22 Oct Matric 2025: Your Exam Survival Guide
It’s officially crunch time for the Class of 2025 — the moment everything you’ve been working toward finally comes together. The national matric exams are here, stretching from late October right through to the end of November. Yes, it’s a marathon, not a sprint, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Bottom line? If you’re writing in the next few weeks, keep your eye on your specific subject timetable and show up like you own the room.
The first big week
The opening papers are already setting the pace with Computer Applications Technology and Information Technology. By Thursday, English steps into the spotlight with Paper 3, a major milestone for every learner. From here, it’s six weeks of subjects, electives, and practicals. Translation: it’s about to get real.
Pro tips to keep you grounded
- Be early, be ready. Show up with your ID, your stationery, and your game face. That 10-minute reading time? Gold. Use it wisely.
- Study smart. Break revision into bite-sized chunks and quiz yourself. It keeps your brain switched on.
- Sleep is strategy. A tired brain won’t deliver. Rest, fuel up, hydrate — think of it as exam training.
- Play to your strengths. Start with the questions you know to build momentum, then tackle the trickier ones.
- Perspective matters. Remember, these exams are important, but they don’t define your worth.
From us to you
Class of 2025, you’ve shown resilience and hustle through every curveball thrown your way. Now it’s your time to shine. Walk into those exam rooms with confidence, back yourself, and remember: your future is bigger than any paper you write.
We’re rooting for you every step of the way. You’ve got this, CHOMEE!
