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Is It Possible for Students from Small Towns to Succeed in the Les STIS Exam? A Personal Story and Study Tips

People usually believe STIS is only accessible to students with modern city resources and premium tutoring.

I also believed that.

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.

Instead, they became fuel for me to push harder.

What Makes STIS So Attractive?

STIS consistently ranks as a top choice for students aiming for government-related careers.

Not only is it under the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), but its graduates also have clear career prospects.

Many parents, including mine, believe that entering STIS means a more secure future.

According to research from the University of Indonesia (Santoso, 2021), government colleges are attractive due to their mix of academic quality and job security.

It’s natural that each year thousands of students fight for a very small number of places.

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.

Libraries? Their collections are limited.

Internet access is inconsistent: fast at times, sluggish most of the time.

Initially, I relied on my worn-out high school books to prepare.

The consequence? Practicing real STIS-level questions became almost impossible.

It became particularly tough with math beyond basics and logic tests.

According to Wibowo (2020) at UGM, lack of educational resources is a key barrier for rural students in exams.

I felt that struggle myself.

How to Catch Up?

Luckily, today students have countless online learning options.

My introduction was to BelajarCPNS.com, a site hosting realistic STIS practice exams.

From there, I realized my weaknesses: basic math and English.

Later, I joined online tutoring from NgajarPrivat.com.

Lessons were taught patiently, often with real-life examples.

Bloom highlighted that individual tutoring yields double the results of traditional classrooms.

And I experienced that myself.

For further study, I participated in special programs at LapakGuruPrivat.com.

The classes trained us to answer questions efficiently.

On my own, I tended to linger too long on difficult questions.

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?

Learning by yourself can be very discouraging.

Some problems remain unsolved, and in the end, I lost motivation.

Because of that, I sought out a peer-learning group on KoncoSinau.id.

I found fellow students from many areas.

It was almost like building a new family circle.

Sometimes they shared quick tricks for solving questions, other times just encouragement.

And that helped a lot.

Studies at UNY found collaborative learning increases motivation significantly, around 35%.

It truly worked in my experience.

What Should You Practice for the STIS Entrance Exam?

From my experience, three key areas must be mastered.

Core and advanced math—it’s the backbone of STIS.

English—often underestimated, yet crucial in determining success.

The aptitude test—focused on reasoning and quick thinking.

I usually divided time: morning for math, afternoon for English, night for APT.

The schedule wasn’t rigidly smooth, but discipline mattered.

According to Duckworth, perseverance over time outweighs raw ability.

So even when bored, I pushed little by little.

Are Tryouts Really Important?

Yes, very much.

Initially I was skeptical, but after practicing online, I learned mock exams are essential.

Tryouts aren’t only about content but also time control.

Studies confirm tryouts enhance outcomes by preparing students for real test conditions.

So don’t just study theory, practice CAT regularly.

What If You Feel Mentally Down?

It happens all the time.

Especially after scoring low on tryouts.

It made me want to surrender.

Eventually, I realized I shouldn’t be overly harsh with myself.

Advice from my tutor stuck with me: “Focus on growth, not comparisons.”

That advice stayed with me.

I relied on my KoncoSinau.id group for emotional support.

Even small chats lifted the burden.

So, Can Rural Students Pass STIS?

The truth: it’s very possible.

Though not from a metropolis, combining private tutoring, practice exams, focused classes, and a study group made it possible.

Sure, the effort is higher, but it’s still realistic.

NgajarPrivat.com clarified challenging topics for me.

I learned quick strategies from LapakGuruPrivat.com.

I used BelajarCPNS.com as my practice arena.

KoncoSinau.id lifted me with peer motivation.

Together, these four resources made my prep solid.