National Education > Selective Schools Admissions Tests
Last minute tips for the selective school exams
Linkon:
Hey I’m new to the form, and I will be sitting the exam next year. Approximately what scores will you need to get into MHS if u attend an uncompetitive school (only applicant) and what content does the exam cover in each section?
Evolio:
Hello Linkon! Welcome to the forums! ;D
It's really great that you're thinking about this 1 year in advance!
People have gotten in by getting 2 superiors + every other section above average (that is, high average or above average) in the past years but it really varies year to year, especially because as the years go by, the competition is increasing. This means that when you write the exam, this may vary. So, it's better to do the ultimate best you can, because in the end, you will be rewarded and aiming for the highest will put you in a good position to achieve the highest, even if that means achieving superiors in all the sections.
The examination includes 5 tests:
- Verbal Reasoning (multiple choice, 30 mins)
- Numerical Reasoning (multiple choice, 30 minutes)
- A persuasive OR creative writing (30 mins+ 5 mins planning time)
- Reading comprehension (multiple choice, 30 minutes)
- Mathematics (multiple choice, 30 minutes)
On the very first page, in the very first post, there is detailed information about what all the 5 sections involve + additional advice. This is the link: https://atarnotes.com/forum/index.php?topic=155074.0
This link has the practice tests which will all give you a feel for what type of questions they may ask in each section:
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/parents/learning/Pages/selective-entry-practice.aspx
Best of luck with the exam!
Linkon:
Did you attend a selective school yourself and if you did which one?
Evolio:
Yes. I've pmed you. :)
Alomoac:
Hey, I can see that this forum is sort of a ghost town right now, but I still would like to ask a question. How long should a writing piece? No longer than 4-5 paragraphs or no longer than a page and half?
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