Note: All material in this website reflect only my own view and opinion. It does not reflect the opinion of the university. Use with care.
*To those who want good grades:
Study from day 1.
You should have a friend/group/buddy to study/discuss with after class.
Actively ask questions in class. Sit in the first two rows. Do not be afraid of asking silly/stupid questions.
Do not wait until last days before exams to study or to ask questions.
Solve as many as problems in the textbook as possible even they are not required in homework. If you want A, solve all problems. However you have to study problems in a correct way. Many students claim that they study EVERYTHING in the textbook but they still don't have good grades. That is because they don't learn correctly.
*To those who want to go to grad school:
If you want to go to math/ applied math/ statistics programs,
you should/have to know how to write a mathematical proof (i.e take classes that teach you this);
you should/have to take honor classes which teach you think abstractly, logically,...
you should take classes which are taught by full/tenured professors.
Actively asking questions. They will give you better LoRs.
Try to approach them, ask for advice, do a small research project (REU),...
If you would like a professor to write a letter, you should approach them early in the quarter/semester. Do not wait near deadlines.
*and if you are struggling with classes, please listen to this youtube video.