My Matric Marks And Performance At University 3 Years Later

[@lizataljaard8936]

Yeah, matric marks definitely didn't affect my university marks too much. I believe the way I studied in High School was more important for the adjustment. Obviously doing well (and liking) mathematics and understanding it was important but even then my average dropped like 15 - 20 % from High School. The method of studying is so so important. A lot of students also worry about whether they had to have AP maths but truly it only helped the students that had it (I didn't) for the first few weeks and then we were all in the same storm. I think that going into university with an attitude of "I will probably fail some but learn a lot" helped me with the adjustment. I learned that the tests in uni don't always show how much you know and the effort you put in. I also learned that I learn so much better by listening in the lectures and some other students learn better by reading all of the work. Anyway, that was just my experience.

[@mitch7w]

I had a very similar experience and also didn't take AP maths and agree with your assessment there. And adapting your study method is definitely right up there being super important.

[@venator7889]

Please may I ask, what study method do you use to study? I used to write down loads of notes but then stopped doing that because it was time consuming but reading straight from the textbook actually worked out well but I need a more practical way of studying, please can I ask, what's your study method?

[@lizataljaard8936]

@@venator7889 I used to make loads of notes to study in High School but in university there isn't time to rewrite the entire textbook so what I do is I listen attentively during the lectures then write down the class notes and read through the textbook as much as possible. Sometimes you'll find that there is better explanation in the textbook. Practicing by doing ALL of the tutorial problems and ASKING FOR HELP (also past papers obviously) has seriously helped me.

[@khanyi721]

@@lizataljaard8936 hey, can you please tell me what other topics are done in AP Maths. I'm on a gap year right now and I want to learn those topics so that I can use the first weeks of varsity smartly🙏🙏

[@ndumisomaphanga5801]

@@khanyi721 kzbin.info This lady has all the AP Maths you need

[@venator7889]

The bump from matric to university is high! You got excellent marks in matric!

[@mitch7w]

Yeah it's a different animal.

[@affecttheeffect]

The funny thing is that as important as your varsity marks may seem at the moment they'll be about as relevant to your future success in life as your high school marks were to your success at varsity which is to say not very much.

[@mitch7w]

But obviously they need something to let people in/deny people with and so school it is :)

[@hlokomani]

Thanks for the motivation man, means a lot

[@mitch7w]

Sure thing! :D

[@wandiletshabalala4038]

Your matric marks are so great😭🔥, im in gr11, I do well in all my subjects but Yohh AFRIKAANS haii no, its honestly giving me stress. Any tips please?

[@mitch7w]

Learn those setworks and vocab off by heart

[@coiljoy8871]

Thank you, mad appreciation for this video🙌🏾 I'm doing 1st year Mechanical engineering and am realising that my study methods aren't adequate for University so now I'm tryna switch things up before EBIT week starts😬

[@abpdev]

Don’t overthink it if it goes south, 1st eng week can break u.

[@michaellaubscher3624]

Yeah but try your best to do well in the 1st Eng week...if it goes badly it's not a train smash but it is usually easier then the 2nd Eng week as the work isn't that intense yet

[@mitch7w]

As many past papers and tutorial problems as possible will help you a lot

[@tanakahumbani829]

Thats a good performance bro... You can even get a bursary easily... The future is bright 🔥

[@mitch7w]

Looking forward to an exciting future ;)

[@tanakahumbani829]

@@mitch7w computer engineering is definitely exciting

[@jarydgrobler1593]

I've been binging your channel lately, and I must say that I am incredibly impressed with the quality of your content! I love your transparency about your marks; the jump into university does cause a drop in marks for the majority of students; High School doesn't adequately prepare students for the jump in difficulty. Fortunately, the change of environment and quality of education has actually lead to my university marks being higher than all my marks from High School! You make excellent content, keep it up!

[@mitch7w]

Thanks for your kind words Jaryd! I really appreciate it and good luck with the rest of varsity ;)

[@luvhaniranenyeni8502]

i like your transparency mate

[@mitch7w]

Just trying to give an accurate portrayal of what's actually going on :)

[@kholofelom2045]

Thank you for the transparency Mitch, Varsity is hard and the transition from high school to varsity is a huge one...it's all about determination and hardwork, we averaging at 60s could be better but it takes a lot.. It depresses me to be honest

[@mitch7w]

It'll be worth it hey. Marks don't matter, just passing with a degree does

[@aluthasejosing9045]

Sbwl those Matric marks. I wanna do Computer Sciences next year at Varsity

[@mitch7w]

Good luck!

[@aluthasejosing9045]

@@mitch7w Thanks Mitch

[@datboy_sethu529]

I also wanna do it but I'm not good at maths I took maths lit

[@mitch7w]

Have to do another degree then but you can still learn it on the side with KZbin and Udemy courses

[@CodyBanks10]

Lol it seems like materials sciences is hard everywhere. I found the maths and applied maths modules very easy throughout my qualification. Data structures and algorithms, with that one you are happy to just get by. The core engineering modules are very challenging, you need to apply yourself. It's not about being intelligent, everyone who gets accepted into a BEng programme and not quit after the first semester is smart enough. It is about having grit and conscientiousness. Your high school marks are impressive, don't downplay your past achievements.

[@mitch7w]

Yeah nearly finished now and it's been a wild ride

[@bonolomarumo7505]

You have a good head on your shoulders and you are doing well. Proud of you 💫

[@mitch7w]

Thanks

[@crimsonsr1000]

This was really insightful

[@mitch7w]

I am so glad :)

[@gonzales420]

I felt what you said about COS212. 😭😭

[@mitch7w]

Rekt me lol, but I enjoyed the content a lot

[@gonzales420]

Same hey, I find it quite interesting. But ay. I'm getting rekt as well.😭😂

[@bennyblanco3322]

Thanx for the motivation i am also doing extra year of CS at UP but seeing you achieve so much gives hope

[@mitch7w]

Good luck!

[@nqobileshongwe212]

I'm currently doing my first year in engineering and the work load is HECTIC😂💔My study methods have really had to change from high school

[@mitch7w]

It'll get harder promise but you'll rise to meet the challenge

[@zwivhuyandou493]

I got similar results for matric, i'm studying electrical and computer engineering How did u switch up your study style...well i don't even know my study style!

[@mitch7w]

I moved away from making notes and summaries in lectures and study sessions to just listening as attentively as possible in lectures and then doing examples examples examples and tutorial problems when studying

[@phathutshedzomathivha9817]

Mitch, with some content ✌

[@mitch7w]

Always trying🚀

[@MuksEmmaN]

Thanks for the video and thanks for being open takes real courage✊ Keep grinding sir

[@mitch7w]

Sure thing, thanks :)

[@awandeartistic]

dope marks in matric ,kind of inspiring

[@mitch7w]

thanks man

[@zwivhuyandou493]

Hey mitch, hope your doing good. which programming language and IDE did you use for your first year ?

[@mitch7w]

First year was C++. We used Atom back then but moved onto VSCode now which is much better

[@joshuabrooks.]

Hi Mitch, thanks for the video it's really insightful highlighting the differences between high school and varsity. I'm currently in grade 11 and want to study mechanical engineering at SU, do you perhaps know if provisional acceptance is required? I'm concerned I might not reach the 75% end of year average requirement. Do you also have any tips on how to study for history and if studying during holidays is a good practice. Thank you.

[@mitch7w]

I am glad you can get some value out of it. I have no idea, contact the varsity faculty for more info. I never studied during the holidays but a little bit of revision can't hurt to increase your spaced repetition. Studying for history - read all your notes and then close the book and draw out a huge mindmap/list of all the facts you can remember on a whiteboard or piece of paper. Then when you can't remember anymore open the book and see what you missed. Repeat for a few days. And then practice your essay writing with extra essay writing if you can

[@lethabomashego8590]

Hey buddy. I'm struggling with sets and logic first year Any additional material/video you'd recommend for me

[@mitch7w]

Khan Academy and crash course computer science

[@lethabomashego8590]

@@mitch7w thanks. I'll check it out

[@caitlinkaunda7928]

Hey :) just wanted to know know what your thoughts are on the Engage engineering programme. Do you obtain the same engineering degree like those doing the 4 year engineering degrees? Or would you recommend doing like a bsc physics and transferring to the 4 year eng degree.

[@mitch7w]

You get the same degree at the end of the day. You can't transfer from a BSc to Eng degree, you're basically starting again. My advice is to do the normal 4 year Eng program but split up your workload over five years to make it doable - that's what I and a lot of others ended up doing. If you can't get into the regular Eng program do the ENGAGE program. :)

[@caitlinkaunda7928]

@@mitch7w thank you so much I really appreciate it

[@balanced4819]

I'm literally so scared to attend my university for computer engineering ahaha= Like, the math I am learning right now in high school, I don't think it can ever compare.

[@mitch7w]

Khan Academy and YT is your friend in learning hardcore Maths.

[@neosekhukhune2482]

How dd u conquer data Structures and algorithms💔.. It's currently whooping my ass?

[@mitch7w]

Lots of studying the textbook + grafting the assignments and pracs

[@areswastak3n]

Do u have any tips to improve in math for grade 12

[@mitch7w]

Do every single problem in the textbook till you get them right. Khan Academy is helpful too

[@tiktoktill4am812]

Was humanities necessary in computer engineering first year?

[@mitch7w]

You do two basic humanities courses that they decide on

[@dlaminidlamini7844]

i repeat everyone matt said he got a 57% for operating systems 🤣🤣 prof g doesnt play games 🤣🤣🤣🤣 i got a 62% and it was so fucking hard... i defs shouldve failed that module, thank God 🙏🏾 i didnt

[@mitch7w]

Was a hard one

[@godisang4544]

And here I was feeling bad for getting 60s🥺

[@mitch7w]

Got to take what you can get

[@munashe5511]

Hey Mitch. Did your parents also expect high marks in engineering?

[@mitch7w]

No, were happy with me passing and trying my best :)

[@t.morelife]

❤wow

[@mitch7w]

Thanks!

[@Lolamuibi]

Hoi Mitch I wanted to ask can i apply with my grd 12june results at TUKS. Thank u

[@mitch7w]

You apply provisionally with your end of grade 11 marks then get final acceptance based on end of matric marks. If you've already finished matric then you just apply with your end of matric marks

[@Lolamuibi]

@@mitch7w oh okay thank u so much

[@sammykanigadu1210]

@@mitch7w what if you don't qualify for a degree based of your grd 11 marks, is it the end? If not, can I still apply to that degree

[@Dxviddddd]

@@sammykanigadu1210 did you get in?

[@mcstarnaleli9731]

Man do you know of any urban planning students

[@mitch7w]

Nope

[@Elvis0]

my average in matric is 72, you getting 80s then going to 60s in varsity terrifies me😂😂

[@mitch7w]

Good luck!