How hard is it to get a 40+ SS ?

[aiming_95]

In general how hard is it to get a 40+ SS ? how well do you have to do in terms of SACs and exams ?

[chocolatedaddy]

As and A+s

[chocolatedaddy]

Or just check out Mao's study score estimator.

[aes_999]

generally you'd have to score A's and A+ in all both SAC's and end of year exams.
But a B or B+ in SAC's can lead to a 40+ SS as long as you can ace the exam (like A+).
On the other hand, if you score A's and A+ in SAC's, but screw up the exam, it's unlikely
that u get 40 or above.

[aabattery]

Getting 40+ is harder than what most people think. There is very little difference between 40-45 and likewise between 45-50. If you aim as high as possible, you'll get a score that sits comfortably in the 40s.

[happycat]

Well statistically, a 40 SS is considered exceptional and only very few will get a 50

[Phy124]

Depending on subject a 40 SS is usually around top 8%.

Most of the time you would need three low A+'s or you could have something like medium A+, low A+, medium-high A. Many different combinations can get you a 40 but that's the general idea. It also depends on the weight of each grade.

This will give you a general idea: GA SCORE ESTIMATOR / STUDY SCORE ESTIMATOR

As for SACs, to get these grades, you would need to have a very high rank (top 3, preferably 1) if you are in a weak cohort.

If you are in a strong cohort, say MHS, you could probably get away with top 30 (not too sure about this, ask someone from MHS or another top school)

Study hard and prevent silly mistakes and you'll be right.

[b^3]

Even with an A 40 is pushing it, although it does depend on the subject.
Take further last year, a friend of mine got A+, A+ and A+ and ended up with a 41, not much above 40.

For Chem this year, I got an A on mid year and knew it was going to be hard to crack 40 after that, I worked my ass off hard for the rest of the year, really pushing it and ENDED UP WITH A 39! I was so close, but nevertheless I'm happy with it. Results ended up being A, A+, A+.

For spesh this year I got A+, B+, A+ and ended up with a 41. I did a couple of stupid things on the spesh exam 1 and so dropped at least 5 marks, hence the B+ (probably a high B+ though). Since it was the exam 1 (and it was a maths subject), it is weighted less, i.e. SACS: 34% Exam 1: 22% Exam 2: 44%. So I probably got lucky that I screwed up the right exam.

So it really comes down to the subject and what part of the assesment it is. Also as you work hard throughout the year, you can't do anymore and should do well, having no regrets.

[Furbob]

I was very surprised to have scraped a 40 in further with an A A A+ - so perhaps it isnt the end of the world if you're not consistently getting duh A purasu, or maybe that was a solid A+ in the exam, meh.

[b^3]

I was very surprised to have scraped a 40 in further with an A A A+ - so perhaps it isnt the end of the world if you're not consistently getting duh A purasu, or maybe that was a solid A+ in the exam, meh.

Probably two high A's (nearly an A+) and a high A+, but hey good on you with your results.

[Greatness]

Yeah it isnt as easy as everyone makes it to be - that is to get a 40. I didnt get one 40 got close a few times tho.
Really you need to be in the top 8% overall, which again isnt easy. Aim for A+s in exams and high rankings for sacs.

[playsimme]

You'd be surprised about not being able to get a 40 with an A on an exam.
My english results were A+ A+ A for 41, and likewise my psych score was A+ A+ A for 42. It's the weighting which counts. And yes, sacs do matter because they SAVED my sorry ass this year haha

[Triazic]

A and A+ everything generally, B+ on a few SACS is fine in my experience and you'll be sweet generally... sometimes it's a little weird.

[b^3]

A and A+ everything generally, B+ on a few SACS is fine in my experience and you'll be sweet generally... sometimes it's a little weird.

The SACS will change depending on the strenghtresults of the cohort compared to the state and moderation by VCAA, there are a lot of variables here, subject e.t.c so there really isn't a definite answer.

EDIT: slight change, check cross out

[Triazic]

That is true.