FSc studies can put even nerdy students to the test. Why is it that inter-exams consistently prove themselves to be one the toughest exams in the country? How can you still do well in the exams and go on to make your mark in entrance tests of medical, engineering, or business colleges?
Part of the FSc exam’s difficulty is rooted in the fact that doing well in matric is a different ballgame altogether. Students coming from matric are very used to easy exams, simpler concepts, and a much shorter syllabus. In intermediate, FSc students are usually overwhelmed with the massive amount of pages in books to be memorized and understood.
FSc exams come with the additional baggage of being quite near to starting professional training routes through MDCAT, NET, or SATs. So, there is definitely a much higher anxiety level among FSc students who are closer to the realization that carelessly spending time in FSc can easily cost them a bad score on these entrance tests.
So, how to achieve your best in FSc? This comprehensive guide will lead you to understand best practices in FSc exams 2022 and will also introduce you to Noon Academy, a friendly learning app.
First, choose FSc pre-medical or pre-engineering subjects wisely
Many students feel stressed out about choices in FSc subjects because most of the students do not go through open houses and subject introduction drives at colleges. This simply isn’t the practice in our institutions.
Therefore, students have to decide based on their matric experience or check out others’ experiences on the internet or among friends. While it is important to figure out what others think about subject choices, what really matters is how you think about them.
So, how do you choose subjects in FSc pre-medical or pre-engineering when you are not fully ready to choose a profession?
The answer lies within you: You need to map out the journey each subject can take you through. Here is a sample map of the best fields in Pakistan after FSc, and you are encouraged to add more to each map by finding out more on the internet or individual college options:
FSc pre-engineering subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Math – Medical college, engineering college, computer studies and IT, arts and architecture, social sciences, law, commerce, finance, accounting, languages, and more.
FSc medical subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology – Medical college, arts and architecture, social sciences, law, commerce, finance, accounting, languages, and more. Only for engineering options, you will narrow down the options to biotechnology and similar fields.
Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science – Engineering college, computer studies and IT, arts and architecture, social sciences, law, commerce, finance, accounting, languages, and more.
Therefore, taking a combination of FSc pre medical subjects or pre engineering subjects does not necessarily lead to only one career track.
It might be helpful to ask yourself a few questions and write the answers to brainstorm with a friend or family members:
- What are the career choices I want to eliminate entirely?
- What are the best fields in Pakistan after FSc?
- Or make it more specific: What are the best fields after FSc pre medical?
You can also judge which subjects you are good at like this:
- Which subjects I am not good at but lead to my preferred career path?
- Which subjects am I really good at and lead to my preferred career path?
- If I am not good at a subject but I want its career path, can I improve my chances of getting good marks in that subject? Which subject is it and what are my options to improve myself in that subject?
Do some research on the side:
- Have I seen the syllabus or books of the subject I am afraid to take but still want to take it? Do I want to see?
- Let’s get talking to family and teachers about the subject choices
Obviously enough, don’t leave a subject because you are good at it. If you are good at something, it will increase your chances to get a really good aggregate for admission in universities with different specializations.
Second, take FSc seriously. From the word go!
Want to have some fun now and postpone study till you can smell exams? Not a good idea. Revision of concepts at different levels of the course will help you retain concepts, no matter how well you have memorized them.
It is a common observation that students go through a lot of anxiety due to repeating FSc exams 2022 and reappearing for MDCAT or other tests. This anxiety is only natural when you see others in their first year at a medical college or any other university while you are still preparing for FSc again.
No one wants to be there and the good news is that you can make a conscious choice to not be there. What might help? Here are some tips to help you keep on track:
- Do not skip classes just because you can catch up later.
- Also, don’t snooze in classes. You can achieve this simply by keeping a healthy work-life balance.
What about giving chapte and monthly tests?
- Give chapter tests at college. Every college usually has mocks as well. Make sure to go the traditional way and appear at every test.
- Give monthly tests with full energy. Don’t think you have many chances to do it again.
What about enrolling in an academy?
- Sure, get enrolled in an academy with a goal in mind. Do not linger around or waste valuable time.
- Remember that clear headedness matters. You can achieve a lot by thinking about and mapping an FSc pathway right from the start.
We recommend starting early and studying smart to not burn-out. Here are some ways Noon Academy can help you in moving forward:
#1 Consider extra help for FSc exams post-COVID
It is likely that your education was impacted by COVID-19, just like that of one-third of learners around the world. If you feel concept loop-holes and practice gaps because of valuable time lost during the pandemic, you can use Noon Academy platform to enroll in FSc classes.
You may also consider extra help because you are not able to connect with a teacher at college or are looking for additional ways to get a solid understanding of concepts.
#2 Overcome the boredom of studying alone
Everyone needs motivation to get along. Individual tutoring is not only expensive, rather it ends up being boring for many. Students are usually looking to improve in these areas:
- Interaction with other students
- Interaction with teachers
- Motivation for studying
- Quick questions asked under 20 seconds
- Rightly presented and explained content
All of these areas combined give students a feeling of engagement in classes.
#3 Learn through games
Gamification for FSc students is simply asking academic questions in a friendly environment where students can compete with other students.
The competition is similar to a car-racing video game where two racers are racing to the finish line; however, gamification in education is based on a few principles of how we learn.
There are certain key features that educational games have:
- Instant feedback
- Mark for review
- Fun environment
- Social connection
- Progress indicators (badges, player levels)
#4 Memorize and revise on time
Make sure that you understand that FSc subjects generally require a lot of memorization. Therefore, revision is a major portion of the preparation for exams. The mistake students make here is that they shy away from revising much during FSc college days.
You get half the task done if you:
- Divide your studies over time. Don’t start too late otherwise panic will take your days and nights over. Noon Academy provides you with a course progress indicator that shows a course timeline. This can help you understand a general picture of your progress.
- Nothing is more important right now than your studies. So, seek help when needed. Invest your time in additional revision while you have the time.
- Take chapter tests, partial, and full syllabus tests when given by the academy teachers.
#5 Overcome difficulties in FSc subjects
Many students feel that they have chosen the “wrong subject” after FSc has commenced. Don’t panic and find a solution calmly by considering:
- It is probably too late to change your subjects, and if you are failing your tests or not finding yourself interested in the subjects then the mistake is not in the subject itself.
- You need to do some real soul searching and find the actual problem.
- Are you wasting time? Untimely get-togethers and excessive social media usage is a common indicator.
- Do you need help and you are not getting it for some reason? Academies are expensive, but have you looked enough?
- Imagine if someone explained the concepts to you differently, would you be more comfortable?
- If you were scoring well in the tests, would you be feeling differently?
In other words, there is no right or wrong subject once you have taken it. Now, you just need to become good at it with external help and persistent struggle.
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