In the midst of the hot summer of 2012, I sat at my desk and decided that it was time to put an end to my academic failures. On the sheet of paper in front of me, I wrote in capital letters my goal: a final grade of 1.0. David Weinstock, who until that moment had to fear for his promotion every year, actually achieved this goal and realized: Good grades are not magic and have little to do with rote learning. Much more important is understanding how the school system works and using that knowledge strategically. David Weinstock explains in an easily understandable way how to become the best student in all subjects orally, while also achieving a 1+ in subjects like math and German in written form. Anyone looking to improve their grades cannot overlook this book!.