The candidates know that competitive exam preparation needs a lot of practice tests and mocks
for the betterment of their results but what they don`t know is the right strategy to crack
questions of varying difficulty levels, how to analyze those questions & answers, and things that
are needed during the preparation to improve overall performance in the Test Series.

Without attempting a test series a student will not know what level of preparation they have
reached. What other requirements do students want in their schedule to uplift the result
gracefully? So the best that students can do is join the test series, plan their study schedule,
make strategies, and prepare for the betterment of their future.

It is said that a wise man makes a plan to bridge the gap between preparation and success This
is the key difference between any candidate and the topper.

• So why strategic planning is required to solve the puzzle?
• What are the necessary things to bridge the gap between your preparation and success?
• What is the importance of the Test Series?
• What are the advantages of Mock Tests?
• Why planning is important for Exams?

Let’s answer these questions by understanding the benefits of a Test Series

1) Build Confidence
Stress and anxiety need to be managed carefully during exam preparation. So the best way to
build confidence is to start preparing for mocks and analyze them for overall academic growth.
Scores give a timely indication of corrective measures. This can help students ward off undue
anxiety and stress.

2) Analysis and Assessment
When students take any test; section-wise, topic-wise, or full-length, they can check their right
answers, and wrong answers identify their weakest topics, and accordingly work on those weak
areas. They should further practice and continue strengthening their strong areas as well. No
amount of tests is enough until students analyze them thoroughly.

3) Prioritized Time Management
Managing time well during the test-taking phase can be a game-changer. Most of the aspirants
are unable to complete the test paper on time despite knowing the right answers. It is important
to choose the questions wisely so students don’t have to waste too much time and also ensure
higher accuracy. Solving test series will give them an idea of how fast or slow they are. Speed
and accuracy need to go hand-in-hand in any competitive exam.

4) Developing an Approach
Students need to have a clearly defined strategy for the actual examination. However, this
strategy will be finalized only after sufficient practice in the mock tests. No two students will have
the same strategy. A mentor’s strategy is not the student’s strategy. A feasible strategy will
evolve over a period.

5) Self-Rating
Toiling for 7-8 hours a day without any concrete output is commonly witnessed among
competitive exam aspirants. It is important to note the quality of the efforts matter and not the
quantity. Only referring to the topic is not useful until you apply the concepts and consistently get
the right answers. It is always necessary to evaluate oneself from time to time, take correct
measures, and boil down to a workable strategy.

6) Path to Success
Finally, there is no shortcut to success or a dream college. It is a gradual process. One needs to
be patient yet persistent to witness the growth. If a student consistently scores well and clears
the cutoff in his test series, he/she is more likely to replicate this in the actual test. On the other
hand, if a student has not been scoring well in his/her mocks, then only a miracle can save
him/her in the actual exam.