The Selectividad is just around the corner and that’s why Unihabit brings you some tips on how to face the Selectividad 2024 exams.

When are the Selectividad 2024 exams?

Whether you are taking the ordinary or extraordinary selectividad exams, you are sure to find yourself immersed between notes and books preparing for the exams in order to get the best score. If you are taking the ordinary exams, the dates for Selectividad 2024 are 4, 5 and 6 June, don’t worry! I’m sure you’re doing great and you still have a few days to prepare well for your exams. If, on the other hand, you are taking the extraordinary exams on 3, 4 and 5 September, you have the whole summer ahead of you to prepare well, but don’t get distracted or leave it until the last days of summer.

How to face the Selectividad 2024 exams?

As we have already mentioned, the selectividad is just around the corner and these last few days are key to finish preparing for the selectividad 2024 exams in the best possible way. The students of our residence halls have gone through this moment and what better than them to offer you some good advice before passing the selectividad. Therefore, at Unihabit we have compiled some of them so that you can face the university entrance exams in the best possible way:

  • Focus on the subjects you do best, but don’t forget the others.
  • Keep in mind the subjects that have a higher score, they will help you to reach the cut-off mark you need.
  • Prepare a timetable so that you know how to organise yourself and prepare for all the subjects.
  • Study in a quiet environment without distractions.
  • Be clear about the syllabus. If you have any doubts, ask your teachers or classmates for help.
  • Take advantage of the time of the day when you feel most productive and rest the rest of the day, as not everyone feels equally productive in the morning or in the afternoon.
  • Follow the study technique that works best for you, underlining, summaries, outlines, exercises, previous years’ university entrance exams, etc.
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  • Allow yourself to rest, you need to have enough energy for the exams.
  • Trust in yourself. You have already worked on everything you need to know during your high school years.
  • Read the questions carefully, take a deep breath and answer the questions in an organised and structured way.
  • If you get stuck on a question, don’t worry! Keep answering the other questions and leave this one for the end.
  • Don’t rush to finish the exam, but don’t get distracted either. Organise your time to answer all the questions in the best possible way.
  • Don’t worry if you don’t make the cut-off mark, you have plenty of options to get where you want to be.

Selectividad 2024 Exams: Frequently Asked Questions

After the advice on how to take the Selectividad 2024 exams in Catalonia, here at Unihabit we will answer some of the most frequently asked questions:

When are the marks for the Selectividad 2024 exams released?

The marks for the June exams will be published on 19 June 2024. The marks for the exams of the extraordinary exams will be published on 17 September.

How can I check my exam results?

The marks of the Selectividad exams can be viewed on the Portal de acceso a la universidad.

Can I claim a mark in the Selectividad 2024 exams?

Yes, in the ordinary exam session you can request the revision of the exams from 19 to 24 June. In the extraordinary exams, you can request the revision of the exams from 17 to 19 September.

The results of the revision will be published on 2 July in the ordinary phase and on 27 September in the extraordinary phase.

Which subjects are compulsory in the Selectividad 2024 exams?

The compulsory subjects in the Selectividad 2024 exams are part of the general phase: Catalan Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, Foreign Language, History or History of Philosophy, and another subject to choose from: Mathematics, Mathematics applied to Social Sciences, Latin, Musical Analysis, Performing Arts, General Sciences or Artistic Drawing.

How many electives can I choose to improve my grade?

In the Selectividad exams you can choose up to 3 optional subjects in order to achieve the grade required for the degree or university you have chosen.

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With what grade can I pass the Selectividad 2024 exams?

In the general phase you must pass with a minimum of 4, taking into account that the average with the baccalaureate transcript is equal to or higher than 5. Regarding the specific phase you must obtain a minimum of 5 in each exam as they are evaluated independently.

Do Selectividad grades expire?

The mark obtained in the general phase is valid indefinitely and the mark obtained in the specific phase is valid for 3 years, the course of the same year and the following two academic years.

When are the exams for the extraordinary selectividad exams?

The Selectividad 2024 exams in the extraordinary phase will be held on 3, 4 and 5 September 2024.

From Unihabit we wish you all the best of luck with the Selectividad 2024 exams!

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