Elizabeth Blackburn School of Sciences

[annsab]

Hi,
I'm in year 10 this year, trying out for the Elizabeth Blackburn School of sciences.
I was wondering if anyone could give me some information on what the exams are like, or knew of any available practice exams.
What level of maths does the test cover? What's in the English part? And what exactly is the science reasoning test? What specific areas and what level of science would I have to know.
Also, if anyone has any other tips, I'd be grateful to receive them.
Thanks.

[Aaron]

You may find this guide helpful:
https://atarnotes.com/forum/index.php?topic=161374.0

[Blueivy_2000]

Hey guys!
I am currently in JMSS and want to try out for Elizabeth Blackburn School of Sciences. Wondering which one was better?

I love how Elizabeth Blackburn School of Sciences allows you to do 7 VCE subject and does not make you do a humanities in year 11.

How is the school? Is it worth moving?

Thankyou

[adamyu]

Hi Annsab,

I have found the following post from gha_tebs about the structure details of EBSS examination and interview which could be extremely useful for anyone who want to get a seat in Elizabeth Blackburn School of Sciences (EBSS).

EXAM & INTERVIEW GUIDE: Elizabeth Blackburn School Of Sciences (By EBSS)
https://atarnotes.com/forum/index.php?topic=161374.0 

Alternatively, you may try http://www.aameperth.com.au/selective-school-test for a free diagnosis assessment as well as plenty of practice questions in all areas to get you better prepared for admission test of any selective entry high school including EBSS.

Best Luck!

[miguel_1]

I'm torn between JMSS and EBSS, even though I haven't been accepted to JMSS nor have I taken the test. I'm in year 10 at the moment and the JMSS Entrance exam is this Saturday (27 of May). Both JMSS and EBSS offer a lot in terms of maths and science. If I do get an interview, and hopefully get accepted to JMSS, the results are released early Term 3. According to the Enrolment Policy of JMSS, "Confirmations of acceptance need to be made within   7 days of   receipt of   the letter of offer." The EBSS entrance exam is around second week of Term 2 (29th of July) and results will probably be released weeks after.

Hypothetically speaking, if I am lucky enough to get accepted into JMSS, I only have seven days to respond. What if I decline the offer and I don't get accepted to EBSS? I would be such a fool to decline JMSS.

(Worst case scenario, I end up getting declined by both JMSS and EBSS.)

Not sure if I'm wrong or missing a point, but any clarification or knowledge about this situation would be appreciated. 

[Shadestache]

I'm torn between JMSS and EBSS, even though I haven't been accepted to JMSS nor have I taken the test. I'm in year 10 at the moment and the JMSS Entrance exam is this Saturday (27 of May). Both JMSS and EBSS offer a lot in terms of maths and science. If I do get an interview, and hopefully get accepted to JMSS, the results are released early Term 3. According to the Enrolment Policy of JMSS, "Confirmations of acceptance need to be made within   7 days of   receipt of   the letter of offer." The EBSS entrance exam is around second week of Term 2 (29th of July) and results will probably be released weeks after.

Hypothetically speaking, if I am lucky enough to get accepted into JMSS, I only have seven days to respond. What if I decline the offer and I don't get accepted to EBSS? I would be such a fool to decline JMSS.

(Worst case scenario, I end up getting declined by both JMSS and EBSS.)

Not sure if I'm wrong or missing a point, but any clarification or knowledge about this situation would be appreciated. 

My advice may not mean much, but oh well:
If you DO get accepted into JMSS, you should probably accept it. Better safe than sorry, since you know at least know that it's a definite acceptance.

Is there one school that you hope to get accepted into more than the other? By the sounds of it, you seem more interested EBSS.
Both schools specialise in science, and as long as you feel happy in a community that embraces that, you should be fine.

As hard as it may sound, try to stay positive. Have faith in yourself and just try your best on both exams.
Things will hopefully work out.
Good luck.

[NatAmiee]

Hi guys,
I'm looking at apply at EBSS for next year, but as I'm in year 11 now I'd be doing only year 12 there. Is it worth changing? Also, has anyone done the entrance exam going into year 12? If so are there any tips you have? Also, what topics within maths and science would we need to know?
Thanks

[Joseph41]

Hi guys,
I'm looking at apply at EBSS for next year, but as I'm in year 11 now I'd be doing only year 12 there. Is it worth changing? Also, has anyone done the entrance exam going into year 12? If so are there any tips you have? Also, what topics within maths and science would we need to know?
Thanks

I think that first bit depends on a lot of factors! Do you like your current school?

Also, welcome to ATAR Notes! Can't wait to see you around the forums.

[annsab]

Hi all,
Thanks for responding, the exam is in a few days.
Does anyone know much about the writing piece? How long do we get to write it? What format is it in? Thanks.

[emi87]

hey how'd u guys find it? i didn't do as well i hoped, didn't finish the tests and was not expecting the writing. i already know i'm not gonna get in  sigh

[JayC]

hey how'd u guys find it? i didn't do as well i hoped, didn't finish the tests and was not expecting the writing. i already know i'm not gonna get in  sigh

Hey guys, I also did the Year 10 to Year 11 exam and found it to be alright. I think I did well on most of the multiple choice tests, but for writing, I messed up thinking that there would be 25min and only got down 2 out of my 3 prepared paragraphs. Hopefully, we all did well, and good luck for the upcoming interviews !

[gwenstacy]

Eyyy, good job everyone for your effort today! It takes a lot of work to do an exam so early on a Saturday morning (I had to wake up at 5:45 for the exam (': )

Personally, I think it went pretty well.

Reading comprehension and verbal reasoning went smooth for me. I found that most of the passages were extremely interesting, except for the one about Aldo or something. That was meh. Also noticed that Edutest really love the word "excavate".

Scientific reasoning went okay. They recycled a lot of questions from other exams.

Maths was quite good! Didn't feel like 60 questions tbh.

Writing piece was pretty fun :') I liked learning about Elizabeth Blackburn's love for science. It's pretty neat that UHS was able to foster a Nobel Prize Laureate (actual goals)

[NatAmiee]

Scientific reasoning was the hardest bit for me, the rest I don't think was too bad. Definitely needed a bit more time for the writing bit though, I thought it was going to be much longer than 15 minutes.

[gwenstacy]

bruhhhh,,,, i got an interview,,,, who here got one too,,,,im sweating

ayy congrats! i got one as well

what day is yours?

[NatAmiee]

I got one too!!