The college entrance exam is coming up, and many students are feeling anxious about the tight deadline. The Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), for example, has brought forward the first phase to October 5, further reducing preparation time.
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Even so, it is possible to get the job of your dreams with organization, the right method and focus. Below, check out tips from experts to optimize your routine and make the most of your studies.
Assess your knowledge and organize your time
First, before you set up your schedule, do an honest assessment. Identify which subjects you are proficient in and which ones you need to reinforce. This way, you can direct your time to what really matters, avoiding unnecessary revisions and focusing on the content that requires the most attention.
Create a weekly schedule that takes into account your fixed obligations, such as work, school, and personal commitments. Set aside viable periods of time to study, even if it’s only two or three hours a day. The important thing is the quality of your study, not the number of hours. Make the most of every available moment.
Professor João Pedro Mateos, from Curso Positivo, advises students to make the most of the time they have available to study: “You don’t need to, and shouldn’t, study 12 hours a day. Even if you only have two or three hours a day, they can yield a lot if used well,” he says.
When you’re short on time, reviewing is essential. Focus on understanding the most important topics in depth, rather than trying to study everything superficially. Furthermore, frequent reviews help you to retain the content and increase your confidence when taking the test.
Solve questions and simulate the reality of the test
Practicing with questions from previous entrance exams is one of the best ways to learn. This helps you understand the style of the test and identify weaknesses. Take real-time mock exams to practice time management and deal with nervousness. UFPR, for example, has an objective first phase and a discursive second phase. Practice both formats to feel prepared on the day of the exam.
Real-time simulations also teach you how to deal with nervousness and manage your time. “Understanding the practical part of the tests can be decisive on the day of the entrance exam,” adds Mateos.
Take care of your physical and mental health
Include moments of rest, leisure and self-care in your routine. Sleeping well, eating properly and setting aside time to relax are all essential to maintaining your academic performance. The balance between body and mind makes a difference in preparation and results.
Prepare with the best and guarantee approval
It is possible to start studying and preparing for the entrance exams right now, but not with just any kind of preparation. With three to five months to go before the main entrance exams in the state, organizing your studies and choosing the right method make all the difference.
In this context, the most traditional and recognized preparatory course in Paraná presents a new feature: Positivo Express, the semi-extensive turbocharged version of Curso Positivo. The preparatory course is available in both in-person and online formats.
Positivo Course students always stand out on the lists of successful candidates. In the last UFPR entrance exam, for example, the first place overall went to André Luiz Barbiani Júnior, a student of the online semi-extensive course.
Developed especially for those who need complete and quick preparation for the entrance exam, Positivo Express serves both students who have already completed high school and those who are in the third year and are looking to reinforce their studies with a total focus on the entrance exams.
Courseware
The course offers exclusive teaching material, live and recorded classes (to watch whenever, wherever and as many times as you want), more than ten thousand questions solved on video, reviews, simulations, unlimited corrected essays and a methodology focused on what really comes up in the most competitive entrance exams in the country.
Professor Alceu João Gnoatto, executive director of Curso Positivo and one of the most experienced professionals in preparatory courses in the state, highlights the platform’s innovation: “Curso Positivo is now available wherever the student is. Three years ago, we innovated by taking our tradition to the online environment, while maintaining our commitment to the same excellence as in-person courses,” he emphasizes.
Highly competitive courses, such as Medicine at UFPR, Ponta Grossa State University (UEPG) and the Santa Catarina Association of Educational Foundations (ACAFE), were ranked first by Positivo students. Even in the online format, each student receives the teaching material at home, at no extra cost.
“In addition to the quality of Positivo, which is recognized throughout the country, the online model allows students to set up their study routine with more flexibility, without giving up the discipline and pedagogical guidance that make a difference when it comes to taking the test,” explains Gnoatto.
What Positivo Express Online can offer you
The course offers live classes broadcast directly from the headquarters in Curitiba (PR), Ponta Grossa (PR) and Joinville (SC), with content focused on the main entrance exams in the region: UFPR, UEPG, Unioeste, Unicentro, UFSC, ACAFE and UDESC, in addition to ENEM.
The course covers fundamental subjects and content over the course of months. In the final stretch, there is a super-review, completely focused on the university of interest to the student.
The big difference is the possibility of changing channels to watch classes throughout the semester, with a team of professors from the region of the entrance exam of interest. Those who are taking the UFPR exam in October can start by watching the classes broadcast from Curitiba and then follow the classes from Joinville to prepare for the UFSC exams in December.
This way, you can make better use of your time and study with total focus on the upcoming exam. Finally, with quality content, planning and the right support, it is still possible to secure a place at university. The time to start is now. Discover Positivo Express Online.
