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Humberview’s top scholar’s always looking to improve

By Bill Rea
Ravish Gupta has found out that things improve the more he works at them.
That has been demonstrated in his academic record, which saw him coming out at the top of his graduating class this year at Humberview Secondary School in Bolton.
He graduated with a 97.5 per cent average in his top six Grade 12 courses. He received 95 per cent in physics, 98 in chemistry, 97 in biology, 99 in advance functions, 99 in calculus and vectors and 96 in English. As well, he earned 96 per cent last summer in a course he took in international business.
These marks represented something of an improvement over his high school years. Gupta said he completed Grade 9 with a 92 per cent average. “I kept on improving from there,” he remarked.
He said he was hopeful that he would come out on top of his class, but he wasn't taking it for granted.
“I don't think anyone can really expect it,” he commented, adding he wanted to improve his performance from last year in each of his courses. He was also the top scholar of his class in Grade 11. “I guess I sort of knew I was up there.”
Gupta said planning ahead has been a big part of his academic success
“I always plan out ahead,” he said. “I know some people plan out an entire day. I plan out for an entire week.”
He also credited his chemistry teacher for advising him to exhaust his own resources before seeking help. He said that method was helpful when it came to retaining the content of the courses.
Another factor was making sure to avoid distractions when studying. He recalled he was in the habit in Grade 9 of rewarding himself with 10 minutes on the internet for every five minutes of homework he did. That was not a good procedure.
He also advises students to choose courses they are passionate about so they will be motivated.
Away from the classroom, Gupta was part of the mentorship program for incoming students at Humberview. He was also part of the Me to We program, and was a math tutor in Grade 11. As well, he helped deliver the morning announcements at the school for one semester.
In addition, Gupta was treasurer of the Student Activity Council.
Gupta is planning to study health sciences at McMaster University next year.
“It's a very different learning experience there,” he remarked. “McMaster University is very much focused on problem-based learning.”
He added the stress there is more on working in groups, as opposed to text books and lectures.
“It's about how you learn things,” he observed. “Not what you learn.”
Gupta wasn't sure what field this would lead him to.
“It really just depends on my experiences there,” he said.
“It's tough to get into that program,” he added, “so I'm surprised that I got in.”
The prospect of university makes Gupta “excited, but nervous at the same time.” but he added he's looking forward to the high-calibre programs, noting that working in groups will be a new experience.

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