Meet Alex, a savvy third-year student in the Mathematics Faculty at the University of Waterloo. Always on the lookout for ways to optimize their academic performance, Alex is known among friends for their strategic approach to coursework, believing that every little advantage counts. Having previously dabbled in competitive gaming, they’ve brought that same mindset of calculated risks and rewards to their education. As a result, they often encourage their peers to take every opportunity, especially when it comes to securing “free points” that won’t impact their overall admission scores.