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Re: Last minute tips for the selective school exams
« Reply #75 on: June 15, 2018, 08:12:59 am »
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Howver when my sister did it she got the topic, "Should elite sportspeoples' salaries be capped?"(2016)
It also came with some information/statistics.
So we don't no whether it be there or not

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Re: Last minute tips for the selective school exams
« Reply #76 on: June 15, 2018, 08:16:28 am »
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Howver when my sister did it she got the topic, "Should elite sportspeoples' salaries be capped?"(2016)
It also came with some information/statistics.
So we don't no whether it be there or not
That wouldn’t be too hard. I am scared for it being something about sports, since I’m not into them.

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Re: Last minute tips for the selective school exams
« Reply #77 on: June 15, 2018, 11:10:43 am »
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I'm not really that sporty guy either  :-I 
I'm fine with everything but the writings.
Right now I'm gambling on what topic it will be.
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Re: Last minute tips for the selective school exams
« Reply #78 on: June 15, 2018, 02:52:39 pm »
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Alright good luck to those who are doing Year 9 entry tomorrow!!! omg i'm so nervous!!!

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Re: Last minute tips for the selective school exams
« Reply #79 on: June 15, 2018, 03:02:34 pm »
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GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY!!!!  ;D
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Re: Last minute tips for the selective school exams
« Reply #80 on: June 15, 2018, 03:21:13 pm »
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All the best, everybody! :) Make sure you let us know how you go. 👊

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Re: Last minute tips for the selective school exams
« Reply #81 on: June 15, 2018, 03:22:41 pm »
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tell me about it, it's also a mental game, just thinking about it gives me chills and doubt. also, good luck to you guys as well.
lmao i wonder if i'll be sitting next to you guys.

Good luck,  :D
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Re: Last minute tips for the selective school exams
« Reply #82 on: June 15, 2018, 03:28:51 pm »
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tell me about it, it's also a mental game, just thinking about it gives me chills and doubt. also, good luck to you guys as well.
lmao i wonder if i'll be sitting next to you guys.

Good luck,  :D

What seat number are you
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Re: Last minute tips for the selective school exams
« Reply #83 on: June 15, 2018, 03:43:26 pm »
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What seat number are you
3074, hhahah, i'm with the people who are gonna either be at the back or front
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Re: Last minute tips for the selective school exams
« Reply #84 on: June 15, 2018, 04:07:37 pm »
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Re: Last minute tips for the selective school exams
« Reply #85 on: June 15, 2018, 04:12:52 pm »
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2712.

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Re: Last minute tips for the selective school exams
« Reply #86 on: June 15, 2018, 04:26:05 pm »
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i'm kind of close to aearator, but servillian is really close. i'll try and drop by to say hi to you guys, at least i can look forward to that.
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Re: Last minute tips for the selective school exams
« Reply #87 on: June 15, 2018, 04:28:25 pm »
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wait are all of u guys sitting for Melbourne High? Am I the only Macrob person? lol

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Re: Last minute tips for the selective school exams
« Reply #88 on: June 15, 2018, 04:37:18 pm »
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Good luck everyone doing the exam tomorrow! I still remember my exam day; it was cold and rainy, and I was a nervous wreck who studied till late the day before and convinced that there was no chance I was going to get in given the sheer number of applicants there were. However, I ended up smashing the exam and received an offer for my first preference! Have faith in your preparation and abilities and you'll do amazing!  ;D ;D

For some last minute tips:
- Dress warmly! I don't know if this was just me, but the building felt ever even colder than it was outside - there were heaters there but they were basically ineffective unless you were right next to them.
- Sleep early. For some psych-nerd-stuff/evidence, sleep deprivation interferes with your ability to do automatic processes, where you don't pay much conscious efforts to what you're doing. In multiple-choice question tests, like this one, you're primarily using automatic processes when you're eliminating the obviously incorrect answers, and sleep deprivation reduces/impairs your ability to do this. So, sleep early (early than normal would be best as the nerves will probably make it harder to fall asleep)!   
- Don't forget to bring food! It's a 6 hour test and you'll need something to keep your brain running. Snacks are best - you'll get a break in the middle and I think you can even eat (i.e nibble on food) during the exam (don't quote me on this though).
- Typical exam advice but this is especially pertinent to this exam: move on if you're stuck on a question and come back to it later if you have time. Some questions are just meant to be confusing and you can't afford to waste time because you don't have enough in the first place. If you do run out of time, guess! 
- Don't go in with the mindset that this test is the be all and end all (because it isn't). You'll just put unnecessary pressure and stress on yourself and it'll won't do you any benefit.




Hm, pretty sure it's three hours now.
30 min for the exams 15 min per essay.

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Re: Last minute tips for the selective school exams
« Reply #89 on: June 15, 2018, 04:41:08 pm »
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To be honest, I would get a lot of questions wrong on the exam and that the ones who can get perfect scores would get in.

But since there is a time limit,  I may have a chance since I can practically finish the entire exam.
I doubt anyone can get 60/60 in 30 minutes.
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