172 MCI Students to take MSAP Exam in person
CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija — A total of 172 MCI third year students participated in the Maritime Schools Assessment Program of the Philippine-Japan Manning Consultative Council, Inc. (PJMCC), which is being held in person for the first time since 2017. The examination took place nationwide on May 17, 2024, at Academic Building 1, Midway Colleges Inc.
The examinees included 125 Deck (Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation) and 47 Engine (Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering) students.
OPPORTUNITY FOR FUTURE SEAFARER
This initiative is designed to assist MHEIs in identifying qualified deck and engine cadets. By utilizing MSAP results, MHEIs can evaluate the academic performance of sponsored cadets, aiding in the maintenance of scholarships and facilitating internal benchmarking, as stated by PJMCC.
As per our record, during the last 2017 MSAP Examination there are 12 Deck and 10 Engine students passed from MCI, respectively.
The MSAP, started by PJMCC in 2007 for BS Marine Transportation and BS Marine Engineering students, was suspended in 2020 due to COVID-19 and has resumed after four (4) years.
ONE-TIME EXPERIENCE
Two (2) of the 172 students shared their experiences and preparations for the MSAP examination.
Midshipwoman Krizha Anne Marie D. Sotillo, a BSMT student, focused on the technical part of the examination. “It will determine if I have enough knowledge and if what I learned from our program is sufficient. I recalled our topics from the first year until now and tried to assess the possible topics that might appear in the examination. Thankfully, everything I studied came up.”
Both students, excelling in their respective programs, emphasized the importance of keeping their well-being stable as it became significant in preparation for this kind of examination.
DESPITE THE STRUGGLES
Known in their respective classes as bright students, they also faced hardships during the examination.
Midshipwoman K.A.M. Sotillo shared a similar sentiment, highlighting the challenge of memorizing formulas and the uncertainty of which ones would be useful in the test.
Overall, they demonstrated bravery and dedication in striving to excel in the examination.
DO’S and DON’T
As they wait for the results, they shared some tips based on their experience:
Lastly, never doubt yourself.