What’s your ideal score for 2023 UTME? I am guessing 200 and above. But let’s check out the statistics; according to the Registrar of JAMB, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, during the 2022 policy meeting, he disclosed that 378,639 of the 1,761,338 candidates who sat for the exam scored 200 and above.
This means that roughly 1 in 5 candidates scored 200 and above.
Should you be worried about your chances of getting your required score? Maybe. However, I think what you need to focus on this year is what the 378,639 candidates did right last year.
So here are 5 secrets to help you be among the likely 20% who will have the last laugh this year.
1. USE THE JAMB SYLLABUS AS YOUR STUDY GUIDE
The JAMB syllabus is the official study guide to help direct you on particular areas that will be tested on. Studying for UTME without following the syllabus is like buying a plane ticket to Paris and expecting to arrive in Abuja.
An efficient way to utilize the syllabus is to pick each topic, read extensively, practice and rate yourself before moving to the next topic on the syllabus.
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2. ALWAYS PRACTICE WITH TIMED TESTS TO KEEP YOU READY
A huge chunk of the other 80% who got scores below 200 did not only battle with selecting incorrect answers but also struggle with attempting all questions within the stipulated time. Remember, acing the UTME exams is not just a battle of wits but a race against time.
Accuracy with speed is valuable to come out with flying colours.
3. BE PART OF A FOCUSED COMMUNITY OF LIKE-MINDED LEARNERS
Studies have proven that those who participate in study groups feel more confident and comfortable about reaching their academic goals.
“If you want to go fast, go alone; but if you want to go far, go together.” – An African Proverb
This is why our learners community was created to help learners feel more ready than ever before to crunch exams and achieve the desired results.
4. THERE IS NOTHING LIKE BEING OVER-PREPARED
A common myth among candidates is believing there is a limit to how prepared you can be.
Study, study, study, and do more studying.
Engage in discussions, spread your net to acquire useful resources. Your academic goal is to be among the 20% therefore, you must continue to burn the midnight candle.
Gradely provides the best online group or 1-on-1 classes to supplement efforts to ensure that you accomplish your academic goals. Find out more here.
5. TAKE SIMULATED ONLINE PRACTICE EXAMS
It’s important you familiarize yourself with digital quizzes because UTME offers only Computer Based Tests. Try out this quiz to check your readiness.
The best time to prepare for the UTME exam was three months ago. The second best time is now.
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” ―Theodore Roosevelt.
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