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fuzzylogic

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the most important VCE tip I received...
« on: January 13, 2011, 11:46:48 am »
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I was thinking about how anxious I was about year 12 and VCE starting this time last year, and I remembered the most important VCE tip I received from a friend who had just completed year 12.  I thought I should share it with you guys, although you've probably already heard this a million times.  Don't neglect English, treat it as the most important subject (okay, but don't neglect others of course)!
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Re: the most important VCE tip I received...
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2011, 11:51:50 am »
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True.

But having said that, I'm sure most people would agree that English is probably one of the hardest subjects to 'study' for and to improve on.
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« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2011, 12:00:24 pm »
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Quote from: darkphoenix on January 13, 2011, 11:51:50 am
True.

But having said that, I'm sure most people would agree that English is probably one of the hardest subjects to 'study' for and to improve on.

True, it does seem like that, but I guess that's what I'm trying to get at.  I had that mindset in year 10/11, but I think one can improve a lot (speaking from experience) and I hope others can get out of that mindset...
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« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2011, 12:04:56 pm »
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I don't think english is harder to study for, it's just that you have to study in a different way to other subjects. There's no 'must learn' things in english that you shouldn't already know by year 11 and I think that a lot of the rest of it is quite simply just thinking and exploring. It's a more personalised subject in a way I think.
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Re: the most important VCE tip I received...
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2011, 12:16:21 pm »
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Quote from: chrisjb on January 13, 2011, 12:04:56 pm
I don't think english is harder to study for, it's just that you have to study in a different way to other subjects. There's no 'must learn' things in english that you shouldn't already know by year 11 and I think that a lot of the rest of it is quite simply just thinking and exploring. It's a more personalised subject in a way I think.
eeeks i hate exploring ideas.. i always find myself struggling to brainstorm ideas etc :/
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« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2011, 12:23:16 pm »
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Quote from: swarley on January 13, 2011, 12:16:21 pm
Quote from: chrisjb on January 13, 2011, 12:04:56 pm
I don't think english is harder to study for, it's just that you have to study in a different way to other subjects. There's no 'must learn' things in english that you shouldn't already know by year 11 and I think that a lot of the rest of it is quite simply just thinking and exploring. It's a more personalised subject in a way I think.
eeeks i hate exploring ideas.. i always find myself struggling to brainstorm ideas etc :/

Soon you would get the hang of it. I was like that too, you'll start to recycle ideas and it won't seem too hard any more.
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Re: the most important VCE tip I received...
« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2011, 01:32:11 pm »
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i do english language...does that mean im exempt? :D
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« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2011, 01:36:27 pm »
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Quote from: kevvy on January 13, 2011, 01:32:11 pm
i do english language...does that mean im exempt? :D
I reckon so. EL is language science imo.
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Re: the most important VCE tip I received...
« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2011, 09:09:34 pm »
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Quote from: fuzzylogic on January 13, 2011, 11:46:48 am
I was thinking about how anxious I was about year 12 and VCE starting this time last year, and I remembered the most important VCE tip I received from a friend who had just completed year 12.  I thought I should share it with you guys, although you've probably already heard this a million times.  Don't neglect English, treat it as the most important subject (okay, but don't neglect others of course)!

...You could have got like ~42 in English and still got 99.95 =.=
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Re: the most important VCE tip I received...
« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2011, 09:12:22 pm »
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haha i never really understood why English is a hard subject and why a lot of people hate English.
I find the English is the easiest and most enjoyable subject...
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Re: the most important VCE tip I received...
« Reply #10 on: January 13, 2011, 09:20:51 pm »
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Agreed. English is the most enjoyable subject for me by far.
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« Reply #11 on: January 13, 2011, 09:21:08 pm »
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Quote from: lilaznkev1n on January 13, 2011, 09:12:22 pm
haha i never really understood why English is a hard subject and why a lot of people hate English.
I find the English is the easiest and most enjoyable subject...

Different people have different strengths and interests.

Some are scientifically-catered, others may be more interested into linguistics or literature.

It all depends on the individual. :]
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Re: the most important VCE tip I received...
« Reply #12 on: January 13, 2011, 09:22:59 pm »
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After some VN members' shocking/suprising study scores, wouldn't the most important tip be to not neglect your SACs?

I used to think SACs didn't matter until this(last) year's post-exam results and now I'm set ;)
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Re: the most important VCE tip I received...
« Reply #13 on: January 13, 2011, 09:29:16 pm »
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Quote from: ATAR on January 13, 2011, 09:22:59 pm
After some VN members' shocking/suprising study scores, wouldn't the most important tip be to not neglect your SACs?

I used to think SACs didn't matter until this(last) year's post-exam results and now I'm set ;)

I can't say if that is the most important - everyone would have a different 'most important', imo, but it's definitely up there. SACs do make a difference, from what I experienced last year.
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Re: the most important VCE tip I received...
« Reply #14 on: January 13, 2011, 09:46:53 pm »
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I will back up ATAR in saying that SACs help immensely.  Anyone who's seen my statement of marks know that in some ways, my SAC marks (200/200 for English) saved my comparatively lackluster exam.  At the same time though, don't freak out about a tiny tiny SAC or something if you happen to lose a mark on it - there's lots of opportunities to make up for everything, so just keep everything in perspective.

Also, fuzzylogic's point is null if you do both English and Lit.   >.>  Guess which subject I took more seriously? :p
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