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With the release of the General Education Diploma results for the first semester of the 2024/2025 academic year, a number of students stood out for their impressive achievements, attaining outstanding results and high grades. In this survey, we highlight their personal experiences, their study and time management strategies, and the lessons they learned from their journey to success. This survey aims to inspire a new generation of students and set an example to follow in their pursuit of academic excellence.

Student Muslim Al Mahrouqi from Qatada bin Al Numan Basic Education School in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate said about his achievement of (99.59): “The high grade was my goal from the beginning of the first semester and achieving this grade percentage made me feel the pleasure of accomplishment and pride. I followed a number of methods in my studying, such as: studying every day as possible, not moving from one lesson to another before understanding it well, staying away from all distractions, and practicing extensively to solve problems in science subjects.” He touched on the process of balancing psychological pressure and preparing for the exam, saying: “I do not occupy myself with thinking about the level of exams, or fear of their difficulty, but rather I am busy studying, and I plan to join an external scholarship in engineering.”

Student Aseel Al Ajmi from Halima Al Saadiya Basic Education School in North Al Batinah Governorate, who achieved a grade percentage of (99.59) said: “Achieving this grade percentage is a culmination of my efforts, an expression of my determination and perseverance, and a feeling of pride and accomplishment. It is a strong motivation to continue striving to achieve my ambitions and goals in the future. I have followed several ways of studying, including organizing study time, solving previous questions to learn about the final exam, and taking a break and resting played an important role in improving my concentration. I aspire to continue my educational career and specialize in the field in which I find my passion.”

Ghania Al Nuamani, Principal of Umm Al Dardaa Basic Education School in North Al Batinah Governorate, emphasized that schools and the community are supportive in helping students achieve academic success and personal development. The school provides a stimulating learning environment that motivates students toward productive learning, while ensuring a diversified teaching methodology and an emphasis on active learning to keep pace with tremendous scientific developments. The school also utilizes innovative teaching methods and effective electronic applications to help motivate students and enhance their abilities, while considering their characteristics and special needs.

Student Lamis Al Balushi, from Umm Al Dardaa Basic Education School in North Al Batinah Governorate, said about her excellence and obtaining a grade percentage of 99.59: “Achieving this high-grade percentage for me is the result of continuous effort and dedication to studying. This achievement reflects my commitment to the goals I set for myself, and it is a source of pride and honor, and represents an important step towards achieving my future ambitions in my academic and professional fields.” She added: "Psychological pressure is a natural part of preparing for exams, but I've learned how to manage it well. I make sure to allocate time for rest and recreation between study periods to ensure I don't feel overwhelmed. Additionally, I talk to my parents when I feel stressed, which helps release my emotions and relieve stress. I plan to continue developing my academic and professional skills, and I aspire to enter medical school because it's a field that aligns with my passion. I will continue to excel in the coming stages over the long term, and I aim to build a successful career that allows me to contribute to society through work I believe in."

Student Yahya Al Badi, from Said bin Sultan Basic Education School in North Al Batinah Governorate, pointed out that he obtained a grade percentage of (99.63), and said: “This percentage reflects my ability to deeply understand the academic subjects, manage time, and organize studies in a systematic manner. It also serves as a start to achieving my future academic and professional ambitions. I advise my colleagues to clearly define their goals and invest their time intelligently by organizing time between studying and rest, as well as adequate sleep and recreational activities that help renew mental energy. Do not hesitate to ask for help, whether from teachers or friends. Sharing challenges and difficult points may provide you with innovative solutions and new ways of understanding. Continuity in studying and not procrastinating are the key to success. Every school day is a step towards achieving your academic dream.”

Mahfouza Al Fazari, Principal of Rabaa Al Adawiya School in Muscat Governorate, listed the factors that help students work hard and achieve the highest grades. These include setting clear goals and plans based on specific strategies, dividing subjects into small tasks to facilitate gradual completion, preparing review programs for students with the help of a social specialist, and providing a suitable classroom environment that motivates students to learn. She added: “Seriousness and diligence in studying are the two main keys to achieving academic excellence and reaching educational goals that require academic excellence, as diligence contributes to enhancing a deep understanding of academic subjects and developing analytical skills by setting time and priorities, thus enhancing self-confidence and stimulating innovation and creativity.”

Dr. Batool Al-Ajmi, Senior Arabic Language Teacher, said: “There are a number of factors that help students work hard and achieve the highest grades, including: self-confidence, constant motivation, and encouragement to progress, setting specific goals for study and learning, organizing time, and creating an organized study and review schedule, considering prioritizing subjects according to their difficulty or ease. While studying, it is necessary to focus on comprehension skills and higher abilities, not just memorization, interact positively with the teacher in the classroom, participate in discussions, inquire about anything that is ambiguous or unclear, and benefit from various educational resources such as interactive applications and available educational channels.”

Student Aisha Al Farsi, from Rabia Al Adawiya Basic Education School in Muscat Governorate, expressed her joy at obtaining a grade percentage of (99.59), saying: “Achieving this percentage means a lot to me, as I was able to bring joy and happiness to my parents’ hearts, and gain their satisfaction. It also increased my self-confidence. The method I adopted in studying is one I started with in the ninth grade, which depends on prior preparation for lessons before classes, studying as they come, and not postponing revising any lesson. I am keen to solve questions in the textbook and the activity book, and constantly practice previous exams to consolidate understanding of the lessons. I advise my colleagues to work hard and persevere, organize their time well, and not hesitate to ask for help when needed. I advise them to believe that success is not a product of chance, but rather it is the result of continuous work, self-confidence, and to have a clear goal that they strive to achieve.”