“W

ill I pass the board exams?”

A student’s life doesn’t end when he/she graduates. If one wants to get their license, and be professionals in their specific fields, the board examination is waiting. All of the accumulated knowledge and skills a student has acquired will be put to test. One’s sleepless nights, tiresome days, and tears and sweats, will finally be worth it. The board examination is one the greatest challenge a student will have to go through, in their journey in becoming professionals. It will not be an easy path to take on, but one can do something to get that license.

From some of TUPV’s topnotchers, here are some tips on how a student can ace the board exams, or what he/she should do during reviews. For this reason, always be mindful of your GRADES. They are not just numbers but a way to success.

Tip 1: Goal settingss

“You need to have a schedule for every topic and follow the deadlines you set for it. Dapat before board exams na cover mo tanan sa imo sched (no excuses).” (You need to have a schedule for every topic and follow the deadlines you set for it. Make sure that before the board exam you have scheduled everything without excuses.)

(There will be times that you won’t feel like studying and also times where there are more important things to do... but you still have to study, even just a little bit, to keep the ball rolling and for you to not feel guilty the next day. Just catch up on all the delayed schedules afterwards.)

Tip 3: Ace through hard work

“Self-discipline is important during review. And if your goal is to ace the board exam, you must work hard and sacrifice a lot. I think it is also necessary to know the study habit that is effective for you. In my case, I tried really hard to answer as many questions is no need to have so many books (although it is welcome to have many books) but rather the right books for the job.Pinoybix, Indiabix, Mathalino, Organic chemistry, Neets (elex), Bartley, Review center materials.)

Tip 6: Strategies during exam

Tip 2: Rolling - Keep at roll, small progress is still a progress

“There will be times that you won’t feel like studying and also times where there are more important things to do... but you still have to study, even if as I could and focused on questions that were new to me. Also, don’t be too hard on yourself. If you are tired from reviewing, don’t forget to rest.”

Tip 4: Deliver your prayers

“Couple everything with prayer. I did not graduate with Latin honors; only a few believed that I could top the board exam but always remember that we have a Great God, and everything is possible through Him.” saulo) pano gn solve, ma solve mona ang other questions kay gna lain lng nila ang given, A naman ang ngitaon sa next B naman. Hindi sya padamo-damo books (although welcome gid to have many books) but rather the right books for the job. Pinoybix, Indiabix, Mathalino, Organic chemistry, Neets (elex), Bartley, Review center materials.” dutay lang, to keep the ball rolling and para

Tip 5: Equipped with materials

“Ang board exam is not a random set of hard question nga gn ubra2 sng examiner, mostly they came from a source (for elex student read na kmu indiabix). They came from a book; they are derived from some books with fix principles. So material is very important. Pwede kmu ka mangkot sa magulangs sa inyo respective nga courses. Pwede kamo ka buy books sa shoppee about a certian subject. Also, some materials introduce a certain guiding principle sa pag-tackle sang problems, there is a possibilty na if ma suma mo ang isa ka problem, learn mo by heart (or even

(The board exam is not a random set of hard question which were made by the examiners, mostly they came from a source (for elex students read in advance indiabix). They came from a book; they are derived from some books with fix principles. So material is very important. You can also ask the seniors from your respective courses. You can buy books on shopee about a certian subject. Also, some materials introduce a certain guiding principle in tackling problems, there is a possibilty that if you have solved one problem, learn it by heart or even memorize how to solve, you can eventually solve other questions because the only difference is the given, first you need to find A then after find B. There

“During board exam, it’s important to take your time. Usually, 4 hours ang exam. Pwede mo ma pasadahan ulit if hindi ka sure. First nga unahon mag exam ang hapos. You can read thet question then if na budlayan ka mark mo danay x or dot before the number (any clear nga symbol which indicates budaly), then unto the next kana nga question. Do not dwell sa isa ka number you will easily tire yourself out. Taposa sa isa ka pasada ang exam. Regardless, if 3 lang na answeran mo, balikan mo dayon. Ma amaze ka how many information and principles ma recall mo. It’s okay to cry if ma overwhelm. Hindi lang pag basaa imo exam paper.” to shock, coma, and even death within hours.

(During board exam, it’s important to take your time. Usually, the exam takes 4 hours. You can go through the questions again if you are not sure with your answers. But first, answer the easy ones. You can read the question then if you find it hard, you can mark it with an x or dot before the number or any clear symbol that indicating that you find it hard, then unto the next question. Do not dwell too much on one number, you will easily tire yourself out. Finish the exam in a span of one reading. Regardless, if you only answered three questions, answer it later. You will be amaze on how many information and principles you will recall. It’s okay to cry if you will feel overwhelmed, just don’t let it wet your exam paper.)

Studying is not easy. For some it may be fun, but for others, it’s dreadful. But, if you want to pass the board exams, you have to do your part, you have to do something; for a ship will not sail without a sailor. Thus, TUPvians, study well, strive hard, and go get that license.

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