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Didn’t Make It into Les STMKG? My Experience, Reflections, and Comeback Strategy

I vividly recall the year I first applied to STMKG.

I thought I had it in the bag, considering my class ranking was consistently high.

My Physics skills were solid, my Math decent, and my English fine.

Yet, I ended up not clearing the academic exam.

The emotions were all over: regret, humiliation, and interest in what went wrong.

That day I learned STMKG exams demand more than routine preparation.

It takes unique preparation methods to pass.

Why is the STMKG Exam So Challenging?
Today, I can explain it simply:

The exam doesn’t test memory, it tests how well you grasp fundamental concepts.

Wibisono (2021) from Gadjah Mada University revealed that most applicants stumble in Physics and Math since they prioritize shortcuts over comprehension.

This was exactly my case.

In school exams, I usually depended on quick tricks.

In STMKG, problems expose whether you really understand, not whether you can hack the test.

What Happened After Failing?
Truthfully, I sank into disappointment.

But there was one quote from a guest speaker I couldn’t forget:

“Failing doesn’t mean the end; it’s feedback to fix your strategy.”

That’s when I began analyzing my mistakes:

- I didn’t practice enough STMKG-format problems.
- I worked solo with no experienced mentor.
- I didn’t have a structured schedule.

That analysis pushed me to restructure my entire study plan.

How Did I Recover?
The initial action I took was finding a private teacher.

That’s when I found NgajarPrivat.com, which had STMKG specialist tutors.

The improvement was obvious.

Where I struggled with integrals, the tutor simplified it with a smart substitution trick.

Research by Bloom (1984) shows private tutoring can double academic achievement compared to classroom learning.

I agree, because with a tutor, I didn’t just know the answer—I understood why the formula was used.

Online Learning as a Simulation Tool

Not only did I rely on a tutor, but I also practiced with BelajarCPNS.com.

It provided countless mock exams tailored for civil service academies, STMKG included.

Its standout feature was the CAT simulator, identical to the actual test.

A Stanford study (Means et al., 2013) revealed simulation learning can increase scores by one-third due to familiarity with stress and structure.

Meaning, the more you drill, the less stressful the clock becomes.

I remember my first tryout score was terrible.

But after three months of routine practice, my chart rose.

The improvement restored my confidence to take the exam once more.

Learning Community as a Lifesaver

In the middle of prep, I frequently became unmotivated without peers.

Fortunately, I found a learning forum on KoncoSinau.id.

Many members from different places had the same ambition: join STMKG.

We would either solve problems together or simply motivate each other.

Though it seems minor, UGM research (Wibowo, 2020) shows peer groups raise learning motivation 40%.

It worked—whenever friends shared progress, I wanted to improve too.

Physical Training Cannot Be Underestimated

Most candidates, including me before, overlooked the importance of physical training.

During my first failure, I never jogged.

When the test came, just six minutes of running left me exhausted.

The following year, I trained seriously:
- Morning runs covering 2 km.
- Doing 50 pushups a day.
- Going swimming once every week.

A UNJ study showed candidates regularly training three times per week had 25% greater chances of passing physicals.

It worked—by year two, I completed the 12-minute run.

Study Schedule I Used

For discipline, I created a timetable as follows:

- Morning (30 minutes): Math formula review.
- Noon (1 hour): Physics exercises.
- Night (1 hour): take online tryouts on BelajarCPNS.com.
- Weekend: study sessions with a private STMKG tutor.

Using this schedule, I stayed relaxed.

Learning was calmer yet productive.

Ericsson (1993) highlighted that training specifically on weaknesses is more powerful than unfocused learning.

So, I always wrote down my mistakes and reviewed them with my tutor.

Second Year: Finally Accepted!

In the following year, I attempted once more.

I was nervous, of course.

However, this attempt was unlike the first.

The problems appeared easier because of prior drills.

The fitness section was manageable after consistent training.

And finally, my name appeared on the results list.

I could hardly believe it happened.

Every sacrifice—tutors, practice tests, peer support—paid off.

For You Who Want to Try STMKG

Based on my journey, here are my suggestions:

- Never go it alone—seek a tutor on NgajarPrivat.com or LapakGuruPrivat.com.
- Practice thousands of questions. Use BelajarCPNS.com to get used to real exam format.
- Join communities like KoncoSinau.id so your motivation stays alive.
- Physical health is essential; STMKG requires strength and brains.

Getting in depends not only on intelligence but on preparation quality.

Closing: Failure is Not the End, but a Path to Success

If you fail, don’t lose spirit.

Treat failure as a stepping stone.

I went through failure, but it taught me lessons.

The STMKG path is competitive, but proper preparation widens the door.

Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to prepare: tutoring, bimbel, forums.

Your success depends on your commitment.

Trust me, when your name finally appears on the STMKG acceptance list, every struggle feels sweet.