Last month, I completed my Grade 5 ABRSM Theory Exams with a distinction. I am quite proud that I was able to overcome my challenges and convert my weaknesses into my strengths as well as become more confident with the new syllabus during a short period of time. I believe that perseverance played an important role during the process of preparing for these exams. With other major commitments to school as well as my extracurricular activities such as the services I am a part of, I was able to balance the preparation of my theory exam as well as my school life. I had been preparing for the Grade 5 theory exams for more than a year, and I was able to commit to continue practicing the prior knowledge I had as well as be flexible with learning new concepts with changes in the syllabus as a result of the pandemic. I believe that my commitment to this has been quite fruitful and I hope that I continue to persevere for the upcoming Grade 5 ABRSM Online Practical Examination during July.