How to prepare medical entrance test ?
Step 1
Get a blank piece of paper and outline the material you need to study. This
helps develop a "big picture" overview of the material. Start with big
topics and leave room for subtopics. Fill in the information as best as you
can. Get another sheet of paper and start over if necessary. Once you see
all the units of information in front of you it will be easier to organize
your studying. This will help you with the next step.
Step 2
Break the material into smaller chunks and study each one. Only once you
understand each one should you move on to the next. Do this part alone in
your quiet study place. This is when you start to memorize the information
you'll need later. Write down any questions that you may have.
Step 3
The next step is to work with someone else to clarify anything that's
confusing. Work with others, go to review sessions, see a tutor, or work
with the professor or a TA. At this point it's important to make sure that
everything is clearly understood. This is crucial. If this step is skipped
then you're left with trying to memorize hundreds of useless factoids. It
will never mean anything to you later.
Step 4
Now it's time to put the information into your brain for retrieval. If
you've been working all along you will already remember much of it. Make
sure nothing is left out. Review the tips on memory. Many students focus on
this step exclusively. It's called cramming. Just say no.
Step 5
This next step is not needed by everyone but it's useful if you are having
trouble with the course. You've been studying for hours and hours but, do
you really know anything? Try working with someone else who will ask you
questions about the material. If you can answer and explain concepts without
too much effort then you're in good shape. Usually this help to expose areas
that require more attention and study.
Step 6
If the previous step went well then all you have left is to work on weak
areas and a general overview the material. If you didn't do well explaining
the material you'll need another round of steps 4 and 5. Hopefully you left
time for this in your study schedule.