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entirely ones but a majority of it was and I’m really grateful for that,” she said of her 18 Grade 1 passes, one Grade 2 and one Grade 3. Dasrath wrote 19 subjects, including the Double-Award Agricultural Science, so she has secured 20 passes.

“I did it because I knew that if I did not I would’ve regretted it. I would’ve continuously though “what if” after I received my results. You only write CXC once in your life in secondary school. It’s what you spend 5 years of your life working towards and preparing for, so you ought to give it the best you’ve got,” she advised, while noting that she has a passion for fighting crime, especially sexual assault and therefore will be joining the criminal justice system.

“I’m aiming [to be], more specifically, a prosecuting attorney; even joining the police force would be good for me,” she said before thanking her mother for being a strong supporter and God for being her constant comfort.

Aarti Hooblall, also of Queen’s College, also attempted 20 subjects; namely, Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Integrated Science, HSB, Information Technology, Agricultural Science (DoubleAward), Spanish, EDPM, Economics, Principles of Business, Economics, Religious Education, Physical Education, Social Studies, Geography and History.

She told Stabroek News that she decided to do a wider variety of subjects so that she could have a wider choice when deciding on a career but believes she now knows she wants to join the legal profession.

According to Hooblall, she will be returning to Sixth Form to attempt the CAPE examination.

She expressed gratitude to her parents, teachers, grandmother and friends, who supported her throughout the years and advised those looking to achieve similar results to persevere. “Believe in what you want and strive to achieve your best. Don’t depend on anyone but yourself,” she stressed.