Testing STEM students with high GPAs (3.3+), how do you study for university?

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STEM students with GPAs of 3.3 and above emphasize the importance of personalized study strategies for university final exams. Effective preparation varies widely based on individual learning styles, course content, teaching methods, and familiarity with prerequisite material. Students highlight the need to adapt study techniques to fit specific subjects and instructors, suggesting that what is successful for one may not be effective for another. The discussion underscores the significance of understanding personal strengths and weaknesses in developing a tailored study approach.
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STEM students with high GPAs (3.3+), how do you study for university final exam?
 
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People learn and develop skills in different ways. What works for someone else might not work for you. And a lot depends on the course itself, the instructor, method of examination, how strong your background in the prerequisite material is, etc.
 
This is my second year in college, and I changed my major to electrical engineering at the start of my second year. I'm taking Calc 1, and I know that I'm going to fail the course. I think there are several reasons for this. I hadn't touched math in an entire year (finished pre-calc 2 in HS), and I heard Calc 1 was the easiest math course, so I decided that taking the class without outside help (tutors or office hours) was enough. I tried really hard and spent hours learning, studying, and...

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