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same like me.the amount of money which had been pumped into my education
lol u discovered face book too early, i discovered it 3 weeks before hsc and it was not good lol, it distracted me but idc anymore lol i got enough atar for what i needThis may sound completely random. But if I'm having a lot of trouble focusing, i go on facebook and play one game of bejeweled. It lasts 60 seconds and it's intense focus. Then I'm not as affected by distractions somehow.![]()
Discovering fb early is a good thing. It gives you time to become obsessed and bored with it so when you need to study, it's less of a distraction.lol u discovered face book too early, i discovered it 3 weeks before hsc and it was not good lol, it distracted me but idc anymore lol i got enough atar for what i need
Here's what I can offer you. Basically do more work more consistently than I did and you will get a higher ATAR than me and achieve your goal of 95+ (I got 91.95 at a school ranked in the 500's). In the Christmas hols, all I did was read one set text for English Extension and a Maths assignment. Actually get a little ahead in some of you study notes and you will reap the benefits later on. I found as the assessments start to build up, the study notes are the first thing to suffer. At the HSC, I had basically no study notes, no past papers and it got to the point where I was cramming the textbook. So just do some syllabus notes or past paper questions whenever you feel in the mood to do some school work and it will add up over the course of the hols.I am finding studying really hard, eventhough i know very well the consequences of not studying.
So i'd like to ask all those high achievers (ATAR 95+?), what kept you motivated to study? And what study routine did you find best suited you (e.g. how many hours)?
Hey mate,I am finding studying really hard... what kept you motivated to study?
To be honest, despite my marks, I had a pretty poor study regime. The only assessment that I ever did that wasn't the "night before" was for English Extension... it was finished a week early, and I topped the class. Then I dropped it. Lol....And what study routine did you find best suited you (e.g. how many hours)?
dont forget to have fun as well lolto maintain motivation, block out all the jealous people who are desperate to rip you off success
then get to work. study and don't stop
tell yourself, "ive been working for 13 years. why should I stop now?"
and keep studying
holy shit, you must've been bored.Hey mate,
it's normal to struggle with study when you set your aims so high. I think you need to know when to take a break, get out, hang out with your mates. My motivation for study was pretty simple - it wasn't just about the marks. I chose subjects I really enjoyed, and that reflected the kind of career path I want to take.
I also am a little competitive - I think it's important to connect with classmates who have similar goals to you - have study sessions together in your free periods and work together. A little friendly competition between you will help push you further! So many times, the knowledge that one extra mark might push me into first place, say for a chemistry report, really made me hungry to keep going (even at 12am, when you know you're knackered but still have to keep going!!)
I also wanted a scholarship, plain and simple. Marks = $$$!
To be honest, despite my marks, I had a pretty poor study regime. The only assessment that I ever did that wasn't the "night before" was for English Extension... it was finished a week early, and I topped the class. Then I dropped it. Lol.
Pretty much, everyone learns differently. You've probably heard this - but no joke, you'll see how relevant this is! It's tempting to make 50-page summary notes...hey, it's probably advisable too. I'm sure it would have helped looking over notes the night before the HSC.
But I will have to admit, I did nothing of this sort. I always did my set homework throughout the year, from Biology to Maths. Even English, sometimes =P
I made sure I understood things when I learnt it, so I didn't have to re-hash it. I probably took my in-class tests more seriously than my HSC. Once I knew the facts, and the module was long over, it was just a matter of looking over my syllabus dot points. Not notes on the dot-points. Just the actual syllabus. I'd look at all the key words and verbs, contemplate each one for a moment. I found that verbally teaching the wall in front of me, or talking it through with myself, helped me remember and articulate my ideas more clearly that route-learning (writing and rewriting information)
But are you a visual learner? Next time you're in a test...or maybe just after it... think about how you managed to answer the different questions. Did you do it by recalling what your teacher said about it in class? Or did you mentally see the mind map you made on it? Maybe you had memorised it? Or do you remember the paragraph you read on it?
Generally, it will be a combination of these things and others. See which ways seem to best suit your learning-style, and which are most time efficient.
Don't waste your time re-writing class notes or revision notes if you already know it - unless this is the only way for you to remember it. Also, past papers and practise questions, for modules, and of course at the end of the year, really help to show where you need to spend most of your time.
Most of all, stay happy =)
It's early days - work smart on assessments, try and get them done early, and seek to grab every mark where you can. Simple things, like reading ALL of the criteria, and satisfying it COMPLETELY - don't miss a thing. Attention to detail can get you far.
Keep your eye on the prize, but have a life outside of school, and don't let HSC consume you. Best of luck!