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Hoping for a HSC Viktory... (hsc '20 journal)
Viktoriak_:
Thank you! :)
Viktoriak_:
Hey everyone!
This is gonna be a super quick update...
School has been REALLY busy atm (as expected).
We're really behind in our chem syllabus, so my teacher has been moving at a lightning pace - extra morning classes/lunch classes, we did esterification in TWO lessons ahh. So I've been frantically trying to catch up on chemistry homework haha
We're getting our maths extension test back tomorrow - i get the impression (from the teachers) that it was really poorly done. Expecting a low mark - especially since I didn't finish the test :-\
Haven't been doing nearly as much english as i should. I think last week i only did 1 hour of english outside of school. Ah well. I guess this is why prioritising is important lol
Physics, like chem, (although not to the same extent), is going really fast. We're still doing mod 7. I've been writing notes for trials though, almost finished my mod 6 notes so that's pretty good!
So yeah - trials are coming up and there's heaps of study to do yikes!
I also managed to get my air force OSB (interviews) booked for ADFA . It's via skype which should be interesting. It's in the first week of the holidays, which is really soon (and there's so much content to know and prepare for!!), but I'm glad it's at the start of the holidays because then after I can focus fully on trials ;D
The thing with OSB is they put you on a 'national order of merit' meaning they rank you against everyone else who does an OSB (kinda like ATAR haha), and you don't find out if you got in or not until all the OSB's are over, which is in October. But then again, the ATAR comes in December, so I won't really find out if I got offered a position until then... Just gotta try my best and hope it works out woop
Good luck to anyone reading this - have a good Monday night and rest of the week!!
Viktoriak_:
Holidays - 5/7/20
Haven't updated in over 2 WEEKS. My apologies... But it's finally the holidays!
About my ADFA application:
SpoilerI've started the 3 month asthma trial (I'm taking a puffer), then after I'll go on a BPT to test if it's well controlled. so that should be fun :-X. Also have my RAAF OSB on Tuesday (interview), which is kinda scary ngl - but doing heaps of prep atm ;D. I will update on how it goes.
School. TRIALS are coming up :o
I'm not super nervous, but I won't be starting any real study until after my interview for ADFA, so after Tuesday... For some reason, I actually perform better when I have a shorter amount of time to study. I jump straight to the more efficient study techniques i.e. summarising, practicing, and really understanding everything. And somehow it sticks in my head better! So hopefully I can pull that off this time haha
We got some assessment marks back so this is how each of my subjects are going:
English
Current rank: 5th
Haven't done any trial prep yet. I know this is highly discouraged - but how many of you memorise your essays? I was thinking of memorising my essays for the modules (my school is only testing us on Mod A and B in the trials :)) ), and then practicing 'tweaking' them to multiple exam questions... I don't trust myself to produce a quality, unmemorised essay to an unseen question :P
Maths
Current ADV rank: 14th EXT: 17th
Ahhh maths. My most neglected subject... I just don't practice enough. I used to enjoy maths heaps (all through primary school, up to year 10), but now I enjoy sciences much more. Maybe it's just because I'm not doing as well. I know the content, but can never finish a paper... Will be doing heaps of timed practice
Physics
Current rank: 1st
Really motivated to study physics now and keep my rank ;D
The teachers said the trial may also have year 11 content in it, so gonna have to revise that too... We're being tested on Mod 5, 6, 7 (first 3 inquiry questions), and 1st inquiry question of mod 8.
I have to teach myself the last bit of mod 7, which should be fine. We haven't learned Mod 8 yet (I taught myself the 1st inquiry question when we did our depth study), I think the teachers are planning to teach it during the first week when we go back to school - right before trials. Talk about last minute :-\
Chemistry
Current rank: 4th
So I thought I would do better in chemistry ranking wise. But we haven't gotten our depth study marks back yet, so we'll see how that affects it. I actually enjoy physics more, just because there's less content. **This is probably a good thing considering I want to do engineering haha. Gotta do heaps of chemistry work though, I'm behind in the content. Anyone else feel like mod 7 just draaags on? It's so so much content and so much memorising. Got 2 weeks to get it sorted...
So overall I'm pretty keen - I keep telling myself "after my ADFA interview, I will be calm", or "after trials, HSC will be a breeze". Truth is, yes it'll be great having accomplished those things, but there's always gonna be something to stress about. Mental health first!! Out of curiosity - how do you all stay calm and cope with stress?
Also mention that last week was my little sister's birthday (she's 2 :o), and today's her party! For some reason, I procrastinate less when I study while people are over. ;D
Sending good vibes and good luck to you all
--> also congrats to anyone who finished reading this, here's a gold star 🌟
alice343:
Good luck for your interview! I'm sure you'll do great. You seem to be on top of the school game, I wish you the best for Trials! Happy belated birthday to your sister :)
Viktoriak_:
--- Quote from: alice343 on July 05, 2020, 11:19:10 am ---Good luck for your interview! I'm sure you'll do great. You seem to be on top of the school game, I wish you the best for Trials! Happy belated birthday to your sister :)
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Thank you so much, good luck with your trials too!
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