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Trying out for macrob in 2020 to hopefully get in , in 2021. Anyone else? Tips?
for_icarus:
Hey, I did the exam this year, I still don’t know if I got into Mac.Rob yet but I suggest really building up your vocabulary and spelling as it helps in verbal, reading and writing. Some ways to that would be to read lots of books that challenge you and you find interesting, look at year 10-12 spelling lists on the internet and just try to learn new words everyday.
gasha1920:
--- Quote from: arshia01 on July 24, 2019, 07:23:33 pm ---Hey, I did the exam this year, I still don’t know if I got into Mac.Rob yet but I suggest really building up your vocabulary and spelling as it helps in verbal, reading and writing. Some ways to that would be to read lots of books that challenge you and you find interesting, look at year 10-12 spelling lists on the internet and just try to learn new words everyday.
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Wow, thanks a lot, that will really help! I hope u get in btw ;D :)
lastapasta:
hey!
the essay writing when i did it was just 15 minutes for one, but i think (correct me if i am wrong) it has changed to 30 minutes and only one essay. if you wanted to get a headstart on preparing it might be a good idea to practise writing an essay a few times a week, and getting someone to give you feedback, just to get into the habit of writing under time pressure.
look through the year 9 maths textbook, and familiarise yourself with the content.
i would also suggest doing maybe one hendersons mock exam, which i found was very helpful in consolidating weaknesses and strengths, although if you opt for this do it closer to the actual exam next year.
i would say more than just studying, immerse yourself in many extracurriculars and leadership opportunities, as selective schools often looks for well rounded students if it comes to the interview process.
good luck! it's great that you have started prep so early, but keep in mind that the selective schools are just that, schools. at the end of the day they have their own pros and cons and it really really is not a gateway to a perfect atar of your dreams. regardless of what school you go to, anything you want to achieve is possible.
feel free to ask any more questions! ;)
gasha1920:
--- Quote from: lastapasta on July 27, 2019, 11:32:00 am ---hey!
the essay writing when i did it was just 15 minutes for one, but i think (correct me if i am wrong) it has changed to 30 minutes and only one essay. if you wanted to get a headstart on preparing it might be a good idea to practise writing an essay a few times a week, and getting someone to give you feedback, just to get into the habit of writing under time pressure.
look through the year 9 maths textbook, and familiarise yourself with the content.
i would also suggest doing maybe one hendersons mock exam, which i found was very helpful in consolidating weaknesses and strengths, although if you opt for this do it closer to the actual exam next year.
i would say more than just studying, immerse yourself in many extracurriculars and leadership opportunities, as selective schools often looks for well rounded students if it comes to the interview process.
good luck! it's great that you have started prep so early, but keep in mind that the selective schools are just that, schools. at the end of the day they have their own pros and cons and it really really is not a gateway to a perfect atar of your dreams. regardless of what school you go to, anything you want to achieve is possible.
feel free to ask any more questions! ;)
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Thanks so much for this info! i was just wondering if you know how to structure essays ( persuasive and creative ) also just a question out of curiosity, did you try out for the exam ?
lastapasta:
--- Quote from: gasha1920 on July 27, 2019, 04:03:33 pm ---Thanks so much for this info! i was just wondering if you know how to structure essays ( persuasive and creative ) also just a question out of curiosity, did you try out for the exam ?
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hi, yes i did try out and was successful in getting a place at macrob!
for persuasive: basically i think i just did intro, 3 body paragraphs and a conclusion, just your ordinary structure. but one of the body paragraphs i wrote was a rebuttal of the other side, which is completely up to you if you want to include.
for creative: basically any structure works, but you need to have a concrete plot, instead of just writing poetry or something, as all the prompts are clear and specific. with creative, i found it helped to have a few storylines i was comfortable writing that i could adapt for any prompt.
hope that helps! feel free to pm me for more details about the exam or anything :)
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