Hmm, okay here's me.. from Malaysia so.. the syllabus and examinations a bit different..
Of course, always wanted to be the top boy but it was always out of reach in the 9th grade. But after that when I was in the 10th .. somehow showed some amazing leap and became like 3rd 4th 5th. Different ways of studying, different subjects, I went into science stream. With hard work and a lot of sleepness nights due to study, scored well and got 2nd.
Conclusion : hard work makes a good student
