FIVE COMMON MISTAKES THAT BRING YOUR SCORE DOWN

What do you want in your life? To get successful and achieve your aims and accomplish your dreams. Right? Most of you are preparing for competitive exams to get a good rank and admission to a reputed college. Exams cause a tremendous amount of pressure. They make you feel like this is their only chance to prove themselves and buy a ticket to their dreams. And indeed it is! A good college means good placement. But even after so much hard work and struggle, you fail to score in the exam. Have you ever thought about why it happened? What are those common mistakes that bring your score down? We never think about our mistakes. We ignore our failures and never learn from them. It's okay to make a mistake unless you are not repeating them. Today in this article, we will talk about five common mistakes that bring your score down. Let us discuss those five common mistakes that bring your score down.

Lack of planning/ preparation

One cannot lie to himself. Everyone knows the amount of preparation one has done for the competition.MNS is not your regular class test or unit test that covers only 2-3 chapters. You cannot prepare for the exam without proper strategic planning. Can you gulp everything in one week or two weeks? You have to study the whole syllabus of class 11th and 12th. Do you think it's possible without planning? The most common mistake that non-serious MNS aspirants make is not planning their preparation strategy that leads to bringing their score down. If you are serious about the MNS exam, then having a proper timetable, preparation strategy, long term, and short-term goals are a must for cracking the MNS exam.

Studying from Multiple books( A load of study material)

Today, students have access to an unlimited source of study material for MNS preparation. It is both a boon and bane for them. Every blog, article, coaching institute, Peers, and friends recommend a different book for MNS preparation. When they prepare from multiple books, they mix the concepts and learn them without understanding their roots.

It creates confusion in the minds of MNS aspirants. It results in poor performance in the exam and brings your score down.

Therefore it is always recommended to focus on only one or two sets of books for the preparation.

Always finish one book and then begin with the other. It will help you clear your concepts. Don't get confused between solving several questions and studying from multiple books. We mean that, don't refer to numerous books for learning the same concept.

Silly mistakes ( Not paying enough attention to basics)

One thing that we are all aware of is there are no direct questions asked in competitive exams. These questions require concept clarity. Basics are the building blocks of preparation. When you only have a slight idea of your basics, you make silly mistakes. These silly mistakes bring your score down.

brings your score down. Therefore it is always recommended to focus on only one or two sets of books for the preparation. Always finish one book and then begin with the other. It will help you clear your concepts. Don't get confused between solving several questions and studying from multiple books. We mean that, don't refer to numerous books for learning the same concept.

What you can do is revise the concept regularly. Avoid skipping your basics and rushing towards solving questions. Concepts are your foundations. Remember, if your concepts are clear, you can solve any question.

Avoiding mock tests or not practicing enough mock tests.

We have always emphasized the importance of mock tests. Mock tests are crucial to analyze your confidence and your progress. It gives you a little tour of the questions that are likely to be asked in your exam.

The student became so busy in their preparation and revision that they don't practice the mock test. And some believe it's better to re-revise than to waste time on mock tests. But it is not so. You need to realize that mock test helps you track your progress, makes you realize your strength and weaknesses, and give you a clear visual of your future preparation. So be wise and never avoid the mock test. The more you practice, the better you become.

Panicking /stress

It is the most common problem that a student faces in both the situation while preparing for the exam as well as in the exam hall. Getting stressed over something that's deciding your future is acceptable until it's not compromising your preparation and health.

MNS preparation is very demanding and stressful. What is not okay is worrying about the future, anticipating things by your own, overthinking, and ignoring your health. These are the vital contribution to deteriorating student's health and affecting your preparation.

In conclusion, these are the small things that result in big mistakes. These are the mistake that you can avoid just by focusing on them. They don't require much effort. Analyze your mistakes and try to rectify them. Once you know what mistakes you are committing, you can find a solution to stop them.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) -: Five Common Mistakes that Bring Your Score Down

Q1- What are silly mistakes? How to avoid them?

Ans1- There is no such definition of silly mistakes. Sometimes you have understood the concept and the question but end up with some calculative error.

Most of the time, these errors are even more frustrating. You might have chosen the wrong option despite knowing the correct one. All this will bring your score down despite your hard work.

Some ways to avoid silly mistakes-

· Read the question carefully.

· Ask yourself that what type of question is this. What are the concepts used?

· Check your calculation twice.

· Always be careful while solving positive and negative numbers.

· Don't rush. Take your time, think and solve the question.

· Solve mock test in the given time.

· Don't be overconfident.

Q2-What to avoid during MNS exam preparation?

Ans2- MNS exam preparation requires disciplined and determination. You have to be more focused and determined. You have to avoid all those little distractions and interference that stop you from achieving your goals.

Here are lots of things to avoid while MNS exam preparation-

· Skipping classes.

· Using your phone while studying.

· Not following the timetable.

· Not completing long-term and short-term goals.

· Solving questions while listening to music.

· Extending your break time.