JMSS 2014 Testing Talk!

[SKGUN11]

Hmm those are good! Howver there is one really annoying me, Rilin, "What are your weaknesses?" Wow that such a good question, that I have not thought of very deeply! Since we all are similar-minded students, what would you say are your weaknesses? Everyone?

[IndefatigableLover]

I hate to burst your bubble (and possibly be a hypocrite since I think I did the same thing when I was in Year 9)  but I thought I'd chime in here.

In terms of questions you guys have, those are some pretty nice ones (especially the one Rilin mentioned [personally it's one of two favourite questions I like to ask people]) however I would be cautious from posting 'personal' responses since it is viewable to the general public. What everyone answers will be unique and there is no right or wrong answer. How you convey those responses will matter more than the content (if you're passionate or not etc.). I'm not saying you shouldn't post (I think it's a great idea to help each other), however it's better to have varied responses from applicants (helps you and others I guess).

It also goes to say that if everyone has the same response then differentiating between people will be harder as well which puts you and others in a bad position (where differentiating you from others will be from your body language etc.).

Just thought I'd share what I felt on all of this but keep up the good work! Not long to go guys (I think)...

[waftj]

Well, I know for sure that there are some really good interview questions here: http://www.studential.com/redirect.php?404;http://www.studential.com/interviews/interview_questions.asp

They're not very specific (and for University application), so just replace "this University" with "JMSS" when you're asking them or getting them asked.

OMG Rilin this will surely help me in preparing for the JMSS interview thanks heaps!!

[SKGUN11]

I hate to burst your bubble (and possibly be a hypocrite since I think I did the same thing when I was in Year 9)  but I thought I'd chime in here.

In terms of questions you guys have, those are some pretty nice ones (especially the one Rilin mentioned [personally it's one of two favourite questions I like to ask people]) however I would be cautious from posting 'personal' responses since it is viewable to the general public. What everyone answers will be unique and there is no right or wrong answer. How you convey those responses will matter more than the content (if you're passionate or not etc.). I'm not saying you shouldn't post (I think it's a great idea to help each other), however it's better to have varied responses from applicants (helps you and others I guess).

It also goes to say that if everyone has the same response then differentiating between people will be harder as well which puts you and others in a bad position (where differentiating you from others will be from your body language etc.).

Just thought I'd share what I felt on all of this but keep up the good work! Not long to go guys (I think)...

Ah, yeah thanks! I guess so.

[HermioneGranger29]

Hello peeps,
Just curious,
has anyone actually been notified of getting an interview?
Coz i'm like soooo nervous atm and just eating all the food in the house
just checking so i could prepare more food in case i dont get in
Keeping my hopes up
I really want an interview

[SKGUN11]

Hello peeps,
Just curious,
has anyone actually been notified of getting an interview?
Coz i'm like soooo nervous atm and just eating all the food in the house
just checking so i could prepare more food in case i dont get in
Keeping my hopes up
I really want an interview

um, I dont think so otherwise someone would have posted on this thread!!

[Hannibal]

Apparently it comes out after the MHS ones, which is the third week of August, all rumours though...

And that's cool Indefatigable, I suppose personal responses evoke more of an emotional appeal

[IndefatigableLover]

Apparently it comes out after the MHS ones, which is the third week of August, all rumours though...

And that's cool Indefatigable, I suppose personal responses evoke more of an emotional appeal

Yeah personal responses are generally better responses though memorising them tend to drop its overall appeal imo.

As for that rumour.. I'm pretty sure that's false since that's way too late... if I had to take an educated stab (LOL) at email times then I'd say possibly tomorrow or next week by the latest (hunch is the Tuesday or Thursday/Friday next week).

^Just remember that's just what I think so don't take it word for word!

[Hannibal]

Yeah personal responses are generally better responses though memorising them tend to drop its overall appeal imo.

As for that rumour.. I'm pretty sure that's false since that's way too late... if I had to take an educated stab (LOL) at email times then I'd say possibly tomorrow or next week by the latest (hunch is the Tuesday or Thursday/Friday next week).

^Just remember that's just what I think so don't take it word for word!

Will definitely check eMails tomorrow! Thanks haha .

[Shinkaze]

Will definitely check eMails tomorrow! Thanks haha .

I'm checking it like every hour since the start of the week due to being so nervous ahahah but then on the other hand I don't expect the email to be there...just want to know whether or not I got one (even most likely I won't )

[geminii]

I'm checking it like every hour since the start of the week due to being so nervous ahahah but then on the other hand I don't expect the email to be there...just want to know whether or not I got one (even most likely I won't )

Haha im sure you did fine!
To everyone: was it hard? Or easier than you expected? Just curious 

[Shinkaze]

Haha im sure you did fine!
To everyone: was it hard? Or easier than you expected? Just curious 

Aww thanks ahahahh!
I personally found it easier than I expected because I expect to not being able to understand anything at all but then in the end I did understand a bit of the test but then it was still hard although I expected it to be harder ( if this makes any sense)

[Hannibal]

Haha im sure you did fine!
To everyone: was it hard? Or easier than you expected? Just curious 

Easier than expected in general, but the essay topics were pretty detailed so you couldn't show off your general knowledge unfortunately . There was also less people than last year so that helps .

[SKGUN11]

Yeah personal responses are generally better responses though memorising them tend to drop its overall appeal imo.

As for that rumour.. I'm pretty sure that's false since that's way too late... if I had to take an educated stab (LOL) at email times then I'd say possibly tomorrow or next week by the latest (hunch is the Tuesday or Thursday/Friday next week).

^Just remember that's just what I think so don't take it word for word!

Yeah thats true, arghh soo nervous now! 

To everyone: was it hard? Or easier than you expected? Just curious 

I reckon it was easier than I thought, however Science Reasoning was harder than I expected. I think we were quite lucky with our essay topic as it could have been more difficult like past years! I think I did the best of my abilities, so hopefully it all goes well, haha!

[waftj]

I'm checking it like every hour since the start of the week due to being so nervous ahahah but then on the other hand I don't expect the email to be there...just want to know whether or not I got one (even most likely I won't )

Aw man..... dw i'm sure you did fine Hahaha yea everyone at my school keep on questioning each other if they received an email yet!!! LOL but the thing which freak me out the most is that it will be sent to my brother's email!! He would be the first person to find out!

Hahaha oh well I tried my best for JMSS. There is nothing much I can do about it for now :/ Just wait and wait.....
And on the bright side, JMSS prep is a good experience which all of us have to face once again by the time were in VCE!!
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