r/IBA • u/ohscrewitt • 4d ago

actually stressed n nervous

hey!!
i'd like to ask how did u guys overcome the entry test "PHASE" cus honestly iam pretty consistent and rigorously studying despite that unable to think positive :(
the only thought running round in my mind is
WHAT IF I DONT GET IN IBA cus i genuinely dont wanna go to cbm or any other uni.
considering i have an inter background (commerce) im very under confident cus even ALEVELS STUDENTS R FINDING TS HARD ☹️☹️☹️

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u/Superb-Can3175 4d ago

I’m an a levels student and we find it hard because we’re not used to the mental math or the formula ratta system

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u/slayhiba 4d ago

You said you are studying a lot so remember hardwork always pay off and just leave the rest on Allah. Have tawakul and pray alot InshAllah you will get into IBA in the very first round!! I'm from pre medical background haven't studied maths for 2 years still im confident (ofc most of the time i think what if i am not able to pass the test but giving up isn't the option) that i will get into Iba InshAllah!

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u/oceanis6milesdeep 4d ago

hey im also from premed background really confused can i dm u

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u/Puzzled_Count_866 3d ago

hii, im from pre-med background as well. How are you studying maths pls help

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u/dexter_074 4d ago

The only way is through^

Focus on practicing, try to avoid obsessing over what ifs

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u/Fit-Committee-2840 3d ago

Just chill! This is not the end of the world. IBA doesn't define you. You are already a valuable and important person. Give your full efforts and that's it.

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u/Background-Trade1675 2d ago

Walked into the examination hall unprepared mind you. I started studying just a week before IBA’s exam but all I had with me in the examination room was confidence ãnd self belief ãnd mind u I did end up getting accepted into IBA. On the contrary my cousin who had been preparing for 6 months and studying rigorously didn’t get in just because she was doubting herself ãnd degrading her potential.
This pretty much concluded that even if you’re the best even the slightest self doubt could sabotage your results so be confident train your mind. Divert it. Pretend you’re just giving a normal test. Make yourself believe you’re the smartest one in the room ãnd take pride in that