DSE remarking propels student to Hong Kong's top 25 scorers
A Form Six student's biology grade upgrade made her one of 25 perfect DSE scorers in 2026.
Sunny Sun Wat-ching, an 18-year-old student at NT Heung Yee Kuk Yuen Long District Secondary School, achieved a remarkable milestone after her biology grade was upgraded from Level 5 to 5** through a remarking request. This adjustment placed her among Hong Kong’s 25 top scorers in the 2026 Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exams, a rare feat that also included earning the “super top scorer” designation for taking the extended mathematics module.
Her success story underscores the high stakes of Hong Kong’s competitive education system, where even minor grade adjustments can influence university admissions. Sun had already secured a place on the prestigious HKU Distinguished MedScholar medicine track before her results were finalized, but the upgraded biology grade further solidified her academic achievements. The DSE grading system, which ranges from Level 1 to 5**, adds pressure to students aiming for perfection.
- Sunny Sun Wat-ching’s biology grade was upgraded from Level 5 to 5**, making her one of Hong Kong’s 25 top DSE scorers in 2026.
- She secured top grades in 6 subjects, including extended math, and was accepted to HKU’s medicine track before results were released.
- The remarking process highlights how grade adjustments can significantly impact university admissions in Hong Kong’s competitive education system.
Why It Matters
Grade remarking can be a game-changer for university admissions and academic futures in highly competitive education systems.