In addition, everyone’s reason for
failing UTME is different. Some due to inappropriate preparations, improper
time management, malfunctioning of the system, wrong focus while reading, etc.
Although I’d say not their fault, also their fault. You might be wondering why
I said so. Que sera sera “What will be will be”, but you have the power to
change that sentiment. Not to prolong the issue on ground, I’m going to tell
how to pass your long waited UTME and not only pass, but pass exceedingly. Take
a look at yourself, do you believe in yourself? If not you need to create that
mind set in you that you are capable, you can do it. Believing in oneself is
the first key of success. When you believe in yourself, no one can encumber
you, you’ll see yourself above all circumstances of life no matter the
condition at hand.
Also, pick the subjects that correlates with your field of study. Choice
the one you are better off with. For example, I’m aspiring to study to study
Economics, I’ll prefer to do economic than government because I prefer it to
government and I’m better at it compared to Government. Don’t choose a subject
because a friend of yours did so. Pick what you know you can boast of. We
should all know that by now I think. Make a quantified and qualified time table
for the exam. 24 hours make up 1 day. 4 hours in the day, 4 hours in the
evening/night. You must be disciplined to your time table and your time table
should be constructed in a way that it suits you. Some of you reading this
might be wondering “Is 8 hours not too much”? Okay, fine. Our brains are
different. You should be able to spare at least 5 hours in a day if you must
really score high marks.
Devote yourself to reading every day. You must learn new things every
day if you want to develop yourself. Reading hard won’t help you but reading
well is the key to success. You must learn how to read smart. Jot down
important points and things you are likely to forget. You will see that along
the way, you will get used to reading and it will be a habit for you in all
perspectives of life. Don’t forget to be determined in whatever you do.
Remember hard work + determination brings success. Also be focused, set a
palatable goal; what you aim at scoring, work towards it in sincerity and avoid
distractions while reading. Read wide. Questions can be brought from any angle.
The truth is that you can’t say you have finished reading everything.
“Knowledge is proud because it knows something, but wisdom is calm because it
knows no more”.
Furthermore, as you are reading, solve past questions. It has been
deduced that JAMB is fond of repeating questions at least 20%. Solve past
questions until you can solve no more. Two weeks before your UTME, revise all
what you’ve read. Some might say they can’t revise all they’ve read. I
understand. Pick up your well packaged, updated and resourceful jotter in case
of such situations. You might not really see the need to revise but try to
revise, you’ll find out one or two things that you’ve forgotten. It’s normal
for our brain to act like that. 2days to your exam, make sure you have your
necessary materials with you. Your UTME slip, working paper, pencil, etc. The
most indispensable point of you passing your exam is God factor. You need to
pray every day, from the day you acquired your UTME form till the day of your
examination be it a Christian, Muslim or traditional worshiper. I know some of
you might be asking “why”? , the answer to your question is what you are thinking
about now. God might favor you on the exam day in which you might be surprised.
God knows it all. He might even prevent you from using a faulted system which
is normal to happen to some candidates. That’s God favor for you.
However,
before I round up this topic, don’t forget to be time conscious because your
exam is computer based and the computer won’t wait for you. You should get used
to that because I hope you would have practiced timing yourself while solving
past questions. Don’t delay yourself on questions that you find it difficult to
answer. At least, choose any answer, your probability of getting it correct is
25%. Take note of such questions, when you are done answering all the
questions, you can now come back to rack your brain on them. Lastly, you must
sleep at least 18 hours the previous day of your examination day so that your
brain will be relaxed enough for the D – day. Happy reading. With this few
points of mine, I hope I’ve been able to convince and not confuse you on “How
to pass UTME”. Thanks you.
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