Scoring 98.6%: A Grade X Topper’s Story of Grit and Gratitude

 Abhinav, a student of The Knowledge Habitat School, scored 98.6% in his Grade X boards, the highest in his batch this year. In his own words: “I joined this school midway through Grade 9, and it’s brought its share of surprises, along with plenty of friendliness and support. Settling into the teaching style wasn’t difficult, as the teachers were kind, cooperative and encouraging. As I progressed, I realised that solving previous years’ question papers blindly wasn’t enough, analysing my mistakes and building strategies to avoid them mattered more, and my teachers played a big role in helping me spot and correct those errors. None of this would have been possible without my mother, who has supported me every step of the way. Academics aren’t everything to me. I believe strongly in taking part in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities such as debates, MUNs, dance and acting, because creativity and the human touch are what will set people apart in future. My father has pushed me to think critically, stay curious and engage with the world beyond the classroom, and I owe much of that mindset to him. Looking ahead, I hope to become an entrepreneur, building businesses and products that solve real problems. As I like to say: life has no definition, you make one for yourself.”