The SECRET to Straight A's NO MATTER WHAT 

Hiii Amyyyyyy, OMGGGGG you have uploaded this video on the right time! Ive watched most of the videos you mentioned in the starting just because i saw 'effortlessly', i remember when my grades were falling and everyone i used to watch these kinds of videos because i didn't want to work and was looking for a shortcut. And how you said in the video that 'we all know deep down what we need to do to get straight A's' which is so true because most of the time people avoid doing those things wondering if they'd fit in or not. My friend got bullied because she always used to get A's no matter what and its actually really sad because many kids stop studying thinking it would make them look cool. I relate so much to the first story, back in 7th grade we started doing physics and i knew nothing about it at the beginning we had a really good teacher but after a few months he left, and when the new teacher came i wouldn't understand anything from her and i think one of the main reasons for that was also my carelessness because my classmates used to say 'we will never understand anything she's saying' i started saying it too and ultimately i actually ended up not understanding a single thing while the kids who still studied despite the fact everyone said she wasn't a good teacher got really marks( i love how you focus so much on the mindset!)Also one thing I would like to say is that many students also lack behind when other people say they wont be able to do something (just my observation). And its actually a really good advice to ask what you did wrong on your test, i usually do that like most of the time but this time i when i got low marks in urdu which i never have, i went to my teacher to ask her what i did wrong, but because she was mad at me (she thought that i was blaming her for cutting my marks) she didn't tell me so when i went home i went through every single word i wrote on the test and made a sperate sheet for all the mistakes i made so I don't make them in my finals. Amyyy, despite the fact you had those migraines and you still worked hard reminds me the quote 'if you want something you'll work towards it no matter what'. You truly deserved to go to Caltech and get all those amazing results you got for the work and effort youve put in. Amyyy you are such an inspiration for meeee! I love your videos so much and how hard working you are!

Notes for myself: - recognize what is not important and don't put too much effort into that - take every single credit point, they add up - ask for feedback so you can get it right the next time - have generous and good friends - they can help you - think of the worst possible scenario - be over prepared

As an average student , totally distracted by games, I achieved 1st position just by staying consistent and doing WHAT OTHERS ARE NOT DOING. Study from RU-vid! Study from websites! Make your own notes! Go through your notes day before your exam!... THAT'S ALL! ❤don't worry your hardwork will pay off❤

When she said “easy to convince the Asian parents to buy something for academics” I felt that😂 as a Tamil person I ask my parents for ap and regents book they gladly buy it or even go to the store to see if they can get it quicker for me 😂

My College Professors were not angels either, so I know and can feel you 👍

Advice for any gifted kids: I myself am a gifted kid. we don't get taught how to study as we manage to pass early tests without a struggle, but then when we begin to get B's and C's in more important later tests, it can burn you out really quick. If you are still currently getting A's and B's with ease, I'd recommend moving onto the hard stuff yourself at home, so its easier for you when it comes to exam time and you put in loads of work already. E.g I found maths very easy in year 7-9 (grade 6-8) I was still interested in doing harder stuff so I did it at home. It makes life way easier for me now because I already know lots of things we are studying in class (like pythagorous). If your gifted, don't let school bring you down. Use what you have :)

As someone who constantly got made fun of for getting really average/low grades throughout my school life by smart know it all narcissistic classmates, it's definitely been quite the journey getting from a C to a B. I will try harder so i can do well on the next exam! I encourage anyone who is currently doubting their school grades and not reaching the best ones to keep going and not stopping till they get their desired grades!

I think that when people have more activities such as sports, clubs and societies going on in their lives many of them tend to do better because that person realises the value of time (they may or may not be conscious about it). Since activities like soccer practice and tuition take place at a fixed time on a fixed day the person gets into a routine and mentally starts planning their day so they know when to study. I am mostly speaking from personal experience, I have seen the switch in my grades drastically ever since I stopped doing all my activities "to study". I think since we have "time" we tend to push studying back but when you have activities going on you know that you have to complete a task within a time frame. I know this to everyone since everyone has their own preferences. Plus, doing sports does help with many cognitive functions, you get the exercise which does help in improving studies.

I completely lost motivation and have been failing so many tests this past year, but this video genuinely sparked something in me. Bless you, I cannot express my gratitude!

The most surprising part about this video is that you slept 8 hours a day.

I like that you touched about "not being perfectly healthy, but trying the best". Cuz not everyone of us is blessed with good health but we have to do things we do despite all of that

Great tips, Amy! I love how you talked about the importance of adopting a no-excuse mindset and staying disciplined, in your video. Advice to remember: 1% of the right effort every day will get you the result you need!

Notes for myself - every grade counts. Do every assignment and redo or get as much extra credit as you can. - manage your time accordingly on an assignment depending on how much it’ll effect your grade - mindset matters - you might have to sacrifice some things for your grades but it’ll be worth it - you have more resources than any other generation, use them.

I simply can’t make excuses to why I can’t be great in my classes if you are excelling in all of yours while having migraines. Shows how much potential we all have. Great video! Very inspiring!

I am a high school student in Italy, and the school system here is excruciating. At my school, we all study 14 subjects at a very high level and go to school 6 days a week. I can relate to so many of the points you brought up, and I'd add that when you have so much work to do, you really need to prioritize. A big part of getting top grades is spending your time wisely and effectively. I'm a really big supporter of your channel, by the way. Keep it up 🔥🔥

Sharing with you my realizations after nearly 6 months of thinking about how I can best answer your questions about how I got a 4.0! Thank you for the wait - I’ve been working on this video for so long! Though it was a struggle reflecting sometimes, you deserve the truth and full picture so that you can get your best results as well! ❤️ As always, please let me know how my videos can be improved for you 😊

Thank you. My current GPA would honestly make you wonder how someone could attain such horrible grades. A coworker of mine told me a miracle story of how she went from a 1.4 to a 3.8 GPA. I never felt so motivated to do better. I’ve always thought I was a below average student simply because I just couldn’t do it but I realize that even the best of students only are where they are because they applied themselves and did not give up. Again, thank you.

"Easy to convince Asian parents to buy something for academics" Relatable 😂😂

I think the 3rd story really motivated me too keep going because PHYSICS is one of the WORST subject for me.. I've been trying to study that subject consistently for over a month but self doubts always made it so hard.. After hearing what you achieve even while having some disadvantages motivated me to keep going. Your video also concluded that "it's not hard for me because I'm less smarter, but because I'm putting less efforts" THANKYOU!❤

How I (personally) achieved straight A's: 1. I didn't care about stationary much; a pen/pencil and paper is all you'll need 2. HAVE SELF CONTROL and dont goof off much 3. READ N WRITE WILL imporve english 4. for math doing problems while ALSO reading textbooks will help 5. Dont be a teachers pet Hope this helps! ✨✨

I needed this going into my junior year of high school. Thank you so much. And you're right, this video is very unique and teaches the mindset of being a strong student instead of the strategies to get there. I always love keeping up with your channel.

05:23 is so true, especially for IB students. We tend to spend a big chunk of our time doing our Internal Assessment which is only 20% since our teachers emphasise more about it. I am not saying it's not important but you should really just do a good job and focus on the remaining 80% cuz that's easy to score and attainable.

Here's a summary for yall. ✦ How to get straight A's in school 00:03 Tips and strategies to achieve straight A's even with difficult teachers Overcoming personal challenges and maintaining a high GPA ✦ The teacher's lack of preparation and ineffective teaching made AP environmental science challenging. 02:05 The teacher did not cover the syllabus or provide guidance on preparing for the AP exam. Meaningless projects were assigned that did not contribute to understanding the subject. Classmates were concerned about failing the exam. Despite the teacher's shortcomings, the student decided to take initiative and achieve a good result. ✦ Consistency is key to studying effectively 04:08 Allocate specific time each day to study Set achievable goals for studying Focus on areas that will provide the most value Don't waste time on unnecessary material Don't compare yourself to others and stay focused on your own goals ✦ Consistency and determination lead to success 06:01 Commitment to daily work and study Supplementing learning with additional resources No excuses, access to knowledge is readily available Setting specific study habits and goals Taking initiative and asking for extra credit ✦ Struggles with French Cinema class 08:00 Received a C+ on the first essay, felt distraught Rewrote the essay and improved to a B- Received a B- on the second essay despite efforts ✦ Understanding what the professor wants can be challenging 10:09 Getting a bad grade despite thinking you understood Meeting with the professor and doing rewrites Realizing that getting help from friends can be beneficial The importance of examples in understanding what the professor wants Trying a different approach and achieving a better grade The lesson of trying different paths if one doesn't work out ✦ Migraines caused physical disadvantage but didn't hinder academic success 12:10 Migraines caused half of my vision to go blind Migraines resulted in intense head pain and disrupted daily activities like attending class Despite the challenges, I managed to maintain good grades and even scored well on my AP Physics Exam ✦ Over preparing and not procrastinating can help overcome difficulties and achieve desired results. 14:25 By over preparing and giving oneself insurance, even in difficult situations, one can still meet thresholds. Difficulties are a part of everyone's life and should not be underestimated. Comparing oneself to others who excel may hinder one's own progress. Applying good habits consistently and ahead of time, such as not procrastinating, can lead to better results. Believing in oneself and trying is crucial, as it increases the likelihood of achieving desired outcomes. ✦ Taking accountability and having self-efficacy is key to success. 16:25 Ignoring excuses and focusing on what can be controlled leads to success in academics and the real world. Developing habits of discipline and a strong work ethic contributes to overall success. Credits to Merlin AI

Such an amazing and inspirational video this is. I appeared for Cambridge exams for the first time last year only for three subjects. I did not rely on teachers at all, took extra time to make my own notes, do my own study and dint even care about class tests. My friends would sometimes call me insane for wasting so much time and going opposite of how the teachers instructed us to do the paper. I used to take help from past papers and they used to say that it does not have everything right in it so you need to listen to the teacher more, but I was like no. I never did what my teacher taught me, instead I did my own, my own resources, my own understanding etc. AND guess WHAT.. lately, we got our result and I go 2A* and 1A in those three subjects, and those people who relied on school and restricted themselves to only what the teacher taught and dint use their brains, they were either below me or dint even achieve a single A, and all my friends, they are also behind me and my name is at the top of the school result flex, pasted outside the wall of our school.

I am next in line for A's❤

Definitely one of the best informatic videos I've ever seen on this platform! Keep going!

Awesome video! Thank you so much for the great advice!!

Amy, I've watched ONE video of urs and it helped me 😭 i managed to do my homework in the nick of time!! I cant believe i found someone who is actually helpful and honest to us who struggle with studies. Even tho im a straight A student i still find ur tips helpful, so i appreciate ur hard work to get others to do the best they can!!

I'm not even a student anymore but I enjoyed this video so much! I'm also extremely grateful for the way you described migraines as a disability or a disorder. Too often I convince myself that "everybody gets headaches from time to time" or that "if I don't do anything while I have a migraine I'll never get anything done". I need to remember that this is a handicap - and while it's no excuse to sit down and do nothing with life, it's certainly not something to be brushed off as "I just gotta deal with it".

thank you so much amy!! ive been struggling with a bunch of things in my uni classes! i’m really happy that this is so unlike other videos! i hope u have an amazing day/night

Your second tip reminded me of my experience with Literature! Just like you, I was able to improve by reading sample essays from other students. I never thought of applying a different approach to other subjects (the one I’m struggling with the most right now is maths) so thank you!

I didn't do that well in high school, but better in undergrad because I became more organized. Same now in graduate school. I agree with you, Amy, that consistency is "most of the time." And chipping away at it a little at a time is much better for long term memory. Thanks for sharing your stories, Amy!

Real tip from someone who got a 4.03 at an Ivy: study to the test lmao. I’ve aced courses where I didn’t know what was going on but I knew what the past year questions were

Feeling numb &sick during exam is so relatable...Thank you for sharing ❤

I agree with the point you made about the "book smart" and it applying to the real world too. Just mindsets and systems applied to different problems in different situations.

You are literally a saviour amy. This is so so helpful for me especially at this time I just was thinking about some guidance I could get as my exams were not going very well, thank you so much

I think this is one of the best how to get straight a's video out there. it's so real, raw, and enlightening fr. Thank you so much babe

Wow, the fact that this is actually different from the other videos is awesome. Heavy on: " No video is gonna give you straight A's" Quit looking for things that you think are new or things you dont know, try instead to bring all the things you already know to life💯

This storytime format of sharing your experiences and ideas is actually better than those videos just enumeration. I appreciate and love it ❤❤❤

Thank you Amy for uploading such a helpful video i totally lost hope during my monthly exams but after seeing this video i topped my class in the final exams after all the suffering in studies. You woke my dead spirit inside me and gave me the courage to achieve my goals in those hard days you became a spark🌟 of hope for me . Thank You again Amy :) 💜💜

I like how you make the tips so relatable. It's really hard to understand stuff in theory, but seeing them in real life makes all the difference. Also, though i've never seen any of your other videos, i think everything about the vid is superb. so if you think it's kinda laid back, i'd beg to differ. But yeah, thanks for this. Super duper duper big help. just the push i needed.

you are so mature. The way you clearly state the problem and how you fixed it is motivating ❤❤

I have good grades in other classes but my math class is the only classes I am stuggling right now, I am behind in pace in my math class and I have four weeks until Quarter 1 ends so watching this video really inspire me to not giving up, being able to control more of my learning and not making excuses. Thanks for sharing these stories, you insipre me! Another subscribers.

Thanks Amy! This year my grades had clearly gone down, and the truth is this year I had procrastinated a lot, and I didn't feel motivated at all, and I said that I shouldn't make an effort and accept the grade they gave me, but this helped inspire me to improve the year what's coming! I'm going to review your channel more, to put all your tips into practice, I hope to return at the end of the year with an average that I can be proud of, I can only say thank you Amy! no more excuses the next year!

lovely advice! i am a senior in undergrad and I'm trying to make my last semesters my best. loved these tips and agree with all of them!

omg im so happy that i saw this because i js started aphg and i failed the first test and was rlly discouraged because of it. now imma try to actually have a positive mindset and put effort into the right things. im rlly hoping this helps me throughout the rest of my hs years. tysmm!

I love this video, the vibe, and your personality!! This was something I needed, since I feel like I do tend to make excuses, but I'm facing a BIG semester and have a lot of pressure, but this made me feel a lot more calm and confident! Thank you!! You just got a new subscriber :)

IM SO GLAD I STUMBLED UPON YOUR VIDEO. first of all i love the way you provide realistic insights and not just generic tips. but what stood out to me the most is when you talked about migraines. ive been suffering from migraines since as long as i can remember and it has been always a plan ruiner for me. at some point, it had even become an excuse to get out of doing things that i didnt want to do. only one thought played in my mind " they will always have it easier, so a bad grade on my part isnt actually bad and im okay with it" even if i wasnt actually okay with it. watching you really inspired me since ive never seen any study influencers talk about these kind of chronic problems and how to face them. thank u so much fr.

Wow! I didn't expect this. I really love this method, the story method and I'm putting myself into doing the work no matter how little because every minute matter. Hi, I'm Abasifreke Silas, it's nice meeting your channel today. I'm on my way to downloading all your videos because I'm smelling VALUEE!

Great video! I took notes of it. Well done 😸🌷

This was super helpful !! I realized this, but I didn't really put it into action. The consistency part is a huge thing for me -- it ends up that if I miss a day of doing something I would start giving up and being like "oh I already messed up, next time I guess". Thank you for this video On a funny unrelated note, I had a friend named Amy who was also extremely committed and would self study a lot. I would always be like "wow that's so impressive" but never change if I had a bad teacher, while she would learn it by herself.

This is honestly a great video I love that you actually gave us real advice and it was definetly the most helpful I've seen out there, thank u!

You literally made me realize the mistakes I made in going through my academic journey! This content is vey helpful and unique! Rather than giving us some tips, you meaningfully imparted to us the necessary life skills and proper mindset in overcoming adversities! Thank you so much!

A much needed words at the right time , your video really made me focus again

Hey Amy! I am a new subscriber to your channel. I know you made this prior four months ago. I took notes off of your video. I think you sharing your experiences will help guide others including me on how to be better without having to do it in an unhealthy way. I am soon going to end the second year of my high school life. I realized that, since I have to choose my classes for next year. Taking intake of notes from your video something I thought that could help me in stances of this state is to think about what I need, specifically to graduate. So thank you so much for making your video, it definitely is something completely different from those weird 1, 2, 3, step by step A’s videos.

I love how you talked about your health problem. Studying with any kind of pain is very difficult. I have health issues too, which includes lots of pain and it makes it way hard to study..Kudos to you for bringing that up! Thanks a lot Amy! Much love❤

I like how you being honest and raw. It’s definitely sound natural!!! Thanks alot for the tips!!!

Amazing advice. I never cared much at all about grades or school until my senior year and doing all this has probably changed my life.

This was the best self improvement video I ever watched. When they were out in irl situations it’s soo much more effective tysm for making this you are literally a godsend!

I loved the way you would actually give us examples of life lessons you learned. Great video! ;)

I have migraines too and always felt disadvantaged, I'm really glad I came across this video. Love how you explain everything well!

Thank you for this. I needed to hear all of it. I also suffer from migraines so I feel for you. You're awesome!

You are totally right. I have migrene too, not as bad as yours and I was making it an excuse for not studying. But this year at summer school I really put in the work even when I have migrene (while at the same time I was doing my internship) and it really payed off my term GPA is 3.73 and I’m proud of myself because my grades were soo bad before. Thank you for sharing and keep up your game girl ❤❤

This is hands down the best "How to get straight A's" video. Studying is just one half of it and the other half is everything else around it; figure out what the teachers want due to them being subjective, what mindset you have, understanding what is important/the main focus, etc. Thank you for the video!!

I am very proud of your work ethic and accomplishments. Best wishes 😊

she is an angel sent at the right time!! the story format really puts out the perspective and it was much more effective as we all know what to do to take get an A, we just procratinate

Great job. Lets get those A's. 🎉👏👏

Thank you so much! This was very helpful and in school I am always doing as much as possible to get straight A’s but it’s hard. So this really helped me because now I can see how other people feel as well and now I have a better understanding of the steps towards being a straight A student! Thank you!

This is one of the best advice videos I’ve watched, and I’ve seen a lot! You were very real and to the point. This is also the first video of yours that I’ve seen, and I thought it was great! Also, I wish I could’ve seen this video 3 or more years ago because at the end of high school and through college, I faced bad teachers and other circumstances. But unlike you, I let it define what grades I got. Through experience, I now know everything you said and did in the video. So, although your video was not new information to me, it does serve as a wake up call.

Just thank you they way you gave advice not in a way of just stating what you need to do to get As but sharing your story and how you got over difficulties it is not just motivating it also gives you a guide as to how you can realistically implement it so thank you so much and i really appreciate the effort you put in to this video ❤

thank you so much for this video! I've never seen you before but RU-vid recommended me this video, so i decided to watch the whole thing. I actually agree with every point you said, i would never think like this! my finals are in 2 weeks time, so this is definitely gonna help me a lot :) ( so relatable about the Asian parents buying whatever you want when it comes to academics HAHAHA )

This is brilliant. Particularly, your introduction was top notch 💯

You have a wealth of info to share Amy! Don’t let perfectionism keep you from shining your light 🙏💙🦋

Thanks for this, honestly as a consistent 4.00 student, I think the difficult thing for me is trying to maintain the consistency of having those A's. College is tough af but content like yours remind me of the grind and motivation to keep pushing forward! And yes, I fully agree that migraines are a bitch, so best to overprepare when you can HSAHAH

I'm so glad I saw this. We have a new teacher that teaches both geography and history. We haven't even started history, yet it's already been 3 weeks since school started and I do not understand anything we are doing in geography because my teacher just doesn't give a shit, he speaks in another language half the time aswell. I really needed this video because I need to get good grades in my upcoming exams or else my Asian parents will-

I really appreciate your amazing videos. Stay safe and tune✨💛

Best video I’ve ever seen! Thank you so much for motivating me to work and study harder! 😄

Thank you for this! This is honestly so much more helpful for a homeschooled foreign student like me, I am a freshman and I am self-studying APES and AP microeconomics, I often get distracted and I tend to make a lot of excuses, sometime I don't feel like I'm trying hard enough for the A and the 5, but after listening and understanding this, I find a reason for me to work hard for it and also keep myself up. I find solutions to problems which I had a long while ago, I was not thinking and working enough for it, and now I think that I will be prepared and well off in the future with how much knowledges and resources I have in my hand. I cannot thank you enough for this, you are truly inspirational!

Thank you for this masterpiece ❤

Thank you for this video! I am a sophomore and I swim year round. I’ve had a tough high school season and have been adding a lot of time to my swims and it’s been pretty hard to deal with since we’ve had coaching issues. But I think this video will really help me in swim and school!! God bless you! 💗

Most valuable thing Ive ever heard about grades and Im going to begin giving my full effort, Thank you ❤

Amy, you’re so inspiring. Please never stop making these videos, i’m currently struggling due to having a rough start of the school year, and it landed me 3 low B’s in a sea of all A’s. This will definitely help, thank you🤍

heyy Amy, I had my Science exam yesterday and I hadn't touched biology and I wasn't able to answer any of the questions from the past paper. Since I have a science tutor who charges a lot for teaching I was scared that I would disappoint my parents and Im also an Asian so anything below 90% is technically a fail for me haha but this video actually helped me so much and today we got our papers and I actually scored 25/28 (chem phys and bio in total make up 80) so thank you!

Hi Amyyyy~~. As a college professor, I would say your French cinema professor did do a good job giving clear instructions to you guys! But I get your point here. In stead of complaining about the professor, you turned the difficulties into self-improving opportunities. Nice job!

It’s the best video about that subject I’ve ever watched, thank you so much !!!! 💗

I'm a junior in high school and I really wanted to get better grades this year, but I also recently got diagnosed with a disease(ulcerative colitis) and spent a week in the hospital because of a flare up so hearing you talk about migraines and having to miss class was really really helpful!

this ended up in my recs, SUCH A GOOD VIDEO!! i hope you gain tons of subscribers; well, you gained one just now

I really enjoyed your video. Thanks for laying out some solid advice to put into practice.

In the part where you talk about your migraines, I can really relate cause I suffered so badly with them during the school year that I could barely stand up straight and I couldn't see well either. I stayed a home so much that it was hard for me to keep up with my good grades and my grades dropped until I pushed myself on the days I stayed home I would do all my homework and try to catch up. My teachers gave me lots of support through it all which helped me so much. Thank you for making this video it really is relatable for me and it's a very unique video that has a different atmosphere than most videos. 🫶🏽

Thank you Ammyyy❤

your video editing is so good! also great advice!

Thank you so much for advise, I'm homeschooled and I've been working so hard, and I've had many stomach aches and anxiety that had hurt me and made me lose motivation. Thank you

Really appreciate your content. Just watched a couple of vids and now I’m motivated to do the hard work. Thanks.

Ur awesome girl, I needed this 🥰

For anyone just entering university and is struggling, don’t worry because i was once there. I couldn’t get Dean’s list or high achiever award for the first two semesters of my foundation in science. But as sem 3 came along, i had a different mindset that i know i can do it. And this video translates exactly the efforts i was willing to put in. I don’t just copy other people’s assignments, i made assignments as a priority and started doing it early, and i used those assignments as mediums to enhance my understandings about a topic. Whenever my friends asked me to hangout, I’d say, “Nah I’ll pass, i wanna get my 4.0” And lore and behold, i got 4.0 GPA :D Am about to enter my medical degree so i will try my best to maintain this mindset throughout. I also highly recommend pre-lecture studying as it’ll give you a better base understanding before entering a lecture. So yes, always believe in yourself and never take no for an answer :) Thank you for the awesome video !!

LOVED . GOT ON UR CHANNEL RANDOMLY AND NO REGRETS. SUBSCRIBEDDDDD

Hey Amyy!!! I relate to you with these migraines. The pain is truly unexplainable. And getting it in school is truly irritating especially these auras...

I am in my first semester of mechanical engineering, and this was very helpful thank you!

Hey Amy..I really find your video super helpful ❤ thank you and I promise you that when I'll take action as you suggested and get that A grade ... I'll come here and tell you that

Great Video Amy, I feel you just hit the nail on the head .May God help us to keep showing up for ourselves my God.Even when you don't feel like crazy.A mindset of no excuses.