Incorrectly filling out the machine-readable forms and failing to cite evidence in the humanities essays

A common myth is that the EGE is just a guesswork multiple-choice test that rewards lucky guessing over real knowledge; in fact, only Part 1 uses shorter-answer and multiple-choice items, while Part 2 requires extended written responses graded by human experts against detailed rubrics. Another related misconception is that a student can pass purely by memorizing facts without understanding underlying concepts, but Part 2 tasks in subjects like mathematics and the sciences specifically require multi-step reasoning shown in full, not just a final numeric answer. Some students also assume the exam is identical every year, when in reality FIPI updates specific task formats and difficulty calibration annually, which is why relying on outdated practice materials from several years ago can leave gaps in preparation. Finally, there's a belief that a single bad subject automatically ends a student's university prospects, but most programmes only require one or two elective subjects beyond the compulsory Russian and Mathematics, so weaker performance elsewhere often has limited practical impact.