JEE/ NEET exams or any competitive exams require lots of hard work and a focused approach towards preparation.
There are many moments when students face alternate paths and distractions. This is especially the case after the 11th standard. We would like to focus on certain situations where these problems increase unknowingly and how these can affect their preparation!
1. Enrolling for both offline and online Classes
Many students are nowadays enrolling with online courses along with offline classes as well for JEE / NEET preparation. This is happening because the cost of the online courses is lower; in other words, it doesn’t put much of the additional financial burden on them. They can watch recorded videos of certain topics if not understood in class, or they can attempt extra mock tests or get extra assignments. While doing this practice. It’s really important to complete a topic properly; otherwise, referring to two places may leave you with improper coverage of topics.
2. Focusing too much on competitive preparation vs board preparation
Many students preparing for these exams become confused about board preparation and think that it’s very easy to prepare for boards later. It needs to be understood that while most of the topics remain the same for both, patterns are different. Practical preparation and practice are required for boards. It is advisable to understand the preparation thoroughly and do it accordingly. We all know that IIT admission and some other colleges need 75% marks in each science subject individually, along with a total percentage of 75% in the XII board exams.
3. SAT vs JEE/ NEET
Some students use both approaches (SAT and JEE/NEET) while preparing for competitive exams after the 10th standard. It’s important to understand that these two approaches are different, and choices should be made with a proper understanding of the nature of each exam. Getting selected for IIT and government medical colleges is difficult; similarly, ensuring a good college abroad is difficult. So it’s very important to understand this point, and preparation should be done accordingly.
4. Prematurely discussing various options available after XII before attempting actual JEE/ NEET exams
It is common in some families to openly discuss the various career choices in front of the child during group discussions at home, such as careers in shipping, marine, finance, etc., in between the preparation. They think that other career options might be considered if their child doesn’t get selected later. It is important to understand that all careers are important; a child should be free to choose them, and there should always be plan B in mind. However, once the plan for a particular preparation has been finalised, these discussions should be avoided openly or frequently. This confuses a child and further distracts them from preparing well. Despite having good potential, they opt for easier options available.
So it is advisable to start preparing with a focused mind with all the correct information in mind. Take the help of a mentor, teacher, or counsellor, and once any path is decided, put a hundred per cent effort into it.
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