Tuesday 5 April 2011

GUEST Column in "The Tribune" by the Director of ETOOS Academy


GUEST COLUMN Smart Strategy Test of nerves 

By Sung Jin Kang 




IIT JEE – The very mention of these words sends shivers down the spines of students and gives sleepless nights to nervous parents. But is this entrance exam really all that hard to crack or is it sheer hype that has made it a dreaded prospect? Well, to begin with it doesn’t need any kind of super human effort to get into the IITs. If you have the right attitude and a desire to excel coupled with diligent guidance and are willing to give your heart and soul for a few years, you can make it to temples of technology also known as IITs without losing sleep. Here are a few tips that would surely be of some help for students preparing to get into an IIT.
Mental Strength

The first thing that comes into the mind of most of the students who start preparing for JEE is the uncertainty of it all. Doubts linger regarding the possibility of cracking the exam against a backdrop of such fierce competition. So it’s extremely important to sustain the spirit and keep going. Try setting short-term goals with one step at a time and derive confidence from it. Don’t make grandiose plans of conquering it all in one shot. It’s a sure recipe for disaster. And remember that every student has the mettle to crack JEE were he given the right guidance and provided a conducive atmosphere. It doesn’t take an Einstein to solve the problems but a dedicated, hard working student whose ambitions drives him forward. It’s all about not giving up and having faith in oneself. Read More

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