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Re: What is considered a 'good' ATAR score?
« Reply #30 on: December 15, 2011, 10:06:28 pm »
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Re: What is considered a 'good' ATAR score?
« Reply #31 on: December 15, 2011, 10:06:58 pm »
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Guys, can you please lay off Thushan?  Speaking from experience, the constant circlejerking of saying 'xyz is going to get 99.95' is arguably the most irritating thing on earth.  It's unnecessary, particularly when there's so much pressure in the air.

In response to the topic title, I would say that it's achieving to a standard which you believe is reflective of your potential.  Take that as you will. 
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Re: What is considered a 'good' ATAR score?
« Reply #32 on: December 15, 2011, 10:07:58 pm »
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Quote from: thushan on December 15, 2011, 10:06:28 pm
If you're interested? http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/8390514/girls-beat-boys-in-vce-results

but then and again
"However, boys outnumber girls at the highest level of 99.95 with 23 boys and 11 girls receiving the top rank."



us guys rock ;D
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Re: What is considered a 'good' ATAR score?
« Reply #33 on: December 15, 2011, 10:08:48 pm »
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Quote from: aiming_95 on December 15, 2011, 03:00:24 pm
Revised version for Asians.

90+ is death by hanging
95+ is death by firing squad
99+ is death by guillotine
99.7+ is disowned by parents
99.95 could've done better.




I know I'm asking a really obvious question, but what about below 90? I'd at least like to know how my parents will carry out my death sentence tomorrow...
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Re: What is considered a 'good' ATAR score?
« Reply #34 on: December 15, 2011, 10:09:07 pm »
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So guys aiming for a higher mark... are you ready for the catharsis tomorrow? :D
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Re: What is considered a 'good' ATAR score?
« Reply #35 on: December 15, 2011, 10:10:27 pm »
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Quote from: thushan on December 15, 2011, 10:06:28 pm
If you're interested? http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/8390514/girls-beat-boys-in-vce-results

:D

See, proof that girls are better than boys....

EDIT: Paul, if that is so important then why did they title the article 'Girls beat boys in VCE results'? :P
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Re: What is considered a 'good' ATAR score?
« Reply #36 on: December 15, 2011, 10:10:33 pm »
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Quote from: Cinnah on December 15, 2011, 10:03:20 pm

The model of a bell curve itself pretty much shows that...



Last time I looked, the probability density function of the normal distribution WAS exponential.

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Re: What is considered a 'good' ATAR score?
« Reply #37 on: December 15, 2011, 10:13:20 pm »
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Quote from: argonaut on December 15, 2011, 10:10:33 pm
Quote from: Cinnah on December 15, 2011, 10:03:20 pm
The model of a bell curve itself pretty much shows that...
Last time I looked, the probability density function of the normal distribution WAS exponential.

haha, yes, the bell curve is an exponential :P

Quote from: jane1234 on December 15, 2011, 10:10:27 pm
EDIT: Paul, if that is so important then why did they title the article 'Girls beat boys in VCE results'? :P

cause they did a typo! everyone makes mistakes jane!! =.="

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I know I'm asking a really obvious question, but what about below 90? I'd at least like to know how my parents will carry out my death sentence tomorrow...

you will probably be hung, drawn and quartered (google if you don't know what that is :P)
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Re: What is considered a 'good' ATAR score?
« Reply #38 on: December 15, 2011, 10:13:28 pm »
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Quote from: EvangelionZeta on December 15, 2011, 10:06:58 pm
Guys, can you please lay off Thushan?  Speaking from experience, the constant circlejerking of saying 'xyz is going to get 99.95' is arguably the most irritating thing on earth.  It's unnecessary, particularly when there's so much pressure in the air.

In response to the topic title, I would say that it's achieving to a standard which you believe is reflective of your potential.  Take that as you will. 

Ahaha not irritating I say, because their intentions are brilliant and have kept me motivated throughout the year. It's just now that I'm starting to feel scared that I'll let you guys down...
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Re: What is considered a 'good' ATAR score?
« Reply #39 on: December 15, 2011, 10:13:55 pm »
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Quote from: argonaut on December 15, 2011, 10:10:33 pm
Quote from: Cinnah on December 15, 2011, 10:03:20 pm

The model of a bell curve itself pretty much shows that...



Last time I looked, the probability density function of the normal distribution WAS exponential.




HERPADERPA.
I actually misread that post... I thought you were saying it wasn't.
*facepalm*
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Re: What is considered a 'good' ATAR score?
« Reply #40 on: December 15, 2011, 10:17:16 pm »
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Quote from: thushan on December 15, 2011, 10:13:28 pm
Ahaha not irritating I say, because their intentions are brilliant and have kept me motivated throughout the year. It's just now that I'm starting to feel scared that I'll let you guys down...

Don't worry! :P
We all want the best for you (and everyone else) too! :)
And we shall be proud of you no matter what you get, promise :D
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Re: What is considered a 'good' ATAR score?
« Reply #41 on: December 15, 2011, 10:30:53 pm »
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I'd say above average is definitely good.
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Re: What is considered a 'good' ATAR score?
« Reply #42 on: December 15, 2011, 11:24:10 pm »
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we are getting so close now. When i get up tomorrow morning, it'll just be there, waiting.
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Re: What is considered a 'good' ATAR score?
« Reply #43 on: December 16, 2011, 12:23:57 am »
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A good ATAR is one where the people you associate yourself with also consider good. Including parents.

Sorry Asians.
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Re: What is considered a 'good' ATAR score?
« Reply #44 on: December 16, 2011, 12:34:32 am »
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Quote from: jane1234 on December 15, 2011, 10:10:27 pm
Quote from: thushan on December 15, 2011, 10:06:28 pm
If you're interested? http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/8390514/girls-beat-boys-in-vce-results

:D

See, proof that girls are better than boys....

EDIT: Paul, if that is so important then why did they title the article 'Girls beat boys in VCE results'? :P

It just means that the boys will have more girls to go after in uni. ;)
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