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Is there any way to do really well in the GAT(2011)?
« on: December 21, 2010, 10:32:09 pm »
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I was in year 11 this year and had my first experience with the GAT. As I recall on that day, I wasn't quite focused so I had the feeling I won't be doing as well as i would have liked. Anyhow, when results came they were pretty average: 2 were a little above state mean and 1 at state mean. I would really like to pump those numbers up if i could.Anyone with tips? suggestions? Is there any way to do better next year? Cheers.
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Re: Is there any way to do really well in the GAT(2011)?
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2010, 10:34:13 pm »
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The more important question is, does it matter?
The answer is no. Just focus on your real subjects. In most cases, the GAT isn't going to help you at all.
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Re: Is there any way to do really well in the GAT(2011)?
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2010, 10:34:35 pm »
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If you want to do well in the GAT, get previous year's ones and do them. This. Though, I don't really see the point of trying - it's there for back-up.
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Re: Is there any way to do really well in the GAT(2011)?
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2010, 10:37:53 pm »
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just wear a helmet/knee-pads to every exam you attend so the GAT wont mean a thing
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Re: Is there any way to do really well in the GAT(2011)?
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2010, 10:38:04 pm »
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According to the Nefario principle, the only way to increase your GAT score for english is to learn how to write the essay in the required structure
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Re: Is there any way to do really well in the GAT(2011)?
« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2010, 10:41:57 pm »
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Quote from: Furbob on December 21, 2010, 10:37:53 pm
just wear a helmet/knee-pads to every exam you attend so the GAT wont mean a thing
lol shouldnt you try not to get injured or sick before exams begin?
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Re: Is there any way to do really well in the GAT(2011)?
« Reply #6 on: December 21, 2010, 10:46:27 pm »
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Quote from: swarley on December 21, 2010, 10:41:57 pm
Quote from: Furbob on December 21, 2010, 10:37:53 pm
just wear a helmet/knee-pads to every exam you attend so the GAT wont mean a thing
lol shouldnt you try not to get injured or sick before exams begin?

trying to not get involved in freak accidents such as falling down the stairs/getting hit by a car on the exam day?

that was my solution :(
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Re: Is there any way to do really well in the GAT(2011)?
« Reply #7 on: December 21, 2010, 10:48:06 pm »
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Quote from: shinny on December 21, 2010, 10:34:13 pm
The more important question is, does it matter?
The answer is no. Just focus on your real subjects. In most cases, the GAT isn't going to help you at all.

But I hear lots of teachers say "Do well in the GAT" so just see if I can prep up for it    :-\
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Re: Is there any way to do really well in the GAT(2011)?
« Reply #8 on: December 21, 2010, 10:49:04 pm »
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Quote from: Furbob on December 21, 2010, 10:46:27 pm
Quote from: swarley on December 21, 2010, 10:41:57 pm
Quote from: Furbob on December 21, 2010, 10:37:53 pm
just wear a helmet/knee-pads to every exam you attend so the GAT wont mean a thing
lol shouldnt you try not to get injured or sick before exams begin?

trying to not get involved in freak accidents such as falling down the stairs/getting hit by a car on the exam day?

that was my solution :(
ooh right yeah. then i guess you should gear up! :P
it would suck to jam your fingers in the door of the car!!
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Re: Is there any way to do really well in the GAT(2011)?
« Reply #9 on: December 21, 2010, 10:50:42 pm »
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Quote from: swarley on December 21, 2010, 10:49:04 pm
Quote from: Furbob on December 21, 2010, 10:46:27 pm
Quote from: swarley on December 21, 2010, 10:41:57 pm
Quote from: Furbob on December 21, 2010, 10:37:53 pm
just wear a helmet/knee-pads to every exam you attend so the GAT wont mean a thing
lol shouldnt you try not to get injured or sick before exams begin?

trying to not get involved in freak accidents such as falling down the stairs/getting hit by a car on the exam day?

that was my solution :(
ooh right yeah. then i guess you should gear up! :P
it would suck to jam your fingers in the door of the car!!

Lols apply for special consideration? Lols yeah that would be an interesting scenario though..
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