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I failed my A levels twice, but it wasn't the end

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Looking at a results slip that you know will not open doors to any university can cause any student to crumble, especially in Singapore.

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The memories of my A-level results day have mostly faded, but I'll never forget how it felt when I opened my results slip.
I had scored U or Ungraded for three out of six subjects - the lowest grade one can get.
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