Although I don’t teach General Paper currently, I have gained experience in preparing weak writers for a high-stakes national examination. My first piece of advice would be to find the 2026 preliminary essay questions from all junior colleges. It shouldn’t be too hard if you make the effort - I have come across a compilation post from situation centre. From there, sieve out and collate the various questions that appeal to you and boost your confidence in regard to answering them.

Next, prepare a few lines to serve as the backbone of your essay. Once you get the hang of it, you will function on muscle memory. The topic may astound you, but the phrases that you leverage to make your points across remain constant. This is how I will craft my stand:

In spite of the loss of creativity, I believe that there are *myriad* advantages to wearing uniforms, such as fostering unity and avoiding jealousy.

In spite of the many recreational spaces, I believe that life in Singapore makes it difficult for people to make time for leisure due to long working hours and various enrichment classes.

In spite of the conveniences afforded by AI, I disagree that students always benefit from using it to support their learning due to the risks of hallucinations and over-reliance.

I believe you get my point.