Stage 1 (23 April 2013)
The first stage was practically just a reasoning test. I went there at 9am, as my session was scheduled to start at 10am. After registering myself, I met up with some new guys ( and girls ) and had small chats. Well, the first thing about going to interviews / scholarship selection is to TALK, MIX with people. Trust me, it is worth it. You might find yourself to become a new person through those little chats. And, of course, don't stress yourself :)
Part 1 : Sets (Part of Discrete Mathematics)
There was 5 sections, the first one was 11 minutes, 30 question (if I have not mistaken), the Abstract Logical Reasoning. We were given three objects, and we have to describe their relationships through a venn diagram ( it is a multiple choice question if you were wondering). I can't exactly remember how it was, but just to give an example:
Human, Asian , Tall Guy
Human is definitely the biggest group.
An Asian can be tall or short, a tall guy can be, or not, an Asian! so the answer's:
See, that was easy!
Another example:
Chair, Table, Spoon
Well, chairs can't be tables or spoons. All ways won't fit! So, not related, which brings us to:
P/S: Don't get fooled by thee size of the circles! They are just illusions!! Don't spend too much time on ONE question, distribute your time! Skip those tricky ones, make sure all are answered!
Part 2: Understanding Logical Process
6 questions in 20 minutes, each question consists of sub questions a,b,c . It isn't really too hard, but you have to think critically and carefully. It is something like mathematics chapter 4, just a complicated version. For example:
1. If A and above B, B is above C, D is below C.
What lowest block? Obviously C, but this is easy ones. You might get mathematical equations, like question 5 or 6. No worries, just keep calm and do it. CRITICALLY!
Part 3: Spatial Reasoning Test
To be honest, I think I screwed up in this one. Basically, it was a 6 minute test, 20 questions.
We have to find
from
this is a simple example of course. Sorry, can't give much examples, I werent really ready for this.
Part 4: Social Context ( the next thing I screwed up a bit)
20 question in 11 minutes. The best way to prepare? Read more comics, that is the best way actually. You will be given comic strips (without speech bubbles) and have to arrange them in order. Be critical in thinking, there IS ONE correct sequence. You don't have to be creative, pay attention in every detail of the picture.
*You may consider getting up and read some comics now!
Part 5: Numerical Reasoning
This is kinda epic, 40 questions in 9 minutes! No worries, you would have some extra time ( for the bits you didnt manage to complete) . It aint really hard, just completing the next two digits of a sequence. Think critically always.
Example:
2,4,6,8,_,_ (Obviously, 10, 12)
2 , 7 , 4 , 8 , 6 , 9 , 8 , 10 , _ , _ (10 , 11) Figure out yourself why!
2 , 3 , 7 , 16 , _ , _ (32 , 57 ) HINT: Perfect square
Just a tip: Dont brain storm, think fast and critical. (exception, you have lots of time and one question left)
My session was 10am-11.30am. After that, I hang around before getting home. Brain spinning in max velocity!
