This is how to Score 300+ in Post UTME: Expert Tips and Strategies
A lot of university applicants are worried about fully gaining admission into the university even after passing the cut off point as required by JAMB. This is understandable because of the requirements of Post UTME by various institutions.
Any school that has post UTME as one of its requirements will hardly admit any student who does not sit for the exams or who doesn’t pass the set down cut off mark or limit.
If you are part of the applicants or candidates who fall in the category of persons mentioned above, we will furnish you in this article with expert tips and strategies on how to score 300 marks and above in your post UTME examination which will guarantee your full admission to study in the school where you have been offer admission.
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Having 300 or above in the post UTME that is over 400 may sound impossible or unachievable, but the reality is that, it is very positive as long as you are ready to put in the work and practice the tips and strategies that we will be discussing below. Following these tips and strategies will enhance your likelihood of coming out in flying colours from the post UTME.
How to Score 300+ in Post UTME
The tips and strategies include;
- Know Your Exam Format
The first thing you need to know that will aid you in acing your post UTME is the format for the exams to be written. You need to understand the format in which the post UTME is coming. School formats vary and so should your preparation.
For instance, for some universities, the number and subject combination a candidate took during his or her JAMB is used for the post UTME i.e if a student sat for JAMB examination and wrote the combination of English, Literature, Economics and Government, the same subjects will be used for his post UTME, although the questions may vary.
Other schools make use of English, Mathematics and current affairs for whatever course a candidate applied to. In both instances, the formats are different and students will have to work towards each of the formats.
- Create a Study Plan
Creating a study plan should be dependent on how well and how far you can study. Your study plans should stem from the format your school uses to conduct its post UTME. Allocate time to study the subjects you will be writing and set realistic goals that will enable you to cover all the relevant topics in the various subjects. These goals should have a timeframe or deadline to it, stating the limit and the time available.
- Get and Study the Right Materials
You should know that not all materials are for your studying. The materials you should get should be materials that are specific to helping you pass your examinations. To get the right materials, inquire if the school you applied to has online materials or past questions that can be beneficial to your study. If they do, ensure you get them and study.
You can also ask those who are already admitted to give you an idea as to how questions were asked, this will enable you to get the right scope and range to which you can extend your studies.
For schools that uses Mathematics, English and Current Affairs as a catalyst, get current affairs books and read them, be abreast with the current happenings in the country and the world at large, also ensure that while you are at it, you study your secondary school materials on English and Mathematics to adequately equip yourself.
- Identify Your Strength and Weaknesses
As one planning on passing the post UTME examination with a high score, ensure you know your strengths and weaknesses. In the subjects you’re going to write for the post UTME, identify which you are good at and the one you’re not so good at. Dedicate and focus more on the subjects you’re not too good at. In this way, you will be well equipped in all the subjects before the exams. Note however, that this does not mean you will abandon the subjects you are good at, you are only to dedicate a lesser time for it.
- Practice Time Management
It’s been proven that the reason why some people do not pass excellently is because they lack time management skill. Most of the time, people waste too much time answering some questions that they do not have time to answer others even if they know the answer.
Not answering all questions given to you already puts you at a disadvantage. To avoid this, practice some past questions and time yourself, ensure you do not waste much time on a question.
If you do not know or you’re not sure of the answer to a particular question, move to the next and when you’re done, you can come back to the one you left. Do not dwell too much on a particular question while neglecting the others.
- Eat and Sleep Well
The importance of food and sleep to effective studying cannot be over emphasized. Make sure that you eat well before studying, studying on an empty stomach is not ideal and could be detrimental to your overall performance even as you study. Also avoid studying when you’re sleepy, make sure you sleep enough before you begin your study. Also avoid things that will expose you to sleep when you are studying, this include your reading posture and the lightning in the place you study.
Implementing the listed tips and strategies will improve your chances of scoring high in you Post UTME and gaining admission to study.