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INTERVIEW WITH

COMMERCE

TOPPER

Khushi Agarwal

Q. First and foremost, congratulations on your commendable performance. You have scored a
whopping 94.6% .What was your reaction when you came to know that you are the ISC topper of
Commerce stream of our school?
Ans. First of all, I want to extend a my heartfelt gratitude for giving me this opportunity to vent my feelings.
It is extremely difficult for me to describe my feelings in words. Nonetheless, it is a wonderful and
overwhelming experience.
Q. Whom would you give credit for this outstanding achievement?
Ans. It is aptly said that nothing is impossible when you have the support of your teachers, friends, and
parents and last but not the least the Principal and the Vice Principal. I was blessed to get their
support whenever required. It is their support and motivation which has kept me ignited and helped
me to accelerate my efforts.
Q. It is said that long hours of preparation is the core requirement to outshine in the Board
Examinations. Did you adhere to a particular time- table?
Ans. I don't agree with the above statement. 'Long hours of preparation ' is not meant for everyone.
Apparently, I prefer quality to quantity. There is no set method to study because everyone has their
own procedure to prepare for the boards. What is necessary is to give your best effort. Yes, I did follow
a time table which I modified from time to time according to my convenience. I gave myself a break
whenever required as to excell one needs to keep one’s mind and body fit.
Q. How did you de- stress yourself from the burden of such intense preparation?
Ans. Honestly, I never felt burdened as I had myself opted for the stream I was interested in .So preparing
for the boards was never a stressful task for me. As long as we enjoy our studies we don’t feel
overburdened. I was always passionate about my subject and enjoyed each and every moment.

Q. It is a general view that tuitions are a necessary evil. What is your opinion?
Ans. Honestly speaking I never really required extra help and was quite satisfied with the pedagogy of
Rajendra Vidyalaya. Teachers are always ready to help whenever required. Moreover, self -study is
the most powerful tool.