Bridge courses keep pupils and parents, not to mention Nepalese academicians, debating if, as a matter of fact, these programs are effective in building a strong, proper academic foundation or are just another passing phase of academic fads. Generally speaking, while waiting for the SEE results to be declared, students enter these bridge courses to get settled in higher secondary plus two levels. However, whether the programs are necessary is often debated. Now let's break down some common myths that evaluate the real value of bridge courses.
Myth 1: Bridge Courses Are Just a Money-Making Scheme
Well, myths originate from a part of the truth and there may be some institutions who fail to uphold integrity and put money over everything. This is where quality gets lost when these institutions start to look at the number of enrollments rather than focus on what they actually are there to do, but this is not the case with Alfa Beta. 
Just choosing the right institution gets rid of the problem altogether and here at Alfa Beta, you can expect bridge courses to do what they are supposed to do. They exist to fill the knowledge gap between the 10th and 11th grades, helping students adapt to the more challenging higher secondary curriculum.
Myth 2: They’re Not Necessary if You’re a Good Student
It’s not always about whether it's necessary or not. It’s about making this easier and gaining that advantage which even the high-scoring students can do through the help of these bridge courses. Things are different when you go to +2 and that sometimes involves fundamental changes to the way of learning. Skills that are taught in the bridge course are skills that are necessary from mere textbook knowledge, so just being a good student sometimes does not cut it. Critical thinking, time management, and problem-solving are skills that are thoroughly developed in bridge courses and having them before you even start +2 will help you focus better on the curriculum.
Myth 3: Bridge Courses Are Only for Weak Students
Like it has been mentioned above, it's not about whether it's for a good student or a bad student. What the bridge course aims to do is make things easier for you when you start your +2 so that you don't find yourself lost. What you will be able to do through enrolling in this is have an edge over your colleagues and perform better in your academics when the actual thing starts. They not only help low-achieving students catch up but also challenge high-achievers to excel further. These courses provide a platform whereby students clear their doubts, explore advanced topics, and develop confidence in their academic capabilities.
Myth 4: They Don’t Make a Difference in Academic Performance
We here at Alfa Beta have been operating for over three decades now and we have let the studies and experiences of our students speak for themselves and these results say quite the opposite. They definitely make a clear difference in academic performances because joining a bridge course helps the students cope with the rigout of +2 better.
Myth 5: Self-Study Is More Effective
While self-study has its merits, it sometimes is not adequate to cover all lacuna. Bridge courses give systematic guidance and expert views that often elude students through self-study. Besides, being interactive in nature, the bridge courses offer opportunities for learning from other students' experiences, thus adding new dimensions.
Conclusion
So, do students really need bridge courses? Everything depends on the goal and academic needs. To such students who want to lay a good foundation and transition well into higher education, it could be a game-changing course. Breaking down these myths goes to show that a properly designed bridge course like the ones offered by Alfa Beta isn't some sort of academic filler but rather an investment in your future.
