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  • LeBear's Avatar
    16 posts since Apr '08
    • Like how do I start studying again? Get tuition teachers? Doesn't sound feasible to study on my own out of nowhere, chances are I'll probably get lost and not know where to start.

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    eagle's Avatar
    17,961 posts since Aug '01
    • try out my method of redoing all the TYS questions with your summarized notes...

      Means do open-book

  • deja_vu88's Avatar
    35 posts since Jul '07
  • popikachu's Avatar
    13,958 posts since Dec '06
    • Originally posted by deja_vu88:

      just keep doing your TYS over and over again for subjects like maths and science.

      well basically, almost all subject...

      Maths reason for doing again and again --> to get use to applying the formula so you will minimize mistake...

      Science reason --> there is a limit for the question in science -.-" they just keep repeating itself lol

      Social studies --> there amount of question is even more limited... i can even count the number of possible type of essay... lol
      hard part of SS, you never know what the source base is...

      History --> isnt it the same with SS except you not learning about current policy but instead past policies?

      English --> i dunno how to study this thats why i flung in this subject lol

  • faith07's Avatar
    10 posts since Apr '08
    • Since u are in NS, it is hard to take classes.. but if u study alone, u can try to get those tutors that also teach in secondary sch.. so they know the updated stuffs.. but u need to on your part work very hard.. everyday must study, weekends also must..

      It is possible, but u need to be very determined to really get good grades.. if u can, of course i still think that night classes at a school that prepares students for O level is still a better choice than study alone.. coz if u study in a group u will have more motivation and can discuss also..

  • LeBear's Avatar
    16 posts since Apr '08
    • Totally agree with you faith07.

      Thing is, I can't just go into any school and study with them right? Also, can't find any tuition centers either..

  • escadaraindrops's Avatar
    166 posts since Nov '07
    • do tys and also other school papers. to do well for Os, you cannot just do tys alone because the standard is too low. Also, you might want to form a study group with others who have failed their Os or As. together you can motivate one another. go for it!

      P.S you can get a tuition teacher who has flexible timings during sessions so if you need to book in early one certain weeks, she/he will be ok with it. Maybe you wanna try ringing up one of those tuition agencies?

  • WoAiMeiMei's Avatar
    180 posts since Jul '07
    • studying by yourself = very difficult and need some stong motivation
      studying by private tutor = A lot of money
      studying by private college = What people tend to do
      studying with someone who's in your position = easiest to get motivated and study, hard to find someone else willing

      it's hard to start studying by urself especially when u have friends already out, ahead of you, going clubbing on sat nights...

      i know someone who's 23.. he actually dropped out of school.. and he worked a little. then he decided to go back to school and study.. and now he's in first year uni with me : D im only 17 lol.

      He says it's difficult.. especially when he doesnt know many people (his friends graduated already) , but it's something he wants to do.

  • deathmaster's Avatar
    823 posts since Sep '07
    • Originally posted by WoAiMeiMei:



      i know someone who's 23.. he actually dropped out of school.. and he worked a little. then he decided to go back to school and study.. and now he's in first year uni with me : D im only 17 lol.

      WAH, you only 17 and studying in uni alr? you genius?

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