A guide on how to to study for the John Monash Science School exam

[Hannibal]

Wow Hannibal, you study heaps! Nine hours?!  I should really start doing that! 

Don't worry, right now it's next to nothing on weekdays, and 2 hours on weekends .

[chelonianlover]

Wow! Am I the only one who didn't study for the entrance test?! I feel so lonely... anybody else like me? We can be friends at JMSS next year, aha

[GodlyBuddha]

Wow! Am I the only one who didn't study for the entrance test?! I feel so lonely... anybody else like me? We can be friends at JMSS next year, aha

You're not the only one!

I never did study for it!

All that helped was what I learned in school!

[vidhiypatel]

haha same! There is nothing much to worry about if you don't study much or like hannibal lol

[GodlyBuddha]

Its really good to have a firm grasp of basic year 10 maths.

I kind of left the science writing tests to chance, but you need to be good at writing persuasively.

Good luck for all those who are trying out!

[SKGUN11]

haha same! There is nothing much to worry about if you don't study much or like hannibal lol

yeah, it is much easier than the mhs exam. And more fair as they interview you before they accept so they can determine if you're a well rounded student.

[GodlyBuddha]

yeah, it is much easier than the mhs exam. And more fair as they interview you before they accept so they can determine if you're a well rounded student.

yep,
if your marks are not spectacular on the exam, you can make it up in the interview. They really like all sorts of extra-curricular activities such as sports, music, Scouts, Cadets etc. Your NAPLAN and UNSW results help a lot (if they are good, like band 9 (year 7) or distinction/high distinction). Though this all helps, they are really looking for your passion in science (which they will look for in the interview) so get really good at answering questions such as What sort of science are you interested in? or  Where do you see yourself 10 years in the future?. If you get in and want to do Methods, you will have to sit an exam (it was pretty easy) on basic year 10 maths, but you will probably have to choose between VCE physics and VCE methods cause they really don't like people doing 2 VCE in year 10.

Hope this helps!

[shk]

Can one of your pls share the word document - 'A guide to study for JMSS "? I could not find  this attachement in this thread. If any of you have a copy, pls do share ,

Thanks,

[rubberduck]

the author of the guide took it down as the examination for JMSS was nearing and that he thought it'd be an unfair advantage to students who didn't have the guide as a study resource. if you contact the author, it's possible he could summarize it for you in a PM.

[Rahmaali]

for the science essay, how long do we have?
im doing the test for year 10 entry in 2015 

[SKGUN11]

for the science essay, how long do we have?
im doing the test for year 10 entry in 2015 

25 minutes each with 5 minutes planning time for each! So all together 30mins each.

[pranav]

can i get the guide
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im trying for it
pleaseeee

[ifarted69]

can i get the guide
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im trying for it
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me too! well I'm not trying out

[Mellyboo]

I studied for JMSS day in and day out with specialised tutoring once a week. In the end, it didn't help much at all. The test attempts to measure your aptitute for science and mathematics. If you try to cheat the system, the system will cheat you - meaning you will have a very hard time trying to enjoy this school.

Guys don't sweat it. Seriously.

(But thats just my humble opinion.  )

[pi]

can i get the guide
pleaseee
im trying for it
pleaseeee

The user deleted the guide, no one can "see" it. Best of luck with your exam.