The Civil Service Exam is very basic yet very critical to take and pass. Students and young professionals would find it in mixed emotion upon experiencing the exam itself. In the Philippine Review Center (PRC), we will cover the TOP 5 tips/tricks that may help you prosper in your preparation for your exam.
1.) Index Card / Post-it-Notes
This is a very basic trick on how to easily remember things. It is a big help to use index card as a tool on summarizing your learning per subject. Especially in math, using index cards will allow you to easily access each formulas you need
Post-it-Note is an alternative. Plus, you may post it anywhere in your room or any book to highlight those important details.
2.) Practice the Basic Math operations (MDAS) manually
Since the exam will not allow you to use calculator, speed in mathematical solving is very critical. Practice multiplying manually, dividing, etc. will improve you and your probability to pass the exam.
3.) Sleep Well, Eat Healthy, and Exercise
Whether you like it or not, physical condition attributes to your mental potency during the exam. If you are tired due to lack of sleep, the probability of failing is high. Lack of sleep during study period would be difficult to retain the information you have taken. Eating well in the process of taking the review is a huge benefit not just for the body but also for the brain. Exercise activates the nerves which are the transmitters of information to our brain.
Whether you like it or not, physical condition attributes to your mental potency during the exam. If you are tired due to lack of sleep, the probability of failing is high. Lack of sleep during study period would be difficult to retain the information you have taken. Eating well in the process of taking the review is a huge benefit not just for the body but also for the brain. Exercise activates the nerves which are the transmitters of information to our brain.
