‘like to talk about the time during my, uh, higher secondary school. That is, plus one and plus two. I was in boarding school at that time. It was the first time when I was away from, uh, my home. So till 10th standard, I was going to, uh, extrautions. And I always thought I would never be able to get good marks without the help of, uh, the tuition. So in the boarding school, we were not allowed to, uh, go for a, uh, extraution. And I was relying on the textbooks and guide as well as the teachers. I’ll be always asking questions to my teachers. And at the end of the, uh, plus two, I got 98 percentage, which is a great deal. I also got full a plus and I was the class topper. So, uh, at that time I was really proud of myself because I always thought I wasn’t that much smart or intelligent. Somehow I was managed. I was able to manage. Somehow I was able to get good scores through hard work and perseverance. And my parents were really proud of.
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I'd like to talk about a time during my higher secondary school, specifically during my 11th and 12th grades. I was attending a boarding school at that time, which was my first experience living away from home. Up until 10th grade, I had always relied on extra tuition classes to help me get good grades. I honestly believed I wouldn't be able to succeed without them. However, at boarding school, we weren't allowed to attend extra tuition. So, I had to rely solely on textbooks, study guides, and my teachers. I constantly asked questions and sought their guidance. At the end of 12th grade, I achieved a remarkable 98% score, earning all A+ grades and becoming the class topper. I was incredibly proud of myself at that moment. I always doubted my intelligence and abilities, but I managed to overcome those doubts through hard work and perseverance. My parents were also incredibly proud of my accomplishment.
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