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Advice needed
« on: January 05, 2012, 04:45:36 pm »
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What worked for you and what did not when you were preparing for VCE? eg did you work consistently throughout the year
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Re: Advice needed
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2012, 06:20:15 pm »
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DON'T SLACK OFF ON METHODS
you don't want to learn that the hard way
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Re: Advice needed
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2012, 06:23:39 pm »
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Or don't slack off with anything really...
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Re: Advice needed
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2012, 06:28:07 pm »
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Quote from: pineapple21 on January 05, 2012, 06:20:15 pm
DON'T SLACK OFF ON METHODS
you don't want to learn that the hard way

At the end of the year , my methods book still had its cover on. I hadnt used my calculator once and Sat at the back of every class and studied psych. Got 30-40% on every sac and still managed to get a 29.

:PPPPPPPPPPPPPP slack off in methods ! its worth it.

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Re: Advice needed
« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2012, 06:32:42 pm »
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What worked: putting consistent effort into all subjects (don't neglect English), this will get you a high rank for SACs and have you set for Exams and you won't need to cram at the end of the year.

What didn't: cramming study the night before a SAC - yes, you may be able to pull off 95%, but most of the time there is always 1 question you won't know how to do without putting the effort in to learn everything.
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Re: Advice needed
« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2012, 06:40:25 pm »
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Just fyi, you can slack off an some subjects and still get a decent ATAR (ie. 99+). Obviously it would be ideal if you kept up-to-date (if not ahead) on all subjects, but unfortunately life isn't ideal for everyone and we tend to procrastinate and slack of in areas.

For example, I did jack-all for physics throughout the year, cramming for all SACs and exams, and still managed a decent SS, same for bio (although less crammed for bio). I also slacked off on methods a lot too (I did spesh though, so I suppose this is kinda justified), having done about 2/3 of the book (essentials) in the holidays, I only did around 3.5 chapters throughout the year...

My biggest piece of advice would be to put in the hard yards in English. It makes an enormous difference to your ATAR and you can't really cram for it too well if you want 40+ :)
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Re: Advice needed
« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2012, 06:43:36 pm »
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Quote from: Rohitpi on January 05, 2012, 06:40:25 pm
My biggest piece of advice would be to put in the hard yards in English. It makes an enormous difference to your ATAR and you can't really cram for it too well if you want 40+ :)
+1, seriously don't slack off in English. You need to put the hard yards in even if you hate it with passion. English is basically the subject that dragged me down since it has to be in the top 4 (it was my worst subject). It pays off soo much more to get that little bit higher in english than a subject that will end up in the bottom 2 and only count 10%.
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Re: Advice needed
« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2012, 07:01:20 pm »
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Quote from: b^3 on January 05, 2012, 06:43:36 pm

+1, seriously don't slack off in English. You need to put the hard yards in even if you hate it with passion.

You might even end up liking English! :O i did :D
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Re: Advice needed
« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2012, 07:03:15 pm »
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Quote from: liuetenant on January 05, 2012, 07:01:20 pm
Quote from: b^3 on January 05, 2012, 06:43:36 pm

+1, seriously don't slack off in English. You need to put the hard yards in even if you hate it with passion.

You might even end up liking English! :O i did :D

your crazy!
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Re: Advice needed
« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2012, 07:13:54 pm »
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study consistently but spurt all of your studying-chi towards any upcoming SAC until the wave is over...

then resume to consistent-studying-cruise-control ;)
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Re: Advice needed
« Reply #10 on: January 05, 2012, 07:24:17 pm »
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dont eat macdonalds, that shit makes you tired..
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Re: Advice needed
« Reply #11 on: January 05, 2012, 10:03:38 pm »
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Quote from: tony_123 on January 05, 2012, 07:24:17 pm
dont eat macdonalds, that shit makes you tired..

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Quote from: matt123 on January 05, 2012, 07:03:15 pm
Quote from: liuetenant on January 05, 2012, 07:01:20 pm
Quote from: b^3 on January 05, 2012, 06:43:36 pm

+1, seriously don't slack off in English. You need to put the hard yards in even if you hate it with passion.

You might even end up liking English! :O i did :D

your crazy!

Nah, I liked English at the end of it :)
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Re: Advice needed
« Reply #12 on: January 06, 2012, 12:56:06 am »
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Don't underestimate the Language Analysis on the Exam, I got 5/10 for the Exam LA whilst I'd been doing well on my LA's the whole year, very very costly

Also, SACs matter, I think SACs saved my skull in English, managed to pull a 42 with a mid-A Exam mark ;D
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Re: Advice needed
« Reply #13 on: January 06, 2012, 01:05:33 am »
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Quote from: paulsterio on January 06, 2012, 12:56:06 am
Don't underestimate the Language Analysis on the Exam, I got 5/10 for the Exam LA whilst I'd been doing well on my LA's the whole year, very very costly

Also, SACs matter, I think SACs saved my skull in English, managed to pull a 42 with a mid-A Exam mark ;D

Perfect answer.
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Re: Advice needed
« Reply #14 on: January 06, 2012, 01:07:20 am »
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Do. Not. Neglect. English.

Seriously, if it weren't for English I'd be incredibly fucked and having not a glimmer of a hope at any engineering courses.

Don't make fun of the subject, and don't be fooled by its apparent ease, just because you spend a lot of time simply sitting around listening to the teacher. Chances are, he/she is pouring out important ideas that can prove invaluable. And don't ever, ever be fooled by the lack of homework you may get. It pays to keep up to date with the news in all forms - internet, newspaper, tv etc.

Master your persuasive writing skills - it really complements the ability to write high-scoring text responses.

My point is, you can sort of let off the accelerator for other subjects when shit gets intense but for the love of god keep up to date with English.
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