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Cardiff Student Earns 14 A*s After Rigorous 4 AM Routine
Ananmay Banerjee is a 16-year-old student from Cardiff, Wales.
He earned 14 top A* grades in his GCSEs.
He completed three of the exams a year early.
This year, he earned 11 more A* grades in subjects such as computer science and business studies.
To prepare, he woke up at 4 am every day and followed a strict routine.
He also went to bed at about 9:30 pm.
Ananmay said his teachers helped him a lot because he asked them many questions.
His parents were very proud and emotional when they saw his results.
He plans to celebrate by probably going out to eat.
Ananmay Banerjee, 16, earned 14 A* grades in his GCSEs.
He completed three GCSEs early and added 11 more this year.
Banerjee studied after waking at 4 am and going to bed at 9:30 pm.
He credited his teachers, whom he regularly contacted with questions, for supporting him.
His parents said his discipline and self-drive were central to his achievement.
- Who
- Ananmay Banerjee, a 16-year-old student at Llanishen High School, earned the results.
- What
- He received 14 A* grades in his GCSEs.
- Where
- At Llanishen High School in Cardiff, Wales.
- When
- He received his results on GCSE results day in Wales, described as Thursday in the report.
- Why
- He attributed his success to hard work, a strict routine, self-discipline, and support from his teachers.
Key facts
- Student
- Ananmay Banerjee
- Age
- 16
- School
- Llanishen High School
- Result
- 14 A* GCSE grades
- Early qualifications
- Three A* GCSEs in maths, numeracy, and English language completed a year early
- Study routine
- Woke at 4 am daily and went to bed at 9:30 pm
- Planned celebration
- Probably going out to eat
Quotes
Ananmay Banerjee
A 16-year-old Llanishen High School student who achieved 14 A* GCSE grades.
“They helped me a lot. I was also a very annoying student because after classes I would send emails to all my teachers, I would follow up and ask a lot. A lot of credit goes to my teachers.”
NDTV
“I worked very hard. I woke up at 4am every day and stuck to a strict routine. I think that was the hardest I have ever worked. It was difficult. I am still very surprised.”
NDTV
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