JMSS 2014 Testing Talk!

[Hannibal]

Am I the only person not attending JAC or Hendersons? I understand how useful they can be, but the price is too much for my family. Is it really worth doing if I want to get into jmss?

Don't worry about it, JAC is way more difficult than the actual exam, the only real advantage is having exposure to testing (60 once the program is done). But honestly, there are plenty of resources on the internet that are just as effective, and I would rather work in my textbook than do JAC testing -.-. Apparently Hendersons is good, but I don't have enough time haha. I'm pretty sure the majority of people who apply won't be doing tuition, so you're fine! And if you are comparing it to normal tuition, it really depends if you are a self-learner or structured-learner .

[Shinkaze]

Don't worry because I'm not doing any tuition too!
And yeah like you said because it is way too expensive for my family

[waftj]

Am I the only person not attending JAC or Hendersons? I understand how useful they can be, but the price is too much for my family. Is it really worth doing if I want to get into jmss?

man dw, i go to jmss prep course at jac, and like the test is so freaken hard!!
yea, i agree with Hannibal there are a lot of resources online haha yea hopefully all of us are successful for jmss 

P.S  Saw some jmss students at cross country today!!!

[SKGUN11]

Haha I'm panicking about the interview as well. Joining all sorts of random competitions and activities so I can put it on my portfolio and brag about it . Come to the Tuesday tour if you can . And I agree with you on JAC, the maths component is literally mental torture for me . Last time I scored 17%, and you could score higher by picking C for every question  .

I know how it feels, but I'm sure we'll all make it! Just a few more weeks to go so we have to give it everything we have and not have any regrets .

haha well said! Only a month...we can do this!!!!

[SKGUN11]

Am I the only person not attending JAC or Hendersons? I understand how useful they can be, but the price is too much for my family. Is it really worth doing if I want to get into jmss?

bro, I can guarantee you that you are defineatly NOT the only one. Many people have previously got in without attending tuition. Tuition is just a small benefit for people who are doing it. JAC is rubbish  but Hendersons is actually good. However nothing they teach you is too new or complex. Honestly, you must complete your year 9 Maths book and fully understand it and be able to do application type questions. Also skim over year 10 with Quadratics, Algebra, Lineae Equations and Parabolas. Just be familiar with year 9. For science get a basic (too expert is not needed) knowledge of the year 8 and 9 textbook. When I say basic, you dont need to know EVERY single word. You must understand key things and maybe take notes? Watch some documentries that Bullet and Hannibal have put up kindly. Do a lot of practise tests! They are key really, as well as confidence. Do ICAS ones too to prepare for science.

[Hannibal]

Science is a broad field, I'm sure they won't expect you to know everything inside out. I was told by a few people cover as many topics as possible, breadth > depth. But if you are interested in something, feel free to explore it. Who knows... Maybe it'll be an interest topic . 

[SKGUN11]

For anyone that's interested: http://www.sciencevictoria.com.au/sts/index.html
You could start on the project after the test, and could use it to reinforce your passion for science in the interview. I've done it the last few years and it's not too difficult to win an award of some sort .

Hey,
What kind of competitions have you entered to show of in your interview?
Please send links 
And PM or something about what it is about (each comp) and what you must do?!

[Fizzybubbles]

Don't worry, I don't go to JAC or hendersons either. I'm sure if you work hard you'll get in for sure 

[Shinkaze]

I really should start studying soon ...

[Fizzybubbles]

Hey shinkaze! I haven't really studied much either, but if you need some help: for maths I was told to go over most/all of the year 9 textbook and maybe a little bit of year 10 maths. And for science, practise writing some prac reports or science essays. I was also told by my friend who goes to hendersons to study evolution, body systems eg. respiratory, digestive system etc. Oh and you might want to go over your year 9 science textbook just to be sure    We still have a month, so don't worry

[SKGUN11]

Hey shinkaze! I haven't really studied much either, but if you need some help: for maths I was told to go over most/all of the year 9 textbook and maybe a little bit of year 10 maths. And for science, practise writing some prac reports or science essays. I was also told by my friend who goes to hendersons to study evolution, body systems eg. respiratory, digestive system etc. Oh and you might want to go over your year 9 science textbook just to be sure    We still have a month, so don't worry

hey, um what kind of mathematics year 10 things should we study?
For Numerical Reasoning, here are some practise that are quite accurate. Do easy, medium and hard 
http://www.fibonicci.com/math/number-sequences-test/

[Hannibal]

Hey,
What kind of competitions have you entered to show of in your interview?
Please send links 
And PM or something about what it is about (each comp) and what you must do?!

- DAV Debating
- Language Perfect World Championships
- Melbourne Run
- Social Science World Championships
- 40 hour famine
- DAV Public Speaking Competition
- Science Talent Search

If you search them up on the web, you should be able to find the websites. There are a few other school exclusive activities but I won't bother listing them haha.

[Shinkaze]

Hey shinkaze! I haven't really studied much either, but if you need some help: for maths I was told to go over most/all of the year 9 textbook and maybe a little bit of year 10 maths. And for science, practise writing some prac reports or science essays. I was also told by my friend who goes to hendersons to study evolution, body systems eg. respiratory, digestive system etc. Oh and you might want to go over your year 9 science textbook just to be sure    We still have a month, so don't worry

Wow thanks! I practically skipped the whole Year 9 maths and yeah now I have to catch up! So yeah I guess I'll need to work on it soon anyway...
Yeah thank you! However, I'm feeling so unmotivated most of the time and I always find excuses like: I don't know what topic to write on or I'm just too busy now to procrastinate :/
Ahh okay thanks! Aww biology stuff? I hate biology...not to mention that the contents in biology is very dry to me...
Ahahaha okay I will thanks!

[Hannibal]

Wow thanks! I practically skipped the whole Year 9 maths and yeah now I have to catch up! So yeah I guess I'll need to work on it soon anyway...
Yeah thank you! However, I'm feeling so unmotivated most of the time and I always find excuses like: I don't know what topic to write on or I'm just too busy now to procrastinate :/
Ahh okay thanks! Aww biology stuff? I hate biology...not to mention that the contents in biology is very dry to me...
Ahahaha okay I will thanks!

Yeah, sometimes studying sucks (Especially when sick/in pain). I find listening to inspirational music helps me at times... Keep it instrumental though, so it doesn't distract you. Changing the environment also helps a bunch, even something simple like changing the room in which you study. Also going to the local library if you have one nearby, I like to study there because I can get a bite to eat from the shops, and can do homework at the same time .

Anyway, try and find something that works for you, and keep the end goal in mind!

[Rilin]

It'd be nice to see some more year 9s come out of hiding . C'mon, don't be shy guys.