My experience, strategies and tips in taking NMAT

Hi there, if you're here to gain information regarding the NMAT you are in the right place!

Just like you, before I'm also in search for information what  are the usual topics in the said exam. So I would like to share my experiences how I prepared the exam.

 

So what is NMAT?

 

NMAT or National Medical Admission Test  is a nationwide examination required for the entrance to any medical school in the Philippines. It is sometimes considered as a MCAT equivalent, which is held in the United States. Only qualified test takers like graduates and graduating students of degree programs who likely took the said exam.

 

Disclaimer: I'll just give you guys  an outline of the said exam and not the actual questions ok? so lets get started.

 

First thing I did in preparing for nmat was I study the sample test. You'll get this when you already registered and paid the exam. It will show in your account in the nmat site. I practice and practice every part of the exam. Try to answer the sample test first then go back to the questions that you got wrong. In this way you'll get the chance to go deeper every question. 

 

There's two parts of the NMAT.
 

The part 1 more of an IQ test and with a 200-item test with four subdivisions that will last for 3 hours. these are:

 

      >Verbal ( analogy, reading comprehension). 

      >Quantitative ( basic algebra, problem solving, statistic)

      >Inductive Reasoning ( figure series, grouping)

      >Perceptual Acuity ( hidden figures, mirror images, identical information)

In part 2 more of the field of Basic Sciences and with a 200 items that will last for 2 hours and 30 mins. these are:

      >Biology ( more on general science, physiology, cell)
      >Physics ( theories, principles, formula)
      >Chemistry ( inorganic, organic)
      >Social Science ( definitions, theories, situational)

What you need is time management.  When I try to practice answering the sample test, I always set a  timer beside me. So try to practice answering with a timer with you. In this way your brain will be trained and you'll know how many minutes you used per questions. 

 

Another tip for you guys is do prioritization. On the actual exam you can start at any topic. But, you must first answer what is the easiest topic then the last one is the hardest. In this way you can have more time answering the hardest topic.  

 

Well in my experience on the actual exam, I answered the part 1 by (1)Verbal, (2)Inductive Reasoning, (3)Perceptual Acuity and the last one is the (5)Quantitative. As you can see I'm really not a math person. In short I hate math! hahah! so most of my time I put it in answering math questions.

 

While on part 2 on the actual exam, I first answered (1)Biology, (2)Social Science, (3)Physics and the last one was (3)Chemistry. So my tip on reviewing this part was try to answer the sample test. the sample test somehow is my outline reviewer in nmat. I know that it's really hard to go back in your old books just to review them. So what I did was I googled the concept per questions in the sample test and as well the choices in the internet. In this way I have an Idea what are the concepts that I am having difficult time answering per topic.

 

Most of the questions in the sample test was "i googled it". Yes, there is a word googled. The internet is the number one source of knowledge and not just for playing games. I know that you are having difficult time when you are in the cyber world because of the distractions like facebook, twitter, instagram, tumblr and many sites name it. I also experience that. So try to manage your time wisely.

 

Another materials that I used while I'm studying for nmat was my MSA entrance exam reviewers in college and my 4th year high school National Secondary Achievement Test (NSAT) reviewers. So in short you need to enhance and recall all the basic concepts.

 

 

And my last material that I used before, during and after I took the nmat was my prayers. That we all know, the powerful material you can use~. I'll share a note from my book called "A Pocketful of PROMISES" that tackled Wisdom. 

 

 

My child,

 

If you lack wisdom, you need only to ask Me and I will give it to you, for I give good gifts to My children. Wisdom is the principle thing, so get wisdom. It is more valuable than money, status, fame or fortune. So Let your heart retain My words, for they contain the seeds of supernatural wisdom that will be planted in your heart.

 

~Your loving God

 

 

 

 

For me "Wisdom is seeing life from God's perspective". If you ask Him, He will definitely give it .

 

 



 

I hope that somehow my blog helped you guys. Godbless aspiring doctors!!

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