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The speaker welcomes viewers and introduces the topic: tips for passing the Belgian medical and dental school entrance exam. He establishes his credibility by stating he passed the exam himself and has been preparing students for it for several years, gaining significant experience in the process.
The exam is divided into six subjects: scientific subjects (mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology) with 10 questions each (total 40 questions), and non-scientific subjects (reasoning and ethics, communication) also with 40 questions. He emphasizes the common mistake of focusing too much on scientific subjects.
The first common mistake is over-focusing on scientific subjects. Both scientific and non-scientific parts carry equal weight (40 questions each). Success often comes from excelling in the non-scientific section, so it should not be neglected or rushed at the last minute.
Not all chapters within a subject have the same importance. For example, in biology, 'the cell' accounts for about half of the questions (around 5 out of 10), while 'ecology' might only have one or two. Students should prioritize chapters that appear more frequently in past exams. This can be identified by reviewing the last five years' exam papers or by contacting the speaker via social media.
Students often make the mistake of spending too much time perfecting their favorite or strongest subjects. While it's good to be proficient, each subject has a maximum score (e.g., 10/10). It's more effective to distribute preparation time across all subjects, focusing more on areas where one has difficulty, to maximize the overall score.
The speaker shares a personal strategy for approaching the 3-hour exam. Instead of tackling subjects sequentially, he recommends a three-phase approach: 1) First 30 minutes: Quickly answer all straightforward questions across all subjects. This helps get easy points and allows the brain to subconsciously work on harder questions. 2) Next 2 hours: Focus on the more complex questions that were skipped initially. By this point, about 30% of the questions should already be answered. 3) Last 30 minutes: Review all answers to prevent errors and ensure nothing was missed. This helps reduce panic often associated with the final minutes.
Arch Tutoring offers an intensive 2-month preparation program for the medical/dental exam. The program includes 6 days a week of classes, totaling 200 hours, covering theory, exercises, and past exam papers from 2017 to the current year. It aims to provide students with the necessary level to succeed. The program includes 30 hours of biology, 30 hours of chemistry, 35 hours of mathematics, 35 hours of physics, 40 hours for non-scientific subjects (reasoning), and 30 hours of detailed correction for past subjects. Teachers are available 24/7, and mock exams with individual follow-ups are provided. The program starts on June 30th, with the first three days offered free.
The speaker concludes the video, encouraging viewers to contact Arch Tutoring via the links in the description for more information.