Senior Maths challenge participation confirmed

I've known for ages that the Senior Maths Challenge would be held on November 6th (next Tuesday), but I didn't think I would be doing it, as it hadn't been mentioned to me, and I pretty much gave up yesterday. Then, just as luck would have it, towards the end of my double period of maths today, my teacher announced: "Did I mention there's a senior maths challenge?" She revealed that she had chosen twelve students from my class to take part, in addition to the advanced pupils. Anyway, the 12 she chose were those who get the best marks on the test we did before the summer holidays, back in June. As I got the highest mark on that test, I knew I'd be on the list, and sure enough she called my name. I was so excited that I couldn't concentrate on the integration revision I was doing, although there were nerves too, as I know it is very difficult, but I so want to do well. It doesn't matter, however, because if I don't get a certificate, then I am still very lucky to take part!