Can Someone from a Remote Area Make It into STIS? My Experience and Lessons Learned When people talk about the STIS entrance exam, many immediately think, “Oh, that’s just for city kids who have easy access to tutoring, plenty of teachers, and abundant books." I used to think the same. In my small hometown in East Java, learning felt restricted. Later, I discovered that being limited in resources is not a valid reason to give up. In fact, they motivated me to try even harder. What Makes STIS So Attractive? STIS has long been known as a highly desirable government-affiliated university. Its direct connection to the Central Statistics Agency ensures strong job prospects after graduation. Many parents, including mine, believe that entering STIS means a more secure future. A study by UI highlights that official government colleges attract students with their strong academics and reliable career paths. This explains why yearly thousands battle over the scarce spots available. Challenges of Studying in a Small Town Truthfully, getting ready for STIS while living outside the city is challenging. Famous prep courses are usually only available in big cities. Local libraries often don’t have enough relevant books. Internet access is inconsistent: fast at times, sluggish most of the time. My first attempt was using outdated, ripped school books. The consequence? Practicing real STIS-level questions became almost impossible. It became particularly tough with math beyond basics and logic tests. Research from Gadjah Mada University (Wibowo, 2020) shows limited education access often blocks rural students in national exams or government college entrance tests. I felt that struggle myself. How to Catch Up? Fortunately, modern platforms now provide remote study access. BelajarCPNS.com was my starting point, with its authentic STIS-style tryouts. That’s when I learned my weak spots—elementary mathematics and English. I also enrolled in virtual tutoring at NgajarPrivat.com. Tutors taught patiently, sometimes using daily analogies. Bloom’s 1984 research proved private sessions are about twice as effective as big classes. I noticed the effect directly. For extra practice, I joined intensive courses at LapakGuruPrivat.com. These sessions emphasized speed-solving techniques. By myself, I usually spent too much time on one item. These courses taught me to recognize problem patterns instead of focusing only on results. What’s the Difference Between Studying Alone and with a Community? Solo studying frequently results in frustration. When stuck on certain questions, I became demotivated. That’s why I joined the learning forum at KoncoSinau.id. I found fellow students from many areas. It gave the sense of belonging to a second family. At times they exchanged shortcut methods, at other times motivating words. That support was extremely useful. Research from Yogyakarta State University (Rahmawati, 2019) shows peer learning can boost motivation up to 35%. It truly worked in my experience. What Should You Practice for the STIS Entrance Exam? From what I went through, three subjects are absolutely critical. Mathematics, both fundamental and advanced—this is the core. English—often underestimated, yet crucial in determining success. The aptitude test—focused on reasoning and quick thinking. My schedule was split: mornings mathematics, afternoons English, evenings aptitude. The schedule wasn’t rigidly smooth, but discipline mattered. According to Duckworth, perseverance over time outweighs raw ability. Thus, despite boredom, I kept forcing myself slowly forward. Are Tryouts Really Important? Without question. Initially I was skeptical, but after practicing online, I learned mock exams are essential. It’s practice in both knowledge and timing. Research by Means et al. (2013) revealed practice tests improve results through adaptation to pressure and format. In short: theory isn’t enough, keep doing CAT tryouts. What If You Feel Mentally Down? It happens all the time. Especially after scoring low on tryouts. At that point, I nearly quit. But slowly, I learned not to be too hard on myself. What stayed in my mind: “Your only rival is your past self, not others." That advice stayed with me. I relied on my KoncoSinau.id group for emotional support. Simply sharing eased the pressure. So, Can Rural Students Pass STIS? The truth: it’s very possible. Even from a rural town, through blended strategies, it was within reach. It requires harder effort, but not impossible. Tutors at NgajarPrivat.com simplified complex lessons. I learned quick strategies from LapakGuruPrivat.com. BelajarCPNS.com gave me authentic tryout practice. KoncoSinau.id lifted me with peer motivation. Blending the four platforms made my readiness comprehensive. |
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