OFFICIAL RESULTS THREAD

[thushan]

I get ya. I think the best thing to say is that 'I did well, but I think I could have done better.' That's what I say now when I get a mark which is good, but one in which I'm disappointed in.

[joseph95]

I get ya. I think the best thing to say is that 'I did well, but I think I could have done better.' That's what I say now when I get a mark which is good, but one in which I'm disappointed in.

Yes. Best way to think about it.

[charmanderp]

If you want your SoM faster, you can fax it to them... I got it within two days.
I was really excited cos I got an A+ but now i'm a bit disappointed cos I only just got the cutoff mark. I kind of regret looking at it

Um quit bitching you got an A+! Get some self esteem and be proud of yourself for doing so well! So many people would have studied hard and got a C+, get some perspective amigo: you're going to get over 40. This is stupid.

That's really not fair at all. Different people have very different expectations and obviously will be disappointed about different results. So long as you're not being ostentatiously remorseful, there's nothing wrong with expressing it and HBP was definitely not untactful. To call this stupid is stupid. Not everyone is happy with simply 'get[ting] over 40', including myself. Nothing wrong with shooting for the stars and falling short and being disappointed about it, it gives you something to work towards, and it certainly doesn't mean she has no 'self-esteem'. Just because other people worked hard and got a C+, it doesn't mean those who have higher expectations for themselves should feign satisfaction.

Apologies if I sound harsh or rude but I'm so sick of that attitude (not referring directly to you, I don't think you even meant it like I've perceived it), especially at school.

Guys let's cool it down a little. Derp, you have a point - but say it more constructively and Joseph - consider derp's point. People are allowed to have expectations of themselves and be disappointed when they don't get what they hope for.

I agree with you guys, I didn't mean it in a malicious way, I meant to try and show her that she should be proud of herself for her achievements and try to make her feel better!

Yes she was disappointed but there is so much that is good in her mark that I feel she should be happy. It's an A+! The best possible grade! I don't want her to feign satisfaction at all, I want her to feel truly satisfied as she has achieved something so great. Do you not see that it is upsetting that someone can do so well yet still feel disappointed? How is this a good thing? Aim high but call a spade a spade, you still did awesome. It sucks that she can't be happy for herself.

This is life, we can't all be perfect, so there's no point sulking about it when you came so close.

I get your sentiment. Like I said, I wasn't just replying to you, just to that stream of thinking in general. I don't think it's upsetting though - some people will feel that an A+ is well within their capabilities and that if they put in the work, they can easily get a really high one. Hence you might be disappointed if you don't. Like Thushan said, anyone would acknowledge that they got the highest grade (which I'm sure HBP did) but some are still inclined to think they did better, whilst others might be overjoyed. Remember also that in terms of your study score there difference between a 70 and a 71 is the same as the difference between a 60 and a 61, so the actual mark can be very important, especially to those who aimed to get upwards of 72 or 73.

[joseph95]

Very true, sorry if I angered you there, but I agree.

[charmanderp]

No need to apologise! I understand where you come from and it's a merited viewpoint, I just wish think that it's used too generally, if that makes sense.

[rebeccab26]

If you want your SoM faster, you can fax it to them... I got it within two days.
I was really excited cos I got an A+ but now i'm a bit disappointed cos I only just got the cutoff mark. I kind of regret looking at it

Um quit bitching you got an A+! Get some self esteem and be proud of yourself for doing so well! So many people would have studied hard and got a C+, get some perspective amigo: you're going to get over 40. This is stupid.

i completely agree!!!
there are so many people who study extremely hard yet only achieve C's and C+'s. So be happy with what you have instead of whining that you "only just got an A+"....oh poor you. you're going to get nowhere in life on "the cutoff mark" for an A+!!! So many people on here complain over getting A's and A+'s. GET OVER IT GUYS!!! YOU DID YOUR BEST AND THAT'S ALL ANYONE CAN ASK FOR!!! So if you did exceptionally well, good on you! No need to find something to complain over though.

On another note, congratulations on the A+

[FlorianK]

I'm happy with my B+.
I think it's around 121/150, what would I need for a 35/36, if I have bad SAC marks?

[Starlight]

I'm happy with my B+.
I think it's around 121/150, what would I need for a 35/36, if I have bad SAC marks?

To lift future sac marks. And probably High-ish A end of year?

[jadams]

If I were to fax in the form for receipt of statement of marks tomorrow morning, when can I expect to receive it?

[nisha]

If you want your SoM faster, you can fax it to them... I got it within two days.
I was really excited cos I got an A+ but now i'm a bit disappointed cos I only just got the cutoff mark. I kind of regret looking at it

Um quit bitching you got an A+! Get some self esteem and be proud of yourself for doing so well! So many people would have studied hard and got a C+, get some perspective amigo: you're going to get over 40. This is stupid.

i completely agree!!!
there are so many people who study extremely hard yet only achieve C's and C+'s. So be happy with what you have instead of whining that you "only just got an A+"....oh poor you. you're going to get nowhere in life on "the cutoff mark" for an A+!!! So many people on here complain over getting A's and A+'s. GET OVER IT GUYS!!! YOU DID YOUR BEST AND THAT'S ALL ANYONE CAN ASK FOR!!! So if you did exceptionally well, good on you! No need to find something to complain over though.

On another note, congratulations on the A+

Guys honestly, good job. I would kill for that A+, so be extremely happy and treat yourself. Yea, you may not have received what you have wanted but think: there are people out there that worked just as hard as you but still received a lower letter grade (most likely due to silly errors). So, I don't mean to be rude but please be happy for yourself and stop complaining. You did an amazing job. Atleast you have a chance at 40+, that is still something.
Thankyou

[Biceps]

If you want your SoM faster, you can fax it to them... I got it within two days.
I was really excited cos I got an A+ but now i'm a bit disappointed cos I only just got the cutoff mark. I kind of regret looking at it

Um quit bitching you got an A+! Get some self esteem and be proud of yourself for doing so well! So many people would have studied hard and got a C+, get some perspective amigo: you're going to get over 40. This is stupid.

i completely agree!!!
there are so many people who study extremely hard yet only achieve C's and C+'s. So be happy with what you have instead of whining that you "only just got an A+"....oh poor you. you're going to get nowhere in life on "the cutoff mark" for an A+!!! So many people on here complain over getting A's and A+'s. GET OVER IT GUYS!!! YOU DID YOUR BEST AND THAT'S ALL ANYONE CAN ASK FOR!!! So if you did exceptionally well, good on you! No need to find something to complain over though.

On another note, congratulations on the A+

I know what you mean i got a B+ expecting an A+. It is disappointing but no point bitching about the past. It happened, time to move on.

[rebeccab26]

If you want your SoM faster, you can fax it to them... I got it within two days.
I was really excited cos I got an A+ but now i'm a bit disappointed cos I only just got the cutoff mark. I kind of regret looking at it

Um quit bitching you got an A+! Get some self esteem and be proud of yourself for doing so well! So many people would have studied hard and got a C+, get some perspective amigo: you're going to get over 40. This is stupid.

i completely agree!!!
there are so many people who study extremely hard yet only achieve C's and C+'s. So be happy with what you have instead of whining that you "only just got an A+"....oh poor you. you're going to get nowhere in life on "the cutoff mark" for an A+!!! So many people on here complain over getting A's and A+'s. GET OVER IT GUYS!!! YOU DID YOUR BEST AND THAT'S ALL ANYONE CAN ASK FOR!!! So if you did exceptionally well, good on you! No need to find something to complain over though.

On another note, congratulations on the A+

I know what you mean i got a B+ expecting an A+. It is disappointing but no point bitching about the past. It happened, time to move on.

a lot of people are in that situation
then they come onto atarnotes and see people putting themselves down when they got an A+!!!
what kind of message is that sending?
it's meant to be supportive but if people are putting themselves down we gotta think about what that is doing to other people!
it makes people who are already feeling shit about their marks feel 1000 times worse, when in reality, if you did your best you should be proud!!!

congratuations on the B+
that is great

[nisha]

it makes people who are already feeling shit about their marks feel 1000 times worse, when in reality, if you did your best you should be proud!!!:)

Thankyou. My point exactly.

[rebeccab26]

it makes people who are already feeling shit about their marks feel 1000 times worse, when in reality, if you did your best you should be proud!!!:)

Thankyou. My point exactly.

Don't worry about what other people think.
A B+ is still absolutely amazing
You and pretty much everyone else should be really happy.
Yeah if you're someone who put no effort in, didn't study, just rocked up on the day and did they exam - then you should be upset [even though you really have no reason to be because you'd deserve it] because you could have achieved so much more if you had tried.
But if you did put in the work, be proud of what you have done, whether you got a D or an A
Remember we still have end of years!
So at least we know how we're going and what is/isn't working so we have a second chance whereas people without midyears don't have that advantage.
BE HAPPY EVERYONE

[thushan]

it makes people who are already feeling shit about their marks feel 1000 times worse, when in reality, if you did your best you should be proud!!!:)

Thankyou. My point exactly.

Don't worry about what other people think.
A B+ is still absolutely amazing
You and pretty much everyone else should be really happy.
Yeah if you're someone who put no effort in, didn't study, just rocked up on the day and did they exam - then you should be upset [even though you really have no reason to be because you'd deserve it] because you could have achieved so much more if you had tried.
But if you did put in the work, be proud of what you have done, whether you got a D or an A
Remember we still have end of years!
So at least we know how we're going and what is/isn't working so we have a second chance whereas people without midyears don't have that advantage.
BE HAPPY EVERYONE

Glad the tone is happier now! But yeah, if you're kicking yourself about your score, then show yourself that you've got grit and go smash Unit 4 chem. If you are really happy with your score, show yourself that you're not cocky and work hard to smash Unit 4 chem.