A Year 9's guide to the John Monash Science School Test

[IndefatigableLover]

Alright so it’s a month away till the exam… are you all pumped for it?

No but seriously for anyone that has applied for the JMSS exam (Year 10 entry), you’ve got a month left and time is ticking by. The days are getting shorter and in no time we’ll reach June 22nd.
Don’t be scared that we’re approaching this date though! Don’t worry that time is running out and don’t fret about making/failing the exam. Just try your best and if you’re happy with the effort that you’ve put in then you’ll surely get accepted (along with passion for Maths/Science).

I know most of you guys taking this exam have prepared for it (you’re reading this guide now LOL) but don’t slow down! You’re so close to the finish line so don’t ease up just yet! Once when you’re a week or two away from the actual test day, start to ease off studying because I don’t want you guys to burn out just from studying for this exam… have a rest and sleep. It’s one of the recommended ways in preparing for the exam and on the actual day of the exam, just have a quick skim over your notes and so forth but nothing too serious that’ll screw your head over. And when you’re doing the exam, don’t be nervous or feel anxious as that’ll put you off BIG TIME. Getting rid of those negative thoughts is vital because you’d just be restricting your potential and so forth.

I know most of you guys have questions so if you do then do PM me and I’ll try to answer them to the best that I can! And if you’re wondering why I haven’t answered the questions on this guide… that’s because I’ve answered them through PM’s (to prevent clutter on this guide).
Best of luck to you all

Also a shout out to the Year 10’s trying out for Year 11 entry! I know what you’ve been through and the exam is in 10 days but don’t let last years’ experience haunt you… Learn from that experience and make sure that you don’t make the same mistake! Hopefully you know (reflect about your experience) where you went wrong and work on those weaknesses and you should be fine.
Wish you guys all the best (:

[Miss_nacii101]

I was one of the 1055 students who did the exam today. I just want to say thank you so so much for your helpful guide. It gave me a sense of direction on what to study and what to be prepared for

[KyubixD]

Hi! I also participated in the exam on June 22nd, it was quite easy! I was just wondering how did you know that there was 1055 people?? Because it didnt seem like it.. =='

[Miss_nacii101]

There was a sign that said 800-1055

[Codobox]

Has anybody heard anything about an interview yet?  O.o

[GeniDoi]

Has anybody heard anything about an interview yet?  O.o

I'm not sure about others (IndefatigeableLover can confirm) but I got my interview email for JMSS on the 15th of august, and we had our exam one week later than you guys, so theres still 2-3 weeks before you should be getting the email. Make sure to check your inbox and spam as much as often as possible! I had a friend who sat the test, got an interview email but didn't see it because it landed in his junk mail, so his spot was forfeited after a week.

Best of luck

[IndefatigableLover]

Has anybody heard anything about an interview yet?  O.o

LOL I actually didn't see this so sorry for the late reply Codobox but I'll do a bit of 'investigation.'
So like GeniDoi said before, last year we got given our interviews fairly quickly but that was because there was no school holidays... I say this because Edutest correct the tests before sending them back to JMSS for 'analysis by senior JMSS staff' Source.
Although people could work in the school holidays, the most senior (or important ones like principal/assistant principals) were away on a Science Fair trip beginning 2nd week of the holidays whilst preparing for it the week before so they'd have no time to analyse it just yet so (my hunch) you'd expect it in the next fortnight by the earliest LOL

Again this is just pure speculation and from my own understanding of things so don't take them too seriously

I'm not sure about others (IndefatigeableLover can confirm) but I got my interview email for JMSS on the 15th of august, and we had our exam one week later than you guys, so theres still 2-3 weeks before you should be getting the email. Make sure to check your inbox and spam as much as often as possible! I had a friend who sat the test, got an interview email but didn't see it because it landed in his junk mail, so his spot was forfeited after a week.

Might just point out one thing. Firstly we did the exam not a week but a month and a week before (our exam was in July whilst there's was in June) but yes those are some good points that you mentioned GeniDoi (although my JMSS one wasn't in my junk mail, my MHS one was so do beware).

[Codobox]

Thanks!!! 

[united_007]

Hi guys

I received a call from Melbourne high school for an interview for year 10 entrance next week. Can someone please advise me what its like. I have been told that it will go for an hour and 45 mins and we will be interviewed as pairs in a group of six and participate in group activity. Lastly there will be a one on one with senior staff.

Anything else I should be prepared for or what type of group activities will there be?
Thanks

[Awesome Username]

Why hasn't this thread been stickied?

[pi]

Why hasn't this thread been stickied?

Because there is a link to it in this multi-purpose thread: Useful links and posts regarding select-entry school tests

[Hannibal]

Hey Everyone,
I respect indefatigable lover's reason for deleting this post and really appreciate all the help from PM each other! Thanks!!

However, it has occurred that everywhere I search, it comes with links to your guide because it is extremely assisting. Haha, I am trying for JMSS this year and I when I saw that it was taken off, I was like.... NOOOOOOOO!

Does ANYONE remember anything from the guide? Anything at all? Or anything to rlly help me?
Bullet, Butterscotch and Indefatigable Lover are all brilliant with their advice, it is just always when I look for further help, it links me to this guide! Haha, any help will be appreciated!!

Thanks

I doubt there was anything on their you don't know, it was just written in an inspirational way .

[RAJ0001]

Hey Guyz, I am trying out for the John Monash Science School Entrance Exam this year. I would like to know what to expect during the exam.

[Sil]

Hey Guyz, I am trying out for the John Monash Science School Entrance Exam this year. I would like to know what to expect during the exam.

Year 9->10 entry or Year 10->11 entry?

[osporth]

Hey Guyz, I am trying out for the John Monash Science School Entrance Exam this year. I would like to know what to expect during the exam.

Hey if you're trying for year 10 I would highly recommend creating a testing thread to meet other potential year 10s. It was really cool knowing a bunch of people prior to going into the school and now we're all really good friends.