Dr.T.S.Chandrasekar

Mrs.T.C.Sharmila

23-1-1989

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1. D.A.V. Higher Secondary School, Gopalapuram, Chennai (11th and 12th)
2. Stanes Higher Secondary School, Coimbatore (LKG - 10th)

M.B.B.S

Madras Medical College, Chennai

Reading books, playing keyboard, tour to Ooty with my friends

State 2nd in 10th standard
Completed 4 out of 8 grades in keyboard, Trinity College, London
Merit in All India Science Talent Search Examination
Won prizes in several quiz competitions

It was something which I, my family, relatives, teachers and friends expected. Since I had got State 2nd even in my 10th standard, it was booster dose to me and so putting in the right amount of work and planning appropriately helped me to achieve this.

My preparations for the public exams started only in the 12th standard. Our teachers are well trained and experts in their own subjects. Only if the 11th standard basics are strong, 12th standard would be easier. So the teachers planned accordingly and started the portions at the right time, gave us enough series of tests and exams, monitored our progress and completed them cool and calm. After that we had a series of revision exams too, which helped us shine well in the board exams.

The teaching and the materials provided by the schol were more than enough for the board preparations. There wasn't any necessity to go for any tuitions outside. It would be a waste of time and energy. It would be better to concentrate well in school.

Apart from school, 5-6 hours would be ideal. But more than the quantity, the quality of time (spent) is important.

The teachers made our school work interesting and less burdensome. It is better to plan the day's work in the morning and allocate time for each subject and always keep in touch with it.

If I could not complete any work during the weekdays, I would compensate that in the weekend. Moreover compiling the week's work and revising them would be useful. It's better to allocate time even for games (outdoor) and extra-curriculars to keep our mind fresh.

It is important to prepare a strategy for every subject and plan well before the board examinations. That would be helpful to get more marks.

a. Language Paper

• Paraphrasing and dividing the answer into appropriate paragraphs would give a better appearance
• Writing extra quotations between the answers would also impress the teacher
• Writing neatly and avoiding striking of answers is advisable
• Using blue and black ink would give a neat look

b. English Paper

• Neat handwriting and avoiding striking of answers
• Using extra quotations and proverbs
• Writing a synopsis before the detailed answer would fetch more marks
• Giving adequate space between the answers and avoiding congestion
• Reading the newspaper everyday would improve the vocabulary

c. Physics Paper

• Writing the formulae in a separate notebook and revising them periodically
• Practising diagrams until perfection
• Reading thoroughly for one words
• In the exam paper, writing the formulae and equations in black ink would be better

d. Chemistry Paper

• Writing and practising the equations
• Practising diagrams
• Allocating time for practicals
• Practising problems
• Careful in choosing questions

e. Mathematics Paper

• Working out all the text book sums including the worked examples
• Working out the text book objectives and also the guide given by the Parents and Teachers Association

f. Biology paper

• writing the answers in points
• Practising diagrams
• Noting down the key words

Pracising to write would increase the speed and also give confidence. This would help us write neatly in the board and impress the teacher and fetch more marks.

• Not to omit any portions
• While learning the first time, learn it with full concentration and thoroughly
• Noting down the important points and key words
• Writing an answer more than once should be strictly avoided in the answer paper
• Clearing the doubts instantaneously from the teachers without postponing
• Understanding the subject clearly and thoroughly

Only if we learn for the board examinations thoroughly, entrance exams would be easier. It cannot be done just within the month's period after the boards. As the entrance exams consist only of objectives, thoroughness of the subjet is more important and omission of any particular chapter could be dangerous as there is no choice. So the entrance preparations must go side by side with the board preparations.

Yes. Right from the beginning I used to get the first rank and so the teachers always used to encourage me and support in every possible aspect. They were the guiding stars in the crucial 2 years. Only if the teachers infuse interest in the student, he/she would be able to perform better. So the school plays a very important role in a student's career.

Right from my young age, my parents were the first teachers and they were the ones who always inspired and supported me and were with me through all my ups and downs. They advised me to learn well always as education is the only wealth which comes with us throughout our life. My family members too opined the same. My parents also cut the TV connection in my 11th and 12th standards for my welfare and sacrificed 2 years for me to avoid diversions.

I first heard the news from my school principal. I was extremely happy on hearing that as I was able to repeat the achievement which I had been able to do in my 10th standard.

Recreation is always important in our course of study. Always staying wide awake with the books would not bring out our efficiency. In between, we have to refresh our mind and play some sport or have some useful hobby of our interest. I used to play football and shuttle at school and home. I also used to play the keyboard when I am stressed out to be fresh.

For the first two days after the results were released, I was busy receiving telephone calls. There were also a lot of awards and prizes. Among them, the most valuable is the one I received from the Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru M.Karunanidhi. I was also given the certificate for free higher education by him. There were awards given by many private organisations like Sri Sivakumar Educational and Charitable Trust. I feel happy for achieving what I want and (in the process) making my family, teachers and friends feel proud.

First and foremost, I would like to thank my parents for bringing me up in the right manner, joining the right school and help me achieve what I wanted to. I would also like to thank my teachers for their helping hands, relatives and friends and wellwishers for their encouragement and support. I would be failing in my duty if I dont thank the Almighty, for His blessings without which all these would not have been possible.

My father - Dr.T.S. Chandrasekar - is a doctor, specialised in Gastroenterology (M.D., D.M.) and the Chairman of MedIndia Hospitals, Chennai and Coimbatore. He was a 13 gold medallist in his M.B.B.S. and best outgoing student from Madurai Medical College and PGI, Chandigarh. My mother - Mrs.T.C. Sharmila - is a B.Sc Graduate (Zoology) and looks after the administration of the hospitals. My sister - Ms.T.C. Rashmica - is in 9th standard in D.A.V. Girls Higher Secondary School, Gopalapuram, Chennai

I have chosen to pursue M.B.B.S. course at the Madras Medical College

The students should first have the fire and burning desire within them to achieve. They should identify their interests and work incessantly in the right manner, avoiding all the diversions atleast for these 2 crucial years. They should always have the self-confidence and should not be let down by the low marks if they get in any particular examination. Planning perfectly and working it out would make anybody be at the top of the list.