EXAMS. They're a rite of passage and a dreaded challenge in the lives of many people. Whatever form they come in, be it the SPM, STPM or A-Levels, we've all had to - or will - face them.

I struggled with my exams during my time, barely passing them. So, when I heard that a friend of mine, 19-year old Cassandra Yeoh Shu Wen (pix) overcame dyslexia to achieve two solid Bs in her A-Levels Law and Economics papers, I was really intrigued.