COMO PASSEI NA ESPCEX EM 6 MESES DE ESTUDO - GUILHERME BRANDA

Summary

Guilherme Branda shares his journey toward passing the spacex military exam after seven months of focused studying. Initially lacking commitment, he faced challenges in managing distractions and mastering subjects like chemistry and essay writing. Through persistence, he improved by solving more questions and refining his essay technique. Despite setbacks, including neglecting mock exams, his dedication to practice paid off. Guilherme emphasizes the importance of time management, consistent practice, and tackling weak areas, particularly essay writing, to succeed in exams. He encourages others to learn from his mistakes and approach their preparation with a disciplined mindset.

Takeaways

• 😀 Guilherme Branda shares his 7-month journey of preparation for the military exam (SPEX), emphasizing the importance of commitment and focus in his studies.
• 😀 Initially, Guilherme struggled with commitment and studied only a few hours per week, with distractions such as YouTube and social media.
• 😀 In February, he realized the necessity of serious study and began to focus more intensely, increasing his study time to 5-6 hours per day.
• 😀 Despite being a good student in school, Guilherme faced challenges in military exam preparation due to his lack of experience in deep study and solving practice problems.
• 😀 He learned that simply summarizing and answering a few questions wasn't enough to pass the exam; real progress came from consistent practice with a large number of questions.
• 😀 Guilherme struggled with writing essays and faced difficulties during the AFA exam, where his inability to complete a strong essay affected his performance.
• 😀 After the AFA exam, he began focusing more on improving his essay writing skills, developing his own model for writing essays quickly and efficiently.
• 😀 He continued to study intensively, practicing a wide range of questions from various sources, such as books and online databases, to strengthen his knowledge in subjects like physics and chemistry.
• 😀 Despite setbacks in certain subjects (like chemistry), Guilherme improved by practicing more problems and focusing on the areas where he was weakest.
• 😀 Ultimately, Guilherme passed the SPEX exam, learning from his mistakes and emphasizing the importance of doing simulations, maintaining focus, and being persistent in practice.

Q & A

What motivated the speaker to pursue a career in the military?

The speaker decided to pursue a military career after realizing their interest and commitment to the field towards the end of the previous year. This decision was made while still in their final year of high school.

How did the speaker initially approach their studies for the Spacex exam?

Initially, the speaker lacked commitment in their studies. They enrolled in a prep course but studied inconsistently, attending only a few lessons per week and not dedicating significant time to their preparation.

What triggered the speaker to take their studies more seriously?

In late February, after returning from a trip, the speaker realized that they needed to study seriously to succeed. This moment of realization marked the turning point in their study habits.

What strategies did the speaker use to improve their study routine?

The speaker improved their routine by increasing study hours, focusing more on solving practice problems rather than just watching lessons, and joining a study group for more interactive learning and accountability.

How did the speaker address their struggles with essay writing?

The speaker struggled with essay writing initially, postponing practice. After a poor performance in the AF exam, they focused on developing a simple and consistent essay structure, which helped them improve and perform well in the Spacex exam.

What mistake did the speaker make in their study strategy for chemistry?

The speaker neglected chemistry after initially studying it well. They stopped studying it for a couple of months, which led to them forgetting important concepts. They had to return to it later in preparation for the exam.

What role did practice questions and simulations play in the speaker's preparation?

Practice questions and simulations were crucial in improving the speaker's problem-solving skills. However, they made the mistake of not doing enough timed simulations, which could have better prepared them for the real exam scenario, particularly for managing time during the test.

How did the speaker manage their time during the actual Spacex exam?

The speaker managed to stay calm and focused during the Spacex exam, but they initially felt unsure about their performance. They later realized that they performed better than expected, particularly in subjects like mathematics, which had a relatively easier set of questions that year.

What lessons did the speaker learn from their study mistakes?

The speaker learned the importance of consistency, not neglecting any subject, especially chemistry, and the value of doing timed practice tests. They also realized that essay writing required dedicated practice and a structured approach.

What was the outcome of the speaker’s preparation and exams?

Despite some mistakes and setbacks, the speaker successfully passed the Spacex exam, as well as the ESA exam, scoring well in most subjects. They felt confident in their performance, particularly in mathematics, and were pleased with their overall result.