After the July holiday break, many students struggle to pick up their preparation pace for the National High School Exam (Enem) and other vestibular entrance exams. With the second half of the year already under way and test dates drawing nearer, it becomes even more important to regain focus and reshape a consistent study routine.
According to Rodrigo Machado, author at Sistema Anglo de Ensino, the starting point is to look realistically at the time available and build a workable plan. “Once the student puts on paper how much time they will have to dedicate to studying, it’s important to identify their strengths and their biggest difficulties in each subject. That way, they can better direct their efforts towards the content that needs the most attention,” he explains.
Below, the specialist shares a few tips to help you get your study rhythm back after the holidays and face the second semester with more organisation. Take a look!
1. Have a well-structured study timetable
When planning is organised and goals are realistic, students can set up a more effective routine and track their progress week by week.
2. Balance study and rest
To achieve good results, being well-rested is essential for staying focused during the exam. “If a student pushes too hard in the first half of the year and reaches the exam period exhausted, performance is likely to suffer,” the author warns.
3. Set priorities in your study routine for Enem and vestibular topics
Because it’s not possible to go equally deep into every piece of content, it helps to pinpoint which topics appear most often in exams and which subjects you find most challenging, so you can allocate time more effectively. “Stoichiometric calculations, for example, are a Chemistry topic that comes up frequently in vestibular exams. If the student struggles with it, they should make it a priority in their timetable,” says Rodrigo Machado.
4. Do past papers and sit mock exams
Working through older questions helps students understand the exam style and spot the most commonly tested areas. On top of that, full mock exams are valuable for practising time management. “If the student’s main goal is Fuvest, the entrance exam for the University of São Paulo (USP), it’s essential to do past papers to get used to the format,” he highlights.
5. Practise essay writing every week
The essay component deserves particular attention, as it often carries significant weight in many selection processes. Writing needs frequent practice for real improvement. “Consistent practice makes it possible to identify mistakes, strengthen your argumentation and progress gradually,” he notes.
It is also important to practise under real exam conditions. “If the student will have about 1 hour and 30 minutes to write the essay on the exam day, that same amount of time should be used in training,” Rodrigo Machado concludes.
By Laura Ragazzi
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