Some things about CORS the year ones should know

What modules to choose:

a) no choice (i.e. core module) / you need it to fulfill something, e.g. a minor

b) because you like the module / you find the module interesting

c) because the module is cheap

d) because the module is popular / someone is taking with you / or a boyfriend is taking the module too

e) because the module is easy

How to bid:

Method 1: Wait until 30min-1hr before close bidding then look at the modules that you've chosen during round 2a (for pharm). Monitor every module.

When you get outbidded (when minimum bid > your bid) then you got three choices:

a) to raise the bid by 1 point or more than the lowest bid (but most likely you'll have to raise it again) - wise choice if u got enough points, and want that module desperately

b) dump all your remaining points into that module - wise choice if you got thousands of points, and want that module

c) withdraw and find other cheaper modules (another headache)

but remember for (a) and (b), for every point that you bid, be prepared to lose them.

How to find cheap modules

Modules are likely to be cheap (1 - 100 points) or affordable (100-400 points) if they are:

a) many vacancies - usually >100 should be quite good;

b) very unpopular - with tons of tests, projects, assignments, unfavourable lesson schedule (e.g. 6pm-9pm or saturdays), long hours, unfavourable (boring) study material, exam format is punishing (e.g. essays and more essays)

c) modules which require a certain prerequisite; usually meant for the students who are taking that major, e.g. sw1101e. or having a certain preclusion.

d) core modules or "compulsory modules like SS.