope Answer: C2016 Edition, Please Check for updates Future Criminologists


Justifying Methods or Procedures• Why does the US and European Union tagged the Philippines CPP-NPA as terrorist.

A. Because they are engaged in killing what sectors civilian of our society

B. Because they are engaged in killing what sectors religious of our society

C. Because they are engaged in killing what sectors political of our society

D. Because they are engaged in killing what sectors gay of our society

Answer: A



Knowledge of Terminology• Under existing drugs law (RA 9165), the other term of ecstasy is what?A.Methyl barbitalB.Methylenedioxy methamphetamineC.Methamphetamine peroxideD.Methydioxymenthamphetamine

Answer: B



Knowledge of Specific Facts• Who was the one who said “Let no one despise the ridges on account of their smallness, for they are in some respect, the most important of all anthropological data”?A. Francis Galton C. Ridge CookB. Cesare Lombroso D. John Howard Answer: A



Measuring Outcomes at the Understanding and Application Levels• The main and common symptoms of coma not only in crime incident is:A.Paleness of the lips B.Unconsciousness C.Intermittent pulse rates D.Blackening of the eyelids

Answer: B



Interpreting Cause-and-Effect Relationships• Is humidity a factor in the presence or absence of gunpowder?A. never C. it dependsB. yes D. no Answer: B



CLASSES OF MULTIPLE TYPE OF QUESTION IN SPECIFIC CLASS IT COULD BE:• Yes or No/True or False/Correct or Incorrect type of question

(Positive-Negative) • Enumeration Type• Fill in the blanks• Essay Type• Matching type• Identification type• Definition of terms type



Yes or No/True or False/Correct or Incorrect type of question (Positive-Negative)

• Are search warrants by the courts of law always issued in the name of the Philippines?A. no C. possibleB. it depends D. yes Answer: D




• In the crime of Robbery, it may be considered to have been committed by a band because there are four (4) malefactors. This statement is:A.Partly true C. falseB.Partly false D. true

Answer: C 2016 Edition, Please Check for updates Future Criminologists



• All criminal actions, whether commenced by filing of complaint or information, are under the direct control of the public prosecutor. This statement is _______.A.Correct C. not correctB.Partially correct D. it depends



Enumeration Type • Which of the following are pre-licensing training programs?

I. Basic security guard course II.Security training officer course III.Private security training trainors courseIV.Basic security supervisory courseV. Security supervisor development courseA. I, II, and IIIB. V, I, and IIC. II, III, and IVD. IV, V, and I



Fill in the blanks• The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) is ______ the department of the interior and Local Government (DILG) for policy and program coordination

A. Attached toB. UnderC. Connected toD. Equal to

Answer: A



Essay Type• Charlemagne with intent to kill shot James using an unlicensed firearm as a result James died instantly. Now, future Criminologist what crime or crimes was committed by Charlemagne?

A. Homicide, the unlicensed firearm will be appreciated only as an aggravating circumstance

B. Separate crime of Homicide and illegal possession of firearms under PD 1866 amended by RA 8294.

C. Murder, the use of unlicensed fire will be appreciated as a qualifying aggravating circumstance.

D. Separate crime of Murder and illegal possession of firearms under PD 1866 amended by RA 8294.



Essay Type• Mar, Digong & Jun-Jun raped Grace in that when Mar was having sex with Grace, Digong & Jun-Jun were holding the legs and arms of Grace. When it was Digong's turn, Mar & Jun-Jun were the ones holding Grace's legs and arms. When Jun-Jun was the one having sex with Grace, the ones holding Grace arms and legs were Mar & Digong. Later, Mar succeeded in courting Grace and later Mar contracted marriage with Grace. Is the criminal liability for rape committed by Mar, Digong & Jun-Jun extinguished?

A. No, because marriage of the offended party with the offender does not apply to multiple rapes.B. Yes, the marriage of the offender with the offended party shall extinguish the criminal action or remit the penalty already imposedC. No, because marriage by the offended party with the offender does not apply to accomplices and accessories.D. Yes, because a husband cannot be guilty of the crime rape upon his wife because of the matrimonial consent. Answer: A



Matching type• If Shabu is Methamphetamine Hydrochloride, Ecstasy is :A. Methylene dioxymethamphetamineB. Methylene dioxyethylamphetamineC. Methylene dioxychlorideamphetamineD. Methylene dioxymecsineamphetamine

Answer: A



Identification type • It is that branch of municipal or public law that defines crime treats of their nature and provides punishment for their commission thereof.A. Criminal lawB. Criminal procedureC. EvidenceD. Civil law



Definition of terms type• The study of criminality in relation to population is called .A.Criminal psychologyB.Criminal demographyC.Criminal PsychiatryD.Criminal ecologyAnswer: B



WARNING!

Not all of the questions asked in the board exams are correctly phrased. There are

unintended errors as per observance of previous board question.



Example: • DNE meansA. Dioxyrobi Nucleic Acid B. Deoxyribo Nucleic AcidC. Dioxyribo Nucleic AcidD. DixyRobi Nucleic Acid• It should be:• -DNA meansA. Dioxyrobi Nucleic Acid B. Deoxyribo Nucleic AcidC. Dioxyribo Nucleic AcidD. Deoxyrobi Nucleic Acid2016 Edition, Please Check for updates Future Criminologists


Note:the words NOT, EXCEPT, OTHER THAN, DOES NOT BELONG, and ALL

BUT ONE simply means that one is not included or does not belong to the group. If you are in the actual examination it would be better if you

would highlight these words to avoid confusion.

NEITHER means NEGATIVE, none of these or none of the above while EITHER means POSITIVE, all of these or all of the above.



MY TIP!“Aside from reading a lot of books, because the type of the examination is Multiple Choice Question you must

at least target and practice at least 9,000 question then, I will guarantee you that you are going to see

your name on the list of board passers” or better yet on the LIST OF TOPNOTCHERS.



Future Criminologists!

Eternalize this two Quotations in your heart and mind.

“Victory belongs to the most persevering”

And

“Hard work makes a difference”



Section 17. Oathtaking- All successful candidates shall be required to take a professional oath before the Board or before any person authorized to administer oaths prior to entering upon the practice of criminology in the Philippines.



The National Passing Percentage



National Passing Percentage In Criminology Licensure Examinations (CY 1992 – 2002)Calendar Year National Passing Percentage1992 28.00% 1993 32.53% 1994 50.36% 1995 60.25% 1996 41.05% 1997 51.23% 1998 40.97% 1999 51.34% 2000 45.18% 2001 49.86% 2002 45.92%

Average 45.15% Source: Board Examination Status Report - AUF CCJE, 2009

60.25%

28.00%



in 2003the Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC) started to conduct the Criminology Board Examination twice a year.



National Passing Percentage In Criminology Licensure Examinations (CY 2003 - 2006)Calendar Year Number of Board

Takers Number of Passers

Passing Percentage

March 2003 2,949 1,325 44.93% August 2003 7,798 2,776 35.60% March 2004 3,378 1,032 30.05% August 2004 8,296 2,311 27.87%May 2005 4,811 1,487 30.84% October 2005 6,966 2,183 31.33% May 2006 3,720 1,130 30.37% October 2006 7,707 2,438 31.63%

Average 32.83%Source: Board Examination Status Report - AUF CCJE, 2009

44.93%

27.87%



National Passing Percentage In Criminology Licensure Examinations (CY 2007 – 2009)Calendar Year2,8 Number of

Board Takers Number of Passers Passing Percentage

May 2007 4,477 1,576 35.20%

October 2007 9,424 2,887 30.64%

March 2008 3,318 927 27.9%

August 2008 12,167 4,101 33.7%

April 2009 7,702 2,433 31.6%

September 2009 14,142 5,046 35.7%

Average Average 31.46%

35.20%

35.7%

27.9%





April 2010 9,739 3,084 31.67%August 2010 16,644 5,880 35.33%April 2011 10,943 2,361 21.58%October 2011 17,804 7,789 43.75%March 2012 11,748 3,825 32.56%October 2012 22,289 7,171 32.17%

April 2013 13,484 5,701 42.28%October 2013 24,779 11,217 45.27%April 2014 13,873 4,688 33.79%October 2014 28,187 12,245 43.44%

Average 36.18%

National Passing Percentage In Criminology Licensure Examinations (CY 2010 – 2014)

45.27%

21.58%





April 2015 14,696 4,337 29.51%

October 2015 29,591 9,671 32.68%

April 2016 16,435 3,928 23.9%

October 2016 Updating…

Average 28.70%

April 2017 ?

October 2017 ?

23.9%



!The lowest passing percentage in CRIMINOLOGY

LICENSURE EXAMINATION were

21.58% recorded on APRIL 201123.9% recorded on APRIL 2016



The Vehement Competition



UNIVERSITY OF THE CORDILLERAS



PRACTICE OF PROFESSION



As defined under Sec. 23 of RA 6506 a person is deemed engaged in the practice of criminology if he holds himself out to the public in any of the following capacities:

1. As a professor, instructor or teacher in Criminology in any university, college or school duly recognized by the government and teaches any of the following subjects: (a) Law Enforcement Administration, (b) Criminalistics, (c) Correctional Administration, (d) Criminal Sociology and allied subjects, and (e) other technical and specialized subjects in the Criminology curriculum.

2. As law enforcement administrator, executive, adviser, consultant or agent in any government or private agency.



3. As technician in dactyloscopy, ballistics, questions documents, police photography, lie detection, forensic chemistry and other scientific aspects of crime detection.

4. As correctional administrator, executive supervisor, worker or officer in any correctional and penal institution.

5. As counselor, expert, adviser, researcher in any government or private agency on any aspects of criminal research or project involving the causes of crime, juvenile delinquency, treatment of offenders, police operations, law enforcement administration, scientific criminal investigation or public welfare administration.



The provisions of sec. 23 R.A. 6506 subparagraph 1 to 5 vividly indicate the practices and professions of being a criminologist. Notwithstanding the person desiring to engage on it must meet out some certain criteria and must pass the prestigious Board Examination for Criminologist.

Take note that a CRIMINOLOGIST is any person who is a graduate of the Degree of Criminology, who has passed the examination for criminologists and is registered as such by the Board of Criminology.

No person shall practice or offer to practice as a criminologist in the Philippines without having previously obtained a certificate of registration from the Board EXCEPT2016 Edition, Please Check for updates Future Criminologists


Section 9. Inhibition Against the Practice of Criminology.- No person shall practice or offer to practice as a criminologist in the Philippines without having previously obtained a certificate of registration from the Board.



those who are:1. Criminologists from other countries called in for consultations or for a special project related to Criminology not requiring more than five months” residence in the Philippines in any twelve months” period: Provided, That such criminologists are legally qualified to practice as such in their own State or country.

2. Foreigners employed as technical officers, professors or consultants in such special branches of Criminology or may, in the judgment of the President of the Philippines, be necessary and indispensable for the country: Provided, however, that they are internationally recognized experts and that they do not engage in private practice during their stay in the Philippines.



Tips, Methods and TECHNIQUESon how to hurdle the board examination



the scenario that prompt us to review the following concerns:1. Student Factor2. School Factor3. Faculty Factor4. Review Factor

Et Al…



ASK FOR DIVINE INTERVENTION



“Ask and it shall be given.”Whatever our religion is, call him, pray in a solemn place it lifts up our spirit. Aside from preparing physically and mentally one should be also spiritually prepared. One of the proverbs in the bible inscribed “ASK AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN”. Pray hard but work hard, prayers are not enough if it will not be coupled by hard work. If you ask him to be the one, he will give it to you

but of course with challenges that will inadvertently comes on your way. Be willing to accept it, it is the only way for you to

claim what you ask for.



God’s kingdom, and Seeking God’s Righteousness

humility lifts up one to marvelous destiny

OPPOSSES THE PROUD BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE



A GOAL

“Dream to be a Criminologist and a Topnotcher”



Most of the candidate for licensure exam aim only to pass the grueling exam and as a result if they got out of luck on that goal they will fail. Believe me you, it is important to dream big as a reviewee will exert

more effort than the normal. Embed this to your mind and heart, if you only dream of trivial matter or just passing the board exam, expect that

the effort that will be exerted is also trivial. So now! Future Criminologist. Dream to top the board exam!



PREPARE YOUR HEART, BODY AND SOUL FOR THE FINAL BATTLE.



“Know your enemy and know yourself”. -Sun TzuBe prepared. Know everything about the board exam, it is the only way to defeat the exam. Also practiced

correctly. Yes it is true that practice makes perfect but practicing wrong will not make it perfect.



Points to be consider:• Law regulating the board exam• Schedule of the board exam• Requirements on taking the board exam• Scope of the examination• Previous board examinations• The examiners what are their expertise• Materials to be used• Review center is a big factor• And others; and more importantly • COMMON SENSE2016 Edition, Please Check for updates Future Criminologists


FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS AND CAPABILITIES



“Learning is not all about the money, be resourceful”.It is not all about spending too much to avail a good review.

Although it is a factor but there a various ways to conquer it. Many reviewees pass even top the board exam without spending

too much money on review, be resourceful there are good Samaritans out there that are willing to help, you just need to be

humble and ask for their support.If you had this problem, Facebook is free but be vigilant.

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SELECTION OF MATERIALS



“There are too many materials but be practical”.Remember that you could not read everything with so

little time. Get rid of materials which are redundant it is quality over quantity. Use memory aids such as Flashcards or index cards, Visual aids (manila paper or cartolina) etc. but do

remember to read all necessary matters or very important points in the board exam it help you if you have a little time.

Be wise young Criminologist!



MAKE YOUR OWN REVIEW SCHEDULE



“It is your moment grab it!”The schedule made by the review center is a mere guide,

made a little adjustment based on the following factors:• Relative weight of the subject

• Schedule of exam•Mastery of the subject

• Topics covered by the subject•Materials that you intended to read• Reading speed; and more importantly

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Remember to read before and after listening to lectures it will help you recall easily the topic. During the board exam

read the subject area cover night before the exam. For example as set the board exam is three (3) days battle. On

your first day you will hurdle CLJ and LEA be sure to read CLJ and LEA the night before the exam and after CLJ the time before the next subject which is LEA do read it before the exam. Note that cramming will not help you it is better to

relax and read only question and answer material.



SEARCHING FOR GUIDANCE



“Be humble to accept that you need help”.Stay humble, as it is mark of willingness to learn. As a professor,

lecturer, and a coach on various candidates for Criminology Licensure Examination, I’d experienced that humility is one of the essential

attitude that a reviewee must have. On matters of searching for a Review Center be guided

accordingly, search for the following:Topnotchers produced, Credibility, Prestige, Existence, Lecturers,

Materials, Number of produced Registered Criminologist And more importantly the heart and blood of a Criminologist

Remember to attend religiously on your review.



The examinee need to determine his strengths first then his

weaknesses so that he can be able to properly assess himself of

his overall standing.



COMPREHENSION AND SPEED OF READING



“Every man knows how to read has it in his power to magnify himself, to multiply the ways in which he exists, to make his life full, significant, and interesting”.

-Aldous Huxley

As an important matter in reviewing is reading whether you like it or not. In reading for speed realize that there is no limit to your speed. As an example in

the name of John F. Kennedy a natural fast readers and known as a gifted reader. A person who read very fast with excellent comprehension.

What does limit your reading rate? Poor habits such as sub vocalization (pronouncing words to yourself), regression (going back to re-read material already covered), prolonged fixation (stopping and staring at one word), and

efficient eye movement (losing your place wandering between lines). These poor habits cause tired eyes, boredom, low speeds, and low comprehension. It is not

ability that you lack, it is training. Because we are taught to read at 100-400 words per minute, we are led to believe that is our “normal rate”, but those rate,

it takes proper training and time.



Consider the following to develop speed and comprehension:



Learn to adjust your ratesWhen your purpose in reading is entertainment, read faster

than usual. In a high responsibility situation, take notes often, read difficult passages, and read at your maximum rate of

comprehension, not to memorize



See yourself as a good readerYour actions are consistent with your conception of

yourself, being aware of what you need to get out of the material. Believe you can get what you want, when you want it. Seeing yourself as a fast reader can become a self-fulfilling

prophecy.



See more words at a timeOne of the wise man in the name of James Cattel, a

psychologist said that our untrained visual capacity is about four words in one-hundredth of a second. That is comparable to 400 words a second or 24,000 words per minute that we

are capable of seeing and understanding. Some of the reviewees may wonder and ask how? Accept the fact that you could comprehend the material by reading it at a faster rate.

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Read quickly to improve concentrationReaders with the best comprehension are usually fast

readers. The slower you read, the more chances there are for you to daydream and lose concentration, hence,

comprehension.



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THE NO. 1 PROBLEM “LAZINESS”



“Laziness as one of the deadly sin”

Laziness is often the no. 1 problem of every reviewees, laziness is a habit which can compromise everything even the most promising profession. Laziness is congenial it stems from our surroundings such as lazy friends or unsupportive relatives, and

even yourself because of lack of a definite goals. Decide and Act, it is the only way to conquer it. The unwillingness to make a

decision and none commitment to follow through with it will result to failure. Commit yourself by achieving your goals and dreams, then you can expect success.

Many reviewees have made a strong decision on what they want. But the commitment to those goals is as important as establishing them. It’s not enough to say “I want to become a CRIMINOLOGIST”. You’ll need to say, “I want to become a

Criminologist and will do it. I will read 10 hours a day and I will do everything to pass it if that’s what it takes”. Now future Criminologist be ready to conquer

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FAILURE ALWAYS HAS ITS ALIBI, BUT SUCCESS REQUIRES NO EXPLANATION.



“The mamaya na system”

The most untiring reason of every reviewee “bukas na yan, bukas gagawin ko na yan, saka na maaga pa eh,

nakakapagod bukas na ulit, mahaba pa naman time eh saka na. These are the alibis of sloth people. Say no

words synonymous to this and you will notice yourself grow and do this system and you will perish.



POOR READING HABIT.

“The testimony of almost all topnotchers that they read 12-16 hours a day that is

comparable to 100-150 pages a day with comprehension”.



Accordingly, Most of the Criminology students while on their college days do not develop a reading habit which is a vital

one, as a result in their review classes they fail to read a lot of material and causing a lot of cramming. Believe me you

reading is the foundation of every examination. Yes it do takes time but it is the only way and there is no shortcut. Each

session of board exams over thousands of examines flank, only 30% will pass. One of the reasons most often mentioned is “ok lang yan meron pa naman sa susunod eh.” Don’t fall on the same trap. If your reading skills are weak, improve them! There are many ways that you can go about it! Don’t make an

alibi and persevere.



Remember that board examination needs a strong foundation and it is developed only by reading. There

are tips presented here in my book on how to comprehend and develop speed in reading. Yes I am not a good student before but I get motivated and

learn to read because of our board examination. A tip from mine “Learn by your heart” and it will embed

everything you read and learn in your mind. If you love what you are doing you will totally enjoy reading and

learning.



POOR RELATIONSHIPS.

“Gain support from your love ones, family and friends”.



Set everyone straight it is your life it is your choices, if you wanted to really become a professional you must be willing to

sacrifice everything whatever it takes. If your current relationships with your love ones, family, and friends are positive, encouraging and productive, and helpful it is an

advantage on your part. If they are negative, discouraging, and counter-productive and constantly fight with or worry about

your decision, think! Would it compromise your review? If they are putting unnecessary pressure upon you to perform in the licensure exam? Again think! Poor relationships can ruin

all your plan.



NEGATIVE PERSONALITY TRAITS.

“A reviewee with negative personality traits almost invites failure”.



In my practice as a Criminologist in the field of academe, I’d notice some of the reviewees attitude are mediocre, some of them are Shy, Sarcastic, Critics, Withdrawals, Guilty, Listless, and most of them use alibis all of these negative personality traits can make a difficult or impossible goal. It is mandatory

that we must make adjustments in our self-image and life style. Those who are unable or unwilling to make the

adjustments will unable to “flow with” the changes, believe me you it is not all about reviewing and passing the board examination, it is the attitude that will bring us even in the

depth of our life.



Here are the following reasons:



Excessive shyness and withdrawn behavior may lead to criticism by others or unhealthy

emotional growth.



Guilt and criticism often go together. Highly critical individuals often vent their feelings

through criticism of others, directing the blame they think they deserve upon others.



Sarcasm, though often healthy for the brain and used in fun, is a destructive and extremely a

negative habit. What’s worse is that a sarcastic individual is often unaware of the impact of his

sharp comments would affect someone.



The countless alibis that poor reviewee use. Alibis are tools of those who do not wish to accept

responsibility for their own lives. Alibis will always give a poor achiever justification for mediocrity.



EXCESSIVE WORRYING.

Warning! “Worrying excessively can paralyzed anyone by an upcoming event or

could result to obsession of a current problem”.



Many reviewees waste hours and even days fretting and worrying over their review and the schedule of the board

exam. This is a waste of time and energy. The proper feeling should be concern: a normal, healthy, and necessary caring for what you do. If you can do something about a problem, go do it. If you can’t forget it easily. To calm your way I made I daily titled “I am a future Criminologist” before reviewing, read it every day before studying it helps I guarantee you.it it was made by heart of a reviewee like you that also dreamed to

become a Criminologist. As I often tell to my students “Kalma lang lamang pa tayo

syam” for the purpose of conditioning their mind not to fret. Yes! I tell you it works and it fool their mind unconsciously.



UNNECESSARY ACTIVITIES

“Learn to focus on your goal!”



We have only twenty-four hours in a day. Seven days in a week, three hundred sixty five days in a year. Count the days before the Board exam focus and be prepare for the final battle. Do not cram twenty-five hours into twenty-four hours a day I will tell you that you will surely fail if you do cramming. One of the great man in the name of Thomas Edison, said that “success is the result of concentrating on only one thing at a time”.

Most of the reviewee try to read many things at once and that their scattered their efforts which if done properly it will be possibly a potent as if all of their efforts were focused on one reading. Make a schedule,

your own calendar. Leave unnecessary activities which inhibit your progress are such as: watching too much television, and spending too

much time with friends or excessive hours at work. Proper budgeting of time is essential for success. FOCUS! Future Criminologist! As you

follow your dream do also follow your schedule. So you will be also schedule for your oath taking ceremony as a professional.



ILLNESS

“Believe me you health is wealth”



If you are preparing for a battle you must be conscious of your health take up vitamins for your body. I’m telling you this. Hurdling the review

and the training of reading a lot of books for almost hours in a day is fatal and you could possibly invite sickness. Be prepared not only mentally but also physically. When I was reviewing I was taking up

Vitamin B complex (glutaphos), Clusivol, Fish as my friend pharmacist told me that it is a food for the brain, apple juice as it was more

effective in waking you up, and of course an overflowing coffee as an stimulant.

In disadvantage, most of the reviewees use this illness to justify their absences which is also a negative personality trait called “malingering” do not use this to justify your slothfulness. So get up there! And avoid

sickness! Or else your board exam results will be also sick.



DEVELOP A DESIRE.

I do love AIDA “Ambition, Interest, Desire, Action”



If you lack a good reason to do well, you need to develop desire. A dull, listless reviewee who lacks interest in reviewing will certainly not have

the motivation to efficiently conquer the board exam. Be in love with AIDA “ambition, interest, desire, and action. Remember that you are not only doing it for yourself be motivated. If you become a License Criminologist aside from “ganda and pogi points” it is also a

prestige and everyone will be proud of you. For my motivation while I was reviewing I’ve written in a Manila paper a phrase that will encourage me to do well. It is written like this “Good day! 1st Placer Charlemagne James P. Ramos”, it helps believe me you.

Yes I’d become a 1st Placer in a big sheet of Manila paper and in the heart of my parents, friends and love ones. Be motivated, be positive it attracts the universe and it will follow you. But of course Ambition and

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YOU ARE A POTENTIAL

“What your mind can conceived your body can achieve”.



Believe on yourself, if you do not believe on yourself, who would do so? Say it yes I can, I WILL MAKE A

HISTORY! I am a future Criminologist! But remember to be humble do not use it to boast, just

say it on your heart and mind. Remember that “humility lifts up one to a marvelous destiny”.



Obtaining Knowledge from your Answers while practicing Multiple Choice Question

And Measure your Performance



Repetition is another way of learning and retaining in your memory the concepts and major points of the lesson.

Repeatedly answering the questionnaires enables one to familiarize the basic terminologies and other important

details of the subject. Be motivated to do this by comparing your scores with your previous scores. Going over and

studying again your errors makes better results in the board examination.

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TIPS: BEFORE THE EXAM1. Check date of filing and deadlines 2. Check PRC requirements and be early in preparing them 3. Attend the review religiously 4. Organize your notes, quizzers and all review materials 5. Pre-test yourself using questionnaires and assess your level of

preparation 6. Focus on the important pointers to review 7. Get rest the night before the exam, wake up early and get

your composure 8. PRAY(RKM Dealing with the CLE)



TIPS: DURING THE EXAM1. Relax, be cool, calm and be collected 2. Listen to the proctor, follow the instructions in the form filling period 3. Read and understand questions or the stem of the problem thoroughly. 4. Don’t answer immediately halfway in the question. Study the question up

to the end, read all suggested answers. 5. Analyze and look for keywords and other clues before choosing the answer 6. Try the process of elimination for difficult questions 7. Remember: No ERASURES! When in doubt leave the item; proceed to the

next and review your answers later. 8. Questions with NOT, NO, EXCEPT, DON’T require negative to fact or

exclusions. 9. Time is an advantage on your part, use it wisely 10. Be positive but not over confident(RKM Dealing with the CLE)2016 Edition, Please Check for updates Future Criminologists


TIPS: AFTER THE EXAM (PER AREA)

1. Be calm and quiet then proceed to your camp and receive last minute tips from your instructors.

2. Do not discuss the answers yet until the last examination period 3. Take heavy meals before every examination time 4. Browse notes and review materials to set your mind for the next

examination area/category 5. Never hurry in taking the examinations especially the last exam

area. Always take time and finish the examination with ease. 6. Reward yourself after the examination by going home safe.(RKM Dealing with the CLE)



TIPS: AFTER PASSING THE BOARD EXAM1. Check dates of the oath taking ceremony and release of PRC

licenses 2. Attend the oath taking ceremony – this will give you a sense of

pride and experience a new beginning of your professional career.

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Lecturer profileCharlemagne James P. RamosRegistered Criminologist/National Lecturer

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Charlemagne James P. Ramos obtained his Bachelor of Science in Criminology from Sumulong College of Arts and Sciences College of Criminal Justice Education in 2013 and subsequently passed the October 2013 Criminologist Licensure Examination with the rating of 88.05. At the young age he became a former professor at the same school and a national lecturer to various review centers in the Philippines. His passion in teaching lead him to do writings and a vast of opus and treatise that would help the candidates of the Licensure Examination. Aside from writing and teaching at his own coaching sessions he is also currently completing his degree in Juris Doctor at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines College of Law. The experience he gained for being a lecturer and striker in every session of the Criminologist Licensure Examination makes him specialized in training candidates of the Criminology Licensure Examination evidence are the Registered Criminologist of various schools he had produced in the first row of years in the practice as a Criminologist.



My Final Quote“You may be good but it could not stand still, do not give limits and make a difference”.

-Charlemagne James P. Ramos



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