Year 8-11 Selective Result Discussion (5 Viewers)

[woo_879]

they both are good maybe you should purchase scholarship papers from those platforms

 

[woo_879]

have you tried selective specialist, I’ve heard it’s good, you should take a look at it

 

[nj_0]

have you tried selective specialist, I’ve heard it’s good, you should take a look at it

I actually did use that tutoring this year but honestly it's not that useful like you can do without it

 

[Selective Specialist]

I actually did use that tutoring this year but honestly it's not that useful like you can do without it

Thanks for sharing your feedback! Just to add some context, I think you joined us a little bit late to prepare well for the exam, as you joined during term 2 holidays and the holiday course exam program(no lessons in term 3 also), rather than the weekly lessons with notes and techniques that had already been running since the start of Term 1. The EduTest is a skills- and aptitude-based exam, which really requires consistent practice over a long period of time time rather than short-term cramming, so the students who build up gradually across the year tend to see the most benefit. EduTest is an exam that shouldn't be crammed, since it requires time to build those skills and time management.

This year we’ve had students receive offers to James Ruse and Baulkham Hills for Year 9 entry, and even top 3 EduTest exam ranking for Y8 James Ruse entry.

 

[aaliya]

guys to ppl who got in 4 yr 11 entry baulko or JR this yr ( @cindicle etc n other ppl ) can u like tell if its worth going into these skls this late next yr when u attend cuz im thinking of doing edutest again 4 yr 11 entry

 

[Viva_student2025]

Does anyone know what schools would be the best choice to apply for year 9 entry?

 

[nj_0]

Thanks for sharing your feedback! Just to add some context, I think you joined us a little bit late to prepare well for the exam, as you joined during term 2 holidays and the holiday course exam program(no lessons in term 3 also), rather than the weekly lessons with notes and techniques that had already been running since the start of Term 1. The EduTest is a skills- and aptitude-based exam, which really requires consistent practice over a long period of time time rather than short-term cramming, so the students who build up gradually across the year tend to see the most benefit. EduTest is an exam that shouldn't be crammed, since it requires time to build those skills and time management.

This year we’ve had students receive offers to James Ruse and Baulkham Hills for Year 9 entry, and even top 3 EduTest exam ranking for Y8 James Ruse entry.

Hi I do think that I was rushing to prepare a bit but if I do sit the exam next year I will consider professional tutoring if I really have to

 

[aaliya]

@shaunakkk how long did u started preparing like since when? to get that result 4 girra

 

[shaunakkk]

@shaunakkk how long did u started preparing like since when? to get that result 4 girra

i was preparing for roughly 4-5 months before but the last month was especially when i put all my focus into HAST i just kept telling myself that this was my last chance haha

 

[HSC2028]

i was preparing for roughly 4-5 months before but the last month was especially when i put all my focus into HAST i just kept telling myself that this was my last chance haha

did you try last year as well ?

 

[aaliya]

i was preparing for roughly 4-5 months before but the last month was especially when i put all my focus into HAST i just kept telling myself that this was my last chance haha

hey @shaunakkk for selective specialist for how long did u use their tutoring 4 n what courses did u take to get into girra btw?

 

[shaunakkk]

hey @shaunakkk for selective specialist for how long did u use their tutoring 4 n what courses did u take to get into girra btw?

I used their tuition for about 3 terms and used their hast term courses along with their holiday courses

 

[shaunakkk]

did you try last year as well ?

yes but didnt make it

 

[aaliya]

I used their tuition for about 3 terms and used their hast term courses along with their holiday courses

so started using their tutiton 4 hast n edutest (together from the start or what?) since this yrs t1 right ?

 

[woo_879]

im not a transfer, but at that late stage, it could be beneficial or bad for you. a few transfers have done well in ruse so in that aspect its wroth it, but there are transfers who have found it difficult to adjust to the competition and therefore it was bad. if you're average in your school, you might have a hard time in ruse, but in saying that, I don't think its too late to keep trying. if your school is really not great or providing great competition for you, then there's no harm in trying out for year 11 entry. you could find it better in your new school you might not be friends with the entire grade but you have other transfer friends to be friends with, so its not bad in that aspect either.

 

[woo_879]

maybe you could give the tutoring another try, and do it the full year round

 

[shaunakkk]

so started using their tutiton 4 hast n edutest (together from the start or what?) since this yrs t1 right ?

yes t1 but only for hast though as I found that my overall portfolio was too incompetent for baulko admission, I will do it next t year

 

[derrick]

Does having an interview with baulko means automatically in?

 

[Selective Specialist]

Does having an interview with baulko means automatically in?

Yep there is pretty good chance, but they still do ask you interview questions. Generally it is more of a formality to assess if you actually want to join the school.

 

[Selective Specialist]

im not a transfer, but at that late stage, it could be beneficial or bad for you. a few transfers have done well in ruse so in that aspect its wroth it, but there are transfers who have found it difficult to adjust to the competition and therefore it was bad. if you're average in your school, you might have a hard time in ruse, but in saying that, I don't think its too late to keep trying. if your school is really not great or providing great competition for you, then there's no harm in trying out for year 11 entry. you could find it better in your new school you might not be friends with the entire grade but you have other transfer friends to be friends with, so its not bad in that aspect either.

I think this is very true, it really depends on the student. I remember when I transferred into NSB a couple of us did a lot better(got ATAR 99.50+) whilst others didn't do as well. But I think the environment would be better since you can basically learn from the smartest students in the state. At least that's how I found it.