For improving focus in Studies and Achieving Success in Exams, use a powerful process called the SEGMENT INTENDING PROCESS.

Segment Intending

In today’s fast life we take on many roles in one day. If you are a student, you have to study, you are in some clubs, you play some sports, you go out with friends, you spend time at home with parents and maybe you have your boyfriend or girlfriend. If you are a working professional, you have your work day, in which you have to do lot of multi-tasking, get lot of things done; you have your family, recreation, etc.

So basically no matter who we are, we are constantly going in and out of different segments. So this process of segment intending becomes very important to achieve harmony and good results in each of our segments.

First let’s understand, what are intentions. Intentions are the underlying thoughts and desires behind our actions. For example: a doctor cuts a patient’s body and a thief may also cut someone’s body, but the intentions behind them are completely different. So now let’s see the segment intending process.

Before starting any segment, become aware what are your underlying intentions behind the actions you are going to do in that segment. Set forth clear thoughts consciously regarding two things

1.  How you would like that segment to transpire and

2. What outcomes would you like to have out of that segment

Give your 100 % care and attention and positive vibrations to the segment you are entering. Ideally do this as a meditation after reaching alpha level of consciousness.  Then start the actions of that segment. When you start a segment this way, you will increase the efficiency of the segment and bring much speed and clarity to the creation process going into the segment. Also the creation will be in tune with what you want as per the law of attraction and allowing.

So now lets apply the segment intending process to the segment of studies. What is the main challenge?

The challenge is mainly that of focus, isn’t it? The mind goes here and there, especially when you sit to study.  The secret lies to be completely in the study SEGMENT. For example, when you enter into segment of studies, if you are thinking of going for a movie later, then you are not 100 % in the segment that you are in. Later you go for the segment of the movie but while watching the movie you remember that you have not finished your studies and you start worrying. Now you are not completely in the Segment of watching the movie either. What’s the result? You are divided. YOUR FOCUS is not there. You don’t do well in your studies, nor do you enjoy the movie completely. So be completely in whichever Segment you are in and make your intentions clear before going into the segment.

To be 100 % in the study segment make your study segments short, sweet and focused (SSF). Often what happens, we decide that we will sit for many hours to study and the result is that we are not too focused. Instead make the intention of sitting for shorter periods of time and make it short, sweet and focused (SSF). You will find that you accomplish much more. And of course take interest and make it fun. When you do that, you are bound to accomplish much more, understand much more, and remember much more, and automatically do well in exams as well.

You can and should use visualisation and meditation to enhance your study segments. Also you use some affirmations after the meditation. For e.g.,

• I am becoming better at studies
• I am enjoying learning new things
• I am enjoying the challenge of this subject
• I am remembering more and more everyday as I meditate everyday
• I am becoming more and more relaxed and focused
• I am able to study much faster having reached Alpha level of consciousness and getting much more time to play and recreation.

Doing well in Exams and handling exam anxiety

When you go for your exams, remember to carry lot of Positive Energy with you. As per the famous Law of Attraction, you will attract results to you, based on your thoughts and feelings. So when you go for exams, and are over anxious, worried, then you are going to attract the negative results. Little worry is good to keep you alert, but too much will spoil your recipe of success. Instead be positive, vibrant, and remember the Sutra

Do your Best and Leave the Rest

All you can do is give your best. After that leave the results to the divine with complete faith and trust that whatever happens will be good. Do the related meditation from my Empower CD which i have developed for students, before going for any exam. Some Affirmations that you can use, once you have reached alpha level of mind before your exams.

• I am doing well in Exams
• My mind is becoming very sharp and is all ready for the exam as I am in focused and relaxed state of mind
• I am giving my very best in the Test
• I  am attracting  —- % in this Test

You can make your own similar affirmations and repeat them several times in your mind especially when you have reached Alpha level (Alpha level of mind is the relaxed state of mind , the though vibrations are around 10 Hz at the Alpha Level)

OVERALL
Overall, the common feeling among the test takers was that the test was of moderate level of difficulty. This was expected as this was IIMs first tryst with the computer based CAT. As most of the test takers fond it easier we can generalize that the first of the 20 tests was of moderate difficulty.

NAVIGATION
The navigation and test interface was very user friendly. The Highlights in case of RCs remained for all the questions answerable through that RC. It was possible only because all questions related to a RC appeared on one page (scrollable) and NOT as one question a page as it appears in GRE. This was good news considering the fact that the video by Prometric said that the highlights would go off as the screen changed.

The only exception was a button to quit the exam that was available on all pages and many takers clicked on that by mistake leading to sudden end of their test.

QUANT
As per the students’ opinion, Quant was of the level of CAT 2006. It was quite manageable. The cut-offs are expected to be higher. However, some well placed traps in Data Sufficiency questions may so the damage.

VERBAL
Verbal was much like that of past two years. Many students observed that RCs were shorter as compared to past years.

DI
Students found DI section the most time consuming mainly because of the few logical questions. Also, the questions that appeared in sets were presented the same way as RCs were – That is, all questions based on one set of data were on the same page. Here also, highlights were possible till the end of the set.

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Stay cool! The test is manageable.
2. It is pretty CAT and did not incline towards GRE or GMAT.
3. All basic topics in Quant are important to be covered viz. Algebra, Arithmetic, Geometry etc.
4. Practice more on Logical reasoning questions with long statements and only one question per set.
5. Practice a lot of past CAT questions will help you gain confidence in handling the test!

Be it upcoming SNAP, FMS and XAT, or for that matter any college/school or competitive exam, the student’s Net gains have made him more confident after he has learnt how to wriggle out of difficult situations.  Online testing being his new success mantra, all he has to do is benchmark his performance against the best in India and abroad, and raise his bar.

Today, we see a study shift from chalk-and-board to computers with the greater impact of education websites like TCYonline.com which have brought a revolution of sorts in the test prep sector. A smart student is supplementing his classroom education with online practice tests, which are taking precedence over traditional ‘bookish’ learning.

It is worth noting that enjoying the privilege of being India’s Number One Testing Platform, www.tcyonline.com has today over 2.70 lakh students in the age group of 13–32 years on its portal taking advantage of its various free resources — online tests ranging from CBSE to MBA to GRE and Medical/Engineering exams.

Talking of the CBSE, scores of practice tests are available on the website for the benefit of the school students.  As a gesture of goodwill, like previous years, TCYonline.com will also make available number of pre board tests for the February 2009 exam.

Student benchmarking being the hallmark of this web-portal, its recently launched two testing tools – the ‘Challenge Zone’ and the ‘Test Generator’ – are making good rounds among the academic community.

Being the free website for the students, the portal has also found great favour with some schools, colleges and universities in the country. Of late, some academic institutions have shown keen interest in TCYonline.com’s elite testing platform.

TCYonline.com’s exhaustive and free material catering to all the major national and international exams coupled with technology-enabled tools is not only becoming a rage amongst students but is also catching the eye of educational institutions and other companies.

A huge student base and separate exam categories on the website provide a perfect platform for educational institutions to showcase their offerings to prospective students. With continuous product innovation and technological upgradation taking place every second, this platform offers a host of opportunities to education institutions in India and abroad, virtually on a platter.

While it is heartening to note that TCYonline.com is crossing the five-lakh registration mark during the next few months, the web-portal gives education bodies an opportunity to describe their programs, organize mock tests and virtual education fairs. Moreover, the students can gain by asking questions and interacting with the university representatives through an online chat facility.

TCYonline.com has in a way squeezed the whole world to such an extent that a now a student sitting in any part of the world, say in the US or Canada, can prepare for any international entrance exam like GRE or GMAT or TOEFL.  Practice tests for all these entrance exams are available on the website free of cost.

All said and done, TCYonline.com has become the ‘testopedia’ of the modern student today. He can’t think of his life without it.

Take the case of the Smiths. They did come across few ‘math commercials’ during their daily commute on their favorite FMs, but found nothing worth their ‘investment’ on their kids. Neither did this Guilford couple find local paper ads that appealing.

As parents of their tenth grader, John, neither the Smiths had the time or resources to drive him to a tutor’s place. But then their son’s falling grades had become apparent. They were in dire-straits, till one fine morning a colorful flier at their door came as a pleasant surprise to them.

Much to their relief, they learned about an education company, TCYonline.com, which is currently providing one-on-one live Math tutoring over the internet. Instantly, dad Smith had to call up John asking him change his vacation plans and return home.

John has always found Algebra difficult. But this online tutoring site has made a world of difference in his study plan. Thanks to scores of free worksheets and summer programs like ‘Speed Math’ available on the website, www.tcyonline.com, he is on cloud nine these days. In fact, he is recommending his class-mates too to enroll and get benefited by various sessions by TCYonline.com.

It is worth noting that TCYonline.com, through its math program called ‘STEPS’, is offering Math tutoring and test preparation at all levels and closely follows the Carolina state-aligned curriculum. ‘STEPS’ is designed to meet the students’ needs at their individual level. The live tutoring service uses the (state-of-the-art) virtual Whiteboard technology, with audio-text capability.

There is no complicated software to download to your computer and no extra equipment to purchase. The service is offered daily, throughout the year. This means that there is a minimal impact on other outside activities like music, dance lessons and sports.

TCYonline.com’s North Carolina affiliate, Jeff Baker is of the opinion that this company’s ability to provide in-home educational support services indicates a ‘growing trend’ among national /international on-line business.

“Research has indicated that there is a continued challenge for students in math and sciences which has led to a decline in college majors, research, and the profession as a whole,” he said expressing the hope that his association with TCYonline.com would help address the national educational challenge.

Recent statistics provided by NC Public Instruction, Union County student services and testing (The Charlotte Observer-unionneighbors.com), indicate that only 23% of Charlotte-Mecklenburgh schools have met the AYP requirements which include Math, Reading, and Science.

Union county schools met 51% of the AYP requirements, whose goal is 100% AYP in 2013-2014. Union county ranks among the first among the state’s largest school systems. Based on a preliminary report on 2008 results, union county public schools came in ahead of Wake county (24%), Charlotte-Mecklenburg(23%, Guilford (40%), Cumberland (34%), Forsyth (24%), Gaston (25%), Durham (17%) and Johnson (50%).

“In order for our students to be globally competitive, we must look for additional alternative instructional resources that will provide mathematical and scientific skills,” stressed this educator, a one-time teacher and later a Principal himself.

TCYonline.com has successfully tutored over 2000 students in the past three years. The best part is that there is a plan that fits every household budget. The company offers hourly, weekly and monthly rates. A monthly unlimited tutoring package costs only $149. Moreover, homework help for those really tough math problems is just a click away.

Parents can enroll their kids for any of ‘STEPS’ programs like SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, including State level exams either by visiting the website or calling up toll free 888-757- 8377 or (888) 75 STEPS for more information.

This North India’s premier chain of test preparation has always been the first to provide such ‘threadbare’ analysis for the students across the nation. This year an estimated 2.3 lakh students will be vying for 1500 IIM seats in the country. The students can checkout CAT solutions on the website at 2.30 p.m. on November 18, 2007.

“This solo exercise would be in maintaining our rich symbiotic relationship with CAT for the last five years in providing a deep analysis of the test”, commented Rakesh Kumar, IT Manager.

Benefits to the IIM aspirants are immense, with CAT analysts providing:
* answer keys or solutions for all the questions
* comparative CAT 07 analysis with previous years question papers
* an overview of the difficulty level
* estimation on the expected cut-offs for IIMs & other premier B-Schools
* topic wise graphical analysis of all the sections

“Every year thousands of aspirants take our online help to assess their performance in the CAT exam. The students can come on live chat or e-mail their queries to our experts to seek admission guidance for various B-schools in the country”, added Mr. Rakesh.

The website www.tcyonline.com is the fastest growing education portal. The company distributes FREE online practice test for MBA and other standardized tests.

The web portal has essentially been the reference site on test preparation, admission notifications, practice tests, B-School updates, etc. Its focus lies in preparing the students interested for a career in MBA, MCA, GRE, GMAT and SAT.