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Self-review tips and how to start self-reviewing for the board exam. TIMESTAMPS 1:57 Set a schedule for review 3:08 Have a conducive study setting or environment 3:49 Minimize distractions & social media 4:06 How I started self-reviewing and method 5:34 Be resourceful on review materials - get everything you can 6:43 Get some practical experience if possible DOWNLOAD printable answer sheet: https://bit.ly/3JGBaAH FREE LLE Reviewers FREE LLE Reviewer from Benguet State University (2021): h ttps://tiny.one/2zawvbcb FREE LLE Reviewer (2022): h ttps://bit.ly/3m6i2RL

Having some difficulty studying or focusing for the board exams? Here are some studying 'hacks' that won't hurt to try.  Sleep! You may be tempted to stay up all night cramming for the test, but this is counterintuitive. Sleep is proven to improve memory and retention. Being well rested is essential for good performance in the exam. Play games When I was studying for the board exam, I would play simple mobile games during my free time. I find that it helps me focus more when I study. I like simple, low-stakes games like typing games , Tetris , or cafe/restaurant simulation games . In this game, type words to defeat zombies. Also a good typing practice! Serve customers in Penguin Cafe plays.org is a good source for free to play, ad-free browser-based games. No need to download ad-ridden apps and you can access from any device. Exercise Exercise may be the last thing on your mind while studying for an important exam, but exercise has been proven to reduce stress and impr...

Passing the board exam is an important stepping stone in one's career. Most professions require a license to practice, and your future career can depend on the results. The board exam can be the most nerve-wracking exam of your life! Unlike exams in school, there's more at stake in a licensure exam. That's why a lot of people really make an effort in studying and reviewing. I took the board exam for Librarians last 2015, and I also teach review classes for those about to take the exam. In my perspective as both a test-taker and a teacher, here are the bad habits I've noticed that may negatively affect a taker's results: Cramming Sometimes, we really have no choice but to cram. Not all of us have the luxury of free time to spend on reviewing alone. Time is also an issue for those who have full-time jobs, families, and other responsibilities. However, unless you are so smart or you absorb information very quickly, it is better to study a little at a time ...

Last time, I wrote about " 5 reasons to enroll in a Master's degree ." Usually, you have to pass comprehensive exams for your graduate degree. These exams try to test your knowledge of the core subjects studied in your course. Not all programs have comprehensive exams, so be sure to check with the school or course coordinator if this is a requirement. I took my 'compre' last February, and here are my tips to do well on the exams. First, of course, if you already understood the basics of the subject and passed them, you don't have to worry much - be confident that you already know them, you just have to review. Schedule time to study. Often, comprehensive exams are scheduled each semester or school year. Decide when you will take the exam, so you can determine how much time you can devote to studying. Take note of the exam redo dates (in case you fail in some subjects and need to retake them). Often, we are juggling our graduate degree with a full-time ...

How to Win at College by Cal Newport. New York: Broadway Books, ©2005 I have written a lot about studying for the board exam in this blog. The most effective tip for the board exam is having a solid foundation and learning from college. If you have learned the subjects thoroughly in college and already know your best study environment, reviewing for the board will not be that challenging. I've seen some people with weak knowledge of the fundamentals and bad study habits, and they did not pass the exam. Once upon a time, I was a college failure. I failed many subjects in my first university and felt like a loser at everything. When I changed my school and my course, I was determined to do better this time. Then I discovered the Cal Newport's blog, Study Hacks Blog: Decoding Patterns of Success . Cal is a professor and a computer scientist, and I began reading and applying his studying and productivity tips for students. With my determination to learn, I tried my best to c...

The date of your upcoming professional board exam is nearing. Whether it is next year or the next months or weeks, most of us have trouble focusing on our studies. Outside pressure from your family and peers often makes us nervous rather than help us focus. There is temptation from your barkada and social media to waste your time. In your studying, you should have less time for distractions and we know it, but they can't be avoided. Here are some tips to minimize them. 1. Deactivate Facebook. As a board exam topnotcher, you can trust me when I say that this works. I knew how much time I could waste while browsing social media sites. It is tempting to post about our struggles, pictures of us studying, or what else. Some people I knew posted about their reviews, but ended up failing the board! Its better if we don't post anything at all, and just post about our success if we pass the board! I strongly recommend deactivating Facebook, and focus on studying and rather than ...

Finals season for this school year! I topped the 2015 Librarian's board exam. Meaning, out of 1,000+ who took it from the whole country, I had the highest score. You'd think I'm an expert on exams by now, but I'm not. Topping the board exam seems like an irony considering all the suicidal stress I had over grades and exams before. I'll tell you a secret. Once upon a time, in April 2011, a momentous event happened that changed my life somewhat, and its about exams. The best moment about exams I had in my life was not topping the board exam. But the first time I exempted a final exam. It was on an easy subject, English 1A, but it was the last final exam I had for my first semester in CPU (I failed a lot in UP Visayas - Miag-ao before that). I somehow forgot that I was exempted, and when the teacher only told me during the exams as a surprise. It felt like if I can exempt this exam, then I can do anything! I started to love school at that moment. I wasn'...

  WATCH: TOP 10 TIPS in passing the board exam Continued from part 1: Studying tips for the Board Exam First before all the tips, you need a mental adjustment. Declare hat you will work hard, and that you will PASS. There's no space for even a bit of negativity here. I know someone who kept on saying that 'Boys are smarter than girls, but girls are just a lot more focused on studying'. It pissed me off because I did not agree, boys and girls start with the same brain, it depends on effort and not gender. She did not pass, I don't want to blame her exam result on this wrong belief, but you don't need these assumptions, they will  not help  you pass the exam. You need a sharp, single-minded focus, a vow to yourself that you will do your best. I talked to someone in CPU handling the board exam reviews for the different courses such as Engineering, Accountancy, and Nursing, and she said that the students who have been in the top 10 for their board exams already ...

WATCH: TOP 10 TIPS on passing the board exam for Librarians These are my recommended studying techniques for the board exam, the licensure exams for professionals in the Philippines. I topped the exam for librarians last 2015, but these tips can also apply to other professional licensure exams. How to be good at studying boils down to this: finding the method that works best for you and using that. In my opinion, most successful students don’t work ‘hard’ at studying, they work ’smart’ - they find the style most efficient for them, thus they don’t have to spend a lot of time studying. But don’t feel bad or compare your studying style to others if you are a bit slower - you can overcome these by effort. Your studying style is unique, and you must experiment with what works for you. I learn best by writing, so this method served me well in college: listen to lectures and take notes, read books and take notes. When there are readings to study, I read them first from beginning to e...