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How to score A/A+ in NUS Modules

It was interesting to see many people discussing how to score A/A+ in NUS modules on NUS Reddit. I read some of these forums and decided to share some strategies that I agreed with. I only managed to score two A+ (one Core, one elective) throughout my 4 years and I would like to share some similarities that I noticed about them. A+ is top 3-4%.  I also did a poll to find out what my friends think and the majority of them thinks that scoring A/A+ is hard work. 

Factor 1. Create unfair advantages over your peers. 
a. Select a GEM/UEM that is closely relevant to your major. Since I'm from nursing, I chose GEH1049/GEC1015 Public Health which gave me a contents+skills advantage. If everyone is learning the same content, you will need to learn more in order to stand out in your work. 

Factor 2: Build connections, get resources
If your faculty does not provide any past year papers, try to get from other faculties/friends if possible. Since nursing does not provide past year papers, I usually would google or get them from medical students if possible. 

Factor 3. Study for exams in exam conditions and get past year papers. 
This would help you to train your muscle memory and prepare you for exams. 

For MCQ exams: Use Anki
+free on Android devices and Windows computers 
+use cloze deletion to stimulate MCQ exams and train brain muscle memory
+time interval can be adjusted accordingly to your preferences 
+counter the forgetting curve by giving you interval training 
+image occlusion option to cover images 


Factor 4. Play to your strengths in group work 
I offered myself to take the most important parts of the group assignment since I had the capacity and knowledge to do so. Remember to vet each other's part and do sound out if there is an issue. There was once that I sound out to this group member but he didn't take the suggestion so we were marked down by the teacher who pointed out the same issue. What a pity. 

Alright, that's it for now, wish you good luck. Sometimes, it's also dependent on your luck. 


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  1. tired_94 July 2022 at 17:34

    Hi, im enrolling into NUS nursing AY 2022/2023, is there any chance you could share past exam papers with me? :D

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    1. Yuelun1 August 2022 at 20:30

      nursing don't have past exam papers, your lecture notes are your exam notes

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