The principles of academic success

last SG · 2008-12-29T10:05:56+00:00

Passing exams is really about being exam smart. There are subjects whereby 100% rote learning is the way to go and there are subjects whereby you can BS your...

eagle SG

So.....what's with the big fuss over being academically smart?

I won't study for the sake of that.

I used to do that.

Now I study as my heart desires and I'm happier.

And so what if I'm academically smart? Whence does it lead me to?

It could make your path easier to study what your heart desires later.

RETARDED_MORON SG

So.....what's with the big fuss over being academically smart?

I won't study for the sake of that.

I used to do that.

Now I study as my heart desires and I'm happier.

And so what if I'm academically smart? Whence does it lead me to?

To study or not to study, it's really a personal choice. You determine what's right for your life. But make sure that choice is driven by conviction, not by negative feelings towards studies.

16/f/lonely SG

To study or not to study, it's really a personal choice. You determine what's right for your life. But make sure that choice is driven by conviction, not by negative feelings towards studies.

Can't disagree with that.

davidche SG

retarded moron is a straight A student. I dont think last minute studying would EVER get you straight As. I last min study and i get better than avg results, but never straight A.

davidche SG

retarded moron is a straight A student. I dont think last minute studying would EVER get you straight As. I last min study and i get better than avg results, but never straight A.

This basically means there is no easier way out.

teraexa SG

retarded moron is a straight A student. I dont think last minute studying would EVER get you straight As. I last min study and i get better than avg results, but never straight A.

I started serious revision 2 mths before A levels. The only subject I got B is Project Work.

What does that tell us?

Everyone has a different studying method. Find your own sweet spot and work with it.

There's no point importing a template which suits others 100% but fits you to like say 50%?

I always practise constant paying of attention and asking questions if unclear rather than rote-studying, otherwise known as 'mugging'.

This method works for me but may not work for others. All in all, we all need to find that one suitable method for ourselves through trial and error.

eagle SG

There's still one method I believe in fervently, which is to drill yourself in questions. Forget re-reading the notes again and again; it's useless.

Why?

Anything in this world, you only get better in doing it if you practice doing it. If you read only notes, at most you will be very very good at reading notes, not answering questions. So you need to practice questions again and again. Notes are just to help you in your questions when you need the info.

16/f/lonely SG

At higher levels, additional info not found in the curriculum helps. The degree to which depends on the relevance of course.

troubledtimes SG

Hi Retarded_Moron,

you are truly an inspiration to students like me who are still studying. Can I ask where you went/are going for uni? What course? I'm sure someone of your calibre can pretty much get in to almost anywhere he wants to! =)

Thanks so much! =)

RETARDED_MORON SG

Hi Retarded_Moron,

Thanks so much! =)

All I can say is thanks. Work hard, keep a clear mind of your short-term objectives and long-term goals and you shall prosper. I wish you all the best!

I'm a first-year student at the NUS School of Law by the way.

16/f/lonely SG

All I can say is thanks. Work hard, keep a clear mind of your short-term objectives and long-term goals and you shall prosper. I wish you all the best!

I'm a first-year student at the NUS School of Law by the way.

Nice O face you got BTW. Laughing

dumbdumb! SG

i follow the 80-20 method.

80% of ur results will depend on doing the right 20%

RETARDED_MORON SG

i follow the 80-20 method.

80% of ur results will depend on doing the right 20%

It's a common business maxim too.

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