I am pleased to announce completing my A-level courses with A grades (top) in every subject and a distinction in my Advanced Extension Award in mathematics. This was surprising because my expectation was grades ABB in mathematics, further mathematics and physics respectively and a merit in the AEA paper. I really appreciated the highest-achieving girl in the school saying, even though she achieved higher cumulative scores in every subject except the AEA (which she didn’t do), that I have the most potential if I worked the same amount as other people — this was kind but she definitely deserves more credit than she gives herself. The girls outperformed boys again across the board as I expected, however I am very pleased that I am not representative of my sex.
The most exciting result of these new qualifications is the sheer amount of possibilities that are now open to me: I can apply successfully for almost any university, what a confidence boost! The special paper in mathematics will look good on my profile and formal curriculum vitae, showing that I can solve unusual, difficult problems effectively. These qualifications will make my applications for computer-related jobs more noticeable and concrete — I will try and upload a new version of my c.v. and update my qualifications page later.
I must admit that all the attention from other pupils and teachers made me feel a little uneasy: I always have the need to congratulate other people and even went so far as to ask teachers about any developments in their lives to take the attention away from myself. Respect and recognition of my achievements is really appreciated but that was far too much, all at once. I hope all of my friends did really well and achieve their targets.
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