I would suggest to u that u should not fear losing out to ur
fren, but rather, u should fear lose out to youself.
Do u know u are giving urself undue stress by competing with your
friend? I know its inevitable that among friends, they tend 2
compete in studies, but studying for A-Levels is already hard
enough, without having to worry about other things like what
results your friends get.
I would say that its only the Mid-year. Just try your best, and
whatever the results u get back, do not despair. Instead, use it as
a motivational tool, and start studying from then on. Do not
attempt to start studying only after ur Prelims, especially if you
are the type that needs time to absorb whatever things you have
learnt. During my time, most of us only start 2 wake up and study
after our Prelims. I do not encourage u follow in our
footsteps.
You can start studying bit by bit after your mid-year exams, so
that when your A-levels are near, you need not cramp the whole
book, but instead just flip through the chapters and parts u think
u are not so strong in. Also, go approach your tutors in subjects
you are weak in. Do not fear embarassement, or scare they think u
ask stupid questions. I was like that during my JC days, and as a
result, I realise I didnt know a lot of stuff, and nearly died a
horrible death during my A-levels.
All the best for your A-level. Remember, the only person u must
beat is not others, but yourself. Do not compete with others, but
try 2 push urself 2 get better grades. And ask for help from ur
school, as well as private tutors. They are there to do their job,
and that is to help u.
