Eudora Isimbi is a S.3 graduate from FAWE Girls School. She was the third best student in the whole country in last year’s Ordinary Leaving Exams.

She scored eight aggregates and was among the students who were awarded with laptops by ministry of education.

She and others have offered some advise to other students on what they need to do to pass their exams. 

Isimbi attributed her success to hard work and constantly consulting her teachers on the content that she was not familiar with.

The 15-year-old said she felt she would be among the best students, based on the effort that she put into her revision

"My advice to the candidates is to study before examinations because it is a means of saving, you will be required to produce what you saved. Do not panic, national exams are like normal tests and exams. Ask where you have not understood, have friends who will lead you in the right direction,” she said.

She aspires to become a doctor.

Mireille Ngamije, from Nu Vision High School, Kabuga, scored 10 aggregates. She was the best in her school.

In primary six, she was the best pupil in the whole country, which she said, gave her the confidence that she would excel in ordinary level.

Ngamije said that she started reading as early as possible in order to reduce the backlog ahead of the national exams.

"My desire is to become a pilot on international level. I want to break the belief that such a profession is for only men. The fact that Rwanda still hires international pilots motivates to pursue subjects leading to that course,” Ngamije said.

"I would encourage all students who want to excel not to fear exams. Work hard while reducing on other activities like watching movies, sports and rather focus more on reading and doing research. Balance your time well. Know what to do and when,” she added.

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