With the CSS Exams nearing, aspirants are anxious and most do not know what to do. Do not worry, we got your back! Here are some tips to help you out:
Plan
Students sometimes feel that there are not enough hours in the day leading up to examinations. However, they can make significant improvements in their preparation by gaining a better awareness of how they spend their time.
Setting a time limit and sticking to it helps if an aspirant spends a lot of time on social media or other distractions. Having a strategy on how to spend the time helps a lot, it reduces stress as a person maximises their time by strategizing it properly.
It is important to keep an eye on the big picture.
Stay hydrated
One of the primary reasons aspirants are continuously feeling drowsy and lethargic is because they are dehydrated. Drinking a suitable quantity of water every day is vital to help concentrate. Especially in this hot weather, it is advisable to maintain sipping water throughout the day. Drink coconut water, sugarcane juice, and fruit liquids to keep refreshed. Studies show that when you are well hydrated, you will feel improved clarity and creativity. Consuming enough drinks also lowers headaches.
Read aloud
When you feel you’re nodding off, attempt to read out the themes aloud. This will not only keep you awake but will also increase your memory capacity.
Before the exam, it is really important that you focus on these things:
1: Essay writing practice: Try to do one daily
2: Revising fact sheets and quotes sheets
3: Revise vocabulary
4: Do not read new topics
On CSS Exam Day, do the following things:
- Recite ayat-ul-qursi
- Use quotes and facts with every stance
- Use flow charts, graphs, maps and tables
Best of luck with your exams!
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