How to Pass an Examination

Read journals and magazines which advertise the type of jobs you would qualify for, the income you would earn and the place where you would like to live. Good holidays, more time off, a job you love, ? $100,000 per annum etc. These will be very strong motivators for you and all who are interested in furthering their goals.

Now, you are in the examination hall. You are very likely to be familiar with many of the questions. It is likely that there will be some questions which you have not seen before. In this situation, you must attempt all questions. Do the ones you are familiar (easy) with first. Then attempt the ones which you find difficult. Using this approach will help you pass but it is unlikely to help you get A+ grade.

Finally, when it comes to writing the examination try and mimic your study conditions. For example, if you usually have a cup of coffee before you study make sure you have a cup of coffee before your examination. You do not have any control over the examination hall. You have control over how you study. So, when you are studying, try and mimic examination conditions. Studies showed that students were able to recall more under similar circumstances. You too will be able to recall more under similar circumstances.

Passing examinations is a big deal. Society measures the candidates’ abilities by looking at their examination grades. So, passing exams is important, it will change your world. You may be able to say good-bye to poverty, unemployment and welfare etc. Say hello to doing a respectable, enjoyable and meaningful job. I call this type of thinking “visualization”. Visualize the future, your future; it will motivate you to succeed. I hope you did it before you enrolled but it is still not too late yet.

Remember, that it is you who wants to pass this exam. If you want the good things in life than you need to pay the price. The price is hard work now. Rewards always come later. Do not look for instant gratification. In the long run the rewards are going to keep coming year after year for two or three years of hard work. This is usually the case when you are doing an undergraduate degree.

Do not dream for the impossible. Many studies show 90% of employed people are not happy with their jobs. The chances are that you will not be happy with yours either. The flip side this is that educated people earn more than unskilled workers and that the difference is increasing. People who are employed are happier than those who are unemployed. The probability of finding a job which you like becomes higher if you are better educated and have done the right subjects etc. when you were at school.

Visually look at the result sheet. You have passed. A few more weeks and it will be over. You will be able to harvest the benefits of your hard work: a good job, a job you enjoy and a stimulating environment. You can make it happen. Will see you at graduation. Life is what you make it. Good Luck.