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How should I study for an engineering exam?

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Josh Jones is the CEO and Founder of Test Prep Unlimited, a GMAT prep tutoring service. Josh built the world's first and only score guarantee program for private GMAT tutoring. He has presented at the QS World MBA Tour and designed math curricula for Chicago Public Schools. He has over 15 years of private tutoring and classroom teaching experience and a BA in Math from the University of Chicago.

Josh Jones

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Practice a few problems going over the exam subjects and see how well you do. If you get more than half of them wrong, go back and review the basic principles so you can focus on them for the rest of your study session.

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How do I concentrate when I am studying?

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Identify weaknesses, the things that distract you like, TV, music, friends, food, internet - remove these things. Then, create a clear timetable, a plan with measure-able goals to set your study against.Then, re-read your plan; as from your question, there is evidence you need to double check your spelling.

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How to study during study leaves when there is a lot of material to cover?

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Get in a routine. Don't study for more than 3 hours at a time without taking a half hour break. Keep at it. Don't get distracted by any social media or TV. Try and eat healthy natural foods and get a good night's sleep.

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How do I get my mind ready to study?

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Remove distractions, get good sleep, and small bit of exercise. Make a study plan. Schedule small rewards for meeting short terms goals such as a piece of chocolate, 5 minutes on music etc.

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How do I control my emotions?

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First, control your mind. Meditate every day for a few minutes, and focus on your studies.

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How can I improve my math for engineering?

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To learn theories, Youtube tutorial videos really help, and you can also check out Khan Academy. As for just improving your math skills, you just have to practice as much as possible.

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Is it necessary to memorize it as it is in the text in engineering courses, or should I produce answers in my own words?

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Thankfully, most engineering is not about memorizing. Answers in your own words are generally better.

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Should I take extra classes that might help me pass?

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As long as it does not overburden you or get in the way of your studying.

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I'm not very good at math. Can I still do well in engineering?

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A strong basis in math and physics is critical for being an engineer. If math is not your subject, this probably isn't the career for you.

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What if I have not studied in three years?

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Start studying now. Gather up all your notes and dedicate as much time as possible to studying. You'll have a ton of work to do after leaving it so late.

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How do I get an exam syllabus?

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You should talk with your professor or whoever will be proctoring your exam. Not all professors offer an exam syllabus though, so my recommendation would be to practice homework problems and past exam and quiz problems (if any). Try and understand topically what the questions are asking you rather than simply checking for the right answer. If you understand why a question is asking you for a specific thing, you'll better understand the process you need to use to solve the problem.

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