when i went to school. their were no high school in my neighberhood. after i finish high school, they build high school in my neighberhood. i do not think it matters if you live near the high school or not to do well in the final exams. it is a silly remark. if you study well you can pass the exams near home or faraway. that is only an excuse.

The mikum is not the point- the point is the pa'ar of the ramat limudim.