Time management is essential to the NIFT Situation test especially in model execution, and they must strive to complete the model in the 2-hour time limit.
A model that is not crafted well, such as one that has rough edges, glue remnants, or poorly done finishing, is likely to score lesser. Your level of tidiness contributes to your overall score.
A model must have fundamentals to support it, otherwise, it is useless. Most candidates seem to focus too much on the model’s appearance and neglect the idea behind it.
Some candidates become overenthusiastic leading to overly done models, whereas others are exceedingly frugal with their resources resulting in a model that looks incomplete.
A good number of candidates do not appreciate the inclusivity of the description, which is one of the elements of grading. The description captures the model’s ideation and concept.
Trying to create an overly complex design within a limited timeframe can backfire if the execution is not neat and complete. Stick to the time limit.
Stay calm in all situations. Most candidates get overwhelmed by panic and try to change their strategy too late leading to unmolded, half-done models.
One of the gravest errors candidates make is not preparing sufficiently ahead of the test. The Situation Test is not only about creativity but time management and idea execution too.