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Title: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: 101223101 on April 11, 2020, 05:04:18 pm
Hi,

I am trying out for year 10 nossal and could someone please explain how it going to be different from the year 9 exam, how many people get shortlisted and usually how many get in, plus the coronavirus is going on so do you know how the exams may differ from usual? I also want to put Melbourne High as a second preference because it takes a minimum of 28 students but if I put it as second preference will I still have a chance to get shortlisted? Thanks.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: SanchaTheSeeker on April 17, 2020, 07:03:32 pm
I did year 10 entry (didn't get in.)
The principal says that if you get top 5 there's a high chance you'd get an offer, if you're in top 10 there's a smaller chance and if you're outside of top 10, then it's unlikely. However even if you get top 5 you still may not get an offer as it depends on whether current students move school, interstate etc.
No one knows how exams will run this year unfortunately, the situation is rapidly changing so it's too early to tell.
All the schools you apply to will use the same test, so that means you'll sit it once at one of the SEHS that you have applied for. I don't believe there was a preference system in Year 10 though, and I'm pretty sure that even if there was a preference system, your chances of getting into MHS wouldn't change.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: MAN0033 on April 19, 2020, 10:10:20 pm
Hi,

My friend wrote the test for Nossal last year. Out of two people he was the only one to make NHS. He got 4 superiors and one high. That to he got the offer at the last minute.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Suzie99.95 on April 20, 2020, 10:59:56 am
There are no preferences for Year 10 entry. You need to apply to each school! Preferences are only given for Year 9.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: 101223101 on April 22, 2020, 05:43:54 am
Hi,

I am trying out for year 10 nossal and could someone please explain how it going to be different from the year 9 exam, how many people get shortlisted and usually how many get in, plus the coronavirus is going on so do you know how the exams may differ from usual? I also want to put Melbourne High as a second preference because it takes a minimum of 28 students but if I put it as second preference will I still have a chance to get shortlisted? Thanks.

Approximately how many students try out for the NHS year 10 exam?
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: 101223101 on April 22, 2020, 05:45:17 am
I did year 10 entry (didn't get in.)
The principal says that if you get top 5 there's a high chance you'd get an offer, if you're in top 10 there's a smaller chance and if you're outside of top 10, then it's unlikely. However even if you get top 5 you still may not get an offer as it depends on whether current students move school, interstate etc.
No one knows how exams will run this year unfortunately, the situation is rapidly changing so it's too early to tell.
All the schools you apply to will use the same test, so that means you'll sit it once at one of the SEHS that you have applied for. I don't believe there was a preference system in Year 10 though, and I'm pretty sure that even if there was a preference system, your chances of getting into MHS wouldn't change.

Approximately how many students tryed out?
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: 101223101 on April 22, 2020, 05:47:11 am
Hi,

My friend wrote the test for Nossal last year. Out of two people he was the only one to make NHS. He got 4 superiors and one high. That to he got the offer at the last minute.


Approximately how many students tried out?
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: 101223101 on April 22, 2020, 05:48:10 am
I did year 10 entry (didn't get in.)
The principal says that if you get top 5 there's a high chance you'd get an offer, if you're in top 10 there's a smaller chance and if you're outside of top 10, then it's unlikely. However even if you get top 5 you still may not get an offer as it depends on whether current students move school, interstate etc.
No one knows how exams will run this year unfortunately, the situation is rapidly changing so it's too early to tell.
All the schools you apply to will use the same test, so that means you'll sit it once at one of the SEHS that you have applied for. I don't believe there was a preference system in Year 10 though, and I'm pretty sure that even if there was a preference system, your chances of getting into MHS wouldn't change.


How many kids tried out? and If you dont mind me asking what score did you get that was not accepted in top 10?
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: SanchaTheSeeker on April 22, 2020, 05:42:33 pm

How many kids tried out? and If you dont mind me asking what score did you get that was not accepted in top 10?

I lost the paper that was mailed out but I believe 2 superiors, 2 high averages, and 1 above average, just don't remember what subjects exactly. Around 100 or so tried out, it filled 3/4 of their gym
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: 101223101 on April 23, 2020, 05:35:11 am
I lost the paper that was mailed out but I believe 2 superiors, 2 high averages, and 1 above average, just don't remember what subjects exactly. Around 100 or so tried out, it filled 3/4 of their gym
Ahh unlucky, I just wanted to ask. how do you submit the Melbourne High application as well? Like do have to go to their school or will they collect the applications at the Nossal test.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: SanchaTheSeeker on May 01, 2020, 06:28:31 pm
Ahh unlucky, I just wanted to ask. how do you submit the Melbourne High application as well? Like do have to go to their school or will they collect the applications at the Nossal test.

Not 100% sure but the form says to submit it when you take the Year 10 test in June, but if you're sitting it somewhere else (NHS, SCHS), then your best bet is to ask or just sit it at MHS
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Tommy_01 on July 02, 2020, 12:00:12 pm
Ahh unlucky, I just wanted to ask. how do you submit the Melbourne High application as well? Like do have to go to their school or will they collect the applications at the Nossal test.

I did both the Melbourne High and Nossal Test last year. Failed to get into both, with getting 3 superiors and 2 above averages. So you really should aim for 5 superiors or 4 superiors and an above average.

As for submitting the application for Melbourne High, my dad directly gave the application to Melbourne High last year. (as he works in the city) aprroximately a week before the exam, I wrote the exam in the Nossal High School gymnasium.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Stormbreaker-X on July 02, 2020, 12:18:55 pm
Hi,

I am trying out for year 10 nossal and could someone please explain how it going to be different from the year 9 exam, how many people get shortlisted and usually how many get in, plus the coronavirus is going on so do you know how the exams may differ from usual? I also want to put Melbourne High as a second preference because it takes a minimum of 28 students but if I put it as second preference will I still have a chance to get shortlisted? Thanks.
Year 10 exam is gonna be different from all other years, you must be at a year 11 level if not higher. There is not that many students who try out in year 10 at Nossal (a lot of people don't try out for a selective school for year 10 unless it is JMSS/EBS). You will have a chance to get shortlisted at any of the schools as long as it is on the list. I tried out for Nossal back then to and my friends did, so good luck. Also try to aim to be the top couple of students.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Potato^_^ on July 06, 2020, 05:53:02 pm
Hfhfgdjt I’ve only started studying for the exam in August. How hard is the exam and what type of things should I be studying to prepare? Also wondering if I somehow get an interview, is being part of mini Vinnies, student action team, environmentalist  team, past house captains and volunteering out if school enough extra curricular activities. I don’t do any sports and I don’t really have a way to prove that I am part of the student action team or environmentalist team.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Tommy_01 on July 19, 2020, 12:59:06 pm
does anyone know when the test will be? Due to the new lock down orders in place
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: MAN0033 on July 22, 2020, 12:15:56 pm
The test for MHS is online.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Cylo on July 24, 2020, 07:57:24 pm
Dont know how helpful this is but I did the mhs/nossel test and didnt get in, got 2 sups and all other are high/ab av. However I didnt apply for nossel because im dumb and got rejected from mhs. I think the application part will play a big role compared to the year 9 entry.

Btw anyone here applying to nossel for year 11 entry?
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: MAN0033 on July 25, 2020, 09:50:40 am
Hi,

I am trying for MHS year 10 entry. Any tips for reading as I am poor at this.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Nice Garry on July 26, 2020, 01:10:21 pm
Hey, I go to Nossal and got through for Year 9 (did the test in 2018). Last year in my cohort, around 5 people left the school, and I think 4 or 5 new people are in school now. It really depends on how many people leave cos if no one leaves then it doesn't matter if you do the test or not.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Tommy_01 on July 26, 2020, 07:46:00 pm
how many people do you reckon are leaving this year?
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Tommy_01 on July 26, 2020, 07:46:43 pm
in your cohort (i am doing the year 11 entry)
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Nice Garry on July 27, 2020, 02:21:34 pm
in your cohort (i am doing the year 11 entry)

Well, it's hard to tell with the current situation. The way most people left last year was kids who had Melbourne High/MacRob as their number one preference but only got in for Nossal. I know heaps of people who travel from the other side of the city to come to school every day. Obviously try out, but yea depends on the number of people that leave.  :)
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Tommy_01 on July 27, 2020, 03:31:34 pm
The year 10/11 enrollment for Macrob has been cancelled. So this year, I guess it would only be Melbourne High, which in Year 11, they only accept Arts and Humanities students, decreasing the number of students leaving Nossal even further.

However there is still bound to be at least 1 or 2 people that leave the school. (hopefully haha)
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: 010000studyhard on August 02, 2020, 03:57:00 pm
How many questions are on each exam and what are they based on ?
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: AMC for life on August 03, 2020, 08:27:00 am
The test for MHS is online.
I saw that, but I thought we would do it at MHS but just on laptops or tablets or something. If we do it online it would be very sketchy.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: 010000studyhard on August 04, 2020, 05:18:10 pm
Anyone know what type of questions might be on the exam?

What topics are on the maths and verbal reasoning exam?
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: 010000studyhard on August 15, 2020, 08:02:22 pm
When are the results coming out for Nossal in to. year 10 entry?
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Discover123 on August 15, 2020, 08:09:27 pm
does anyone know when the test will be? Due to the new lock down orders in place
was wondering the same thing
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: MAN0033 on August 15, 2020, 09:56:57 pm
Hi,

The test was conducted on August 8th.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Tommy_01 on September 01, 2020, 09:28:39 am
jmss, mhs and schs have came out. Any idea on when ours will haha?
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Letmepass on September 04, 2020, 02:50:13 pm
Any updates?
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: zemadodo on September 04, 2020, 09:29:13 pm
Apparently Nossal has been preparing to mail out the letters and results this week, so hopefully we should receive them sometime next week. 
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Letmepass on September 05, 2020, 11:12:20 am
Oh O.K.
Hopefully they make offers.
How do you know that, did you call the school?
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: zemadodo on September 05, 2020, 02:04:06 pm
I emailed the school last week and Mr Page the principal replied to me.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: 010000studyhard on September 05, 2020, 02:33:01 pm
what did her say?
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: zemadodo on September 05, 2020, 02:37:34 pm
He said we should receive letters and results hopefully next week depending how well the Aust Post is operating.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: zemadodo on September 05, 2020, 02:43:32 pm
I'm not sure if this is good or bad getting a letter...don't they normally email to the students they would like to interview?
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Tommy_01 on September 05, 2020, 03:29:31 pm
no they gave letters last year (im doing yr 11 entry). I think for year 10 and 11 entry in nossal they give letters.  Also btw in nossal they won't say if you got an interview, they'll just say if you are in the top 10 or 5. Then they will create a waiting list and conduct based on the number of people leaving  :)

If you are in the top 5 (for yr 10 entry) you're basically almost guaranteed a spot.  However if you are in top 10 its possible but unlikely. Outside top 10, its basically impossible to get in.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: zemadodo on September 05, 2020, 03:51:57 pm
Oh I see. Thank you for the info.  :)
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Tommy_01 on September 06, 2020, 08:49:11 am
next week as in this week (now). Is that when the results are coming? Any day between tomorrow and friday? I'm confused haha.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: zemadodo on September 06, 2020, 10:29:14 am
Yes, that's what he said but it depends on Aust Post as they are delivering mail every second day only so we'll just have to wait.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Tommy_01 on September 07, 2020, 10:32:19 am
so it should come today or tomorrow
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Letmepass on September 07, 2020, 06:25:25 pm
So nervous. Hope it’s positive news for everyone.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Tommy_01 on September 08, 2020, 05:53:14 pm
nope not today either (at least it didn't come in mail yet). Anyone else?
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Letmepass on September 08, 2020, 06:07:05 pm
nope not today either (at least it didn't come in mail yet). Anyone else?

Same for me, nothing.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: zemadodo on September 08, 2020, 07:46:30 pm
Nothing...
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Tommy_01 on September 09, 2020, 12:48:46 pm
my mailbox is literally empty. Are you sure its coming this week?
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Letmepass on September 09, 2020, 12:52:41 pm
Do they send any emails at all??
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: zemadodo on September 09, 2020, 01:25:37 pm
Dear xxx,

The office is currently preparing to mail out the letters and results – you should receive them sometime next week (depending on how well the post office is operating)

 Regards,

 Roger Page

Principal

Nossal High School

Sir Gustav Nossal Boulevard

Monash University

76 Clyde Road

Berwick  Vic  3806

Phone: 03 8762 4600

Mobile: 0408121847

Fax: 9707 4915

http://www.nossalhs.vic.edu.au

Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: zemadodo on September 09, 2020, 01:27:45 pm
This was sent to me on 2 Sept.
I think it is the Australia Post problem, they are struggling to deliver mail at the moment.
We just have to be patient.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Tommy_01 on September 09, 2020, 01:34:49 pm
ahh. I thought they already sent it when you emailed. But it said they are preparing.

So this email was last Wednesday. They probably sent it on Thursday or Friday (maybe even this monday).

It will probably come from today to friday or maybe even early next week.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: zemadodo on September 10, 2020, 08:42:43 pm
Below is the reply I have received today from Nossal regarding my enquiry sent 2 weeks ago. :(


"My sincere apologies for the delay in responding to your enquiry.

The top 3 students from this year’s examination have been notified by email. If you have not received the email you are outside the top three. All test results and ranking indications were mailed out on Thursday 9th September. At this stage there is nothing more for you to do. As soon as he is notified of vacancies, Mr Page will contact applicants in order of rank to offer places. At this stage we are aware of 2 vacancies into Year 10 and one into Year 11 for 2021

 All the best,

Tracey"

 

 

 

Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: 010000studyhard on September 10, 2020, 09:07:59 pm
So when are the results coming out?
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: zemadodo on September 10, 2020, 09:22:05 pm
So according to the reply I received today. They have already sent out emails to the top 3. If you have not received anything by now, then that means you're outside top 3. All results and the ranking details were sent yesterday by mail.
There are only 2 vacancies in Y10 and 1 in Y11.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: 010000studyhard on September 10, 2020, 09:24:59 pm
Did you get a reply
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Letmepass on September 10, 2020, 09:26:02 pm
I wonder if that means they just offer a place without an interview.

Well at least we tried :(
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Tommy_01 on September 11, 2020, 07:45:34 am
Also for those of you in YEAR 10 next year. Don't lose hope you don't have to be in top 3 to get in. You can be in top 5 and still get in a chance.

As for me since I am going into year 11, there probably isn't any hope as I need to be in the top 3. Oh well I tried  ;D
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Tommy_01 on September 11, 2020, 07:48:06 am
Also they said at THIS STAGE they are aware of 2 vacancies for year 10. Obviously as the year goes on, there will be more vacanies. From what I know there will be at LEAST 5 vacancies for year 10. So don't lose hope  :).

Trust me I did this last year  :)
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Tommy_01 on September 11, 2020, 07:51:43 am
Also Thursday 9th or Wednesday 9th?
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Tommy_01 on September 11, 2020, 11:03:02 am
just got the mail, didnt make the top 3. RIP   :(
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: MAN0033 on September 11, 2020, 11:15:09 am
What did you get bro? I am sure you did well.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: 010000studyhard on September 11, 2020, 11:27:56 am
are we all supposed to get something today?
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: MAN0033 on September 11, 2020, 11:29:08 am
I already got emails from MHS, I didn't try for Nossal this year. However, Tommy tried for year 11 and he got an email saying he was outside the top 3.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: 010000studyhard on September 11, 2020, 11:30:56 am
When are the year 10 results coming for 2021
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: MAN0033 on September 11, 2020, 11:31:40 am
Not sure. Maybe today I think.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Tommy_01 on September 11, 2020, 11:34:24 am
didn't get an email. No email for nossal, just a letter in the post.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: zemadodo on September 11, 2020, 12:23:25 pm
Emails were sent out only to the top 3.
Actual letter and results were sent by post to everyone outside the top 3.
I didn't receive email and am still waiting for the letter.
So have you got yours already Tommy?
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: zemadodo on September 11, 2020, 12:24:23 pm
Well at least we all tried.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Tommy_01 on September 11, 2020, 12:31:02 pm
yep already got mine.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: MAN0033 on September 11, 2020, 12:34:19 pm
Did you get your scores as well??
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Tommy_01 on September 11, 2020, 12:35:00 pm
if you are in year 9, you don't need to be in top 3. Most of the time around 5-6 people leave in year 9, don't worry you will pass if you are in top 5  :) (top 10 is possible but unlikely). So don't worry, you guys still have hope.

Just cross your fingers for the top 5.
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: 010000studyhard on September 14, 2020, 09:18:55 pm
How many years is this going to take?
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Tommy_01 on September 15, 2020, 09:19:25 am
it already came out for some people
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: BeepBoop123 on September 21, 2020, 02:25:37 pm
how did u guys go? anyone got top 5 or 10??
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: MAN0033 on September 21, 2020, 04:06:39 pm
Did you get a place into nossal? I didn’t write the test for nossal this year but for Mhs I did. How did everyone go???  What did you guys get???
Title: Re: Year 10 nossal entry (coronavirus)
Post by: Nice Garry on September 21, 2020, 09:34:49 pm
I am in Year 10 at Nossal and I'm just interested on how many people are going in for Year 11. DId anyone here get it?