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    Post by roshini Tue Jun 09, 2009 2:54 pm

    Study Tips for Success in Professional Exams











    Success in professional exams like CA/ICWA/CS is about more than just hard work. Of course,
    hard work is very important, but so many other factors count too. Ask anyone
    who studied really hard but didn’t get through in the first attempt, and lost
    by 3 or 4 marks. It’s like as if a complex algorithm is employed in deciding
    who passes and who doesn’t. Someone told me a joke once. He said, there used to
    be a church in his locality, which had a sign board that said ‘Jesus never
    fails’. Students of a nearby professional coaching class changed it slightly.
    The altered sign board read: ‘Jesus never fails’ Oh really?? Ask Him to write
    CA….’



    That says a lot about how passing a professional exam is
    viewed. Some see it as a game of luck, some see it as an unending struggle,
    some lose their drive halfway and decide to quit. Yet, there are lots who have
    passed successfully, in first attempts, even with ranks.



    So that means passing the exam isn’t the monster that it’s
    made out to be. It’s achievable, like all human endeavors.



    When I was done with all my exams and decided to give away
    all the old books and study materials, I came across these study tips in an old
    taxation book. I thought I’d share it with others and so I typed it out here.
    I’ve added a few tips here and there of my own.



    Hope this helps you, the reader, in your efforts towards
    success in these exams.











    THE 8-R
    WAY OF SUCCESS IN EXAMINATIONS







    • READ the study materials
      thoroughly. The basic textbook should be used in the first stage and in
      all stages.

    • REFER only one suggested reference
      book per subject. Reading too many books can have diminishing marginal
      utility.

    • REALISE and understand the points
      and principles, and treatment in each topic/subject.

    • REMOVE doubts immediately by
      consulting your friends, teachers, seniors and faculty members. Carrying
      doubts and tension should be avoided.

    • RECORD your findings and notes in
      a separate book. The notes should help you revise faster and not
      contribute to further doubts.

    • REVISE your study materials and
      notes constantly. Revise all subjects simultaneously over a period.

    • RECAPITULATE the main points from
      your notes and try to answer questions in examination conditions. Do not
      solve problems verbally. For theory questions also, writing answers in
      full will help to assess the time taken.

    • REPRESENT your understanding of
      the various concepts in clear and neat terms to the examiner. Your
      communication should be complete. Use working notes for practical problems
      and simple language for theory questions.








    The above 8-R steps will help you add two more R’s: RESULT and RANK.











    DURING THE EXAMINATION DAYS







    >> Do Not hand over your answer paper much earlier
    than 3 hours, even though you may
    have completed the paper. Give yourself sufficient time for review and
    checking.







    >> Do Not award yourself any marks and brood over the
    same. While a reasonable estimate of marks can be done after all the exams, it
    is advisable to let the examiner do his duty of awarding marks.







    >> Do Not indulge in extreme physical activities.
    Maintaining physical well-being is a must during the exam days. Eat well and
    sleep well.







    >> Do Not study any new reference book or any new
    materials 3 weeks before the exam. It will only freak you out and create all
    kinds of new doubts in your head.







    >> Do Not let fear take over you at any time. Yes,
    professional exams are tough, and if you want to be a thorough professional,
    you need to be tough-minded. Even if the paper is harder than you expected,
    mentally keep repeating to yourself, “I can do this. I’m going to pass this
    paper no matter what.” Trust me, it works.











    IN THE EXAMINATION HALL







    DO’s







    >> Answer each question carrying independent marks, on
    a fresh page.







    >> Answer theory questions in a logical fashion,
    bringing out the captions/side-headings in Capital Letters.







    >> Try to answer all sub-divisions of a question
    simultaneously. E.g. If you’re answering Question 5, answer Q. 5a, 5b, and 5c
    simultaneously. Don’t answer 5a and 5b,
    then jump to Question 6,7 and 8, and then decide to come back to Question 5c.
    It’s irritating for the examiner.







    >> The total exam time is 180 minutes. About 30 mins
    will be spent in reading questions and also in end-review. Hence, the effective
    time available is 150 mins, for answering 100 marks. Only 1.5 mins can be spent
    for every mark. A question for 16 marks must be completed within 24 mins. You
    can take an extra 4-5 mins if you’re confident that the answer is fully
    correct. Otherwise, go to the next question immediately. Or else, you may not be
    able to answer a question for lack of time.







    >> Write your answers legibly so that the examiner can
    read them and award marks accordingly. Answers can be said to be properly
    presented only when the examiner is able to read and appreciate them. Everyone may
    not be blessed with good handwriting, but regular practice can be of great
    help.







    >> Manage your time in such a way to ensure that you
    spend at least 5 mins in the end towards review; whether you have answered all
    questions, numbered them properly.











    DON’Ts







    >> Do Not use red ink/sketch for underlining important
    points. Use black lead pencil for underlining.







    >> Do Not overshoot the limit for any question,
    writing beyond the scope of marks. In simple terms, that means don’t write an
    answer for two pages if the question carries only 5 marks. Remember, it’s not about the length of your answer, it’s about the
    content.







    >> Do Not employ bad handwriting to suppress your
    ignorance in any question. i.e. don’t beat around the bush and answer a
    question that you don’t know the
    answer to, just to fill up space. It only amplifies your ignorance further.











    Never
    lose your drive and enthusiasm. The most readily identifiable quality of a
    total winner is overall optimism and enthusiasm. Keep the spark of enthusiasm
    alive in you. Go ahead, be enthusiastic, be a total winner.







    Your life holds unlimited potential. You have the ability to
    attain whatever you seek; within you is every potential you can imagine. Always
    aim higher than you believe you can reach. So often, you will discover that
    when your talents are set free by your imagination, you can achieve every goal.
    If people offer their help or wisdom
    as you go through life, accept it gratefully. You can learn much from those who
    have gone before you. But never
    be afraid or hesitant to step off the accepted path and head off in your own
    direction, if your heart tells you that it’s the right way for you. Always
    believe that you will ultimately succeed at whatever you do. And never forget
    the values of persistence, discipline and determination. You are meant to be
    whatever you dream of becoming.




    Edmund O’Neill











    ALL THE BEST!!!

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