Welcome to the second entry of the 4 posts that we have written to help you prepare for the Selectivity exams. In this second post you will see recommendations on what to do on the days of the university entrance exams.
- Tips on how to prepare for the Selectivity
- What to do on the day of the Selectivity exams? (this entry)
- How to answer in exams?
- What to do immediately after the exams?
Regardless of when you started studying something, you should know that the days of the tests (what surrounds that day and its specifications) you will have to prepare for them as well as the contents of the exams. Everything is based on having maximum control of the situation and avoiding chance. We can't ruin all the work due to avoidable mistakes. Therefore, here are 10 preliminary recommendations and an overview of what you'll see and experience. We hope this helps you keep everything (or almost everything) under control.
Previous recommendations before PCE exams
A few days before the exams, we have to start preparing. To do this, we have to:
1. CHECK REGISTRATION. With the UNEDasiss keys, you will enter your portal and you will be able to verify all the contracted services one last time, to ensure that everything is correct.
2. PRINT THE RECEIPT. This document it is essential to be able to take the exams, since they will ask you every time you enter a UNED classroom to take a test. The barcode on the back will be your identifier, so you will have to keep it during all the exam days and keep it in good condition (for this reason it is advisable to print two copies or keep it stored in plastic).
3. REMEMBER THE SCHEDULE AND HOURS OF THE TESTS. The day and time of each exam appears on the receipt, as well as the place where they are performed. We recommend that you draw an itinerary on Google Maps or a similar app to know how to get to the exam center well in advance, especially on the first day, which will be the first day of contact. As nothing is certain, it is possible that there may be public transportation outages, traffic, or any other type of eventuality that can cause delays. We recommend you arrive at least 30 minutes in advance.
Important: Each country's exams are different. Although it may seem obvious, many students believe that they can access test questions to gain an advantage. We regret to inform you that you will not have the opportunity to do so.
4. DON'T FORGET YOUR DNI, ID OR PASSPORT. You must bring with you the document with which you registered. Try not to lose it the days before. Check that the documents are valid on those dates.
5. DON'T FORGET TO BRING THE NECESSARY MATERIAL. You should not forget pens, calculators, pencils, erasers or rulers for exams. You must know, for each subject, what is allowed and what is not.
6. EAT LIGHT AND GO TO REST SOON. Go to exams with full energy. Going to tests without sleep will not allow you to deploy the maximum when it is really required. On the other hand, nourish yourself properly. Do not eat anything a couple of hours before the exams, as digestion could bother you or prevent proper performance. If you take more exams on the same day, take food that is easy to assimilate to regain strength and not give up on your effort. As you see, the mind can be prepared, but our physique must match.
7. DO NOT REVIEW ON THE SAME DAY OF THE TEST. The work is done and studying a few minutes before will not give you a better chance of passing the exam. On the contrary, it could create doubts in us and mentally make us feel less. The ideal is to maintain concentration and self-confidence that adequate preparation has been done.
8. PREPARE YOUR BAG. The day before the start you will have to have the bag or backpack ready that you will take to the tests. From the necessary material: pens, calculator or pencil (bring a spare in case you lose or break any of these tools) to food and, of course, your ID. Verify that your calculator is the appropriate one (not programmable) and that you do not forget what you need for the exams and everything that surrounds it (money for transportation, food, water, glasses...).
9. IF YOU HAVE INCIDENTS. If you will not be able to attend an exam due to illness, you will need a medical certificate to be able to take the exam on another day. If you have exams in different subjects, you will have to choose which one you take that day and which one you leave for the reserve day. This is indicated on the back of your receipt. UNEDasiss. If you arrive late for the exams, you will be able to take them, but with that loss of time.
10. LOCATE YOUR CLASSROOM. Once you have arrived at the exam center, you must find your classroom. Normally the UNED indicates it visibly, but don't forget to go early to avoid scares and getting lost. When the time arrives, you will be told to proceed to enter the classroom in an orderly manner. You will be required to have your ID to identify yourself and your registration receipt. They will scan the barcode and print the exam in your digital bag. This is important: just because we enter the classroom sooner does not mean we will have more time. Don't worry if you enter last of all the students taking the tests. Your time begins the moment you are given the exam, regardless of when the first one started.
