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hello zesties! ๐ itโs been a year since i graduated and here are some tips that really helped me during my time in poly
for some context, i was pretty introverted before entering poly and didnโt know anyone in the course i chose. i was also a pretty mediocre student in secondary school but i didnโt expect myself to have the biggest #GLOWUP! i ended up graduating as a bronze medalist with a diploma with merit and a GPA close to 4! so if youโre starting poly or looking to boost your GPA, keep reading! ๐
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this is SUPER important because poly is very project-based and youโll often need to work in groups. i would say iโm pretty lucky to meet a group of friends in Y1 and stuck through with them for 3 years. theyโve definitely made school much more bearable ๐ฅน
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as daunting as this may be, donโt be scared to ask when in doubt. i used to be scared of asking questions because i feared judgement. for a long time, it was a huge fear of mine. since i was part of the Covid batch, everything was mostly online and i didnโt get to see my classmatesโ faces for the first 6 months. this online setup actually made it easier for me to ask questions, since i could just type them into the chat or email the lecturers without feeling too self-conscious.
now that things are in-person, i want to reassure you that no questions is stupid. even if you worry that people might think your question is dumb, trust me when i say that most people wonโt even remember it later ๐ตโ๐ซ. i used to feel bad for asking lots of questions because i thought i looked โtoo enthuโ but i kept reminding myself that asking questions is good as it helps clear my doubts.
if youโre one who feels really nervous about asking questions in-person ๐ฃ๏ธ , start by sending an email to your lecturer ๐ง . over time, youโll become more comfortable asking questions directly in class. donโt let the fear of judgement stop you from seeking help!!
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poly can be overwhelming with all the projects and deadlines. so using a planner, calendar or sticky notes will be useful in helping to keep track of everything! also, set deadlines for your assignments and spread your workload. DONโT do last min work ๐๐ผ
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pay attention to the CU and prioritise accordingly. the higher the CU means the weightage is higher. this also means that higher CU modules will usually have a greater impact on your GPA ๐ฌ.
itโs all about being CONSISTENT in poly. GPA for every semester will determine your overall cGPA when you graduate. yes, every GPA for each sem matters. but a dip in GPA shouldnโt determine whether you should give up or not. always give your best for subsequent semesters and thereโs a chance where your GPA will maintain or even improve!
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for my course, exam questions were often similar to or alittle harder than the tutorial questions. so doing tutorials beforehand is really helpful! it also gives you a good idea of what to expect and helps you understand the content taught better ๐ฅธ
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everything isnโt about academics!! participate in events or join a CCA/club of your liking! poly is truly the best time to explore your interests and discover new things you might enjoy. donโt be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and take on new challenges!๐ซก for me, i joined Temasek LEAD ambassadors and i would say itโs the best decision iโve made as iโve made friends beyond my own faculty. my only regret was not joining more CCAsโฆ (partly was covid fault bcos lots of things were restrictedโฆ)
thatโs all from me! these are my main takeaways from poly. do take these tips with a pinch of salt because these were things that worked well for me. do find out what works best for you ๐ซถ๐ผ
and hereโs a โจ ๐ ๐๐๐ โจ excel template for any of you who wish to calculate your GPA scores! (link: https://shorturl.at/I1uV2)
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ if you found this useful or if you ever need to refer to this again ๐ hope this have also motivated some of yโall to work hard towards your goals! feel free to leave some tips in the comments and all the best for school ๐