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do you know anyone who didn’t make it
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Yeah like one girl - she was a really average student in terms of academics, dont think she had many extracurriculars, not really sure why they rejected her srry
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St Marys Senior High School works in a slightly different way than other schools. There is an emphasis on a young adult learning environment, giving students added flexibility in terms of their studies. This includes aspects such as calling teachers by their first name, an emphasis on dress code rather than uniform, and the teachers not being too strict on the progress that students make in their studies. More recently, the school has revealed a new policy where mobile phones must be switched off and kept away. The purpose of the policy appears to be maintaining the focus of students on their studies.unforgettable said:
SMSHS students are expected to approach their studies more independently, which is somewhat similar to the expectations at university. While you may be provided with work that you have to complete on your own, the teacher is likely to discuss the content/exercises with the class. Further, you can definitely ask teachers questions. The fact that it is an adult learning environment does not necessarily mean that teachers are not ready to answer any questions that you might have.
You cannot leave class without permission. SMSHS takes attendance seriously and chases up students whose attendance falls below a certain level. However, you are able to do whatever you want during free periods, which includes leaving school grounds.
An SMSHS cohort typically constitutes a mix of academically capable students and average or low-performing students. Of the academically capable students, many achieve high ATARs, with at least one student achieving a 99+ ATAR each year. While not to the extent of selective schools, SMSHS fosters high academic achievement, meaning that you can definitely achieve a high ATAR at this school as long as you regularly study and prepare for your subjects.
SMSHS is also relatively lively, with a rather wide range of events as well as clubs and societies that you can join. When coupled with the fact that it is a senior school with a total of ~900 students in year 11 and year 12 only, it can allow you to fully immerse yourself in the social life aspect of the school.
I hope this helps!
@jimmysmith560hellowellohehe said:
The instructions provided on the application form are usually sufficient and writing your personal profile in a way that directly responds to the main points outlined in the instructions typically results in a good-quality personal profile response. While favourable results essentially guarantee you a spot at SMSHS, you can still be made an offer with slightly lower results, such as in your case. The school primarily emphasises your attitude and commitment to learning as a student, especially since it fosters a young adult learning environment, which is somewhat similar to that of university.
Based on this, your personal profile section should ideally include information such as:
- A brief description of your character
- Your academic performance and commitment to learning throughout Stage 5 (including any achievements)
- Any extracurricular activities that you were or are currently involved in, as well as involvement in your current school and the broader community (if applicable)
- Your goals beyond year 12 - These can include tertiary education as well as career goals.
If your goal is to ensure favourable performance, you can definitely do that at SMSHS. There are many high achievers each year, with at least one student achieving a 99+ ATAR per year on average.
I hope this helps!
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wouldnt print look more professionalhellowellohehe said:
Essentially, whether you handwrite or print out your personal profile section is not important. The content and information that you provide in your personal profile section are the elements that you should emphasise. I attended the same school that you are currently applying to. When I submitted my application back in 2017, I handwrote my personal profile. If you are concerned that your handwriting may not be good (which could potentially be disadvantageous in terms of your application), you could perhaps take your time to write slower so that your handwriting is completely legible. Alternatively, you could print your personal profile section. This is an option that I would recommend especially if your response is significantly longer than the space provided. Back when I applied, I did not write beyond the space provided, and so I handwrote my response.hellowellohehe said:
On the other hand, my younger sister who currently attends the school chose to print out her personal profile section. However, this was not related to handwriting. In fact, her handwriting is good and much better than mine. It was because her personal profile section was long, meaning that it would have been more efficient to simply type and then print out her response.
I hope this helps!
howd u goo!!! results came today right?
bruh don't go there that school made me depressed
dam that's extra sad