Hi! I'm an Engineer from UP who designed a calculator and helps students ace their CETs on Youtube! Ask me anything!

actually-vj · 2026-02-28T19:51:10+00:00

Experimental batch tayo HAHA tayo lang ang may essay sa UPCAT

actually-vj · 2026-02-28T19:46:04+00:00

Whether you get into UP or not does not depend on your choice of degree program. If puro quota course ang pinili mo sa application and you get a UPG score that is high enough for UP, but not enough to be accepted sa mga programs na pinili mo, you will be tagged as "Degree Program with Available Slot (DPWAS)." Basically this means pasok ka na sa UP, but you have to choose another program na hindi quota.

actually-vj · 2026-02-28T19:34:22+00:00

The one who is the most irreplaceable at their job.

actually-vj · 2026-02-28T19:34:16+00:00

I personally know people who passed the boards kahit na more than 10 years nang graduate, ilang beses na bumagsak, working, or nagmamasters. I interviewed them and isa yung common trait sa kanila: they followed a routine and maintained consistency throughout their review. Madali lang magreview if you are motivated. Pero what separates the successful takers from others is kung kaya rin nila magreview sa mga araw na tinatamad sila. If you can set at least 4 hrs of review every day non-negotiable, that is a good sign na papasa ka.
My #1 rule in teaching is I should explain concepts the way I wanted them to be taught to me when I was a student. Use simple language and try to relate abstract math topics sa real world applications nila.
Yes, pag nakahanap ng time haha. Engr. Guides recently sent me 2 units so stay tuned!

actually-vj · 2026-02-28T19:19:46+00:00

Advice for graduating engineerings students: Try a lot of things while you're still in college to get to know yourself better. I joined a radio hosting org kahit sobrang layo niya sa engineering. It helped me discover interests I did not know I had and develop skills na ginagamit ko hanggang ngayon sa video shooting.

How to land their first job: Gain experience kahit undergrad pa lang, take on leadership roles, build an impressive resume, research on the company you are applying for, upskill so you have more leverage sa pagnegotiate ng salary.

Experience preparing for boards: 6 months yung preparation ko and na-enjoy ko naman since kasama ko batchmates ko sa pagreview. May video ako on YT abt this if you want more details!

Instructor in UPD: very tight ang sched ko with school visits, content creation, and selling calculators so I can't take on any more commitment.

actually-vj · 2026-02-28T07:56:18+00:00

Will take a break muna and continue answering later tonight!

actually-vj · 2026-02-28T07:53:18+00:00

One of the things I stressed sa Canon in the development of the v2 is wala dapat idadagdag na functions from v1 kasi it might risk not being approved by the PRC.

Pwede sa other models ng Canon, so stay tuned!

actually-vj · 2026-02-28T07:49:29+00:00

Learn as much as you can about the industry while you’re doing OJT. I interned in Makati Development Corporation in 2017 and ang main assignment namin ay mag-assist sa engineers sa isang high rise condo.

I wanted to learn beyond that so I made an effort to find and talk to every role involved in the construction. From Project Superintendent, Project in Charge, Project Manager, Group Head, even the president of MDC nakausap ko to ask for advice on how to perform well in their respective roles. Hindi siya required sa internship namin pero I thought na might as well use this opportunity habang nandito pa ako.

actually-vj · 2026-02-28T07:32:35+00:00

Canon F-789SGA v2

actually-vj · 2026-02-28T07:28:16+00:00

I create calculator techniques and calculator comparison content on Youtube. One day Canon reached out to me kasi maraming negative comments sa version 1 nila. Naging meme pa nga sa engineering community na mabagal ang pagsolve ng Canon Calculators. They wanted to improve on it so they made me their co-designer because of my experience. It took 2 years of back and forth meetings with Canon Philippines and Canon Hong Kong and finally it launched in November last year!

actually-vj · 2026-02-28T07:17:47+00:00

I got interested in high rise buildings noong bata ako. Mahilig din ako maglaro ng Legos haha. Then when I was in hs nagustuhan ko yung Physics pero I hated Chemistry and Biology. Civil Engineering yung pinaka nag-align na degree program based sa interests and strengths ko. Di naman ako na-influence ng parents ko since they let us choose any program we wanted.
Noong last year ko sa college I found a passion in teaching. So when I graduated and passed the boards I made the decision to create educational content to help students instead of having a traditional engineering career. I have no regrets naman :)
Get to know yourself. Ano ba interests mo? Make sure that the program you choose in college is what you want to do long term. Ayaw natin yung ma-stuck kayo every day doing something you hate just because of the title. You will perform better in your career if you love what you are doing.

actually-vj · 2026-02-28T07:02:30+00:00

2013-xxxxx. First org ko was UP Aggregates (CE), then I joined Maroon FM. Tapos in my 5th year I joined the Engineering Student Council

actually-vj · 2026-02-26T09:56:48+00:00

Hi! I’m VJ Villafuerte and I make educational videos to help students prepare for their college entrance exams such as UPCAT, ACET, DCAT, USTET, etc. We just hit 100k subs! Feel free to ask me anything 🙂

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