yep what @wzsmartypants said, you need to standout with excellent results from the HAST test results/ essay because that's how they initially sort through the applicants
if u want an idea on the grades u need, straight a's or close to
and extracurriculars now is a good time to start adding on...
tbh i feel like the top schools should've started interviewing around now too, or given offers if it's for yr11 entry
i dont know why the selective hs enrolment board states that offers are released oct-nov, that is false. almost all schools release first round offers in september or at the very...
"The Great Gatsby is a story of filthy-rich, 'careless' and wholly dislikeable characters - all except for Gatsby."
Has this been your experience of the novel? What features of the novel have helped you develop this view?
has anyone studied the great gatsby before for English? if so, any...
don't worry, you have time to join more extracurriculars from now until midway next yr (u r applying for 2023 entry right?)
if your grades are good though, u can worry about extracirruclars less
ahhh what about some competitions that dont need to be sat through school? i remember viewing some but i cant remember their names, i think u should look into them though
hi, you should also keep in mind that all partially selective high schools combine their mainstream and selective students from the start of year 11-->12.
and as for the quality of education that mainstream classes provide, it is usually quite similar to the selective students' content. i used...
in y7/8 there's less opportunities for volunteering. instead, id advise for u to take up competitions instead such as icas, australian math comp, history comp
and try out for some leadership opportunities + sport teams such as src and knockout teams
yeah volunteering in school fundraisers, joining clubs & initiatives, or even volunteering outside of school e.g at a thrift store or aged care centre would look great on your application
you don't have to have a certificate as proof, you could have a written document by ur supervisor, or a...
Hi, it differs from school to school but as a general rule of thumb, year 11 has the most as they open up new spots
Second would be year 9 (im not sure why haha but most schools have a lot of students leave in yr9, or some schools such as Sydney boys open up a bunch of new spots)
year 10 would...
nah most schools actually interview candidates in august--> september and notify placements in sept. reserve lists are established too and second round of offers may be given from oct-the start of next yr term 1