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How to Be Successful in School: 40 Practical Tips for Students

Updated on June 6, 2023 By Daniel Wong 174 Comments

Be successful student in school

Do you think of yourself as a smart student?

Probably not.

If you’re like most students, you probably feel as if you take some time to grasp new concepts.

Or that you don’t perform up to expectations because of exam stress.

I know…

It seems as if success at school comes to some students naturally. These students always get good grades, no matter what else is going on in their personal lives or extracurricular activities.

I was a straight-A student throughout my academic career, and I was obsessed with how to do better in school.

But I’ll be the first one to say that grades aren’t everything. Grades are only one part of your education.

I now realise that successful students aren’t necessarily more intelligent than other students. They’re just more disciplined and focused, and they’ve developed winning study habits.

So if you don’t feel as if you’re a smart student, don’t worry.

In this article, I’m going to share with you how to be successful in school, even if you don’t think of yourself as a top student.

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1. Rely on systems, not motivation

How can students do better in school? By being methodical and systematic, instead of waiting to feel motivated.

Students who do well in school don’t wait until they’re in the mood to do a focused study session before they get down to work.

Neither do they wait until they feel motivated before they start preparing for an exam.

Instead, successful students rely on systems to ensure that they get the work done, even when they don’t feel like it.

(Keep on reading to find out what some of these systems are.)

2. Review any new information you’ve learned on the same day

This daily review won’t take long to complete, but it’s a vital step that ensures you stay on top of the material.

Applying this tip will also help you to move the information to your long-term memory more quickly.

3. Write everything down

To be an effective student, write everything down.

This includes homework to be completed, test and exam dates, project deadlines, competition dates, school and family events, etc.

Don’t assume that you’ll be able to remember anything; write it all down to stay organised.

This tip might sound extreme, but life only gets busier as you get older.

Good organisational skills are the basis for achieving success at school and beyond. So this tip will serve you well for the rest of your life.

4. Create a rough weekly schedule

Writing in planner

It’s impossible to follow a schedule down to the minute, but it’s still helpful to create a schedule.

Write down your rough weekly schedule based on your recurring commitments, e.g. school, extracurricular activities, family and social events, religious activities.

Then block out regular time each week for homework and studying.

For example, your rough weekly schedule might state that you’ll do work on:

  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 7pm to 9:30pm
  • Tuesday and Thursday: 4pm to 7pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: 2pm to 5pm

5. Get rid of distractions before they become distractions

The biggest obstacle to doing well in school is distractions.

To overcome distractions, you can’t only depend on willpower. Few of us have the willpower necessary to fight off all the distractions that surround us in this digital era.

Here are some ways to eliminate distractions before they become distractions:

  • Turn off notifications on your phone/tablet
  • Delete all the apps that distract you
  • Put your phone/tablet in another room before you start work
  • Set a really, really long password to unlock your phone/tablet
  • Restrict your Internet access
  • Have only one tab open in your browser at any one time
  • Find an accountability partner as you make these changes

6. Develop good posture

Good posture improves your mood, and also enhances your memory and learning.

So sit up straight, pull your shoulders back, and lift up your chin – and you’ll perform better in school.

For more tips on improving your posture, check out this detailed article.

7. Don’t multitask

It’s a fact: There’s no such thing as multitasking.

Whenever you’re multitasking, you’re actually just switching between tasks. This reduces your studying efficiency.

So don’t multitask when you’re studying or doing your homework. Instead, focus on one task at a time, and you’ll find that you get your homework done faster.

8. Cultivate the belief that intelligence isn’t a fixed trait

Research has proven that students who believe that they can become smarter actually do become smarter.

Belief is that powerful.

In other words, intelligence is a trait that you can develop over time.

Don’t ever label yourself as “dumb” or “not academically inclined”, because with the right mindset you can become more intelligent.

How can you do better in school? It starts with believing that you can. By telling yourself that you’re incompetent before you even try, you’ve already lost the battle.

Develop a can-do attitude and your grades will naturally improve.

9. Work in short blocks of time

I’ve found that most students can’t maintain a high level of focus for more than 45 minutes at a go.

As such, I generally recommend working in 30- to 45-minute blocks, followed by a 5- to 10-minute break.

Working in shorter blocks of time is more effective for the majority of students, rather than struggling to focus for a couple of hours straight.

10. Exercise regularly

Exercise to be a better student

Regular exercise helps you to remember information better, enhances your concentration, and makes you more creative.

This is in addition to the other health benefits of exercise.

What does this mean for students who want to be successful in school?

Make exercise a fixed part of your weekly routine. Exercise three to four times a week, for at least 20 to 30 minutes each time.

11. Be organised

Students who aren’t organised end up wasting precious time looking for items or notes, or doing last-minute work they forgot about.

Here are some ways to become more organised:

  • Set a daily reminder to check if there’s any homework due the following day
  • Set reminders to start preparing for tests and exams
  • Use the MyStudyLife app
  • Use a planner or Google Calendar
  • Clear your desk at the end of every day
  • Use an app like Google Keep to do a “brain dump”

12. Break big tasks into smaller ones

Big tasks seem complicated and overwhelming, which is why many students procrastinate.

Break every big task down into smaller tasks. For instance, instead of deciding to work on your history paper, you might break the task down into the following smaller tasks:

  • Read Chapter 3 (notes)
  • Read Chapter 3 (textbook)
  • Do online research (5 to 10 articles)
  • Develop thesis statement
  • Write outline
  • Write introduction
  • Write main paragraph #1
  • Write main paragraph #2
  • Write main paragraph #3
  • Write main paragraph #4
  • Write main paragraph #5
  • Write conclusion
  • Proofread and edit

When you work on the history paper, focus on completing one task at a time. This will make it less likely that you’ll procrastinate.

13. Get at least 8 hours of sleep every night

Students who perform well are effective learners. As the research shows, sleep is a vital part of becoming an effective learner.

Sleep boosts memory and enhances learning. So go to bed at roughly the same time every day, and make it a priority to get 8 hours of sleep a night.

If you do this, I’m sure you’ll see an improvement in your academic performance.

Pulling all-nighters definitely isn’t how to do better in school. It might enable you to get some last-minute work done.

But over time, your performance in school will decline.

14. Create a conducive studying environment

Be an organised student

Here are some tips to do this:

  • Tidy your desk daily
  • Ensure that you have all the stationery, notebooks, etc. that you need
  • Ensure that the lighting in the room is suitable
  • Use earplugs to block out noise if necessary
  • Put up one or two motivational quotes at your study area
  • Get a comfortable chair
  • Remove all distractions from the room

15. Keep track of important dates, deadlines, etc.

This is related to Tip #3, but it’s more specific.

I’ve worked with many students who try to keep track of important dates by storing them in their brains.

Needless to say, these students occasionally forget about upcoming tests or deadlines. This results in panic – and low-quality work too.

Use Google Calendar or Google Keep (an old-fashioned planner works too) to keep track of important dates, and you’ll become a more effective student.

16. Take notes during class

I’m always surprised by how many students tell me that they don’t take notes in class. This is despite the fact that taking notes is vital to your success at school.

It’s important to take notes in class because it helps you to pay attention and to learn the concepts better.

I prefer taking notes in a linear, sequential manner. But there are several other note-taking systems that you can learn about here.

17. Ask lots of questions

Asking your friends and teachers questions about what you’re learning is a great way to stay engaged. It also ensures that you understand the new material.

Don’t be afraid of asking silly questions. Besides, if you pay attention in class, your questions will likely be logical and insightful.

18. Eat healthily

Research shows that the better your nutrition, the better your brain function.

And the better your brain function, the better your performance in school.

Here are some basic tips to eat more healthily:

  • Eat vegetables and fruit
  • Eat meat and fish
  • Eat eggs
  • Eat nuts
  • Avoid processed foods
  • Avoid sugar
  • Avoid trans fats
  • Avoid artificial sweeteners
  • Drink plenty of water
  • Avoid sugary beverages

So, if you’re wondering how to do well in school, one thing you can do right away is to change your diet.

19. Do consistent work

Don’t do last-minute work, and don’t cram for exams.

Easier said than done, I know.

But if you do consistent work, you won’t even need to study that hard for your final exams. You’ll naturally do better in school because you’ll retain the information more effectively.

(By applying the rest of the tips in this article, you should be well on your way to doing consistent work.)

20. Manage your thoughts and emotions

Worried student

Students who lose focus or motivation are typically discouraged. They’re often discouraged because they feel as if they won’t do well academically, so they lose hope.

The question you probably still have on your mind is…

How to be a good student?

By managing your thoughts and emotions effectively – especially when faced with disappointment.

To do so, take a step back and ask yourself the following questions:

  • Are these thoughts true?
  • Are these thoughts helpful?
  • Am I taking things too personally?
  • How can I view the situation more positively?
  • Do I need to forgive the other person?
  • Do I need to forgive myself?
  • How can I be more compassionate toward myself?
  • What productive actions can I take to improve the situation?

Through answering these questions, you’ll adopt a more positive and resilient mindset.

21. Take a few minutes to prepare for each class

As Benjamin Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”

Preparing for class is something every student should do.

Every night, think about the classes that you’ll be having the following day in school.

Take a few minutes to skim the textbook or notes, so that you’ll be familiar with what your teacher will cover the next day.

In addition, do a quick recap of the previous topic, because the new topic will likely build on what you’ve already learned.

This process won’t take long, but it will pay off in the long run.

22. Give yourself rewards

To keep yourself motivated, give yourself small rewards whenever possible.

For example, you might decide that after 45 minutes of work, you’ll reward yourself with a 5-minute YouTube video.

Or if you enjoy exercising, you might decide that after you finish your math and science homework, you’ll get to do a 30-minute workout.

Rewards are a simple way to encourage you to get to work, even when you don’t feel like it. That’s a useful strategy for how to do better in school.

23. Manage your stress

Students who don’t manage their stress well are more likely to experience performance anxiety and get worse grades.

To manage your stress levels:

  • Perform deep breathing exercises
  • Listen to music
  • Spend time with friends on a regular basis
  • Exercise
  • Read a book
  • Keep a gratitude journal
  • Take a few minutes to reflect at the end of each day

24. Do and submit your homework on time

Student doing homework

This tip might sound like common sense, but a large proportion of the students I work with don’t do this.

Make it a non-negotiable to submit your homework on time, and give a good effort for each assignment.

This is the foundation of how to be a good student.

25. Challenge yourself

Taking it one step further, don’t just do the assigned homework.

Challenge yourself and do extra questions that require deep thinking. Look for online resources. Learn information that’s outside the syllabus.

This will help you to see the wonder and beauty in all that you’re learning. You’ll also be reminded that getting better is its own reward.

26. Make time to relax

Doing well in school isn’t about getting good grades and outperforming your classmates. It’s about leading a balanced life that’s focused on contributing to others.

To lead a balanced life, it’s important to set aside time for relaxation.

Block out time for relaxation in your weekly schedule to ensure that you don’t burn out.

27. Be consistent about your study time

This is a follow-up to Tip #4. In addition to having a regular weekly schedule that you stick to, it’s important to be consistent about your study time.

The more consistent you are, the less likely it is that you’ll need to feel “inspired” to get down to work.

On the contrary, you’ll get down to work out of habit and routine. This is crucial if you want to manage your time as a student effectively.

28. Have a specific plan or objective for each study session

Many students share with me that their mindset toward studying is that they’ll “study hard”. This might sound good, but it actually means that they don’t have a specific objective or plan.

They’re interested in attaining success at school and getting good grades, but they’re not clear about what positive actions they’re going to take in particular.

This vague approach isn’t the one that effective students take toward their academics.

For each study session, set a clear objective as to what you intend to achieve. This might be to read through a set of notes thoroughly or complete 30 multiple-choice questions.

29. Use memory techniques

Students use memory techniques

Memory techniques are powerful ways to learn information more quickly.

Here are some of the most useful ones I’ve come across:

  • Acronyms
  • Visualisation
  • Chunking
  • Association

30. Test yourself periodically

Don’t assume that just because you’ve read the notes and looked through some examples that you understand the material well.

For all you know, you might have been daydreaming during those study sessions.

What else should you do to be a good student, if reading your notes doesn’t guarantee that you’ll get better grades?

Test yourself periodically. Do plenty of practice questions and keep a list of the mistakes you’ve made, so that you won’t repeat those mistakes in the exam.

31. Take practice exams under exam conditions

It isn’t practical to do too many practice exams under exam conditions, because it’s time-consuming.

But before every exam, I recommend that you do at least two to three practice exams under exam conditions.

This will help you to prepare adequately, and will train you to deal with the time pressure of the exam too.

32. Start studying for tests at least one to two weeks in advance

Cramming for tests is always a bad idea. It won’t enable you to achieve long-term success at school.

I recommend that you set a reminder on your phone (or make a note in your planner) one to two weeks before every scheduled test, so that you’ll start preparing for the test.

For big exams, I recommend that you start studying four weeks in advance or more.

This study tip is a vital one for students to implement.

33. Find ways to help others and contribute

Students often lose motivation when they focus too much on achievement and too little on contribution.

After all, the aim of education is to become equipped with skills and knowledge so that you can help others.

When students lose sight of this, they sometimes feel as if school is meaningless.

To keep things in perspective, find simple ways to contribute in your capacity as a student, e.g. volunteering, fundraising, solving problems in your school, serving the underprivileged.

These types of activities will teach you to have a heart of service and humility. They’ll empower you as you discover how to do better in school and life.

34. Develop a sense of purpose

Develop a sense of purpose

Few students can maintain a consistent level of concentration and drive if they lack a sense of purpose.

If students feel as if their school life is just about striving to get straight A’s, they will likely run out of steam.

How can you develop a sense of purpose?

Think about…

  • What values you want to live by
  • What long-term goals would be meaningful to you
  • How you’d like to contribute to the good of others
  • What your duties and responsibilities are
  • What relationships you’d like to nurture
  • What kind of person you’d like to become

As you reflect on these aspects of your life, you’ll have a clearer idea about how to do well in school in light of the purpose you’re living out.

This clarity will help you to be more successful in school.

35. Don’t blame others

The key to developing resilience is to take full responsibility for your life.

This means that you refuse to blame others for anything that’s going on in your life.

No blaming your teachers, parents or friends.

No blaming the school principal or the government.

No playing the victim.

When you take this approach toward your student life, you’ll see that there’s always something you can do to improve the situation.

36. Hang out with people who are motivated and focused

No matter how much we’d like to think that we’re immune to peer pressure, we’re most definitely not.

Peer pressure affects people of all ages. This means that we must be intentional about the people we surround ourselves with.

Do you hang out with people who are pessimistic?

Are they always complaining?

Do they pursue excellence, or do they try to find shortcuts?

Spend time with people who are positive, motivated, focused, kind, generous and hardworking. You’ll find yourself developing those traits as the days and weeks go by.

As a result, you’ll become more successful in school.

37. Analyse the mistakes you make in tests and exams

It might not be a pleasant experience, but I encourage you to go through every mistake you make in tests and exams.

Analyse why you made each mistake. Ask yourself questions such as:

  • Was the mistake due to carelessness?
  • Did I forget a key fact?
  • Did I have a poor understanding of a certain concept?
  • How can I make certain that I won’t repeat the mistake?
  • What do I need to do to be better prepared for future tests?

This analysis will help you to make continual progress in your academics.

38. Pre-commit to specific behaviours and habits

Pre-commitment is a strategy in which you commit in advance to certain desirable behaviours. This way, you won’t be tempted to do otherwise in the future.

Here are some examples:

  • Use the StayFocusd Chrome extension to restrict the amount of time you spend on certain websites
  • Ask your parents to change the password on your tablet, so that every time you want to use your tablet you need them to unlock it
  • Tell a friend that you’ll delete all your social media apps on your phone by the end of the day – if not, you’ll give your friend $100

Pre-commitment is a powerful strategy that all good students use.

39. Keep a “done” list

Just as important as keeping a to-do list is keeping a “done” list.

Write down all the things you’ve accomplished at the end of each day. This will help to remind you that you’ve indeed been productive, even if you don’t feel so.

In the long run, keeping a “done” list will help you to stay positive and motivated.

40. Don’t try to remember to do things; make it impossible to forget

Do not forget things as a student

Some examples of these “things” might be:

  • Homework
  • Projects
  • Studying for tests
  • Bringing your textbook to school
  • Bringing your water bottle to school
  • Bringing your calculator into the exam hall for a math exam

The list goes on.

To be successful in school, don’t just try to remember to do these things. Rather, make it impossible to forget to do these things.

There’s a huge difference between these two approaches.

To make it impossible to forget to do something, you might need to stick a Post-it note on the front door. Or set an alarm (or two alarms). Or create a daily reminder to check your calendar or planner.

As you adopt this approach, you’ll become a more reliable and effective student!

Conclusion

If you apply all the tips in this article, it’s almost impossible that you won’t become a better student. (To get 10 more bonus tips, enter your email in the box at the end of this article.)

Of course, it’s neither reasonable nor practical to expect you to implement all the tips at once.

After all, the road to success is built one step at a time.

Success – as a student and in life in general – is about daily choices and habits.

Implement one or two tips in the coming week, and get some like-minded friends to join you.

As you gain momentum, implement more tips as the weeks go by. (You can try applying my rules for success in life too.)

You’ll soon find that you’re becoming a more successful student who’s leading a more balanced life too.

Wishing you all the best – I’m excited about this journey that you’re about to embark on!

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Comments

  1. jessie says

    February 6, 2018 at 5:19 am

    thank you.

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    • Daniel Wong says

      February 6, 2018 at 9:36 am

      You’re welcome, Jessie.

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      • Shima feni says

        August 10, 2018 at 9:06 pm

        Thanks .

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        • Daniel Wong says

          August 11, 2018 at 8:21 am

          You’re welcome.

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          • Aditi maiti says

            February 2, 2019 at 2:39 am

            Thank you

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            • Scholastica Mukuria says

              April 23, 2019 at 3:14 am

              Thank you

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              • Precious says

                November 12, 2019 at 10:13 pm

                So happy🤗
                Thanks alot

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                • Timberlake Justin says

                  August 3, 2020 at 4:19 pm

                  Here’s everything you want in your student life! I loved it and all of you should apply these steps 😆

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                  • byenkya edwin says

                    November 13, 2024 at 10:36 pm

                    where are the steps Justin

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                • Dr. Achyut More says

                  August 8, 2020 at 11:32 pm

                  Excellent tips and very true and practical in fact these will help every one not only just in academic but later at carrier too. Really appreciated for providing such a entire gamate of tips for any one. Keep it up!

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              • Terry says

                August 23, 2020 at 3:24 am

                Thanks

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            • Peace says

              March 22, 2021 at 4:19 am

              Nice one!!

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              • Wisdom says

                May 31, 2021 at 8:38 pm

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          • Shima feni says

            October 25, 2019 at 10:48 pm

            Awesome ! You have a good brain for achieving success in education !

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            • JENNIPHER MISSAMA says

              April 13, 2020 at 7:38 pm

              THANKS FOR THE LESSON.

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              • Morgan Odunze says

                May 19, 2020 at 8:13 pm

                Thanks alot Daniel Wong

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            • Ella says

              October 9, 2020 at 8:20 am

              As a child, how would I assure my parents that I’m doing well in school?

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            • Fori Elisha says

              September 11, 2023 at 3:22 pm

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          • Israel says

            April 25, 2020 at 7:48 pm

            Thanks so much Daniel Coz i know this article of your will help me in my study so much

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          • byenkya edwin says

            November 13, 2024 at 10:35 pm

            thank you.

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        • Shalini says

          August 19, 2020 at 11:15 pm

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        • Blossom says

          January 17, 2021 at 9:16 pm

          Thanks so much for the tips

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  2. Evelyn Wu says

    February 8, 2018 at 1:11 pm

    Hi is it possible to have an exact copy of the article and not the pdf sheet of concise tips as I would like my students to read with the detailed explanation.

    Thank you.

    Evelyn Wu

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    • Daniel Wong says

      February 8, 2018 at 3:03 pm

      Hi Evelyn, sure I’ve just emailed you the PDF version.

      Reply
      • Bianca says

        January 31, 2019 at 10:04 pm

        Dear Daniel.

        I absolutely love the article.

        Would it be okay if I include this as part of my notes for my students. I have decided to start a consultancy business, where I consult schools.( Strategy Savvy Consultancy). This is to help students by developing and implementing Learning Strategies which are designed to improve the student’s achievements in all subject areas by focusing on:

        organizational skills,
        time management,
        study and test-taking skills,
        goal setting and self-assessment.

        Reply
        • Daniel Wong says

          February 1, 2019 at 11:20 am

          Hi Bianca, sure feel free to include this as part of your notes, but if you do so please include the link to this original article with due credit. Thank you, and wishing you all the best!

          Reply
      • Susan J says

        March 15, 2021 at 4:29 am

        Hello,
        I’m interested in the PDF as well for my special ed study strategies students. Thank you for all your insight!

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      • CUI zhi sen says

        February 23, 2024 at 4:14 pm

        THANK YOU

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  3. chrles dube says

    February 13, 2018 at 4:14 pm

    A very informative article. Thank you.Your ideas are very helpful.

    Reply
    • Daniel Wong says

      February 13, 2018 at 4:32 pm

      You are welcome, Charles.

      Reply
      • Charles Dube says

        February 13, 2018 at 9:17 pm

        You are welcome

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      • Ena says

        April 10, 2019 at 10:34 am

        I really like your article. It has helped me a lot. Thank you

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      • Annette Snavely says

        October 8, 2019 at 5:20 am

        Are these quotes from one of your books

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      • Brian Wong says

        December 3, 2019 at 2:02 am

        thank you so much Daniel Wong for this lovely information my brain has expanded a lot while i was reading this article. I would like to meet you one day and award your successful achievement in life.

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      • heng says

        April 20, 2020 at 6:07 pm

        Hi,After I’v found this website i have a lot of successful thanks.

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  4. Tochukwu Ibe From Daily gospel vibe says

    February 17, 2018 at 8:32 am

    Hello Dany Wong

    you killed it here, great article for students, to be serious I learnt some facts here which I will implement on myself and others.

    Reply
    • Daniel Wong says

      February 18, 2018 at 2:08 pm

      Great to hear!

      Reply
  5. Maya fritz says

    February 28, 2018 at 9:20 pm

    Thank you daniel!! Hope so this tips will work for me

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    • Daniel Wong says

      March 1, 2018 at 7:33 am

      I’m confident that the tips will work for you!

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      • TawakalAhmed says

        January 8, 2020 at 8:45 pm

        Thanks itbwill help me alot

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      • Cortez says

        December 18, 2020 at 1:55 am

        Hey I’m really not doing good in school

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        • Nsubuga Eric says

          May 22, 2021 at 5:47 am

          Thanks sir

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        • mckenzie says

          December 10, 2022 at 2:25 am

          well if u read this you might be better?!

          Reply
  6. Praisy says

    August 15, 2018 at 5:41 pm

    Hlw daniel!… I’m feeling so depressed because recently I have participated in 2 competitions but got no prizes while my classmate has received prizes in both.

    Reply
  7. Hector Uba says

    August 25, 2018 at 4:15 am

    Thanks for elaborating on the different things you can do to be successful in school. I agree that setting out a schedule for the week is important because it helps you get the week in line. I would imagine things can get pretty hectic if you don’t have it written down somewhere.

    Reply
  8. Balan says

    August 27, 2018 at 1:20 am

    Fascinating article! These tips are helpful not only to students, also for people who want to be successful in life. Thanks for sharing such a nice article Wong!!

    Reply
  9. nina edmudson says

    August 27, 2018 at 8:45 pm

    omg thanks so much for your artical i really feel impressive right now i appriciate that ..

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    August 30, 2018 at 3:33 pm

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    August 31, 2018 at 3:32 am

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  12. theschoolnearby says

    September 10, 2018 at 7:04 pm

    hello,
    thanx for sharing such wonderful info

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    October 1, 2018 at 9:35 pm

    just love this article…can’t Wait to share…..

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  14. Caffie Plays says

    October 10, 2018 at 10:23 am

    Hello. Im really hoping this will help me. right now I might get kicked out of my school because im struggling so much! But if this helps.. im sure ill give you credit! this is really helpful for after school too. Im a seventh grader who just happened to go to a smart kid school. Its really hard and stressful. I just worked out and I feel great! Thank you. I need as much help as possible right now.

    Reply
    • JAIDA PITTMAN says

      March 6, 2019 at 5:17 am

      thx u

      Reply
  15. Gerald west says

    October 11, 2018 at 5:50 am

    Thank you so much for this article.. At a moment j felt I could no longer become the smart student j used to be. I am in the university now and a lot of distractions have made me fall back on my studies but after going through this article, I would say I have hope again and after j apply the tips I know I am heading to be better and contribute greatly to my family, friends and society at large.. THANK YOU SO MUCH And please I’ll love to have the PDF of the article

    Reply
  16. Samkelo Vilakati says

    October 14, 2018 at 3:29 am

    thank you for the tips.Hope they will work….

    Reply
  17. Jasmine says

    October 16, 2018 at 7:19 pm

    Best article I ever read….
    I like this article …..good job Daniel wong. ..👍👍

    Reply
  18. Kelvin says

    October 17, 2018 at 2:00 am

    Hello Daniel Wong
    Your tips are inspiring very much,i gonna apply them

    Reply
  19. Sarah Francis says

    October 19, 2018 at 10:27 pm

    Great tips. Some of them actually go beyond students and can be applied to areas of our lives even as adults.

    Reply
  20. Umit says

    October 20, 2018 at 12:38 am

    Thank you so much

    Reply
  21. Brian says

    October 27, 2018 at 1:20 am

    I feel motivated more than normal
    Thank you very much Daniel……..i am sure this wil be very effective to me and get good grades

    #Brian from Kenya

    Reply
  22. jack says

    November 8, 2018 at 7:09 pm

    I read through your article and some of your readers’ comments. Yours is the only one that really made sense to me. Thanks a bunch. Your article has sparked a lot of thought for me. I share your views.

    Reply
  23. Divya says

    November 11, 2018 at 12:36 pm

    Thank you very much

    Reply
  24. Selin says

    November 19, 2018 at 10:11 pm

    These are actually helpful, compared to laughable social media tips. Thank you Daniel. As a college student who has lots on her shoulders, I can’t wait to get on with these.

    Reply
  25. Dennis Munene says

    November 21, 2018 at 10:38 pm

    fine Wong

    Reply
  26. Pooja says

    December 6, 2018 at 2:39 pm

    Excellent article Daniel! I loved this point “Hang out with people who are motivated and focused” because I missed this in my schooling. After a long time, I realized that I have wasted my time by hanged out with some other guys. My advice is also the same “Be with motivated people”.

    Reply
    • Muneera says

      May 15, 2021 at 3:52 am

      Very insightful. I read through it all and took some notes. i really really appreciate this. thanks again

      Reply
  27. Trung says

    December 17, 2018 at 3:02 am

    Hey Daniel! Can i translate your article and show the article to my student i think this article is great for my student

    Reply
    • Daniel Wong says

      December 17, 2018 at 9:56 am

      Hi Trung, sure that would be fine. Can I ask what language you’ll be translating the article into?

      Reply
      • Trung says

        December 18, 2018 at 12:57 pm

        Sure think Daniel, I want to translate this article into Vietnamese

        Reply
        • Daniel Wong says

          December 18, 2018 at 1:02 pm

          Sure, thanks for letting me know.

          Reply
  28. sharon says

    December 29, 2018 at 7:08 pm

    how come i feel i am going to rock it in school aftr reading this article,,,thanx daniel

    Reply
  29. Sofia says

    January 5, 2019 at 11:49 am

    Hi , Thanku For Such wonderful article as it is very useful for school students.

    Reply
  30. sadatal e says

    January 6, 2019 at 5:34 pm

    mr.Daniel thank you,like God show me this article.stay blessed.

    Reply
  31. Godsway says

    January 17, 2019 at 6:19 am

    Thanks you

    Reply
  32. Zunayra says

    January 28, 2019 at 4:08 am

    Hello Praisy. Please do not feel disheartened that you didn’t get any prizes. It is just a competition. There are people who win and people who don’t win. It’s okay to not win or get prizes. Better luck next time .

    Reply
  33. Vivian says

    January 31, 2019 at 9:19 am

    It interests me, how u are able to show people the right way to succeed, and that’s one thing that lifts me and my heart up, to succeed in life. Your words inspire me, as they inspire myself. I appreciate your help, and I hope I become better in the future.

    Reply
  34. PRECIOUS.C says

    February 3, 2019 at 3:31 am

    I love this article. God bless you for it.

    I will be glad if I can get some motivational articles from you.
    I will like to use it to reach students and every other youth around me.

    Thanks

    Reply
  35. Andrew says

    February 21, 2019 at 8:42 pm

    Thank you in advance for the marvelous articles

    Reply
  36. Savannah says

    February 22, 2019 at 6:26 am

    Thank you very much

    Reply
  37. anitha mollel says

    February 25, 2019 at 4:30 pm

    i really liked the article it is really educative thanks

    Reply
  38. Ryder says

    February 27, 2019 at 11:49 am

    Danial can you help me with something I am not succeeding. in kindergarten I really was confident about learning. but in third grade NO like I’m being disrespectful and not following directions Doing what I want to do If you Found a way to help me please let me know THANKS

    Reply
  39. Colin simmons says

    March 2, 2019 at 1:35 pm

    What can you do if you feel like you have studied everything you can possibly study for an exam. Like for a psychology midterm I thought I studied everything in the book and then I only got an avg score on the midterm? How can I prepare myself
    For anything I could be asked?

    Reply
  40. mark says

    March 10, 2019 at 7:22 pm

    its the best i have come acroosed so far

    Reply
  41. Erica says

    March 21, 2019 at 5:56 pm

    Hi I really love your article! It’s exactly what I need right now. Honestly I’ve been failling a lot of my exams lately. I know this is not me. Due to many out school activities I tend to forget to studying. Right now I’m handling online business, serving to church, and taking care of my siblings. It’s really hard to do all things simultaneously. Oh! By the way, i just received my score in one of my subjects and it’s so sad to know that I failed. Then, I searched for tips and I saw this! Thank you. You helped me have positive attitude towards this problems I’m facing.

    Anyways, I cant download the pdf file for unknown reason. Can I ask you a favor to send it to me in my email? Thank you! Looking forward your response. 😊

    Reply
  42. Piper says

    March 22, 2019 at 10:47 am

    This helped me with school work because we had a project thank this helps so MUCH!!!

    Reply
  43. Vaishnavi says

    March 24, 2019 at 5:34 pm

    Thank you a lot for your information

    Reply
  44. easton says

    March 29, 2019 at 3:01 am

    I like the tip that you gave to focus on one thing at a time in school. My wife and I have been thinking about finding a school for us, and it would be important for us to know that we can be successful. If we choose to go to school, I will be sure to focus on one thing at a time.

    Reply
  45. Malavika says

    March 31, 2019 at 5:25 pm

    I am so glad I found out about your blog. I am usually a hardworking student but lately I’ ve felt really demotivated and stressed. I lost control over my emotions. My performance was really bad for my final exams. I’ve been searching for ways to get me back on track and reading your blog helps me a lot. I feel like you understand teenagers well and your methods work. Thank you!

    Reply
  46. Shibah says

    April 7, 2019 at 2:15 pm

    Hey, I am in grade-12. I am an A student. No one beats me when it comes to getting good grades. There is this girl I like, she is also in grade 12, its just that I feel my grades will drop if I start dating. So please just help me out on that one .

    Reply
  47. Mikki Miller says

    April 8, 2019 at 2:49 pm

    Fantastic list! Thank you for this.

    Reply
  48. Nichi Boyer says

    April 9, 2019 at 9:06 am

    Great article with the information I needed to get on and stay on the right track.
    Thank You

    Reply
  49. Liam Schlereth Lluch says

    April 23, 2019 at 3:38 am

    This i did not try yet but i cannot try them all because I’m in a Spanish school and things work out differently.
    BTW: nobody in my school has an attitude like you said. 🙁

    Reply
  50. Jansuk isaac yuket says

    April 26, 2019 at 2:14 pm

    Thank’s wong for your wisely tips. I am not doing well during examination becouse i lack the skills you have mentioned, i hope i will have a change in my performance. Thanks may God grand with more wisdom to improve peoples performance in the world.

    Reply
  51. Pradeep Kumar says

    April 30, 2019 at 3:40 pm

    Yes, the student will only adopt proper strategies that will help you reach your end goal.
    Thanks for sharing valuable information.

    Reply
  52. Deepak Kumar says

    May 11, 2019 at 2:10 pm

    thanks for sharing this tips

    Reply
  53. Enyison says

    May 12, 2019 at 10:17 am

    Thanks
    It’s Helpful

    Reply
  54. Joy Otiki says

    May 15, 2019 at 3:46 am

    Mr Daniel, you indeed know the needs of students. Your article is very helpful, thank you sir.

    Reply
  55. Taylor Bishop says

    May 21, 2019 at 8:59 pm

    Thanks for this advice for being in school. You mentioned that you should try to test yourself every now and then, like through practice questions and make a list of mistakes you’ve made. This sounds helpful if it can let you know what topic you should spend additional time researching and learning about.

    Reply
  56. Sara Pazit says

    June 1, 2019 at 3:26 pm

    hi, this is a very helpful list! For the exercise part, however, could you please suggest some apps we could use?

    Reply
  57. Ilham says

    June 26, 2019 at 11:16 am

    I love this article. Thank you.

    Reply
  58. Ideba David John says

    July 22, 2019 at 7:54 pm

    your word is a big contribution to humanity we are grateful and more grace sir.

    Reply
  59. Merry says

    August 4, 2019 at 6:18 am

    Thanks daniel wong.. Its really a big help! 😊

    Reply
  60. MUSA SADATALE says

    August 10, 2019 at 9:11 pm

    You are the man of God thank you.I used this article to my form six exam i made wonders as i was to lose hope.I thank yo daniel come inTANZANIA STAY BLESSED.I FAIL TO PRAISE YOU MR.DANIEL.YOU SAVED ME

    Reply
  61. Samuel says

    August 30, 2019 at 7:48 pm

    This is beautiful!

    Reply
  62. collins kilobas says

    September 16, 2019 at 2:17 pm

    Daniel Wong, this is just good, wow thanks.

    Reply
  63. Karthik says

    September 27, 2019 at 1:43 am

    I don’t know who prepared this article… But it is damn inspiring… I felt like I got all the motivation I needed just to stay focused abt my goal and worry abt ntng else

    Reply
  64. ekulekul18 says

    October 16, 2019 at 11:25 am

    what do i do if I’ve tried all of these things and I’m still not doing well in school? i don’t want to blame my teacher or anything but i can’t help but feel like I’m a lost cause. School was easy for me in past grades but I’m already really struggling this year. what can i do?

    Reply
  65. Stacy Merep says

    October 23, 2019 at 7:34 am

    Dear Daniel Wong, Thankyou very much for this artical.Im a seventh grade student and all my term report àre really bad and my parents are dissapointed in me but i know that through this tips i’ll try my best.One more thing im not One of the smartest students in class but I can do it.💖💖💖👍👍👍👍

    Reply
  66. Gideon Umeh says

    November 27, 2019 at 2:17 am

    Dear Mr. Wong, ever since i moved to Canada, almost 10 years ago now i have been experiencing difficulty with being successful in my school years. My parents have lost hope in me and i about to lose hope in myself and on life. I decided that i wanted to make a change before I would now be classified as a first year college drop out. As i myself would like to tell a great story to my future family of how i went from a slacker to a successful student. My journey begins here because of these wise words spoken to me through you.

    P.S. Email this list to school email down below.

    Reply
  67. Tsun wu john tru says

    December 3, 2019 at 12:26 am

    Thanks for the help

    Reply
  68. david says

    December 3, 2019 at 4:53 am

    you are a vary kind person. and my colleague will soon send you a email and u will be getting our latest book for free.

    Reply
  69. Bwambale Brian says

    December 3, 2019 at 8:16 pm

    Hi Mr Wong,you Did Develop A Success Formula For Scholars.Thanks Much Papa

    Reply
  70. Benmaurice izuchukwu says

    December 3, 2019 at 10:20 pm

    Thank you so much, this was helpful

    Reply
  71. Bright says

    December 21, 2019 at 6:11 am

    Could you please email me this article in pdf

    Reply
    • Daniel Wong says

      December 21, 2019 at 7:44 am

      Hi Bright, you can use this free service (https://www.printfriendly.com/) to convert the article into a PDF. Hope this helps.

      Reply
  72. ikanne chimezie says

    December 25, 2019 at 3:36 am

    wow I really love this
    thank you so much

    Reply
  73. Nasriin Ina Hajji says

    February 16, 2020 at 1:44 am

    Thanks for the piece of advice

    Reply
  74. Egwuatu Ifeoma. says

    February 17, 2020 at 12:30 pm

    Thanks Daniel.

    Reply
  75. joe shmo says

    February 20, 2020 at 4:45 am

    thank you

    Reply
  76. Adamsmith says

    February 26, 2020 at 1:31 am

    Thanks you

    Reply
  77. Bagasau Fjay says

    March 10, 2020 at 2:38 pm

    I really loved and did all your steps of being successful in life❤it really helped me allot in my time management and studies👍thank you very much sir and May You Have a wonderful life🌟

    Reply
  78. MILAN SINGH GHANGHAS says

    March 11, 2020 at 12:05 am

    Great article sir, loved it .A request maybe if you could also guide us on how to deal with school politics (drama with teachers peers) and how important is our participation in it.

    Reply
  79. Khadija says

    March 17, 2020 at 1:03 am

    Hi thank you soooooooooo much for this article I am a student and am not doing well in school this really is helping me a lot is it’s possible that I ge.t the full original artical thank you 🌹🌹♥️♥️♥️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    Reply
  80. Victoria Mukami says

    April 4, 2020 at 5:49 am

    Dear Daniel,
    Greetings from Kenya in East Africa. My name is Victoria and I’m a form four student. I’ve read your article and its like you were reading my mistakes. I have now learnt what to do to improve myself and my grades. My final exam will be at the end of this year. I will follow your tips and hopefully I will get a good grade.
    Thank you so much and I’ll be sure to send my end year results.
    Yours faithfully,
    Victoria Mukami.

    Reply
  81. Nakyeyune Winnie says

    April 19, 2020 at 4:06 pm

    Hello Daniel, thanks for the .l have liked it and I will always follow the stated tips of being successful in school.

    Reply
  82. Azeezah Momoh says

    May 22, 2020 at 5:11 am

    It’s really motivating. I will definitely put these advice in practice. God’s willing. Thanks a lot once again.

    Reply
  83. Abdul says

    May 31, 2020 at 7:10 pm

    I love this tip’s and I would practice it

    Reply
  84. Mario says

    June 18, 2020 at 1:53 am

    Thank you for the advice; very informative and helpful

    Reply
  85. Chris says

    June 30, 2020 at 6:14 pm

    Thank a lot.A. great advice

    Reply
  86. evelyne mwangi says

    July 19, 2020 at 7:48 pm

    thanks alot daniel may God bless you

    Reply
  87. Michelle Catapang says

    July 30, 2020 at 3:11 pm

    Thank you for the great tips. Every point is explained well and somehow can be applied throughout adulthood.

    Reply
  88. Abraham Thlama says

    August 11, 2020 at 3:00 pm

    Thank you

    Reply
  89. Lovelygirl says

    August 18, 2020 at 2:00 pm

    Thank you for your tips 🧡

    Reply
  90. Lovelygirl says

    August 18, 2020 at 3:06 pm

    Thank you so much my grade improved a lot 🧡

    Reply
  91. Bitu says

    August 21, 2020 at 2:05 pm

    I believe that after this article I will achieve the best score ever ,thank you

    Reply
  92. Damion says

    October 6, 2020 at 12:21 am

    Mr. Wong,
    I appreciate your help and the 40 tips that you provided.

    Reply
  93. Christiandiet says

    October 8, 2020 at 9:41 pm

    Mr. Wong, you did a great work here.

    And I will also ask for app suggestion for the exercise part. Thanks

    Reply
  94. Joshah Argente says

    October 23, 2020 at 7:07 am

    Thank you for making an amazing article! It really helps me to be motivated and realize the other things that I’m not doing, like sleeping at least 8 hours every night hehe. When I read it, I feel guilt and I hope I can do it little by little. Thanks again Mr. Wong 😀 !

    Reply
  95. Ruben Juarez says

    October 29, 2020 at 6:15 pm

    Thank You!

    Reply
  96. Aditya Negi says

    November 5, 2020 at 4:24 pm

    Thanks a lot this was very insightful. I used to be a straight a student but along the way my grades started to suffer as family problems and mental health issues started coming up. I want to now get back in the track again to my old self, who was always intelligent. I wouldn’t say I’m not intelligent, all I’m saying is that for the past years I always looked at the mirror and said the school system is not made for me, of course that’s a lie and I have to change it! As a parkour athlete I understand that hard work does equal great results and that mentality can be applied anywhere and you reminded me of that! Thank You!

    Reply
  97. KK says

    November 13, 2020 at 8:23 am

    Thank you so much for this. I need it. I’m almost failing french currently. I’m bookmarking every article I read. I am going to try everything I’ve read.

    Reply
  98. yaser edha says

    November 17, 2020 at 1:43 am

    this helped a lot thank you so much

    Reply
  99. Elena says

    January 7, 2021 at 9:10 am

    I am currently doing a hybrid schedule at school due to Covid, so on Fridays I don’t have school until 11:40 not counting yearbook, but I never got assignments done because I was procrastinating. I did the rough schedule and it helped so much because I knew I needed to get that assignment done around that time. I tried to beat the due time that I set and I got so much done. I felt so good afterwards especially because they work was FINALLY done on time and I got good grades on them. I’m so happy. Thank you so much! These tips helped me so much.

    Reply
  100. Quintano says

    January 20, 2021 at 11:22 am

    very informative

    Reply
  101. clarissa says

    January 23, 2021 at 10:49 am

    thanks a ton it was so helpful

    Reply
  102. Delight says

    January 29, 2021 at 4:49 pm

    Splendid one

    Reply
  103. laura says

    January 31, 2021 at 9:51 pm

    This is great and really helpful, thanks…

    Reply
  104. Bryan says

    February 9, 2021 at 1:32 am

    Thanks Danny👊

    Reply
  105. Stephanie Miner says

    February 9, 2021 at 2:13 pm

    This was very helpful
    Thank you

    Reply
  106. Austin says

    February 25, 2021 at 3:24 am

    Thanks, this was very helpful and it will help me a lot.

    Reply
  107. Fatoumata Diallo says

    March 17, 2021 at 1:58 pm

    Great read! I will definitely benefit from a lot of these valuable points.

    Reply
  108. Reshmi Alex says

    March 18, 2021 at 8:43 am

    Very helpful!

    Reply
  109. Jimya Keys says

    March 25, 2021 at 8:29 pm

    let’s see if all this helps.

    Reply
  110. Roman Barron Jr says

    March 29, 2021 at 6:46 am

    This was very good read and I have see that this has some very good information and will definitely incorporate into my routine. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  111. Traceyann Romero says

    March 29, 2021 at 7:23 am

    good helpful tips

    Reply
  112. Tibo Onesimus Joel says

    April 20, 2021 at 2:18 pm

    Thank u so much for the tips and strategies. This is the best article I’ve found on how to excel academically. I like the tip of not just aiming for grades but helping schoolmates as well but all in all the tips are so good

    Reply
  113. Mentor godwin says

    May 7, 2021 at 12:45 am

    Thanks

    Reply
  114. pop paul says

    May 17, 2021 at 1:24 am

    wow! What good ideas are they ….I just feel like applying them now …. thanks so much Wong!

    Reply
  115. Favoured Bano says

    May 24, 2021 at 9:52 am

    Thanks a lot, so helpful

    Reply
  116. Collins says

    August 11, 2021 at 3:44 am

    I am marvelously enlightened

    Reply
  117. mario tejada says

    September 9, 2022 at 11:05 pm

    these were very helpful tips.

    Reply
  118. Baron says

    September 21, 2022 at 3:11 am

    Incredible….just Incredible

    Reply
  119. atiamare rachael says

    October 25, 2022 at 12:46 am

    THE TIPS ARE GREAT….

    Reply
  120. Azunwene Levi Aka-Wolugbom says

    February 16, 2023 at 3:41 pm

    This a nice article.

    Reply
  121. Zenobia Glispie says

    February 17, 2023 at 1:49 am

    It is a good learning opportunity.

    Reply
  122. John says

    March 2, 2023 at 9:21 pm

    thank you for sharing

    Reply
  123. Theodore Jones says

    April 4, 2023 at 2:57 am

    thanks for sharing

    Reply
  124. Theodore Jones says

    April 4, 2023 at 2:59 am

    Very helpful points.

    Reply
  125. Llewellyn Leslie says

    June 1, 2023 at 6:05 am

    this was helpful

    Reply
  126. Machi Cynthia says

    December 21, 2023 at 4:41 am

    Thank you Mr. Daniel Wong. I know with these ideas listed in your article I’ll be able to achieve my dreams of becoming a successful Robotics Engineer.

    Reply
  127. Machi Cynthia says

    December 21, 2023 at 4:46 am

    Hi again it’s me Machi Cynthia. I hope you got my comment and thanks again for this article , just so you know it helped me in preparing for my exam and am proud to say I made an A in 10 of my courses. Thanks so much Mr Wong.

    Reply
  128. Aiden says

    August 11, 2024 at 2:06 am

    Jesus Bless You All!

    Reply
  129. jaxson says

    November 14, 2024 at 4:30 am

    this was helpful to me and I will do this when I get out of school

    Reply
  130. Aruna says

    January 14, 2025 at 2:38 am

    this was helpful to me and I will do this when I get out of school

    Reply

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