NCAE 2007

After the tiresome week we have with our tests, we were able to rest for three days (that is Saturday, Sunday and Monday). Some of our classmates were curious if we were to take the NCAE for we were the only school who did not take the exam on the said date. Some people say that it is important to take the exam because if we won’t pass, we won’t be able to pursue our course. Some also say that it was only to determine what kind of course that would be appropriate for us and it is not a big deal. I really thought that we are exempted from it but unfortunately, I and my classmates are wrong. We took the NCAE last January 23. When we arrived in our classroom, there was a list on the wall which indicates on where we would stay. Students with family names starting from A to G fall on the first bracket and stays in Gonzales while those whose family names starting from H to T fall on the second one and stays in Tan. It was a bit funny because four of our classmates belong to the third bracket and stays in the Hometech room. It was only the four of them there. I do not know if they transferred in Tan because I directly proceeded to Gonzales. Because my family name started with A, I fall on the first bracket and stayed in Gonzales. Before the test, our proctor which was Mr. Jover Nuñez, allowed us to buy food in the canteen for us to consume while taking the test. The examination started at about 8:00 a.m. and was estimated to end at 2:45 p.m.

Our proctor distributed the answer sheets and guided us on how and where to put our answers. After which, we were given the test booklets and instructed to answer the first part of the test only. The NCAE was composed of mostly seven to eight parts. There was a Math ability test, Verbal test, Non- Verbal test, Clerical test and many more. Some of the parts were long, about sixty items and some were short, only ten items. There were parts which were very easy like the Clerical test and we were able to finish earlier than the given time. Other parts require comprehension like the Verbal test because we were to read a selection and we were asked some questions. Some requires analyzing the problems like the Non- Verbal test because we were to point out what is the next in the sequence of pictures.

Whether the NCAE was helpful or not, at least we were assured that we had took the exam and if ever it is needed in college, we won’t have any problems in the processing or filling of documents. Even though it added to our stress and pressure, it was done as smoothly as possible. Aside from this, we would also know on what would be the appropriate course that we could take.