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How to Prepare for the Civil Service Exam the Right Way
How to Prepare for the CSE Exam the RIGHT WAY
Preparing for the CSE exam is definitely stressful especially for those who have been working for a long time already and have completely forgotten everything they learned in elementary and high school. Because of technology, we have been too dependent on calculators that we don’t even remember how to add, subtract, multiply or divide decimals. Most people cannot find the time to read after working an 8-hour job. This article will help you study effectively in preparation for the exam.
I have listed the things that you need to do before and during the exam that will greatly improve your chances of passing the exam.
Months before the exam
1. Apply early.
Don’t procrastinate and wait until the deadline. Many aspiring applicants bought numerous reviewers without even bothering to check the deadline of application. Applying for the exam is always the FIRST step in preparing. Check out the schedule of application and exam date at the CSC website.
2. Know your strength and weakness.
A diagnostic exam pinpoints your test-taking strengths and weaknesses, so you can structure your test preparations effectively. After taking the diagnostic exam, review your performance by asking yourself these questions:
1. Did you feel anxious at any point during the exam?
2. Were you able to complete each section within the allotted time? Looking back, were there certain questions that were excessively time-consuming?
3. How did you react if/when you realized you were behind on time?
4. What types of questions seemed straightforward to you?
Once you’ve contemplated these questions, consolidate your findings into your strongest and weakest areas. This will allow you to identify types of questions that should give you a confidence boost, as well as those worth studying. Also, if timing or anxiety was an issue, you can make a plan to address these concerns as you continue practicing. Lastly, if you think that you have major weaknesses or anxiety, consider contacting a tutor or a review center to help you successfully sail through the rest of your preparations.
3. Review daily.
The famous American author John Maxwell said:
“You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.”
You have to add preparing for the exam in your daily routine.
Spend at least 30 minutes solving problems in math. Spend another 30 minutes in reading articles/novel to improve your vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. If you study three months before the exam, this means having 90 hours of review for preparation.
How should I study for 30 minutes effectively for each subject?
The Pomodoro technique can help you with that. This technique simply involves choosing a task and working on it for 25 minutes straight (yes, without distractions like your mobile phones, etc.), taking a 5-minute break and repeating the cycle. Watch this video to understand it fully how it works.
What should I study?
You may access our online course here for FREE. This online course has a series of lectures and quizzes at the end to measure your understanding of the material. Try it out NOW!
You may also watch this video to help you study even if you do not feel like it.
4. Memorize your multiplication table.
Since calculators are not allowed during the test, it is very important that you memorize your multiplication table. You will not be able to divide, nor perform any operations on fractions and decimals if haven’t memorized it.
5. Analyze the questions, don't memorize.
When using online reviewers, do not memorize the answers to the questions for we do not know if the same question will appear on the exam itself. These questions are there to train your mind to think. Remember that your brain is a muscle and it needs constant training to strengthen it. Analyze the questions carefully and if you got the wrong answer, make sure you understand why you were wrong. If you do not understand it, try to find a tutor or a review center that can help you.
6. Practice, practice, practice.
According to a study, practice testing is the most effective way of studying. You can do practice testing through review quizzes online. Testing yourself works because you have to make the effort to pull information from your memory — something we don’t do when we merely review our notes or reread something. However, note that this has the assumption that you already read something beforehand. Doing lots of practice without prior reading will not help you since you do not have the necessary information that you need to answer the questions. If you will look at our online course, each section is composed of a lecture (for you to read) and a quiz so that you can test yourself if you were able to apply the concepts that were taught.
When taking a practice test or just studying, preparing, put yourself in a place where you can maintain mindful focus for an extended time. Do not study or take your tests on your bed. Your bed is a place for sleep, not study. When you recline, your brain becomes less alert. You can’t study well if one part of your brain is sending sleep signals to the other parts! Instead, sit in a quiet area. Sit in an upright chair at a table or desk with good lighting. This makes it easier for your brain to absorb new
information and solve new problems.
7. Avoid cramming and procastination.
According to studies, cramming contributes significantly to testing anxiety, which can make you perform poorly on the test. Worse, it may lead to mental block. Most Filipinos have this notion that if we study right before the an exam, we will be able to remember it more since it is still fresh from our memory. That is certainly NOT TRUE.
Here is a detailed list of reasons why you should not cram:
a. Spacing Effect
The spacing effect says that given the same amount of time studied, or the same number of exposures to material, those spread out in time will be remembered better, at longer intervals, than if those same exposures are crammed together.
In other words, if you have ten hours to study, you’ll retain more if they are spread one hour per day over ten days, than if you study ten hours straight.
Spreading out the number of hours of studying leads to storing the information in long-term memory instead of storing it in our short-term memory (which is what happens when we cram).
b. Less Information Stored
When you study long hours straight, you get tired and this decreases your ability to absorb further information.
Although we know that cramming is not good, why do we still do it anyway? The reason is PROCRASTINATION. If you start doing whatever you need to do, you do not have to cram. The video below can help you stop procrastinating.
8. Train your body.
There are two great reasons to combine a regimen of vigorous physical exercise with your preparation for the CSE.
a. Physical health yields mental benefits.
Those who are in good physical shape can focus longer and think faster than those who don’t exercise.
b. The task of getting your body in shape teaches you a lot about getting your mind in shape.
When you are training to run a race like a marathon, for instance, you learn quickly that consistency pays off. Getting out there every day and logging miles is critical. Similarly, consistency pays off in CSE prep. If you set aside only one day a week to do your work, you won’t see nearly as much benefit as if you had spread it out over the week. Also, physical training teaches you to listen to your body; you learn when it’s okay to push yourself hard, and when you need to ease up. Similarly, good training teaches you to listen to your mind; you learn which problems you can tackle easily, which are challenging but manageable, and which ones to skip. This will help you enormously on test day.
Here are some tips that you can do to train your body:
a. DO RELAXATION TECHNIQUES.
You can find a lot of these techniques here.
b. LOOK AT YOUR MATERIAL HEAD ON, NOT AT AN ANGLE.
You will find it much easier to read when your book is facing you directly, rather than at an angle.
As an exercise, try to read both ways. You will notice that your brain has to work harder to process the
words when the book is at an angle. Don’t make things harder than they need to be.
c. TAKE SHORT BREAKS WHEN YOU FEEL FATIGUED.
Again, this is from the Pomodoro technique. Whenever you begin to feel fatigued from studying,
take a five-minute break. But be strict—don’t let your break get out of hand. Five minutes is enough time to get a snack or use the bathroom but not long enough to do much else. Don’t take a break to watch your favorite show; you can do that after your study hour is done. But a good short break can provide a great energy boost in the midst of your studying.
d. EAT SMART AND GET A GOOD REST.
Don’t think that your brain will work just fine even if you neglect its basic needs. Here are some things you should remember during the days of your preparation.
- Drink at least 5 glasses of water everyday.
- Take a good multivitamin supplement.
- Eat protein with every meal.
- Eat whole grains and lots of vegetables.
- Treat sleep like an appointment.
One day before the exam
1. Relax and sleep early.
The night before the CSE, your studying should all be behind you; cramming at this point will probably do more harm than good. Relax, go see a movie, grab dinner with your friends, do whatever you need to do to reward your brain for its efforts over the previous months. As long as you get a good night’s rest, you’re allowed to have some fun the evening before the exam. However, make sure that you still get enough sleep. For a truly peaceful slumber, lay out everything you need for test day the night before.
2. Get all your stuff together.
The night before the test, lay out everything you will need for the test on your bed.
1. I.D. card, preferably the same I.D. card presented during the filing of application even if already expired.
2. Original PSA (formerly NSO) Birth Certificate (if ID card has no date of birth)
3. Application receipt, with corresponding Official Receipt (if available)
4. Notice of assignment generated thru the ONSA (as applicable)
5. Black ballpen/s
6. Clear bottled water, or preferred beverage (except alcoholic beverage) placed in clear/transparent container, and/or candies/biscuits, if any, which shall be subject to inspection by the Room Examiner/Proctor.
Remember that CSE has this policy: No ID, no exam.
The day of the exam
1. Eat a power breakfast.
Eat a good breakfast before the exam, with protein to give your brain the energy it will need. Oatmeal is
a good option, or eggs and bacon. Make sure that you have enough food to sustain you during the exam but don’t overeat also! Overeating can cause reduce brain function. Try to stay away also from too much sugar.
2. Dress comfortably.
Wear clothes that will keep you comfortable. Bring a light coat or jacket in case you get cold. However, take note that following are not allowed: sleeveless shirt/blouse, short pants, or slippers.
3. Arrive early.
If you will be taking the CSE at an unfamiliar test site, make sure to get directions to the site well
ahead of time. Go to the testing site days before the exam before the test, so you can familiarize yourself with it. Leave yourself plenty of time to get to the test site 1 hour earlier so that you don’t stress out if you hit traffic (especially if you would have to pass through EDSA). Testing sites will be open at 6:00 am.
4. Relax.
You do not want to have a mental block on this day so you’d better relax. You can say a simple prayer or do some positive talk. You may also have some deep breathing to set your mind and body to relax. You can even chat with your roommates (if they seem friendly) just to get your mind out of worry state.
5. Be mindful of time.
- Bring a watch if necessary so that you can keep track of time.
- Don’t waste too much time on any one question.
If you have no idea as to how to answer a question take note of that item, skip it on your answer sheet and come back to it later. If you return to the problem 10 or 15 minutes later, your refreshed brain may well see things more clearly and find a simple way to solve the problem! If you still do not know the answer, guess. You have a 25% chance of getting the correct answer anyway compared with the 0% chance if you leave it unanswered.
- For reading comprehension, try looking at the questions (but not the answers) before you read the passage. In this way, you already know what to look for in the passage.
6. Don't give the right answer to the wrong question.
Don’t go so fast and excited that you answer the wrong question when doing a math problem. Always re-read the question to make sure you are giving the answer to the question it asks!
Conclusion
Preparing for the civil service exam would really entail months of preparation. Although there is no magic formula for you to pass, these tips would definitely help you along the way.
Here is an infographic that summarizes what was covered in this blog post. Enjoy!
3 Top Reasons Why You Need a Review Class to Pass the Civil Service Exam
3 Top Reasons
why you need to enroll in a
Review Class
to pass the
Civil Service Exam
Did you know that over the years, only 11% of the total number of applicants pass the exam? This means that ONLY ONE out of 10 successfully make it? Although it may be true that you can do self-study, here are the reasons why enrolling in a review class can be beneficial.
Reason 1 Enrolling in a class result in DISCIPLINE.
Let’s face it. Studying at the end of a hard day’s work is no easy task. Assuming that you wake up at 5 am, prepare for one hour, endure two agonizing hours along EDSA to go to your office, work for eight hours and spend another two hours to get home, you no longer have the strength at the end of the day. There are also dishes to be done, clothes to be washed, homework that kids need help with and the list just goes on and on. If you still can study after doing all of those tasks, good for you. But for most people, they just do not have the capacity to do it anymore.
Some might say that they can study on their own on weekends. You can also do that but there are a lot of distractions when we stay at home. There’s TV, Facebook, kids demanding attention, or you probably just want to sleep all day and take that much needed rest. Enrolling in a review class will really make you allot time for studying without distraction because you have nothing to do there EXCEPT to study. Enrolling in a class similar to those who enroll in a gym so that they get that discipline to exercise. They already paid for it and they don’t want to waste that money if they don’t go. Same thing goes for you. If you already paid for the review class, you will be forced to attend the classes since you don’t want to waste your money, do you?
Reason 2 You will have proper GUIDANCE.
You may opt to buy review materials from the bookstore. But sometimes, these books provide only the answers but not the detailed explanation as to how to solve the problems. Although some books have these explanation, some of the readers have difficulty comprehending what is written on the material. A review class will give you an opportunity to ask your instructor and clarify the things that you understand. You can also benefit from the tips and shortcuts that the instructor will give on the review sessions.
Reason 3 The exam is very COMPETITIVE.
As was mentioned earlier, only 11% of the applicants pass the exam. No one really knows as to why they have this trend. Some claim that there are only limited positions for regular positions so CSC limits the passers. Whether this is true or not, we do not really know. What this means for you is that you should be in the top 11% of the takers. This is similar to those who take the entrance exams for universities. For example, if a certain university has only 2000 slots available for their freshmen, they will rank the results from 1 – 2000. If you do not belong in that list, then you do not qualify. You really have to study and work hard for you to get to the top of the list.
Finding a good review center will be extremely beneficial for if you will be taking the civil service exam. It will instill discipline, provide guidance and equip you with the right skills that you will be need to succeed.
Junior and Science High School Entrance Examination: A Parent’s Guide
For parents of most graduating elementary students, this is the time of the year to inquire of the application process for high school entrance exams. To help parents find the information that they need, here is a list of the requirements, contact details and application process of some high schools in Metro Manila. For schools that do not have an announcement yet of the examination date schedule, the data was based on the documents and requirements that they had during the previous years. Please visit this page regularly for updates.
For those who have already specific schools in mind and wish to skip the rest of the article, here is the list of schools that will be discussed here:
Philippine Science High School
Quezon City Science High School
University of the Philippines Integrated School (UPIS)
Pasig City Science High School
Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science
Caloocan City Science High School
Don Roces Technological School
San Juan City Science High School
Since these schools have very limited number of slots, a student must make all the necessary preparation in order to qualify in his/her target school. To give your child an advantage over other examinees, enrolling him/her in a review class will be helpful. Learn more about our science high school entrance exam review
Philippine Science High School
Deadline of Application:
December 11, 2020 (Private School)
December 18, 2020 (Public School)
Date of Examination: October 19, 2019
Who may Apply
Applicants must meet the following:
- have a final grade of 85% or better in Science and Mathematics, evidenced by the student’s report card. If the student’s grades in Science or Math are below 85%, then, he/she must provide evidence that he/she belongs to the upper 10% of the batch;
- be a Filipino citizen with no pending or approved application as immigrant to any foreign country;
- not be more than 15 years old by June 30, 2020;
- have at least a satisfactory rating (or its equivalent) in his/her Character Rating in his/her report card (SY 2019 – 2020);
- not have taken the PSHS NCE previously; and
- preferably, be in good health and fit to undergo a rigorous academic program.
Documents to Submit
- Fully accomplished Application Form in two (2) copies
- Two (2) identical recent 1×1 ID pictures
- Non-refundable processing fee (for private school students — Php 300, for public school students and indigent students from private schools — Free)
- Certified true copy of report card (SY 2019 – 2020) by the class adviser / principal
- If the final grades in Science or Math are below 85%, certification or proof that the child belongs to the upper 10% of the batch
- Please submit a certification from the private school, if the pupil-applicant is on full scholarship.
Criteria and Evaluation
This new system is adopted to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among thousands of examinees who gather in testing sites across the country.
The selection procedure shall be conducted in two stages. The first stage is by determining the applicant’s predicted NCE grade (PNG) which is based on final grades in Science and Mathematics in Grade 5.
The second stage is based on writing skills through a submission of essay and the applicant’s academic rank at the end of Grade 5.
Applicants will be ranked from highest to lowest based on their Final Score.
The top 240 applicants are considered as the Principal Qualifiers of the PSHS Main Campus (MC).
The top 90 or 120, depending on the quota of the PSHS campus, candidates in the regional ranking are the Principal Qualifiers of the Regional Campus.
Scholarship Privileges
- Free tuition fee
- Free loan of textbooks
- Monthly stipend
- Uniform, transportation and living allowances for low income groups
- Dormitory accommodation (if applicable)
Examination Fee:
Private School: Php 300 (nonrefundable)
Public School: FREE
For online payment of examination fee, follow the Landbank Linkbiz Portal payment guide.
Contact Details:
Website: http://mc.pshs.edu.ph/freshman-applicants/
Tel. No. (02) 929 1606 / 924 0614 / 939 7747 / 939 7749 / 939 7726 / 939 0022
Address: Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City
Quezon City Science High School
Deadline of Application: To be announced
Date of Examination: To be announced
Who may Apply
Applicants must meet the following:
- Must have a quarterly grade of 85% or better in Science, English and Mathematics and a grade of 83% or better in all other subjects as evidenced by the pupil’s first and second quarter grade report card of SY 2019-2020. If his/her grades in Science, English and Mathematics are below 85% and below 83% in all other subjects, then, a certification from the school principal must be provided stating that he/she belongs to the upper 10 % of the class of the school year;
- Must be a Filipino citizen with no pending/approved application as immigrant to any foreign country;
- Must be a resident of the National Capital Region (NCR) or currently studying in an elementary school within NCR;
- Preferably in good health and fit to undergo a rigorous academic program as certified by a government physician;
Documents to Submit
- Duly accomplished Application form ; downloadable from the division website
- Original and Certified True Copy of School Form 9 (Report Card) for SY 2019-2020 bearing the grade of 85 in Science, English and Mathematics and 83 in all other subjects (provide numerical grades for letter grading )
- Certification from present school enrolled in regarding the academic grades/upper 10% of the class and of good moral character
- Sworn affidavit of both parents/ guardian that the pupil-applicant has no pending/approved application for immigration in any foreign country;
- Four (4) recently taken I x I ID pictures with name written at the back;
- Self-addressed stamped envelope;
- One (1) long brown envelope labeled with the name of the applicant.
The Admission Committee issues the test permit upon completion and evaluation of all requirements submitted by the applicant. The permit shall state the particulars regarding the schedule of orientation, the actual day of examination and the things to bring on examination day.
The examinee and his/her parent shall attend the briefing/orientation as scheduled. This shall be put in writing.
Both the applicant and his/her parents shall bind themselves in writing that they shall not in any way request/solicit influence from any persons of authority in order for his/her child to be accommodated in QCSHS.
Examination Fee: FREE
Contact Details
Address: Scientian Road corner Misamis Street, Barangay Santo Cristo, Quezon City
Tel. Nos. 8-9291958 / 8-4250287 / 8-9220739 / 8-4536619
Website: https://kisay.netlify.com/
Manila Science High School
Application Period: April 12-30, 2021
Releasing of Examination Permit: June 1 -4, 2021
Date of Examination: June 19, 2021
Who may Apply
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- An incoming Grade 7 student and a candidate for SY 2021-2022 graduation of any DepEd recognized elementary school.
- Not over 13 years of age at the opening of the school year 2021-2022.
- Possesses good moral character and must be physically and mentally fit.
- Must have a percentile grade of at least 85% in Mathematics, Science and English subjects, and a percentile grade of at least 83% in all other subjects including their subcomponents for the first and second grading period. Percentile grades in the succeeding grading period lower than the aforementioned grade qualification is ground for disqualification.
Applications for the MSAT will only be entertained once the applicant has accomplished the online registration and thoroughly filled out the application form.
The link to online registration will be posted on the following once the application period begins:
- school’s official website
- school’s official Facebook page
Documents to Submit
After the online registration, the applicant must submit the following documents:
- Certificate of residency
- Recommendation letter from either Grade 5 or Grade 6 class adviser.
- Certified true copy (with school dry seal) of learner’s progress report card reflecting the first and second quarter grades for SY 2020-2021. (Applicant must present a letter from the school if implementing the international calendar or trimester.)
- Original certificate of good moral character (with school dry seal) signed by the school principal/guidance counselor
- 3 pieces of 1 x 1 ID picture with name tag (Surname, First Name, MI) in school uniform
- Original and photocopy of PSA/NSO birth certificate.
Only those with complete requirements will be entertained by the designated administrative staff.
Submission of pertinent documents must be during school days from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm by duly designated members of Administrative Staff at Records Section of Manila Science High School. Application requests will not be entertained during weekends and holidays.
After successfully completing the online application and submitting the documents and requirements, MSAT permit will be issued to the applicant’s parent of guardian.
Qualifying Tests
Part I: Aptitude Test in Science, Mathematics and English (via Google Meet and Schoology)
Part II: Panel Interview
School ID card shall be presented by the applicant before the online examination for verification purposes.
Applicants who pass the aptitude test shall be informed (through their email address) of the details of the virtual panel interview.
The names of Top 230 passers will be posted on the bulletin board and in the school website on July 30, 2021.
Students from public elementary schools in Manila who graduated with highest honors will be given admission privilege upon submission of a certification from the School Head.
MSAT passers who fail to enroll within the announced enrollment period shall be replaced by those who are next in rank.
Contact Details
Website: https://www.manilascience.edu.ph/
Tel. No. 525 6197
University of the Philippines Integrated School (UPIS)
Issuance of Application Forms: To be announced in January 2020
Deadline of Application: To be announced (Usually first week of April)
Examination Date: To be announced (Usually second week of April)
Note: Grade 7 admission is dependent upon the number of vacated slots by UPIS Grade 6 students. UPIS Grade 6 students who have completed their academic requirements are automatically admitted to Grade 7. Only when the projected Grade 7 enrollment falls below 100 does UPIS make a call for Grade 7 applicants.
Who may apply
Applicants must have an average of 85% or better (or its equivalent in another grading system) for three grading periods.
Documents to Submit
- Fully accomplished application form (available at Office of Research, Development and Publication) and principal’s certification (certification of average for the last three grading periods or 2nd trimester)
- Two (2) recent 1.5″ x 1.5″ identical photos pasted in the designated boxes on the application form and test permit
- Photocopy of the report card (Bring the original copy for verification)
- A long white letter envelope with postal stamp for mailing of results. Write the names of the applicant and his/her parent/guardian and address with zip code.
Examination fee: 450
Contact Details
Website: https://www.upis.upd.edu.ph/admissions.html
Email: [email protected]
Facebook page: University of the Philippines Integrated School
Address: A.Ma.Regidor cor. Quirino Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City 1101
Tel. No. (632) 9297797
Ateneo de Manila High School
Application Period: August 14 – September 30, 2019.
Date of Examination: October 12, 2019
Release of Results: On or before January 31, 2020
Documents to Submit
- Dully accomplished application for admission form (http://www.ateneo.edu/ajhs/gr-7-application-procedure-and-requirements) (must be handwritten by the applicant)
- Photocopies of the applicant’s report cards (bring original documents for verification): final and completed Grade 5 report card and most recent Grade 6 report card (SY 2018-2019)
- Handwritten autobiography on size A4 bond paper
- Two recent 1”x 1” ID pictures in color (one ID picture should already be glued or pasted to the application form and the other should be given when submitting the form)
- Photocopy of the birth certificate (PSA copy)
If the applicant is not a Filipino citizen, submit a photocopy of
- Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR), and
- Special Study Permit issued by the Bureau of Immigration
If the applicant has dual citizenship, submit a photocopy of
- Philippine passport OR
- Certificate of Recognition as a Filipino Citizen.
- If the applicant is currently enrolled in or if he recently completed his studies in a school outside the country, submit a certification from the school principal stating that the applicant is currently enrolled in their school or that the applicant completed his studies in their school.
Place the application form and other required documents inside a long brown envelope. The Application Checklist should be glued to the front of the brown envelope (not the side with the flap).
Examination fee: 700
For expatriates and repatriating Filipino applicants: Additional processing fee of USD 25.00
Contact details:
Website: http://www.ateneo.edu/ajhs/admissions-main
Email: [email protected]
Address: Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City 1108,
Tel No: 426 6001 loc. 6291 or 6292
Pasig City Science High School
Issuance of Application Forms: October 7-31, 2019
Applicatin Period: November 4 – 29, 2019
Date of Examination: February 8, 2020 (6:00 am – 11:30 am)
Release of Written Exam Results: February 21, 2020
Interview: March 2 – 13, 2020
Release of Final Selection Results: March 30, 2020
Who may Apply
- Applicants must have a grade not lower than 85% for the three (3) major subjects English, Science and Math. For the remaining subjects, the applicant must have grades not lower than 83%.
- Parents or guardians must be bona fide residents of Pasig City for not less than five (5) years, subject to verification.
- Parents or guardians must be registered voter of Pasig City and was able to vote in the last two elections
Documents to Submit
Students
- Two (2) pcs. 2” x 2” picture (white background)
- First and Second Quarter Report Card (Original and Certified True Photocopy)
- Original Certificate of Good Moral Character
- Original and Photocopy of Birth Certificate (PSA or Local)
Parents or Guardian
- Certificate of Barangay Residency
- Updated Voter’s Certification from Pasig Comelec Office
- Original and Photocopy of Community Tax Certificate (Cedula 2019)
- Updated 2018 ITR (For those who have no fixed income, submit an affidavit of Non-Filing of Income Tax Return
- Original and Photocopy of Solo Parent ID (For solo parents only)
- Affidavit of Guardianship and other pertinent documents (for guardians who are not parents of the applicant)
All documents must be placed inside a long brown envelope labeled with the following:
- Student’s Name
- Address
- School
- Contact Number
File your application early because acceptance of application is on a first-come, first-served basis. The Acceptance of application may be closed any time before the deadline if the office has already reacher the target number of applicants. Issuance of the application forms is at the Pasig City Hall.
Contact Details
Website: https://pasigcitysciencehs.wordpress.com/
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pasigcitysciencehs
Twitter: http://twitter.com/pasigcitysci
Address: F. Legaspi St. Rainforest Park, Maybunga, Pasig City, Philippines, 1600
Tel. No. 628-2177
Marikina Science High School
Application Period: November 11 – December 20, 2019
Date of Examination: January 25, 2020
Release of Exam Results and Interview Schedule: February 10-15, 2020
Who may Apply
Applicant must have an average grade not lower than 85% in English, Mathematics and Science and no grade lower than 83% in other learning areas.
Documents to Submit
- Full accomplished form (marisci.com/admissions)
- Certified Photocopy of Grade 6 Report Card (SF9), 1st and 2nd Quarter, or 1st Quarter only with Trimester System with School dry seal and LRN.
- Original and photocopy of any of the following ID’s of the parent*:
- a) Proof of Billing (Electric, Water, Telephone Bill)
- b) Postal ID
- c) Driver’s License
- d) Voter’s ID
- 2 pcs of 1” x 1” ID picture w/ name tag
*Note: Residency in Marikina is not a requirement. Applicants from neighboring cities are accepted.
Download Marikina Science HS Application Form 2020-2021
Contact Details:
Website: marisci.com
Address: Mayor Juan Chanyungco st. Sta. Elena, Marikina City
Tel. No. (02) 647-94-57
Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science
Application Period: November 18, 2019 – January 10, 2020
Date of Examination: February 1, 2020
Who may Apply
Applicants must meet the following:
- Filipino citizen and bonafide resident of Valenzuela City
- Must have an average grade of at least 85 in ALL subjects for the first two quarters of Grade 6 and no grade lower than 80
- Physically fit and of good moral character
Documents to Submit
- Duly accomplished Admission Test Application Form
- Student report card (Form 138-A) with first two quarters certified by the School Principal/Registrar
- Proof of parent’s residency (voter’s ID, electric, phone or water bill)
- Omnibus certification of authenticity of documents (duly notarized)
- Notarized affidavit of guardianship for applicant under guardianship
Download Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science Application Form 2020-2021
Contact Details
Website: https://valscience.webs.com/admission
Address:A.Pablo St., Malinta, Valenzuela City
Tel. Nos. 291-5591 / 942-9360
Caloocan City Science High School
Application Period: October 14 – November 29, 2019
Date of Examination: December 6, 2019
Documents to Submit
- Photocopy of School Report Card (SF9) with 2nd Quarter Grades
- Photocopy of School ID
- 2 pcs 1×1 ID picture
Contact Details
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccshs/
Address: P. Sevilla St. Cor. 10th Avenue, West Grace Park Caloocan
Tel. Nos. (02) 875 5472
Don Roces Technological School
Application Period: No announcement yet (Usually first week of January)
Date of Examination: No announcement yet (Usually third week of January)
Who may Apply
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- A resident of Quezon City
- Have an average rating of at least 83% and must not have a grade lower than 80% in the first and second grading period.
- In good health and physically capable to handle tools and equipment in Technology subjects
- Must be of good moral character and have never been in violation of school rules and regulations in the elementary school.
Documents to Submit
- Certified true copy of report card (Form 138-A) with grades for the first and second grading period
- Dully accomplished application form
- 2 pieces of 1″ X 1″ ID pictures
- Report Card (at least 2nd Grading Grades)
- Examination Fee: 200 (2010) Please call the school if there is a price increase
Contact Details
Address: Roces Avenue, Brgy Obrero 1103 Quezon City, Philippines
Contact Number: 0907 599 1717
San Juan City Science High School
Application Period: No announcement yet
(Here are the tentative dates based on the previous years)
Batch 1: First week of February to first week of March
Batch 2: Last week of March to first week of April)
Date of Examination: No announcement yet
(Here are the tentative dates based on the previous years)
Batch 1: Second week of March
Batch 2: Second week of April
Date of Examination: No announcement yet (Usually third week of January)
Who may Apply
Applicants must have an average rating of at least 85% on Math, Science and English for the first to third grading period and average of at least 83% in other subjects without grades lower than 80%. General average must be 85% and above.
Documents to Submit
- Photocopy of Report card (Form 138)
- Recommendation from the School Principal
- 2 pcs of 1.5 x 1.5 ID pictures with white background
- Proof of Residency of Parent (Billing statement, voter’s ID, driver’s license
Contact Details
Tel. No. 928-7269
Important things to know about the Civil Service Exam
Here are the important things you need to know about the Civil Service Exam.
Q: Why should I take the Civil Service Exam?
A: Passers of the CSE are entitled to permanent positions. This means that they have the usual benefits like SSS, Pag-ibig, Philheath, holiday pay, etc. (Nonpermanent or job order employees do not enjoy these benefits.
Q: What is the difference between the Subprofessional Eligibility from the Professional Eligibility?
A: Those with Subprofessional Eligibility are qualified to enter the first level of government service while those with Professional Eligibility may join the second level.
The first level positions involve non-professional work that does not require four years of college studies. The second level involve professional, technical, or scientific work requiring at least four years of college studies. When it comes to salary and promotion, the first level positions are only entitled up to Salary Grade 10 whereas the second level positions are entitled to positions with Salary Grade 11 and above as long as they meet the requirements for that given position (i.e. education, experience, seminars attended, etc. ). See the salary grade level for 2019. here. If you see yourself retiring as a government employee, it is better that you take the professional exam.
Q: I don’t have a college degree. Can I still take the CS Professional Exam?
A: Yes you may. Educational attainment is not a requirement for taking the CS Exam. However, if you wish to apply for a higher position, a college degree may be a requirement.
Q: What are the requirements to take the CSE?
A: All applicants must strictly meet the following qualification requirements:
- Filipino citizen;
- At least 18 years old on the date of filing of application;
- Of good moral character;
- Has not been convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving moral turpitude, or disgraceful or immoral conduct, dishonesty, examination irregularity, drunkenness, or addiction to drugs;
- Has not been dishonorably discharged from military service, or dismissed for cause from any civilian position in the government; and
- Has not taken the same level of Career Service Examination, either through PPT or CSC Computerized Examination (CSC COMEX), within three months before the date of examination.
8 Things You Should Do During College Entrance Tests (UPCAT, ACET, DCAT, USTET)
MANILA, Philippines – The college entrance test season (UPCAT, ACET, DCAT, USTET) is fast approaching, and many of you are spending the next few days cramming everything in. Some have enrolled in review classes, while others have relied on a host of review materials available online or in bookstores. Still, a few may have been confident enough to just come to their testing centers and hope to wing it. Regardless of your preparation, here are eight things you should do during the test.
1. Keep track of your time and pacing.
Bring a watch. Keep in mind the time allotted for a particular segment of the exam, and when you are supposed to end or move on to the next segment. Note the time when the exam commenced, or use a stopwatch counting down to zero.
2. Read the questions or directions thoroughly before looking at the options.
Words or phrases, at times in capital letters, such as EXCEPT, LEAST LIKELY, or MOST PROBABLY, should be notice enough for you to carefully consider the possible answers. More often than not, the way the question or direction is phrased is as equally challenging as the actual answer itself.
3. Choose answers based only on the information given in the question, and not on what you already know.
You think you know, for example, that the effects of climate change can be catastrophic based on stored knowledge, but the passage only talks about how they can be unpredictable. This means that even if what you know is correct, it may not necessarily be what the question asks for, or what the text discusses. Basing your answer solely on previous knowledge can be, well, catastrophic to your test scores.
4. Don’t change your answers on a whim.
Often, you choose an answer and then change your mind a few moments after, at times at whim or for reasons that are unreasonable, like realizing you’ve chosen too many As or Bs on your answer sheet. Often still, however, the original answer is actually the correct answer. But if you really feel that you’ve made a mistake, by all means completely erase your previous mark, and make sure that your new answer is clearly distinguishable.
5. Do not let difficult questions bog you down.
Of course it is best if you’re able to answer each question in the test. Remember, however, that your goal is to get as many correct answers as possible. Move on to the next if an item is too difficult or time-consuming. More often than not, there will be questions you will find too easy, allowing you to save time which you can use to go back to the items you have skipped.
6. Use process of elimination.
If you are really unable to answer an item or even understand what the question is asking, try eliminating the option or options that are least likely to be the correct answer. This method increases your chance of choosing the right answer, even as it can be time-consuming. When you have eliminated at least one of the options, make an educated guess.
7. Do not make any stray marks on the answer sheets.
If the test is going to be scored by a computer, the program will not be able to differentiate between your answer and a stray mark. Two answers in a question will thus be marked wrong. If the test is going to be scored by an actual human being, stray marks may in extreme cases be construed as an attempt on your part to identify yourself to the checker and may thus be classified as a form of cheating.
8. Do not despair.
And we mean this before, during, and after the test. Despairing before the exam imperils your efforts at preparing; during the exam, it negatively impacts your critical thinking skills; and after, it is simply futile. Some exams, like the UP College Admission Test, takes into consideration not only your test scores but your high school grades as well. So even if you feel you did miserably on the exam, there still is, and will always be, hope for you to get into your college or university of choice.
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MathHub: How it Can Help You Be Successful
MathHub: How it Can Help You Be Successful
In today’s age, being a jack of all trades doesn’t put you above your group or peer anymore. We are now in the segmented world, where people are now recognized based on their in-depth knowledge on their respective fields. So being good in all subjects won’t necessarily put you on the top of the class, but being great on either Math or English would definitely make you the best on that particular subject where you are the leading student.
This trend gave birth to Math Hub Tutorial and Review Center. A specialized tutorial session where you can choose as to which subject or field you want to be well-informed about—it would be as if you are a scholar on a specific field upon finishing a class. Math Hub tailored-fit each session depending on the need of the student who would take the class, and on the level of expectations that the protégé aims to gain.
For example, if you want to be a mathematician, the tutorial center would assess your knowledge about it and put together a math tutorial that would specifically address your needs to achieve your desired result. The instructor would also deliver the lesson in such a way that you can get the full grasp of the lecture much quickly.
The lessons vary from school subjects like Math, Science, English, etc., to review you about the college entrance exam of your preferred university like UP, Ateneo and La Salle or to help you advance your career by helping you pass the civil service exam. It all depends on the field that you would like them to focus on.
Math Hub’s tutorial programs , could come in group, or one-on-one tutorial session again, depending on your needs and preferences. If you would like to work in a group where you can cultivate camaraderie among the people with the same needs as yours, you may enroll in a group session. However, if you are the shy-type and you’d like the lesson to cater on your specific needs, one-on-one session is for you.
The world is fast innovating and if you want to rise on the top, it’s not enough to know the basics of everything, you must have a thorough knowledge on a particular subject or field wherein you’re so good at it, your name would be incorporated with it.
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