When it comes to choosing a psychometric course there are many factors that influence our choice. In this guide we will review some of them
And we will address myths and truths about them. The purpose of this guide is to provide you with all the information you need to know before choosingSAT Course.
Price issue:
In choosing a psychometric course, as in many purchases I make in our lives, we have a tendency to choose the most expensive product on the assumption that it is also the best product. This feeling may be misleading. Sometimes the high price does not indicate quality and even entails an additional "price" which is reflected in the study conditions and the quality of the course. If so, in parallel with examining prices, we will examine the other indices that are important to us and decide what we are not willing to compromise on.
It is important to remember, if this is relevant to you, that many discharged soldiers are entitled to receive a waiter from the discharged soldiers' guidance unit, which allows them to participate in a psychometric course at a much lower price than usual in the market (a few hundred shekels instead of thousands…).
The guide:
Another key consideration in choosing a course, other than price, is the instructor. The experience of the instructor is very important and it is recommended to use the recommendations of students who have studied with him in the past. Psychometric institutes often send regular teachers to various branches of society. Therefore, if your friends have studied in the area where you will be studying, it is possible and even worthwhile to consult them. Alternatively, you can search the Internet for information on the various psychometric guides in the forums that deal with the subject.
A veteran instructor will know how to instill greater confidence in his students. He will naturally be more experienced in conveying the study material and in identifying and understanding the specific needs of each student according to his abilities. Such a guide will know how to provide each student with the tools he needs, the support he needs and will also know how to advise and recommend specifically to each student according to his needs. Even before the registration class, it is important to find out how to contact the instructor during the course, whether it is accessible to students beyond school hours, whether it is possible to call him, send him emails and whether there is "quality" one-on-one time with him before and after lessons.
Even if we have chosen the best guide on the market, the institute where we have chosen to study is of great importance as it is the "back" of the guide. The quality of the institute is measured by the quality of the study materials it provides, the level of the classroom itself in terms of the conditions and means found in it and the number of students enrolled in each class. It is also important to note that a lot of study material does not necessarily indicate a better institute, whereas up-to-date study material on the other hand certainly does. This means checking the up-to-dateness of the study material before entering the course, by comparing the books with older books, checking the date of publication of the books (written in each book) and by talking to the sales people.
Equipment and classes:
Regarding the level of equipment and the class, ask to see in which class you are going to study and remember that you are going to spend long hours in it - about 6 hours in each session. A spacious classroom with comfortable chairs and a board that can be easily seen from anywhere is a very reasonable requirement and may even affect your success in the course. Also try to find out how many students are expected to study with you in the course, an extreme minority of students may indicate a lack of demand and one should wonder about our pitcher, although not to take too extreme - a small class is in most cases an advantage for the student. An excess of students on the other hand will not allow the instructor, excellent as it may be, to treat you personally and this is already something that should not be compromised.
Additional recommendations:
Other factors that need to be taken into account are the details of the schedule, ie the length of the course, the number of weekly sessions as well as the length and content of the "marathon". An average course lasts about two and a half months. During the course there will usually be two lessons lasting 5-6 hours a week. There may also be additional sessions such as homework sessions, classroom tests and more. The last two weeks of the course are called the obligatory "marathon", an intensive period in which we do not learn new material but simulation tests, repetition classes and lessons are prepared that prepare the student to deal with the psychometric test itself.
During the psychometric course it is highly recommended to focus solely on learning. It is important to take care of initiated breaks to release stress and expend energy but it is not worth trying to maintain a career at the same time as such attempts are usually doomed to failure. Do not say, "It will not happen to me", the psychometric course requires many hours of work at home and sometimes a certain sacrifice of social life. Don't worry, it's only for two and a half months, then you can go back to work in the mornings and tear up the city at night.
The date on which you register for the course is also very important. Do not sign up for a course at a stressful time in your life, do not forget, the psychometric test is a stressful test in itself, there is no need to load more stress beyond those who will come alone. Try to find a time when you know you have a quiet mind, minimum worries and maximum free time for learning.
Reputation and reliability - it is recommended to find out that the school / institute where you choose to study will be reliable and serious and has proven experience in preparing for this important exam. This will prevent mental anguish, such as the case recently described in an investigation in the "Colbotek" program on the subject of psychometrics. Beware of anyone who tries to stress you out and quickly sign you to agreements you did not read well.
One last thing, remember that psychometric institutes are business entities for all intents and purposes. As in other businesses there are those who will do anything to bring in another student. Discretion must be exercised, and not blinded by promises such as the best grades in the country, the highest improvement from the opening test or the most handsome instructors. For the first, there is no official score data (nor will there be) divided by psychometric institutes. As for the second, a cruel and difficult opening test can be done in which everyone will get very low scores and then show a huge improvement. And as for the handsome instructors, well, that's a matter of taste…
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