how should i study for the melbourne high test???

[Shenz0r]

Hi pi,
this might not be the right forum to write this comment , but i don't know where else . I am in year 9 , i tried out for Melbourne High last year got a PD a, but didn't do well on the interview . You probably got in when you were in year 8  , but do i have the chance to get in this year . In terms of how i am as a student , i am one of those students who is lazy , but when puts his mind to something achieve his goals (might sound to ambitous) , my school report have been average/low average . I participate in debating as an extra curricular activity , and have a few other awards such as 3 years ahead in kumon .  I also had my brother attend the school so would that be an advantage . So from the infor that i have given you do you think i have a slight chance , or not you can be honest mate , you dont have to be nice.

Sorry for bothering you, if you have time plz reply:)
regards robert

I know this is directed at pi, but I'd just like to offer my few cents. I got into the Year 9 cohort though, so take my words with a grain of salt.

Debating - that boosts up your chance slightly. Have you got any other extra curricular activities though? From what I remember of the Year 10 intake, they all had very strong extra-curricular involvement in the schools they went to before MHS, and when they were admitted into the school they fully embraced all of the opportunities presented to them. That's what the selectors are looking for. They want to get the impression that you're going to make full use of the extra-curricular activities of the school.

Your academics are a bit on the low side in terms of the competition. Most people have somewhat strong school reports. I don't think most of the selection panel will take into account Kumon. If I was a selection officer and I knew what Kumon was, I would think: "Why haven't you been able to replicate your achievements from Kumon into your school results?".

Whether you have family that attended MHS or not has no effect on your chances of selection. There is no bias in the selection process.

[Robert243]

alright thanks both of you guys .

[SKGUN11]

Hey,
Do you guys know how to structure analytical essay for 15 mins.
I think it would be okay if it went like

Intro - 4 - 5 lines
Argument 1 - 4-5 lines
Rebuttal - 4-5 lines
Conclusion - 4-5 lines

It is extrememly rushed but i guess it is the quickest way to actually do the essay. Is it correct? Will I lose marks for something. Is it possible to do like 20 sentences in 15 mins?

Thanks

SKGUN11

[radicalness123]

Can anyone give tips on argumentative and what you should study for in maths and verbal reasoning.. also what words would appear on there (verbal and reading) thnx

[sopydan]

Hi

I SAT THE ENTRANCE TEST ON JUNE 14 2014,PLEASE GIVE ME SOME FEEDBACK ABOUT THE EXAM.i FOUND THE MATHS VERY HARD.

[alchemy]

Hi

I SAT THE ENTRANCE TEST ON JUNE 14 2014,PLEASE GIVE ME SOME FEEDBACK ABOUT THE EXAM.i FOUND THE MATHS VERY HARD.

ok, you should really stop typing in caps.

[SomeGuy101]

Hi,
I just want to know if the minimum for getting into MHS is still 1 or 2 superiors. 
Thanks

[john tran]

Hi,
I just want to know if the minimum for getting into MHS is still 1 or 2 superiors. 
Thanks

it doesn't matter how many superiors you get, what matters is whether you're a well rounded contestant(you're fairly good at everything). There's no point getting superiors in the multiple choice test and getting averages in the written components. 

[cloudyy]

Hi,
I just want to know if the minimum for getting into MHS is still 1 or 2 superiors. 
Thanks

If you're at a school with A LOT of smart kids trying out for MHS, you'll need 3 or 4 superiors. Someone got all sup and still didn't get in because their school mates did so well :')

If you're at an average school, you'll need 1 to 2

If you're at a really bad school with no one trying out, you should get in even with no superiors.

But let's say you got superior on Maths but for reading, below average. You wouldn't be able to get in, if you're only good at one something.

It also depends on what scores other people get, but what I said was just an average score thing. Don't take my words 100%.

[appleandbee]

You don't have to be "well-rounded", in the sense that you will still be considered even if you get a low/below average in one area. The number of superiors you get will still be prioritised such that if a person got 6 superiors, they will be given a 600000 score (since there are six bands) and if a person got 5 superiors and 1 above average, they will be given a 510000 score. Case in point, I got a low average in reading comprehension (maybe even a below average), and three superiors and got a first round offer to Mac.rob. I also know other people in similar positions as well.

[crystahlll]

anyone has any topics for the creative and persuasive writing section?? i need as many resources as i can get p.s tips for numerical reasoning will be greatly appreciated, i am quite weak at it!

also, how many questions in average are there for each section? i'm super unclear about this too. i have so many queries honestly sorry  my last question would be how well must one score to get a "superior"? thank you in advance!!

[Albert Einstein]

anyone has any topics for the creative and persuasive writing section?? i need as many resources as i can get p.s tips for numerical reasoning will be greatly appreciated, i am quite weak at it!

also, how many questions in average are there for each section? i'm super unclear about this too. i have so many queries honestly sorry  my last question would be how well must one score to get a "superior"? thank you in advance!!

-essay topics can found via https://atarnotes.com/forum/index.php?topic=160659.0
-for numerical practice, number patterns and rules
-in order to get a superior you will have to be within the top 11% (note: they rank you for every test)
STRUCTURE OF EXAM
-verbal reasoning 30 mins(60 questions)
-numerical reasoning 30 mins(50 questions)
-persuasive writing 15mins
BREAK
-reading comp 30 mins(50 questions)
-Maths 30 mins(60 questions)
-creative writing
FINISH

Good luck, hope we both get into our first prefs.

[crystahlll]

-essay topics can found via https://atarnotes.com/forum/index.php?topic=160659.0
-for numerical practice, number patterns and rules
-in order to get a superior you will have to be within the top 11% (note: they rank you for every test)
STRUCTURE OF EXAM
-verbal reasoning 30 mins(60 questions)
-numerical reasoning 30 mins(50 questions)
-persuasive writing 15mins
BREAK
-reading comp 30 mins(50 questions)
-Maths 30 mins(60 questions)
-creative writing
FINISH

Good luck, hope we both get into our first prefs.

thank you so much!! wow getting a superior sounds extremely difficult ugh. p.s, do you know of topics for Y11 entrance exams?? or are the topics of the same standard for all entrance exams regardless of which year you’re trying out for?

[Albert Einstein]

thank you so much!! wow getting a superior sounds extremely difficult ugh. p.s, do you know of topics for Y11 entrance exams?? or are the topics of the same standard for all entrance exams regardless of which year you’re trying out for?

hi, I'm trying out for the year 9 entry. The year 9 entry exam only requires you to meet the school's requirements, it also unfortunately only accepts no more than 5% of year 8 students from any school.
I only know a little about the year 10 exams and it is that you need to do a fair bit of extra curriculars, fill out a application, sit an exam and do an interview.
BTW if you want more information about the y11 exam, you can ask GALACTIC PROCESS because he tried out for the the y11 exam and got a place.
His profile is here https://atarnotes.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=171558
PM him for info, i'm sure he will help out.
Good luck

[crystahlll]

hi, I'm trying out for the year 9 entry. The year 9 entry exam only requires you to meet the school's requirements, it also unfortunately only accepts no more than 5% of year 8 students from any school.
I only know a little about the year 10 exams and it is that you need to do a fair bit of extra curriculars, fill out a application, sit an exam and do an interview.
BTW if you want more information about the y11 exam, you can ask GALACTIC PROCESS because he tried out for the the y11 exam and got a place.
His profile is here https://atarnotes.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=171558
PM him for info, i'm sure he will help out.
Good luck

aw man thank u for all the help anyways! and wow the acceptance rate sounds tough- i hope you get in!!!