How did/do you 'play the system'?

[Dr.Lecter]

yeah, revs is probably one of the hardest subjects in vce

[werdna]

yeah, revs is probably one of the hardest subjects in vce

Definitely.

Whilst BM is the easier one in terms of material and learning technique, I think I prefer Revs more as it allows you to actually think and come up with your own ideas and interpretations.. whereas BM is more or less rote-learning (and a bit of application), no matter how you look at it.

[jane1234]

Just out of interest: Do you think it would be better to focus on chem or bio for top 4?

[andy456]

I have to admit that I only chose chem and methods for the scaling and it worked out ok for me. however if i had picked business and accounting i may have produced scores similar to legal.
subject selection is the key

[shinny]

Just out of interest: Do you think it would be better to focus on chem or bio for top 4?

Try extremely hard in both ASAP in preparation for the midyears. After them, get a statement of marks for both and see which one you did better in. Dump the one which you did worse in, or both if you don't think either are top 4 material (only if you're confident in your other 3 though of course).

EDIT: This is the trick that I did at least. Spent the entire first half of the year on Chem, got an awesome midyear score (lost 2 marks or so), and then neglected the subject for the rest of the year and crammed about 5 practice papers 2 days before the end year. Did fairly 'average' (8-10 marks lost), but still did well due to my midyear score and my SAC marks. Consequently, I had more time to spend end year on my other subjects. Despite what people say about consistency throughout the year, the home stretch of the few weeks just before the exams really is the most vital time by far in terms of retaining knowledge and whatnot, and I really couldn't find the time to do all 5 subjects there so ignoring Chem really helped.

[luken93]

yeah, revs is probably one of the hardest subjects in vce

Definitely.

Whilst BM is the easier one in terms of material and learning technique, I think I prefer Revs more as it allows you to actually think and come up with your own ideas and interpretations.. whereas BM is more or less rote-learning (and a bit of application), no matter how you look at it.

Also, although not a determining factor by any means, also think about the resources you have at your disposal and which you'd rather be studying for when you're under the pump...

Just out of interest: Do you think it would be better to focus on chem or bio for top 4?

Can't speak for Bio, but I hear there is a lot to remember, but personally I don't think there is THAT much to remember in chem, it's more a process of fine tuning (don't want to speak too soon )

[xZero]

Just out of interest: Do you think it would be better to focus on chem or bio for top 4?

I chose physics over psychology after mid year exam since my physics mark was far better than my psychology. Maybe you should do the same

[MissIraq]

Negative , Proof that Catholic Schools are twat.

catholic schools are cool... what are u on about? Wait is urs single-sex?

[luken93]

Negative , Proof that Catholic Schools are twat.

catholic schools are cool... what are u on about? Wait is urs single-sex?

What are YOU on about , I agree with water haha

[MissIraq]

Negative , Proof that Catholic Schools are twat.

catholic schools are cool... what are u on about? Wait is urs single-sex?

What are YOU on about , I agree with water haha

but why? whats wrong with them?

[jane1234]

Just out of interest: Do you think it would be better to focus on chem or bio for top 4?

Try extremely hard in both ASAP in preparation for the midyears. After them, get a statement of marks for both and see which one you did better in. Dump the one which you did worse in, or both if you don't think either are top 4 material (only if you're confident in your other 3 though of course).

EDIT: This is the trick that I did at least. Spent the entire first half of the year on Chem, got an awesome midyear score (lost 2 marks or so), and then neglected the subject for the rest of the year and crammed about 5 practice papers 2 days before the end year. Did fairly 'average' (8-10 marks lost), but still did well due to my midyear score and my SAC marks. Consequently, I had more time to spend end year on my other subjects. Despite what people say about consistency throughout the year, the home stretch of the few weeks just before the exams really is the most vital time by far in terms of retaining knowledge and whatnot, and I really couldn't find the time to do all 5 subjects there so ignoring Chem really helped.

But wouldn't it be better to focus on the one you do best in, and neglect the other one as it will probably only be worth 10% in the end?

[shinny]

But wouldn't it be better to focus on the one you do best in, and neglect the other one as it will probably only be worth 10% in the end?

That's what I'm saying My example at the end is just a variation of the above since I only had one midyear, and because I needed heaps of time to study for English.

[jane1234]

But wouldn't it be better to focus on the one you do best in, and neglect the other one as it will probably only be worth 10% in the end?

That's what I'm saying My example at the end is just a variation of the above since I only had one midyear, and because I needed heaps of time to study for English.

Okay... I thought you were saying to neglect the one you do best in to focus on the other

[luken93]

Just out of interest: Do you think it would be better to focus on chem or bio for top 4?

Try extremely hard in both ASAP in preparation for the midyears. After them, get a statement of marks for both and see which one you did better in. Dump the one which you did worse in, or both if you don't think either are top 4 material (only if you're confident in your other 3 though of course).

EDIT: This is the trick that I did at least. Spent the entire first half of the year on Chem, got an awesome midyear score (lost 2 marks or so), and then neglected the subject for the rest of the year and crammed about 5 practice papers 2 days before the end year. Did fairly 'average' (8-10 marks lost), but still did well due to my midyear score and my SAC marks. Consequently, I had more time to spend end year on my other subjects. Despite what people say about consistency throughout the year, the home stretch of the few weeks just before the exams really is the most vital time by far in terms of retaining knowledge and whatnot, and I really couldn't find the time to do all 5 subjects there so ignoring Chem really helped.

So you lost ~12 marks and still pulled off a 47
Your SAC ranking must've been epic!

[werdna]

Three letters: M, H and S.