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The study was conceptualized to explore the lived experiences of Cebuano LET topnotchers before, during, and after the board exam. The study adopted a hermeneutic phenomenological research design where the in-depth semi-structured interview was made use. Data collected were subjected to thematic analysis and generated the following themes: 1) motivation, (2) multi-factored, (3) highly-individualized preparation, (4) supernatural intervention, (5) discipline, (6) effective test-taking strategies, (7) mixed feelings, and (8) life-changing opportunity. The themes derived to reflect the overall process of becoming a topnotcher and on the transition after becoming one. Their rich experiences would serve as a model and an inspiration for aspiring teachers and topnotchers to come. |
