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It thus helps to not take what we read at the face value.Connect the dots from the related topics, practical work experience and other subjects. It adds to the  \nimprinting of the concept, making it stronger.  \nVinay Dwivedi  \nMeena Sidwani Awardee  \n”  \nChoose your peer group wisely  \n“  \nKeep study buddies around you, with whom you can interact regarding the subject and check on each other’s' progress. Ensure that your peer group stays positive and help each other. You are fighting a lonely battle.  \n”  \nGV Subhasree Nigamma Meena Sidhwani Awardee; IAI Faculty – CP1  \n2  \n3  \n1 of 4  \n“  \n4  \nFinish bookwork at least 2 weeks before exam  \nIt is ideal to complete the reading part well before the exam date. Well, at least 15 days seems ideal to complete the final reading round, but 7 days should bea hard-stop anyways. The remining time should be devoted to test oneself with the early waters of the exam, with mock papers, revision and  \nconsolidations.”  \nVinay Dwivedi  \nMeena Sidwani Awardee  \nGet rid of limiting beliefs  \n“  \nSometimes there will be self-doubts and repeated failure may pull you down. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel. There have been people before  \nyou, who have made it through. You definitely can too.”  \nGV Subhasree Nigamma Meena Sidhwani Awardee; IAI Faculty-CP1  \n5  \n“  \n6  \nAcclimatize with exam conditions  \nIt is said that familiarity with the battleground leads to higher chances of being victorious. Being acclimatized with the exam patterns, types of questions, being fully updated and checked with logistics (particularly computer resources for online exams) is helpful to reduce the off-target anxiety and enables more  \nfocuson the exam performance.”  \nVinay Dwivedi  \nMeena Sidwani Awardee  \nKnow your syllabus  \n“  \nKnow the relevant regulations, Acts and APS’s for SA papers. Read widely and keep abreast with industry trends. While your own work experience can be very useful, do not get too biased by one’s own experience and consider all stakeholders’ views including what they expect and how  \nthey can be affected.  \nBikash Choudhary IAI Faculty, SA-2 Topper – SA2  \n” 7  \n“  \nPractice as much as possible for practical exams  \nBe prepared for surprises in theory exams, but practical exams may be handled well with some anticipations. Tackle as many practical problems as  \n8  \nyou can before the exams.  \nVinay Dwivedi  \nMeena Sidwani Awardee  \n”  \n2 of 4  \nCarefully consider key words  \n“  \nTry to comprehend the question carefully with a calm mind. Look for the key words in the question and marks assigned to each question. Little more time allotted to this would help identify the breadth of topics to cover and not digress from what is asked for and eventually  \nsave a lot of time at the end.  \nPavan Kumar DV Topper-SP7  \n” 9  \n“  \n10  \nIt may not be right to predict future exam based on recent ones  \nIt is advisable to not depend and test too much from the previous papers. The upcoming exam may pose a different level of difficulty, spread and length. It isadvisable to take up an exam like a blank slate while being aware of recent past papers and the challenges in them.  \n”  \nVinay Dwivedi  \nMeena Sidwani Awardee  \nGain wider perspective while reading the material  \n“  \nIt’s always a good idea to get a wider understanding on the subject, which","cbCaihNFFZqMFRxn","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihNFFZqMFRxn","pdf",848555,"English","# Student Feature\n## Answer the question\n## Ask questions while studying\n## Choose your peer group wisely\n## Finish bookwork before the exam\n## Get rid of limiting beliefs\n## Acclimatize with exam conditions\n## Know your syllabus\n## Practice for practical exams\n## Carefully consider key words\n## Avoid overreliance on past papers\n## Gain wider perspective while reading\n## Writing practice and mental approach\n## Treat exams as training\n## Unwind and rest","[{\"question\":\"How should you approach answering actuarial exam questions?\",\"answer\":\"Focus on every detail in the question, customize answers to the scenario described, and avoid generic points. 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