If you plan to study Law in Nigeria, then passing JAMB by meeting the cut-off mark for your school of choice is necessary. However, many students are usually scared of writing the JAMB exams and fear its outcome. If you are one of them, then this article offers seven (7) tips you can put into practice to ensure that you pass JAMB to study Law in Nigeria.
7 Tips to Pass JAMB to Study Law in Nigeria
- Start Early
- Register for the Mock
- Take the Mock JAMB seriously
- Create a study plan
- Go over JAMB Syllabus
- Practice past questions
- Join a study group
Let’s go over these tips in detail.
- Start Early
To pass JAMB with a score that is high enough to qualify you for studying Law, then early preparation is a must. Rather than procrastinating till a few weeks before your exam, starting early gives you ample time to go over all your study materials and to practice repeatedly. When you start preparing early, you will find that you prepare at a relaxed pace and the pressure is less than if you start preparing late.
- Register for the Mock
Practice plays an important role in preparing for the JAMB exam. Thankfully, the Board has put Mock CBT exams in place. These Mock exams give a simulation of what the actual exams are like. So, once registration begins, ensure to register for the Mock exam too. This will only cost an extra, but inexpensive fee and is totally worth it.
- Take the Mock JAMB seriously
After registration, avoid the trap of feeling that the Mock exams are not the real deal and so, not important. This can cause you to take preparations unseriously, thus losing valuable time. Instead, prepare for it as if it is your final exam. This way, you can cover all your required subjects before the Mock and adequately revise before the actual exam.
- Create a study plan
Without a study plan, preparing to pass JAMB to study Law can seem more tedious than it actually is. If you begin preparing without having a study plan, you will find yourself going over topics randomly. This can waste your time as you may give attention to some subjects more than others.
To avoid this, create a reading timetable containing all your subjects and the time you plan to spend on each of them. Next, draw up a study plan for each subject, indicating the topic(s) you would read in each reading session and including time for answering past questions.
- Go over JAMB Syllabus
You may not have to cover all the topics in your textbook when preparing for JAMB. The best guide is the JAMB syllabus. You can get the syllabus from your school or tutorial centre, if you attend one. If not, then simply Google search “JAMB syllabus” for the year of your exam and go over your relevant subjects. Once you know the topics in the syllabus, then you can create a study plan that works for you.
- Practice past questions
Your knowledge of topics, critical thinking, speed, and use of computers are all going to be tested in the exams. So, preparing requires more than just reading. You would also need to try your hands on both past questions and likely examination/practice questions. Try incorporating time for answering past questions into your reading schedule, for example, during weekends. You can also make use of sites, apps, and software that simulate the JAMB exam on your laptop or computer.
- Join a study group
Studying alone helps you study at your own pace and avoid distractions, but studying in a group has its advantages. When you go over topics or questions with others, you can have a better understanding of the topic. Also, your study group can challenge you and offer motivation to read. If you would be studying in a group, however, ensure that you make the most of the study sessions rather than get distracted and accomplish nothing.
Conclusion
Passing JAMB and doing so with flying colours is possible. All it takes is discipline, a solid routine, and lots of practice before exam day. If you are preparing for your second or even third sitting, then tweak your previous study pattern to cover up your weak points. And if you can, get a tutor or join a tutorial class for extra help. By doing so, you can rest assured that the hard work will pay off as you meet the cut-off mark to qualify you for studying Law in Nigeria.
