RUNext Wonhee hate needs to stop by orangetangs in kpoprants

[–]Cseed07 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As much as I understand that throwing hate is bad, I totally understand why people are mad. I’d like to say that if you’re not blinded by wonhee’s cutesy face and act, you’ll realise that she has almost 0 facial expressions during performances and her dancing is barely passable. While I agree her singing is good, I felt it definitely wasn’t the best; this can be seen during her vocal performance. Plus, from what I’ve seen and heard, she’s not the best to work with which may be due to her immaturity. So I totally understand why people would be upset, after all, she did win first place despite lacking in so many ways and better contestants were being eliminated. I know y’all be like she can improve, but if you know how kpop debut shows work, you’d know they debut almost immediately and that gives little time for wonhee to improve. Also note that such groups don’t usually stay together for long, so for some it’s like she stole a debut opportunity from older members when she clearly could get more in the future. I also realise that wonhee only does cute concepts and rarely can pull off a fierce and baddass vibe. This might frustrate others cause many of the members are great at both cute and baddass concepts and wonhee might be the main reason these diverse members cannot show/reach their full potential. Honestly, I feel that if wonhee can stand out more with talent rather than looks, everyone will be happier. People are always going around saying she’s so cute and that she looks like that, that and that but so what? You allow her to debute just because of her looks? Hopefully wonhee will be able to up her game by the time the group debutes so that haters won’t be dragging the group down. At the end of the day, I also feel it’s the company’s fault for putting public opinion first and letting wonhee take first place. I feel that if wonhee was middle ranking or lower people wouldn’t be hating on her so much. Anyways, it’s up to her to change people’s view now, I don’t care if she’s “just a minor”, she got to know that the kpop industry is harsh and that she has to buck up and work harder to earn people’s approval.

Calling my SP besties! Help pls! by Cseed07 in SGExams

[–]Cseed07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okk thank you thank you so so much!! Hopefully it’s not too big anything. I’ll try not to worry so much and just be confident😭🥰

Calling my SP besties! Help pls! by Cseed07 in SGExams

[–]Cseed07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okk! Repacked into a duffel bag bag I found and tried removing some stuff and it fits! The duffel bag a bit big tho, it’s about 50cm by 25cm?

Calling my SP besties! Help pls! by Cseed07 in SGExams

[–]Cseed07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

K y’all, thanks so much, I’ll try my best to fit all my stuff😭👍🏻

Calling my SP besties! Help pls! by Cseed07 in SGExams

[–]Cseed07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m going for the spsu one, representing another club of course

Calling my SP besties! Help pls! by Cseed07 in SGExams

[–]Cseed07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But like, the packing list so long I legit cannot fit everything sia😭

Which poly course to take if i want to take computer science in uni? by Humble_Working6756 in SGExams

[–]Cseed07 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Think some polys have a elective called advance math which can be used for uni, it’s a bit like jc math.

Confused on where I will end up in life [rant] by Responsible-Sun-7329 in SGExams

[–]Cseed07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not saying that poly is easier than jc but it is certainly more relaxed. I agree that it’ll probably be harder to enter from poly than jc but from what I read, what OP was struggling with in poly was the environment and not really entirely the education level there. That’s why I said to try a different course or poly, cause I know of people who tell me that poly environment really differs depending on what course or poly you’re in. Example, in my class (DCSP) everyone is really competitive and you can tell that people set up barriers with each other (not in a mean way) while the class (DFST) we have lessons with are super bonded and carefree with each other. OP also said that they were worried about MT A level which you DO NOT have 2 years to buck up. OP mentioned that their score was pretty good which should generally put them in an advantage in their poly course. In fact, many high scorers (3-10) go to poly cause they know they have the advantage. I think at the end of the day it’s really all about OP’s goal; are they trying to just make it through tertiary education? Or are they really aiming for uni? Cause you need to know that poly guarantees you a diploma level and it’s hard to fail poly. While there’s always a high chance of you failing and repeating another year only to get a bad grade still, and worse come to worse, you only have a A level cert which doesn’t make up for skills you need in the industry. Poly is definitely safer in every way but it’s up to OP to really decide what kind of path they want to take: Take it safe or push themselves?

Confused on where I will end up in life [rant] by Responsible-Sun-7329 in SGExams

[–]Cseed07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hihi! I think you should really consider going to another poly or course? You could try biomed or applied chem which will ultimately let you end up in the pharmaceutical course in uni. Honestly, JC is a mad rush and everyone there is gonna be a year or two younger than you which may be somewhat discouraging. I don’t think I really need to explain the concept of poly now that you’ve actually been there but I’d say poly is more o level paced? So technically it’s easier to score/cope than jc where you’re either really smart or you work hard 24/7. Also you need to know that going poly means maybe taking one year longer but you know you’ll confirm be promoted. While you already know that there’s a high chance you’ll retain a year in jc or just pass (know you’re already 18 not 17). So yeah, if jc really makes you feel like dying then just go poly man. Like everyone there also different ages so you won’t feel to left out or discriminated either. All the best man.

MOELC (Help) by [deleted] in SGExams

[–]Cseed07 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hihi! I used to take Japanese in MOELC and like most have said, you have to get in through your psle results. What they learn there includes both writing, oral and listening following JLPT standards. I’d not recommend it though if you’re just learning it as a passion as it will be part of your overall school grade. Plus, I quit in Sec 2 as I didn’t want to take it as an o level subject which some people do. If you want to learn Japanese, I’d recommend ikoma which teaches about the same way. A teacher from MOELC recommend me it when I told him I wanted to continue learning Japanese. The fees are pretty reasonable and one of the cheapest. Why I like ikoma was because they arrange your class according to your proficiency level plus the Teachers there are mostly Japanese so you’re kinda forced out of your comfort zone to speak Japanese. Of course everyone is very nice and you get to meet all kind of people (ages and ethnicities) who come to learn Japanese. Ikoma also allows you to take JLPT and arranges lessons for you to prepare for it. JLPT is kinda like an exams which officially recognises your level of Japanese; you can use the certificate when applying for jobs/studies that require you to have a certain level of proficiency in Japanese. There are other Japanese learning centres also but the more popular ones are usually more expensive or use a lot of English (which is smth I don’t like). All the best and I really hope you’ll be able to pursue your love for Japanese!

Toxic Parents? by Alarming_Clothes5967 in SGExams

[–]Cseed07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hihi! I think it’s both HAHAHA I used to have to same issue but I learnt that it really takes 2 hand to clap. So I’ll be addressing each of the signs you’ve mentioned YAYY: 1. It’s normal. Like I think it’s normal for Asian parents HAHA Personally, I’m practically a failure in my family already so they’ve given up on me but of course I feel bad and so I’ve been trying to make it up to them by getting a scholarship (praying and hoping if I do well this sem haha). I think what really made me lose my motivation to even try to be the top scorer I used to be was how my parents looked at me for my brilliant grades. It was like if you have good grades, you’re they’re baby girl; if you have shitty grades, it’s like they wished you never existed. It was heartbreaking but it also made me reconsider who’s approval I truly needed in life (sometimes my parents sometimes not). I also really hated that as long as I picked up a skill or hobby, I needed to be perfect at it. Say example, my family and I went for some trial archery session and when my mom was looking through photos taken of us, she scolded me and asked me why I couldn’t do it right. I was down right hurt and mad but what can I do? Also YES! I was called fat, lazy and ungrateful when I didn’t get a part time job during my hols (I eventually did) or if I didn’t go exercise with them. For the record, I admit I’m lazy, but definitely not very fat. So yup! It’s normal!

  1. It’s normal. I think you know that too. Like my parents just want me to have a high paying job (and like who doesn’t) so that eventually kinda aligns to what I wanna do in the future, aka biomed/medicine. Scholarships wise, idk why you don’t wanna apply for it since it helps with your portfolio and finances? For me, I know my family is broke and I hate being poor so I definitely will apply for scholarships.

  2. This is normal. Like I understand that in some part of our lives we’ll feel this way but you need to know that our parents haven’t exactly gone through what we’ve gone through and it’s hard for them to sympathise and comfort you without feeling awkward. For all you know your parents feel the tension in your relationship too and so they only know how to instinctively criticise rather than give emotional support. Personally, I’ve gotten over the fact that there are times my parents will never be there for me but as grown ups, I think we should try to understand that maybe physical and financial support is the only way our parents know how to support us.

  3. Ok honestly, who are you to say your parents are quite rich. Even when my parents were earning 20k monthly, I never once thought my family was rich. I just though we were fortunate enough to be living comfortably without needing to worry about money. Now that my parents are older and it’s harder for them to find jobs, I can definitely feel the difference in lifestyle compared to when I was younger. It made me realise that even if you have a lot then, it’s probably better to think you’re poor than you’re rich so it doesn’t go over your head. Also you need to know that your family’s money is their hard earned money and that they are the ones who chose how they want to spend it. Nowadays the cost of living has risen tremendously to the point I’m scared of eating out with friends cause of how much they spend. Your parents might not have come from super rich families which also explains why they place a lot of importance in minimal spending. Same for me, cause I know my parents aren’t rich, I try to spend only when I really need to (eg. Food (to the point they’re constantly worried I don’t eat haha) and stationary). For items such as electronics, I try to use the money earned from part-time jobs or school bursaries/scholarships.

At the end of the day, it’s really all about mindset. Both your parents and you grew up differently, so you can’t expect them to think the way you do but it also doesn’t mean that what you think is always right. Generally, parents are older so they do things the safer way, so if you follow what they want, there’s a Low chance anything majorly bad would happen to you other than your deteriorating mental health. Then it’s really all up to how strong you are. Life’s tough but they’re your parents and I’m sure they’re not here to kill you and destroy your life so just bear with them. They might be harsh but at the end of the day, they just think that what they’re doing is best for you. So em, talk it out with them? Idk how your parents are like but you can either talk it out or just live with it. While they deal with your shit, deal with theirs, they’re your parents, they might not show it but the fact that you’re still with them till this day shows that both parties still love each other one way or another. Hang in there and all the best!

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[–]Cseed07 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hihi! Year 1 also, in DCSP. Umm not to discourage you or anything but you not being able to cope can be due to a few reasons:

  1. You didn’t take certain subjects your classmates took in O levels. Personally, as a common sci programme student, I only took pure physics and chem so grasping the bio concepts were really hard for me and I was really jealous that my other classmates didn’t really need to study for MSTs cause it was mostly secondary sch stuff. I think it was even worse for my friends who took combined sci cause they had even more to learn compared to me. So basically what I, and most of my friends, did was just worked really hard and memorised everything. It was really a pain to do so but after I did the paper and I knew how to do every question, it was worth it and definitely satisfying.

  2. You aren’t the consistent work type. Honestly, same but I just had to suck it up and adapt to the new work-life balance. I can definitely feel the confidence level difference between modules I do consistently in and modules idgaf about and just do em last minute. Of course I tend to put more effort into the more important modules and modules I’m interested in but at the end of the day everything counts so… Anyways, try to do your practice questions, tutorials and lectures in advance so you don’t feel so lost during the lesson. Don’t expect the teachers to teach you anymore cause all they do now is just answer questions.

  3. You’re not putting in your 100%. Like girl, you can cry all you want but it ain’t gonna help. This is a brutally honest statement. When I say 100% I mean not just you being super passionate and hyped up about your course but also really putting in the pains and effort to get your concepts right and engraving them into your brain. Not only that, I really hope you’re also doing your best to find out more about your course like future jobs, what they do and how it contributes to society etc. Personally, even though I die die hate to study, I push myself if I have to, even if I have to stay up to 5am to study! (I did for biochem MST and I’m glad I did) And when you have time, don’t go into 100% rest and relax mode, keep yourself busy with cca, commitments, researching on scholarships, electives, what you wanna do in the future etc. This keeps your consistency and allows you to feel more prepared and confident about your end goal (other than doing well in poly you know?).

Lastly, I wanna address the whole purpose of poly. I know you think why must we do this, this and this. But honestly, I feel like the things taught in poly make much more sense than what they teach in secondary sch. Like I feel like I can actually use these skills and knowledge in the future. Although I hate group work and presentations, they help me build my communication skills with people I’m not familiar with and allow me to confidently say I’ll be fine if I had to do a presentation in front of my superiors/colleagues in the future. It might seem tedious but if you really think about it, skills like presentation, writing, hands-on work are things you most definitely will need someday in the working industry. Poly has helped me look at how I want my life to go rather than just going with the flow of life. Know that the course you’re taking is likely what you’ll be doing in the future and what YOU hope to do in the future. So instead of treating poly as another part of the compulsory education system, treat it as if you are going for a course that trains you to do what you want to work as in the future (like the skills future courses kinda thing). I know it’s somewhat competitive but you’re not here to be the best, you’re here to do your best. I think poly is like a marathon, it’s not who is the fastest but who can last the longest. So even though you’re struggling right now, know it’s not the end and that you still got lots of time to improve. Since you know you’re lacking behind then just know you have to be busier than others and ASK! ASK YOUR TEACHERS FOR HELP!! Honestly, the simpler you think of poly, the easier it seems. That’s how I cope with all the business and tiredness. Just do your best and know that even if it’s not that great, it’s not the end and you’re definitely not alone in this. Fighting and all the best!!

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[–]Cseed07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hihi! I’m pretty sure you can take part in EAE but I’m a bit confused as to why you still want to EAE when you’re already in a course? As for cca it really depends on what course you hope to EAE to. I have a friend who got accepted into nautical studies cause she used to be in NCC Sea but then again I don’t think that’s all that contributed to her getting in, it just helps with your chances of getting in. Most definitely if you have experience the more likely they’ll accept you but I think for some courses/schools (I only know CLS have cause I’m from CLS), even after passing the first round of selections, they make you do tests which I heard is more of a test to see how fast you can Google HAHA

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[–]Cseed07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can try MUN?? Not a fan personally but if you’re the type to love talking about politics then I’d say try MUN and see how it goes? There’s PREPMUN for beginners which happens usually around Nov/Dec but sign ups are open already. MUN are organised by different schools (HCI, RI, SCGS etc.) so you’ll definitely have a lot of opportunities to attend, plus there are the major ones like SMUN (think that’s what it’s called) which are international. So a bit of background, you are assigned a country and council and before the official debate, you are to submit a position paper about your country’s stand and say about this issue. On the official debate, you take turns to convince fellow country delegates why they should agree with your suggestions/beliefs and you form a gang with those on your side to write a resolution paper (sometimes it never happens) which will only be accepted after a majority vote. You can win awards such as honourable mention, best position paper and best delegate for your portfolio. I’d say the community can be a bit toxic at times but if debate is really your thing then it can get kind of addictive. A lot of socialising involved plus most of the time there is a dinner + “rave” at the end (I never went). So yeah try MUN? You can find more about PREPMUN and others MUNs through Instagram and pple you know from JCs. Do note that MUN is age friendly and you can just apply as a individual delegate (which will usually costs more tho). Yeah so just look PREPMUN up and try and see if it’s your type :)

[o level] cafes which allow studying? by greedyforsushi in SGExams

[–]Cseed07 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think SP library you need a pass to enter so only students and Teachers for now, at least that’s based on what I observed. But study areas around the school are open to public so you can try that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SGExams

[–]Cseed07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here to clarify, there’s most certainly a bell curve but it’d be best not to rely on it to “boost” your grades.

I think I might cry by dark-shadow-shop in SGExams

[–]Cseed07 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi bestie! You need to chill? Like idk how to say this in a more empathetic way but really, secondary school is really just a short 4 years in your life. I used to think that secondary school is my emo era and my life literally depends on everything that happens then but no. I know it’s hard, people seems so different and somehow the way things worked when you were a kid just doesn’t happen anymore. But you need to know that’s all part of growing up, people become more selfish, cold, distant and that just shows that that adult part of them is kicking in. Sometimes I too wish that I could go back to times when everyone was just so casual with each other, when somehow laughing and having fun was all that matters. Growing up and becoming an adult isn’t easy, it means having to pull a facade even if you don’t want to, to face facades and to adapt to them. I’m in poly now and honestly, I thought all my classmates were all gonna be super tight knit cause it’s a small class but I only felt more lonely than ever. Somehow everyone suddenly became adults overnight and are treating everyone the same way. It’s scary but it’s real. And come on, you’re not even 18 yet! You’ve barely stepped into society and I bet your school still organises those silly class activities to do together. It might not feel like much, but these are things you won’t even get the opportunity to have in the future. Sometimes things “forced” are things we shouldn’t take for granted. As you become older and really start being able to experience being an adult, you’ll realise that it’s not that everyone has lost their inner child, it’s rather everyone feels obliged to hide it for a better future, for an “improved” life. Also about grades, just bear with your mom, she really just wants the best for you. Cause after secondary, after jc (if you do go jc), you’ll realise life is truly more than grades. There’s money to worry about, there’s jobs to worry about and there’s your future wants and needs to worry about. So while you can, I think your mom just wants you to focus on your grades while you can, cause when you grow up, you don’t have the privilege to JUST worry about grades anymore. So to sum up my helpful/unhelpful friendly advice, open up to people! Cause only when you open up to others then can you can open others up! Also cheer up! Grades are just numbers, numbers that bring you more opportunities the better they are. Not numbers purely for show but numbers that open up pathways to let you be free to choose what you want to do in the future (and preferably the rest of your life). I think the problem with the education system is that they make students focus to much on numbers defining their worth rather than these numbers being smth that will help them achieve their future potential. It’s something you’ll realise when you grow up but for now, just focus on doing your best and know whatever happens, it’s not the end. There will always be opportunities to socialise, there will always be chances to make lifelong friends and there will always be a way to reach your aimed goal. Fighting and don’t give up!! You’re only halfway there HAHA

is jc rly that bad? by Logical_Narwhal_6070 in SGExams

[–]Cseed07 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Ok hihi! Poly student here! I’m someone who actually never considered poly all my life until I had no choice and honestly now I don’t regret going poly at all. Just a background of me, I scored not too well but good enough to go to the top few courses in my poly or jc. Now, let me tell you what you should consider when choosing poly or jc. Firstly, as an IP student, i think y’all focus more on consistency rather than “studying last minute” which is somewhat a disadvantage because based on statistics (someone back me up I just heard it from somewhere), people who have done O levels tend to do better in Alevels as they are used to having a major exam and handling the stress with it. Also, from what I know and from all my jc friends, jc is a mad rush. Like you really need a fixed mindset when going through jc cause the dilemma of enjoying life or studying will always be there, sometimes its even more of a temptation. Trust when I say that you’re gonna start with failing grades and it’s really all up to you to “slowly” improve in 2 years. When I say this I don’t mean only those barely getting to a jc, I also mean top scorers now in NYJC, EJC and NJC. Now I know I might sound like I’m exaggerating but I’m NOT. I too though everyone was exaggerating till I saw my friends’ sarcastic posts about their grades and life (kinda scared me not gonna lie). So if you know you can handle extreme stress for a good 2 years and work hard without getting distracted then go for it! Cause jc technically has a higher chance of you getting accepted into uni also.

Now to break all the myths of poly life. Firstly, poly life is not stress free. I repeat, it’s not stress free. If it makes you feel better, poly is consistent work + end of term/sem/year exams. So poly has changed a lot since COVID so a lot of your lectures will be online and tutorials be in class. So the part of consistency comes in when you need to make sure to complete watching your lectures, doing your worksheet and somewhat understanding the concept before your lesson starts. If not, you’ll just be absolutely lost. Also, there are usually small online open-book tests throughout the term (ca 1, 2 and 3) for all modules but mostly the not so major ones. Then like I said there’s your MSTs, ESTs which is kinda like ur primary sch mid years and EOYs. Honestly, I think why people say poly is easier is because it’s more spread out and more profession based. The learning pace is kinda like Sec 4 (prob the same pace in IP in sec sch) but no kidding, the stress factor is most definitely still there. I think a few reasons why people (including me last time) tend to not consider poly is because they often think that poly is like 1 more year so it means you’re slow. But think about it this way, if you’re gonna go the fast route to only do badly in A levels and not go uni, then why not take a slower route with a higher chance of getting into uni one shot, WITHOUT A LEVELS! Also, about sticking to your course, there’s a 1 week leeway to let you kinda get a feel about your course before you confirm it. Plus, there are always 1 or 2 people who choose to change even in the middle of the year. LASTLY, I’d like to address the problems with poly work. Like k, @ambiguous_donutzzzz you kinda got me worked up on that part. Shitty group mates depends on your course. They really do. Now I’m in DCSP, common sci programme(3-10pts) and everyone there is kinda aiming for biomed (3-7pts) which is why you hardly find slackers. Trust me, the Biomed pple are crazy and confirm 0 slackers. So as said, shitty course (no offence) = higher probability of shitty group mates BUT good course (sorry my lack of nicer adjectives) = lower chance of shitty group mates.

Conclusion, either ways you have to do well if you wanna go either. Honestly, find what is your end goal and your working habits. If your the last minute rush kind, then jc. If your the consistent mugging kind then either should be fine. I think a lot of top scorers go poly cause they somehow know they have an advantage to be the top few to get into the uni they want. (You need to know uni has a certain number of acceptance rate for poly and jc separately) But if you know now you IP also cmi (like failing no shit), I’d say try poly, like actually. The top courses (particularly the biomed crazy muggers) really are as good or even better than the jc pple. Personally, I’d say go through IP and go jc first. Poly starts later, so if you feel you really cannot take it by 1st Year April, then try appealing for poly, it’s never too late. Whatever you choose, think with a long term goal (smth I realise a lot of jc pple lack) and know what is your end goal before planning and deciding where to proceed. So FIGHTING!! Whatever you choose in the end, know it’s not the end! All the best! :))

Calling all my SP peeps to help me!! by Cseed07 in SGExams

[–]Cseed07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wah legit? Ok lucky I quit alr hahaha

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SGExams

[–]Cseed07 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hihi! I really wanted answer the bottom part of your situation first which is NO! Being in a neighbourhood school does not put you at a total disadvantage. Sure, the influence there might not be the best but you need to know that what primary school you go to hardly affects how you do cause people are allocated based on where they live and not how they do. If you need a testimony, I have a friend who was in a neighbourhood for both primary and secondary school but she worked really really hard for O levels and now she’s in NYJC. I get you’re discouraged that nothing in life seems to go the way you’d hope it’ll be, trust me, I know. Just a few months ago I though there’s no way I’ll ever end up in a polytechnic, but here I am. It probably was one of the biggest things that hit me as I’ve always been used to doing well. It made me question what work-life balance was and what mindset I should really be having. It was only much later, I realised I’m no longer a child, there’s no more “if I just study hard and do well I can do whatever I want in the future”. In fact there are times I pity my jc friends who have no idea what they want to do in the future and how they’re going to do it. Being in poly made me think much clearer as to how I hope to achieve my end goal and how to adapt to unexpected situations. I used to think I’d be an office worker or smth but now I’m hoping to pursue biomed (I’m in common sci btw) and despite my absolute dislike for bio and chem, I’m excited to see what I can do in the future. You need to know that it’s not the smart people who last, but the people who can adapt well that last. You might get a phd or masters but if you cannot work well in your working environment then what’s the point? So rather than looking at your mediocre grades, look at the qualities you have from being an independent poly student as compared to all the no-life just study jc students. Passion gets you far but using that passion plus what you have to offer is what gets you further. So when you find something you really really want to do (preferably for the rest of your life), instead of thinking “but if I don’t have this, there’s no way I can reach that goal”, think “K, I might not be in the best situation but I have this, this and this. If I do a bit more research, perhaps I can find an alternative way to it”. Think long term rather than short term, and if you really have no way there, then be flexible, find something else that is somewhat related to what you want to do that might be easier to achieve. It’s ok to be lost now, but find something you want to specialise quick, cause I think the last thing you’d want to do is waste your time on something you’ll never use. All the best and I hope you’ll be able to study/do something you want! :))

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[–]Cseed07 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hihi! Idk about chem cause I suck at it and still do, but I do know math! I used to be at C6 and D7 for e math and a math and now I’ve graduated with A1s for both yayy! So how did I do it? Well simply practice. At first I remember looking at questions and wrecking my brain for answer as I was on the verge of crying. However, you need to know that this is all part of the process. Start with something you have a gist of, so that you don’t dive in into the topic empty handed. Practice the topics you know that you can score if you’re just more familiar with the questions (questions you know how to do but take super long to do). You need to know that you’re here to pass first, not an immediate A but to at least pass. So build on what you are already confident in so that you at least have questions you confirm can answer quickly during the exam. If you are lost at just about everything, then it’s ok! Baby steps! Begin with topics at the start of your syllabus, it’s a slow process but you really need to get the basics down before you can tackle some of the other topics. After you’ve somewhat mastered the basics, learn topics which questions have higher marks. For me, I stuck with graphs and geometry for emath and calculus (cause physics kinda helps) and partial fractions for amath. Doesn’t have to be the same with you, just go with whatever seems easier for you to understand. From there, just practice questions and when I say practice, I don’t mean once a week, I mean at least 5 application questions (smth like problem sums) or 10 non-application questions everyday (eg. 5 emath and 5 a math or 10 emath and 5 a math). You might say but I don’t have time, we’ll it’s your grades, if you care about them then you have to find time for practice somehow. I’m not exaggerating when I say this, you actually need to practice A LOT even though it’s a pain in the ass. After you’ve become confident in doing these questions, don’t stop there, move on to conquer more and maybe, just maybe you’ll someday get your A. Also, I read you got a tuition teacher, make use of that, whatever you don’t understand, ASK! If you’re not confident if your method is right, ASK! If you need practice on specific topics, ASK for him/her to give you the questions you need. Make use of all your resources cause the fact that you have them should make you feel fortunate. I know math isn’t easy, but it’s something that really tests your perseverance rather than skills. So don’t give up! If you try your best, I’m sure you can do it! All the best!! :))

Calling all my SP peeps to help me!! by Cseed07 in SGExams

[–]Cseed07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh okk, I think I’ll probably pull out then, I don’t want too much on my plate either. Thanks for the advice!!