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past HSC: did you flunk trials but managed to do well? (1 Viewer)

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I did pretty badly in my english trial but still managed to pull an 89 for english (which would be terrible for some, but very good for others) and a 95+ UAI, which was a bit suprising.
 
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Trials fail = goodbye band 6?

I have failed epically on all my trials so far, and I somehow don't think it's gonna pick up anytime soon. Not once have I used a second booklet and I have rarely even filled up one booklet. This is pretty bad considering I do Advanced English, Business Studies and Modern History.

Now that I've stuffed up my trials and hence my rank, can I kiss any Band 6 aspirations goodbye? Is there no chance that I'll get 90 for my ATAR? If there is any hope (which I doubt) how much would I have to get in the HSC exams?
 
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Re: Trials fail = goodbye band 6?

chill. almost everyone i know has fucked up their trials.
 
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Re: Trials fail = goodbye band 6?

I don't think I'm capable of producing such quality that can compensate for that much quantity.
 
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Re: Trials fail = goodbye band 6?

spoonbender said:
I don't think I'm capable of producing such quality that can compensate for that much quantity.
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Don't worry, for modern it is quality. You can get a 25/25 mark essay with ~6 pages in an exam booklet if you write well enough.

And yes, lots of people screw up trials. That's why they're called trials - it's preparation for the HSC. You may think that you have no hope now, but you're better studying your arse off right now, as you actually might have a chance. Otherwise you'll regret giving up before giving everything your best shot.

Good luck :)
 
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Re: Trials fail = goodbye band 6?

annabackwards said:
Don't worry, for modern it is quality. You can get a 25/25 mark essay with ~6 pages in an exam booklet if you write well enough.

And yes, lots of people screw up trials. That's why they're called trials - it's preparation for the HSC. You may think that you have no hope now, but you're better studying your arse off right now, as you actually might have a chance. Otherwise you'll regret giving up before giving everything your best shot.

Good luck :)
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well sed biatch i dun my trials i did well so aint nobody got shit on me nigga
 
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Re: Trials fail = goodbye band 6?

The trials are designed to blow you away so you don't slack off until the HSC knowing that you pwned it lol. Or so my teachers say.
 
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-may-cat- said:
I did pretty badly in my english trial but still managed to pull an 89 for english (which would be terrible for some, but very good for others) and a 95+ UAI, which was a bit suprising.
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what was your school rank?
 
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Re: Trials fail = goodbye band 6?

Don't worry, I was talking to my English Teacher, who is also the coordinator, a few weeks ago and she said the BOS sent her an email saying that they need to emphasise quality not quantity. For each advanced english essay, they actually recommend 6 exam booklet pages. They don't care about you being able to regurgitate each and every quote; it's about being concise and to the point in a way that allows you to answer the question. So don't worry - you may have done just that.
 
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Re: Trials fail = goodbye band 6?

spoonbender said:
I have failed epically on all my trials so far, and I somehow don't think it's gonna pick up anytime soon. Not once have I used a second booklet and I have rarely even filled up one booklet. This is pretty bad considering I do Advanced English, Business Studies and Modern History.

Now that I've stuffed up my trials and hence my rank, can I kiss any Band 6 aspirations goodbye? Is there no chance that I'll get 90 for my ATAR? If there is any hope (which I doubt) how much would I have to get in the HSC exams?
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have you got your results?? how do you know you've messed up so bad?
 
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