M.Syed Samsudeen

S.Raihan

29-5-1992

1. Pre KG to V - Rama Nursery and Primary School, Vickramasingapuram - 627 425
2. VI to XII - Amalai Girls Hr. Sec. School, Vickramasingapuram - 627 425

MBBS

Madras Medical College

Reading books, discussing with my sister, watching TV

1. State II in SSLC Examination
2. District (I) Topper in Talent Examination
3. District (III) Topper in Oratorical Competition

As I secured II rank in the 10th examination, I was more expecting it. But when I couldn't see my name in I and II ranks, tears filled my eyes. When I came to know that I had secured III place, I experienced a mixed feeling of surprise, happiness and excitement.

I had no more preparations for the 12th standard until the commencement of 11th standard public exams. After my 11th stardard annual exams in March 2008, we had summer classes for 10 days - just for introducing the chapters. Then we had regular classes only in June 2008. It is important to say that I read new chapters during March, April and May months (holidays).

The teaching was perfectly provided by our school. But the coaching materials were not sufficient. So I had my coaching by individual means via the collected model question papers.

12 hour during holidays and 4-5 hours during working days (at home)

Our school begins at 8:30 am and ends at 5:30 pm for 10th and 12th students. I usually allot one hour for each subject except language papers which were concentrated during holidays.

My typical school holiday (Sunday only, other holidays had classes mostly) begins at 6:00 am and ends at 10:00 pm. I allotted more time for Tamil and English. And one hour for each subject which was useful for the week's review.

My approach was different for language paper and main subjects.

a. Language (Tamil) Paper

My preparation for the language paper (Tamil) began in April 2008 itself. I studied poems and prepared supplementary essays (only few) by my own interest. As I was familiar with the grammar even in my high school classes, it did not need much time for those things. I concentrated much on the presentation as it was easy to study. I allotted weekends for studying Tamil. I usually depend on books and no more guides.

b. English Paper

The pattern for I and II papers wer very simple and easy to score more. Unfortunately, I got only 187. It gave me much surprise as I worked hard for preparing English essays. Study hour in school for English and the weekends were the allotted timings. I took more time via dictionaries, other books, quote references, many grammar items, model test papers to study English. For Language and English, I had the habit of continuous reading only and not studying which gave me interest to do that.

c. Physics Paper

I found somewhat difficult with Physics because I have the capability to memorise only by understanding. My teachers recommended me to memorise words and write the same in the test paper. Also, the last chapter was finished urgently. By other means, it was simple. I had the habit of solving problems by my own means. If I had any doubt in problems and text materials, I consult only my teachers not guides. Everyday, I had one hour (mini) studying and weekend revision. Before studying, I would develop the confidence. I took much care to draw the circuit diagrams and read the entire text word by word continuously without any break. I worked out many test papers.

d. Chemistry Paper

I always lose marks only in Chemistry in Std. XI. So, I concentrated more from my beginning. This subject did not give me much time to plan. Because, I got a wonderful teacher whose plannings were perfect and I followed them strictly. I wasted not even a time while studying. Also, I worked out more test papers. I prepared own questions and solved problems for my complete understanding. It practised me to write fastly.

e. Mathematics Paper

Once I got very less marks in a class test conducted in Standard XII which inspired me to study Maths regularly. Example problems were solved by my teacher and she instructed us to solve the exercise problems by our own means. Hence it did not find much difficult to study. From January 2009, I began to solve more and more test papers. Always, I left some careless mistakes. So, writing these papers gave me much chance to correct them. It was routine to have all the subjects daily. It also help me to finish my exam 1/2 hour before time. I also concentrated more on one word question.

f. Biology Paper

I felt the same difficulty in Biology as with Physics paper. So I gave more importance to it and allotted more time. I revised it again and again. I would take notes while listening which helped me a lot to study. Then I read the text again and again until it familiarises with me. I solved many more test papers. The six days before our Biology Exam was very helpful to score centum.

It is an aspect our English teacher would often say that our handwriting does not need to be good, but be neat and eligible. We should take care to present what we studied in the exam paper. At the same time, 3 hours time is somewhat tight for Tamil II, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. So, a good and continous writing is needed which comes by writing more test papers.

Dos

* Allot atleast 15 minutes morning and night to pray which must be silent and deep
* Yogas or any regular exercises or play games in evenings to relax yourself
* Do your homework and finish the lessons that day itself
* Motivate yourself with cheerful quotes of great leaders and scientists

Donts

* Don't watch TV serials, cricket games, video or computer games often which would strain our eyes and not help to feel relaxed
* Don't chat with others while teaching and be attentive
* Don't use the term tomorrow, do it today
* Don't memorise simply. Do understand the text

As I secured I rank in SSLC Board Exams, our school expected me. But I had no more special coaching. A knowledge seeking student must choose a school which gives perfect teaching and not coaching. So, we should study, we should write and we should solve test papers. This is my opinion. Because, I was considered an ordinary student only.

The seed for the goal to achieve state rank was sown by my father. Whenever I worry about him, I would remember his words which inspired, inspires, will inspire me always. The growing goal was further grown by my mother. She removed all the difficulties and made me feel confident. Before going to her job, she did all my works such as arranging books, taking question papers etc. I couldn't forget my sister whom I ordered all the needs like taking the needed books, filling ink in the pen, punching papers, taking tiffin boxes and so on. I am really fortunate to have such a sister. It is a must to include my aunt and uncle who inspired me much and much more. I think I won by my family's moral support.

Although I expected the State Rank, I was doubtful, fearful etc. I was watching news channels. It gave me much pain when I couldn't find my name in the I and II places. Few tears had gone when my sister told us the news via phone. She had seen the news in another channel. I was so excited, surprised, happy and thanked God, thanking forever.

It is correct to say that I didn't have. For my motivation and relaxation, I read a book named "You can win" presented by Mr.Kumar. In other words, I couldn't pursue any hobby. Already, we had cut cable TV.

I was in Chennai to write AIPMT when the results were announced. I received many calls from my friends, relatives etc. Reporters arrived there and I was excited. I received phone calls from Hello FM, AIR etc. When I stepped off the train in Tirunelveli, I was received by some association members. Also when I was in train, I was identified by others and they all wished me. Our village people are so happy to see me. But I want that is somewhat less than that I received during 10th standard results.

First of all, I wish to thank my grandma who in her old age took care of me and my sister. She struggled a lot with us to awake, to get ready to school, to do our works etc. Most of this credit goes to her. Then, I would like to thank my grandpa (grandma's brother) who supplied me some question papers. Also, he brought me all the text books. Then, former teacher of our school Sr.Patricia, who also brought me many question papers, books etc. And then my teachers who corrected my written papers and gave me valuable suggestions. Friends who didn't interrupt me during studying and to a lot of well wishers, I wish to thank.

My father died whenI was studying in IX standard. My aunt (mother's only sister) and uncle took care of us for one year completely. My mother got a job as a teacher four months back (January 2009). I have a sister S.Shabnam Sajidha who has just finished SSLC exams scoring 492/500 marks and secured III rank in our district. My grandma (mother's mother) took care of us for the past four months as my mother was in Chennai.

It is my childhood ambition I wish to become a doctor to serve the needy. Now, I choose MBBS to pursue. I wish to become a deen and also an IAS officer. The wish to become doctor burnt in me because of my father's death which was due to the carelessness of some doctors.

* Don't waste the golden time indulging in chatting, watching TV serials, cricket games etc
* Finish the taught portions the same day itself
* Take notes while listening. Read the text again and again
* After studying, write it immediately. Correct by yourself and find the mistakes. Try to avoid these
* When you begin the next portion, revise the former
* Before studying, develop the confidence that we could study and memorise. Think that the text is very simple
* Allot atleast one hour for each subject in home
* Be frank to clear your doubts immediately
* Study some lessons which need more understanding in fresh hours especially in morning hours
* Revised the studied portions again and again in a week, months etc. Try to work out some question papers
* Success is 99 percent failure - Soichiro Honda. So try to learn from failures
* Present your answers well
* Mark the diagram parts in a neat manner
* In every success, there lies a see of failure - Sri Aurobindo. So be careful in presenting your answers
* Sleep well atleast 5 hours without interruption
* Leave atleast 10 minutes for 1 hour continuous reading
* Draw diagrams, write text matters, formulae often
* Highlight your answers. No need to decorate. Avoid writing more for 3 marks Q&A. Concentrate in key points
* Do more than hear - listen! Do more than listen - Understand!! - John C.Rhodes (from "You can win")
Prayerful wishes for your exams. All the best.
From your lovable sister.