WAT

How many words will be displayed? How many are in Bangla and English?

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There will be 80 words displayed. All of these words will be English.

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How many words should I write?

Try to write all the words. 

Is there space for a sentence?

Yes, there will be a break on each word for making sentence.

Is it important to maintain word order (serial)?

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You should maintain the word order serially. It helps ISSB to judge your WAT test. If you miss any sentence try to write the “word” at least on the space or keep it blank.

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 Are there consequences if I make a mistake in WAT order (serial)?

No problem, you should confess your fault during the DP Viva. 

Can I seek help from others?

In ISSB you’re your own competitor. No one will help you and you won’t be able to help anyone during the Written phase. As well as all of the candidates will be monitored by Close Circuit Camera. The Conducting Officer, Staffs will keep a close watch on all of the candidates.

Should the sentences be entirely positive?

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Yeah, you should write positive sentences. But it should be natural so practice to improve your positive thinking capacity not by forcing your brain, calm down and improve it. Remember Improvement is a continuous process that won't be possible within a few days. It will take time but gradually you will see a huge change in you.

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What type of sentence should I avoid?

Interrogative, Imperative, Optative and Exclamatory sentences should be avoided. Be assertive

Should I write long or short sentences?

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Try to write short sentences within 7 seconds. So Practice more and more.

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What is the secret to writing a good sentence?

Enhance positive thinking. Practice more and more so that you gain the expertise to complete within time.

 Why does ISSB conduct this test?

By analyzing the word association  of a person they get to know what kind of person you are, what are your beliefs or dislikes, how you behave to your surroundings and what is  inside you. This test aims at judging  personality traits and basic psychology of a candidate. It brings out attitudes, thoughts, desires, feelings and even negative aspects of one’s personality. 

What should I do if I don't understand the meaning of a word?

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Just skip it.  Write the “word” name only for example, “Lead” or keep it blank

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Can I use pronouns such as I, me, we, he, and she in the sentence?

It’s discouraged. Try to avoid these.

What is the cutoff mark for WAT?

There is no cut off mark for WAT but you've to pass the exam. Overall they can make an idea about your personality, beliefs and others factor. Actually as the exam is conducted in limited time so your genuine psychology reflets clearly on the scripts so it helps them to judge you. There is no marking on this test.

How much does poor performance in WAT impact the final result?

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How you perform in the Word Association Test at ISSB affects your final result, but it depends on how well you do in other tests too. Each part adds up to the overall evaluation, and ISSB looks at the candidate's abilities as a whole. Weak performance in one area can be balanced by strengths in others. But if you consistently perform poorly across multiple sections, including the Word Association Test, it may negatively impact the overall assessment and final result.

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 How do I write a short sentence?

Increase your handwriting speed, thinking capabilities  and try to cope up with time management.So practice as much you can. Example: subject+verb+object follow this but meaningful sentence. Look brother it is an opportunity to show them your psychology so try to improve writing meaningful and insightful sentences. It is not just a formality that you have to write a sentence just. Ensure the quality in writing and thinking. 

How can I practice WAT at home?

You can use the Mission Academy app for practicing WAT. Here, the maximum WAT covered on ISSB will bring you a better result to improve your expertise. 

Does there any sound like “beep” when words change?

Yes, you will hear a beep sound on each word beginning.

Should I overwrite a sentence if I think of a better one later?

It shouldn’t be done. Rather overwriting will have a negative impact on your test also there has no scope to edit the previous one due to time limitation. As you know each word will disappear after a certain time from the big projector.