HOW I SCORED A 4.0GPA FOR YEAR 3 (POLY EDITION)

hey zesties!! here are some studying tips for anyone who needs it!😉😉

starting off, my gpa used to float around 3.6, however in year 2 i dropped to a 3.2 which was not up to my own expectation hence i knew i had to do something🥶🥶

these are some tips for you that really helped me! ofc this might not work for everyone so take this with a pinch of salt 🤓🤓

– 𝟭 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗔 𝗚𝗢𝗔𝗟 🥅

as cliche as this sounds, having a goal is so important because you will know how to gauge yourself better and have the drive to push yourself. set a realistic goal and make sure you find ways to achieve your goals.

– 𝟮 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 ⏰

focus on what truly matters. you may indulge in occasional late-night suppers or TikTok scrolling, but work three times harder. set realistic daily goals and a doable to-do list, finding satisfaction in checking off tasks. remind yourself this is the last time you'll face this exam or project, so aim for your best. stay focused and productive while making time for fun. 🫡

– 𝟯 𝗠𝗜𝗫𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣 𝗢𝗙 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 👩🏼‍🤝‍👩🏻👬🏻

stick with friends that not only play but also work hard with you! I'm thankful to have such friends around me where we all have goals to do well, hence they really motivated me to push myself everytime i feel like giving up💘 We also help one another a lot, teaching one another as while doing so, you are familiarising yourself with the content too!

–𝟯.𝟭 𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗘𝗟 👩🏻‍🏫

another method you can adopt is to have someone you look up to! It could be a senior, a friend or an artiste. This helped me a lot as I looked up to some friends and seniors that were doing well academically and they were a source of motivation for me:) it led me to think ‘if they can do it, i can do it too! it’s just the matter of how much effort you want to put in’.

– 𝟰 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗟𝗬🏆

try to stay ahead of class! always read up on lecture notes before a tutorial so that you can come to class with questions on the topic you are unsure of. this doesn't take much of your time, usually it takes me about 2 hours? I go through every single point, highlight and note down on any parts of the topic that I am unclear of.

– 𝟱 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦!!🏆

i find this super important… by participating I don't mean answering questions the teacher asks instead, 𝙌𝙐𝙀𝙎𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 the teacher. make sure you revise your tutorial content before class and prepare a list of questions that you need clarification on. this was something i wish i had done earlier as i got to go back home with new knowledge😎😎

– 𝟲 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗦 📝

taking the lead means driving group discussions while understanding everyone's opinions, completing your part, checking on others' parts, and proofreading before submission. when I take the lead in projects, I gain more knowledge about every component that needs to be presented. for eg, if I'm in charge of part A, i remain fully aware of part C as well, ensuring I'm well-prepared and less anxious during Q&A sessions in presentations.

– 𝟳 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗗𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 🤺

besides excelling in your tasks during an internship, it's crucial to build relationships with your colleagues and supervisor. see them as friends with more experience, not just "scary supervisors." learning from them can greatly enhance your skills. Having connections makes it easier to get help when needed, which I found invaluable during my internship.

– 𝟴 𝗖𝗖𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 🤺

this might not apply to everyone, but for me I am a slower learner hence i take more time to absorb things. during year 3, i completely stepped out from my CCAs as i have also reached my CCA goals in year 1 & 2. i could then pour all my time into my studies and personal enjoyment activities. this definitely helped me a lot as I had lesser things to commit to.

– 𝟵 𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧🏆

most importantly, always put yourself first! if you feel like you are burning out please, please, please take a break. go for walks, eat something good or just wind off. if you put yourself under too much pressure it could backfire and i always make sure i am learning because i want to learn something new, and not forcing myself to memorise something just for the sake of it so i will take break along the way if i am feeling overwhelmed

if you’ve read all the way here, thank you and i hope these advice benefitted you!!

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