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How did/do you 'play the system'?
« on: April 11, 2011, 05:25:15 pm »
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OK so I've heard a few people talk about 'playing the system' in VCE. How did you do this and what does it actually entail? Of course 'VCE success' doesn't require you to play the system, it requires hard work and persistance. But, I was just curious as to how some of you did this alongside hard work? Cheers.
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Re: How did/do you 'play the system'?
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2011, 05:26:22 pm »
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Took a VET. ;)

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Re: How did/do you 'play the system'?
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2011, 05:26:52 pm »
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Make sure you study properly, and most importantly
exercise/stay healthy
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Re: How did/do you 'play the system'?
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2011, 05:36:04 pm »
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Quote from: ATAR on April 11, 2011, 05:26:22 pm
Took a VET. ;)

Yep VETs rock... bumped my score from 96.00 (according to atarcalc) to 97.45 which is a massive jump.
I guessed playing the system involves knowing the system. Knowing what you have to do to get those top scores. Making sure you get rank 1 in every subject.
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Re: How did/do you 'play the system'?
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2011, 05:36:56 pm »
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Quote from: andy456 on April 11, 2011, 05:36:04 pm
Quote from: ATAR on April 11, 2011, 05:26:22 pm
Took a VET. ;)

Yep VETs rock... bumped my score from 96.00 (according to atarcalc) to 97.45 which is a massive jump.
I guessed playing the system involves knowing the system. Knowing what you have to do to get those top scores. Making sure you get rank 1 in every subject.

Not only the score but the amount of free periods + less stress due to a less subject is amazing.

Oh and for you horny bastards....girls in class ::) :P
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Re: How did/do you 'play the system'?
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2011, 06:32:56 pm »
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Taking up subjects that scales. That's what my teacher told me, 'to play the game right'
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Re: How did/do you 'play the system'?
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2011, 06:39:39 pm »
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I'll give you the answer to this question at the end of year if I get a good ATAR... If not, then clearly I didn't know how to 'play the system'.
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Re: How did/do you 'play the system'?
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2011, 06:41:38 pm »
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Quote from: Rohitpi on April 11, 2011, 06:39:39 pm
I'll give you the answer to this question at the end of year if I get a good ATAR... If not, then clearly I didn't know how to 'play the system'.
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I think ive played the system well with my subjects :P Except now i have to actually do well in them... lol
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Re: How did/do you 'play the system'?
« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2011, 06:42:40 pm »
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I didn't know how to play the system till year 12. Now its too late, damn going to a shitty catholic school! Wasted my school life, mingling with dumbasses.
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Re: How did/do you 'play the system'?
« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2011, 06:44:00 pm »
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Quote from: Water on April 11, 2011, 06:42:40 pm
I didn't know how to play the system till year 12. Now its too late, damn going to a shitty catholic school! Wasted my school life, mingling with dumbasses.
Proof that you agree MHS > UHS :P
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Re: How did/do you 'play the system'?
« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2011, 06:45:37 pm »
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Negative , Proof that Catholic Schools are twat.
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Re: How did/do you 'play the system'?
« Reply #11 on: April 11, 2011, 06:46:40 pm »
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Quote from: ATAR on April 11, 2011, 06:44:00 pm
Quote from: Water on April 11, 2011, 06:42:40 pm
I didn't know how to play the system till year 12. Now its too late, damn going to a shitty catholic school! Wasted my school life, mingling with dumbasses.
Proof that you agree MHS > UHS :P

UHS was more fun actually. Less ppl too. Teaching standard was similar. True, MHS looks cooler (or grander), but in UHS, yr12s have their own area...
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Re: How did/do you 'play the system'?
« Reply #12 on: April 11, 2011, 06:47:01 pm »
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Do BM :P

Other things include being aware of the bottom 2 (and hence prioritising your study; you're only getting 10% of your effort for those 2), going to MHS for some ridiculous SAC scaling and realising the importance of English.
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Re: How did/do you 'play the system'?
« Reply #13 on: April 11, 2011, 06:55:13 pm »
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Quote from: Rohitpi on April 11, 2011, 06:46:40 pm
Quote from: ATAR on April 11, 2011, 06:44:00 pm
Quote from: Water on April 11, 2011, 06:42:40 pm
I didn't know how to play the system till year 12. Now its too late, damn going to a shitty catholic school! Wasted my school life, mingling with dumbasses.
Proof that you agree MHS > UHS :P

UHS was more fun actually. Less ppl too. Teaching standard was similar. True, MHS looks cooler (or grander), but in UHS, yr12s have their own area...

+1, a whole floor dedicated + balconies with air conditioners at your own disposal. Overcrowded? Not whatsoever.
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Re: How did/do you 'play the system'?
« Reply #14 on: April 11, 2011, 07:06:53 pm »
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How to play the system: focus on English, do 3 high scaling subjects and 1 bludge subject

Done
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