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Selective User:
Hey,

I just did a Hendersons mock exam yesterday. Got pretty good scores in most of them, with 44/60 for maths and 46/50 for verbal reasoning, and 43/50 for numerical, but did trash for reading comprehension (26/50...). I was wondering if the reading comp/verbal test for year 9 entry was easier than the Hendersons exam and whether these will be enough scores for the exam, because I heard that Hendersons is quite accurate? The writing has been removed, so there was no need to do that. What scores do you think will be necessary to score a place? Appreciate your quick reply.

Thanks

somebody8442:

--- Quote from: Selective User on October 25, 2021, 10:59:49 am ---Hey,

I just did a Hendersons mock exam yesterday. Got pretty good scores in most of them, with 44/60 for maths and 46/50 for verbal reasoning, and 43/50 for numerical, but did trash for reading comprehension (26/50...). I was wondering if the reading comp/verbal test for year 9 entry was easier than the Hendersons exam and whether these will be enough scores for the exam, because I heard that Hendersons is quite accurate? The writing has been removed, so there was no need to do that. What scores do you think will be necessary to score a place? Appreciate your quick reply.

Thanks

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Now, I'll be honest, I have had friends who went to Hendersons, got something in the 20s for Reading Comprehension, and got an above average or a superior. Hendersons is very good and accurate, but I really advise you not to waste too much time on scores. I know the test can be intimidating, but considering that your other scores are not too bad, you should be happy. Don't think about scores all the time and make a new topic for similar posts rather than posting on random threads. The reason why you should not think about scores all the time is because it is a massive time waster. I don't want to come across in the wrong way, but it will do you no good to worry about scores. Instead, focus on improvement. You have the calibre to get in to whatever school/s you're aiming for. Just focus on reading, focus on the maths topics you don't know and keep revising as much as possible. Perhaps PM some of these users for their feedback if you need more advice.

Sanju271:
Hi

I am sitting test this year.

Do you or any one remember any vocabulary words from verbal reasoning test. Please share.

Thankx

somebody8442:

--- Quote from: Sanju271 on October 26, 2021, 12:23:19 am ---Hi

I am sitting test this year.

Do you or any one remember any vocabulary words from verbal reasoning test. Please share.

Thankx

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Sorry, but I personally can't. I think something that helped me was vocabulary.com. Try to find random words and learn the words of the day. It sounds weird, but trust me, half the words were there. If you go to James Ann, use the vocab at the end of the book (at least 1/3 of them came in verbal and reading) but if you don't vocab.com is pretty good imo.

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