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Am I sure to succeed if I follow these steps?

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It depends on many factors, like what you intend to write about and how much you know about the topic, but these tips will definitely give you a good chance at success.

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How do I balance my school studies while preparing for an Olympiad exam?

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This is something that will be quite hard to manage. Try to finish homework in about 2-3 hours, and then spend the rest of the time studying for the Olympiad. Then, after studying, you can go back and make sure you did all your homework. Remember to take breaks in between!

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How do I score good marks in an Olympiad?

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Be confident. Use time management, and activate your mind without any tension.

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How do I manage my time during my Olympiad exams?

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Start with the toughest questions or the questions with the most weightage. For example, in the International Math Olympiad (IMO), solve the Achievers Section first. Keep working in this manner, and save the easiest section for last. When you are on a time crunch, you can easily whip by those questions. Also, make sure to spend no more that a minute or two for each question. An Olympiad is usually an hour long and contains about 50 to 60 questions. If you want to finish, then revise a bit and make sure to follow the 1 minute rule for each question. Last but not least, make sure to stay calm throughout the exam so that you can work faster.

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How can I get good marks during an Olympiad?

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Be confident. Do the required books with full concentration over doing too many books poorly. And also, do practice sample papers so you know what to expect by way of question styles, time limits and answer types.

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How can I be more confident about my answers?

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Double check them. Explain the answer to yourself step by step (it will take time but it's worth it).

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