JMSS 2021 Entry

[010000studyhard]

Wait is there?

[aaron6785]

So there is a group interview.

we don't know, surely there will be multiple interviewers, so it is possible for people to be interviewed at the same time but just by different people

[ihavenolife:(]

we don't know, surely there will be multiple interviewers, so it is possible for people to be interviewed at the same time but just by different people

Would you guys prefer a group interview, or strictly 1 on 1?

[idontknowmate]

hey guys , I am currently writing up the Vitae , I was just wondering in what format did you guys write the introductory part about yourself in. Did yall do
1.   Name: ( example name)
           or
2. Hello , my name is (example name)
 also who here has an interview on the 8th at 11:20 with the last name M ( thats my time as well)

[MAN0033]

My interview is on 8th as well. My last name starts with Ma. It is at 9;50am

[EggBoiRules]

if its not to much to ask, for people that have their interviews on friday to say if its just 1 on 1

[aaron6785]

if its not to much to ask, for people that have their interviews on friday to say if its just 1 on 1

we dont know man

[idontknowmate]

nah what the person was trying to say was AFTER you guys do your interviews , can you tell us if there was a group one or just 1 on 1

[010000studyhard]

BTW is there a dress code, do you have to wear your school uniform or is it casual?

[hello2535]

Hello, i got in for year 11 entry this year. In regards to your 'dress code' question. There really isn't one but i suggest wearing your uniform as it looks more professional. If you don't want to though just wear something neat and 'smart' looking i guess. (try blue its the universal colour of smartness hahah)

[ihavenolife:(]

Hello, i got in for year 11 entry this year. In regards to your 'dress code' question. There really isn't one but i suggest wearing your uniform as it looks more professional. If you don't want to though just wear something neat and 'smart' looking i guess. (try blue its the universal colour of smartness hahah)

Congrats ! Considering that you got in, you must've done well on the interview, any tips?

[hello2535]

Congrats ! Considering that you got in, you must've done well on the interview, any tips?

Hahah thank you. honestly I thought I did horrendous but here are some tips I wish I had before my interview:

-   Try to prepare yourself for general questions that they may ask you, for example ‘why do you want to go to jmss’ although don’t write a paragraph and memorize these answers just write dot points so you don’t get stuck when they ask you. Memorizing premade answers makes you look automated and not genuine. They are looking for students who genuinely have a passion for science and also have other interests beyond school not just people who are really smart.
-   They also ask some pretty random questions so be careful of your answers to those. You don’t need to know everything about the topic of the question to answer it, just get what you know and run with it.
-   Always talk good about your current school and make sure you have a list of reasons why you like your current school. < I sorta messed up this question cos I got caught off guard and couldn’t think of anything other than having supportive friends hahah. (talk about opportunities you have at your school and your teachers)
-   If you notice that you are getting really nervous and start mumbling, catch yourself and think about what you say before you say it. If you don’t think about what you want to say before you answer the question your going to mumble and not make sense to the interviewer/s .
-   Also the teachers that interview you are really nice, try to make the conversation seem less like an interview/interrogation and more like a casual conversation (you don’t need to sound like a dictionary just talk like you normally would to a teacher at you school)
-   Ask questions at the end of the interview (I would recommend 3-5), write a list of questions you have and go over the school website to find things you can ask them about. Referring to their website shows that you really care and did your research.
-   I recommend watching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUQ6RpAgci0 (even though it not specifically for jmss i think it helps)
-   SMILEEEE 😊 your good vibes will radiate onto the teachers hahah

Umm I think that’s it, if you have any other questions just ask, but Good Luck to all of you, you can do it!!
(damn this is really long hahah sorry)

[shaneshano]

um idk if this is a glitch but if i try to join the "panel link", it says "We couldn't find the Personal Room robertson.diedre.e. Try again." However, for my friend, it says "Thanks for waiting. We'll start the meeting when the host joins. Do you want to let the host know your waiting?" so is my link broken or something?

[OPJonaflash]

Does anyone have the interview tmr at 1:50pm?

[010000studyhard]

Is anyone wearing their school uniform?