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Tes CBT Bahasa Inggris, Seleksi Wawancara dan Pemeriksaan Kesehatan - Poltekpar NHI Bandung

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Main ideas / lessons

  • Poltekpar NHI Bandung overview (institution + outcomes)

    • Established as a vocational/hospitality-focused school with roots dating back to the hotel vocational school era beginning in 1959, later evolving into NHI.
    • Mission/vision: become a leading tourism higher education institution globally while maintaining Indonesian identity.
    • Claims mentioned:
      • 20,000+ graduates
      • About 38% have careers abroad
    • Programs and degree levels (via collaborations both in Indonesia and abroad):
      • D3, D4, S1
      • Master’s (Tourism Management)
    • Fields taught
      • Hospitality
        • Examples: hotel management, room division, table setting/catering, culinary arts, and food-processing practices (as referenced in subtitles)
      • Tourism & travel
        • Examples: recreation business management, tourism destinations, travel industry, event management

  • What the video/stream is for

    • Explains how the English Computer-Based Test (CBT) works technically for the independent selection route.
    • Also covers:
      • English CBT
      • Interview
      • Health check process (including timing)

  • Selection pathways (key distinction)

    • Not all pathways require the English CBT.
    • Regular route requires the English CBT.
    • Other pathways mentioned (examples):
      • Entrepreneurship
      • Achievement
      • Influencer
    • These alternative pathways do not require the CBT (as stated in the subtitles).

  • English CBT (exam structure, access, and rules)

    • Purpose
      • English is treated as a global language.
      • The test targets literacy/reading ability and grammar/structure to support understanding of academic texts.
    • What’s tested
      • Grammar: focuses on tenses and English structure
      • Vocabulary: connected to reading comprehension and/or vocabulary aspects
      • Reading approach: don’t read everything—scan the command first, then scan/read strategically
    • Format and counts
      • About 100 multiple-choice questions
      • Duration: about 90 minutes
      • No listening/writing/speaking sections in CBT
        • Speaking is assessed in the interview
      • All questions are multiple choice
      • No penalty/reduction of marks for wrong answers is mentioned
    • Trial exam
      • In the app, participants can take a trial of five questions to confirm the system works properly.
      • The trial does not reduce real test time.
    • How to log in
      • Username: registration code from the participant card
      • Password: date of birth (day/month/year; four-digit year format as described)
    • Suggested device policy
      • Bring your own device/laptop (Mac or Windows allowed)
      • Power is allowed (including a charging cable)
      • A mouse is optional depending on comfort
    • Connectivity contingency
      • If public Wi‑Fi is unreliable, participants may use tethering or their own internet device.

  • Most common mistakes + success tips for CBT

    • Common mistakes
      • Not careful / not thorough
      • Not reading questions and instructions properly (especially the reading strategy)
      • Answering too quickly without selecting the best option (structure/tense discrimination matters)
      • Spending too long on one question (time management)
    • Time-management advice
      • Stay calm and thorough
      • Prefer a strategy that moves efficiently through questions:
        • Prefer easier questions first
        • “Ideally” answer sequentially, but skipping is allowed if time is tight
    • Study focus
      • Prioritize grammar/structure (including tenses)
      • Also practice general vocabulary
      • Suggested learning resources: examples on Google/YouTube/internet (no single required book emphasized)

  • Interview test (next day)

    • Purpose
      • Assess speaking/communication skills, not only right/wrong correctness
      • Evaluate whether answers are connected and coherent
      • Assess general knowledge/insight, including tourism-related knowledge (Indonesia and abroad)
      • Check speaking ability and presentation/grooming
        • Subtitles emphasize dressing appropriately, not just physical appearance
    • Interview language policy
      • Some questions may allow Indonesian (e.g., general knowledge in Indonesian)
      • If asked to answer in English, participants must respond in English (showing English ability can add value)
      • If unsure, guidance allows/encourages clarification
    • Duration and group size
      • About 10–15 minutes average, possibly up to 20 minutes
      • Approximately ~20 participants per room (as stated)
    • Difference vs other tests (SBM vs SMM)
      • Subtitles state interviews are “more or less the same,” but specifics can depend on the panel and focus.
      • Participation in SBM may help with mental preparation.

  • Health check (why it matters and what it assesses)

    • Why it matters
      • Linked to vocational training nature: Poltekpar NHI emphasizes skills and practical activities, so stamina/durability and health are important.
    • Assessments mentioned
      • Lung test
      • Scoliosis check
      • Other physical tests tied to program needs
    • Color-related capability
      • Hospitality: partial color blindness allowed? (subtitles strongly emphasize hospitality students must not be partially color blind, because they must distinguish colors accurately for cooking/service)
      • Tourism/travel: partial color blindness permitted, but total color blindness not allowed
    • Height requirements
      • Hospitality: minimum 150 cm, with men at least 155 cm (as mentioned)
    • Drug test
      • Subtitles state no drug test, but mention a urine test for women and clarify it’s linked to pregnancy check
    • Timing
      • Can be done across multiple days (3 days flexibility)
      • Estimated around ~1 hour if no queue
    • Clothing/ethics guidance
      • Wear plain, non-patterned clothing
      • Avoid items like buttons (metal-related) and uncomfortable attire
      • Comfort is emphasized; batik is mentioned as acceptable if comfortable and practical

  • Schedule overview (CBT, interview, health check)

    • Regular route
      • CBT on the 30th
      • Interviews on the 1st and 2nd
      • Health check across the 1st–3rd (flexible)
    • Participants should:
      • Check which batch/room they are assigned to for interviews
      • Arrive around 30 minutes early
      • If coming from outside the city, interview schedules allow leaving after afternoon/evening

  • Costs and what affects them

    • Health-check cost type depends on selected program:
      • Type A: hospitality-related exams (e.g., tests like thoracic/scoliosis; amounts stated in IDR)
      • Type B: includes color blindness test (amounts stated in IDR)
    • Subtitles also mention differences by:
      • Men vs women
      • Program category (hospitality vs tourism/travel)
      • Potential pregnancy-related additions for women
    • Payment is described as cashless (debit/QR/transfer-like method) for health tests; no cash payments advised.

  • A/B class assignment rationale

    • Seats are split (example for hospitality D3: “A and B”):
      • One group starts in August, another in February
    • Why you might be assigned A or B:
      • Not based on preference—use exam results/quota distribution
      • Subtitles argue both tracks are same quality
      • Main differences affect graduation timing and internship continuity across semesters

  • Final motivational messages

    • “Calmness = thoroughness.”
    • Practice builds confidence.
    • Choose a study program that matches your interests so you can “survive” the vocational workload.
    • Encourage prayer and preparation; ask parents for prayers.

Methodology / instruction-style bullets (what to do)

A) CBT day / technical steps

  • Prepare before exam

    • Bring:
      • Participant card
      • ID card (or alternative photo ID, e.g., driver’s license)
      • Your own laptop/device
      • Optional: power cable/charger
      • Optional: mouse
      • Optional: your own internet/tethering if needed
    • Ensure the laptop is ready and avoid issues like auto-updates interrupting the test (Windows guidance mentioned).

  • Login to the CBT application

    • Open the CBT app.
    • Username: enter the registration code from the participant card.
    • Password: enter date of birth (day/month/year; four-digit year).

  • Before starting

    • Use the trial exam (5 questions) to confirm the app works properly.
    • The trial does not reduce exam time.

  • During exam

    • CBT format:
      • ~100 multiple-choice questions
      • 90 minutes total
    • No listening/writing/speaking in CBT (speaking assessed in interview).
    • Reading strategy:
      • Scan the question/command first, then scan/read relevant parts.
    • Avoid common errors:
      • Don’t skip reading instructions.
      • Don’t spend excessive time on one question.
    • Strategy suggested:
      • Aim to answer sequentially, but if time management requires it, do easier questions first and return later if possible.

B) Health check preparation

  • Bring/pay

    • Pay cashlessly for the health test (handled via the registration/payment instructions).
    • Bring required documents/identity as requested by the process (participant card/ID implied).

  • Clothing

    • Wear neat, plain clothing.
    • Avoid buttons/metal fasteners and patterned outfits.

  • Timing

    • Arrive early enough to complete within the schedule.
    • Health check spans 3 days flexibility.

C) Interview preparation

  • Communication

    • Prepare to answer about yourself and your motivation coherently.
    • Be ready to explain why you want NHI and connect your answers to the questions.

  • Language

    • If asked in English, respond in English.
    • If asked general knowledge in Indonesian, Indonesian is acceptable.

  • Presentation

    • Dress appropriately and appear well-groomed (appearance points emphasized).
    • Stay calm; don’t panic or go silent.

Speakers / sources featured

  • Mrs. Endang Sinaga (committee role; also described as head/leader for compiling English CBT questions)
  • Mrs. Dr. Endang Sinaga Commission (same speaker referenced with title/role variations in subtitles)
  • Mrs. Dra. Zul Helva MH (head/team compiling test questions, specifically English CBT)
  • Mrs. Eva (interviewer/explainer from the English CBT and interview perspective)
  • Mr. Tedi (facilitator/technical walkthrough of the CBT interface)
  • Mr. Riki (host/interrupter; asked questions and discussed interpretations)
  • Poltekpar NHI Bandung (institutional source) (primary subject of the content)

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