Meet Alex Chen, a 20-year-old second-year engineering student at the University of Waterloo. With a keen interest in academia and a competitive spirit, Alex believes in the value of hard work and strategic planning. Growing up in a family of high achievers, they've always been driven to maintain their high grades while juggling a demanding co-op schedule. Navigating the challenges of grade inflation post-COVID, Alex emphasizes the importance of individual responsibility in academic performance and is known among their peers for their candid and pragmatic advice.