Speaking from experience, a band 4 will affect your ATAR quite substantially (igotb4ineconomics), however it does depend on the mix of subjects, strength of your cohort, as well how well you perform in your b5/6 subjects.
A tip however to try and maximise your ATAR, is to focus on the subjects...
Unfortunately an 88 atar is a bit too unrealistic for both UNSW/USYD's standards, however, like as above; look to see where you may be able to obtain bonus points (if possible), or otherwise, pick a slightly related degree and hope to transfer into it 2nd/3rd year
I'm essentially in the same dilemma as prodigy. I know from experience that i retain information best when handwriting notes - but then comes the issue of: Can i keep up with the lecture speed/info. I think what i may do is print out lecture slides before the lecture and try and review them and...
Ok, in that case i will definitely clear my schedule and come along for the session!
It makes me a feel a whole lot better especially after Katsumi's comment about her securing a position in the big commercial banks having no prior experience (Theres hope for me!!!!!!!! <3 <3)
Hey Trebla!
I am certainly interested, however i get the feeling like the workshop will be centered more towards people who have graduated (with a repertoire of skillsets/experience) or about to graduate with some degree. Will the workshop be beneficial for someone like me who is a first year...