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In this video, you will find practical strategies by successful students who got into the top schools, the typical challenges they face and how to overcome them in order to succeed. 

Admitted to Western Ivey AEO

former QEA student for Tutoring and  Calculus private credit course

Admitted to

Rotman Business School, University of Toronto.

former QEA student for Tutoring, Adv Functions and Calculus private credit course

Emily B.

Melissa S

Principal

Queen Elizabeth Academy

Victor L.

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The first step towards achieve your academic success is to set a goal for yourself.  Write it down and stick it to a wall.  By doing that, at the back of your mind, you raise your standard and focus your time and energy.

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The two study tips that got me through my high school years is my reward system and handwriting my study notes.

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To make your notes, you have to read the materials, decide what’s important... this process will help you learn.

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Learning a concept doesn’t mean just memorizing how to do the answer.  Look further to the meaning of what you are doing...

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I try to understand what is the concept... If I have to explain it in my own words to my grandma or an alien from space what that concept is...  If I can’t do that I know I haven’t understand it fully.

Admitted to Western Ivey AEO

former QEA student for Tutoring and Calculus private credit course

Emily B.

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I wrote out all my activities.  Then I high-light the most rewarding ones and explain what I learn from each...

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Brainstorm the ideas as a casual conversation with your friend.  Then start your first draft as if you are writing to your friend’s parents.  You want to be respectful but have your personal touch to it...

Admitted to

Rotman Business School, University of Toronto.

former QEA student for Tutoring, Adv Functions and Calculus private credit course

Melissa S

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For the Rotman video essay, prepare a list of possible questions and your answers to them, just like you are going into a job interview.

Admitted to Queen’s Commerce

former QEA student for Math and Chemistry tutoring

Jerry T.

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Set goals for your activities.  For example:  Activity: Fund / Charity. Goal: Set an amount of money you hope to raise to make a difference...

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Universities love to see these activities in your application: Charity, Student Gov’t, Competitive Sports, Tutoring...

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In filming your video essay, always be yourself and show your personality.  Be enthusiastic, exciting and captivating,

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Use a calendar.  Write down what you want to get done at what blocks of time.  Be precise.

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