UPDATE | October 16, 2023
As a former international student who has taken the Examination for Japanese University Admission for University Admissions (EJU), this is a series in which I secretly tell you all the "tips" that were extremely useful during the exam and even during admission, which I can only know from having taken the exam! Lastly, I will mainly talk about the day of the exam and what happens after the exam.
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The day of the performance was filled with tension!
Of course, there is no problem if you have prepared up until now, but we will introduce some common mistakes and tips that will make your life much easier.
Wake up early on the day of the exam and leave so you can arrive at the venue earlier than scheduled.
If you give yourself plenty of time, you will be able to arrive on time for your exam even if a sudden accident occurs, such as a delayed train or getting lost. In particular, at EJU, which is held in large venues such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, many students move all at once, so it may take longer than usual, but if you leave earlier than others, you can arrive with plenty of time. can.
Also, if you arrive at the test center early, you will have plenty of time to do things that you might not be able to do when the store is crowded or the test is about to start, such as using the restroom, buying lunch, and dealing with any items you may have forgotten. .
When it comes to leaving home, it's a good idea to count back the time it takes to get from your door to the classroom at the exam venue, and arrive at least an hour before the exam starts. Even if you have extra time, you can take time to calm down by studying at the venue!
After finishing the Japanese language exam in the morning, I feel very hungry (from experience). Talking with your friends while eating lunch will help ease the stress you were dealing with alone during the exam. Of course, it is important to relax and eat slowly, but there are hidden traps during this lunch break.
First of all, be careful not to eat too much lunch. Many people may feel sleepy after eating rice. In particular, the more you eat, the more sleepy you become. In that case, you may end up fighting heavy eyelids instead of questions during the afternoon exams for general subjects, science, and mathematics, which are just as important as Japanese.
You should also be careful about your conversations with friends. When I meet with friends during my lunch break, the topics I talk about tend to be about the morning's Japanese language exam. However, if you rely only on your memory, you will only be filled with uncertainty and anxiety that you might be wrong, and your friends' bragging stories may even make you feel uneasy. This also affects the afternoon exam.
By eating a moderate amount of lunch and refraining from talking with friends as much as possible, you will be able to face the afternoon exam in the best possible state both physically and mentally.
Thank you for your hard work on the exam! ! !
Some of you may be in the mood to give your best and play the exam you have worked so hard to prepare for. But for now, we recommend that you calm down first and then go home and rest.
EJU is a long exam held from early morning until evening. You may not notice it right away because you're nervous, but your mind and body are most likely tired. If you force yourself to play here, not only will you not have enough fun, but you may also be at risk of injury. It would be better to launch at a later date.
First, have a relaxing meal in the safety of your home, then take a break. After that, it would be a good idea to call the teachers, parents, and close friends who are taking care of you and talk about your future plans together.
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EJU is over!
However, your ultimate goal is not to take the EJU entrance exam, but to go on to higher education.
Although the exams have just finished, applications and individual university exams are about to begin. Now that EJU has just ended, I would like to talk about what we need to do.
In a previous article, I talked about the need to decide on your target school before taking the exam. However, before taking EJU, I may not have had a real sense of whether I would actually be able to get into the school of my choice.
However, when you can predict your test results, you will have a better idea of your chances of getting into your desired school. By adjusting your goals upward or downward based on this possibility, you will be able to create a schedule and preparation plan for admission.
The time when you can make course corrections to your desired school is when EJU ends and when your grades are announced, so check and revise your goals while consulting with someone you can rely on, such as your teacher.
Once your goals are specific, check the recruitment requirements of your desired school.
The recruitment guidelines include the types of exams and minimum scores required for admission. Also, if you are requesting test scores other than EJU, such as TOEFL or TOEIC, you will need to prepare them in time for your application. If you are going to take a school-specific exam, you will also have to study for it.
By reviewing the application requirements, you can plan to meet the requirements of your desired school. Even if you get a good score on EJU, if you cannot meet the other requirements, the result will be disappointing. Be sure to check the recruitment requirements early and familiarize yourself with them!
In fact, ``application'' is often cited as an example of failure in entrance exams.
If there are any deficiencies in the period, method, documents, etc., you may not be able to apply, and all your preparations will go to waste. Please check these carefully before applying to make sure there are no deficiencies.
If you do not understand something, it is better to talk to your teacher or someone you can rely on, or call the school of your choice and ask questions.
So far, I have divided the tips for success at EJU into each stage, from before you start studying to after the exam is over. Of course, EJU is a difficult exam with big hurdles, but the ultimate goal is to get into the school of your choice, so please always keep this in mind when studying.
As a former international student, I want to support as many people as possible who want to study and play an active role in Japan, so I will continue to provide information that will be useful to everyone.
See you again next time!
Born in Seongnam, South Korea. He came to Japan in 2019 and graduated from Nagoya University Faculty of Agriculture in 2023. He studied organic chemistry at university, and is currently involved in supporting international students in pursuing higher education and employment, something he has been interested in for some time. I like Japanese culture, history, transportation, and town planning, and traveled to all 47 prefectures when I was a student. Hokkaido is my favorite prefecture.
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