Recent content by Billy Shears

If Mr Begbie was saying he wants to put you in House then you're probably in. Its very quiet, which is good for study but a little detached from the rest of the college, you'll want to make sure you inject yourself into college life starting with O-week. Being an international student is...

Haha, I might leave it a mystery Mehico - it shouldn't be too hard to work out And you don't always see Begbie's dog walking around but it always sits in on interviews. A lot of people don't like it but I think its funny - its not the smartest animal. Cromwell O-week experience is enjoyable...

Yeah Denis was much loved and a lot of people are wondering why he has had to leave... A good OP is definitely useful, to have the best chance of getting in you need to show that you are 'well rounded' in terms of academic performance, sporting and cultural pursuits. I think equity concerns...

Hi Lauren, All the best for your HSC. Here is a rundown on the procedure for applying to college at UQ. You apply to one college using a form (e.g. for Cromwell you can find the form here Cromwell - Application). Although you apply to only one college you may include two extra preferences on...

Gym membership could be handy I was worried I might get (more) unfit at uni.

Thanks again for the help Starbaaa and Trev, I just found out I got into Cromwell (well my parents found out a few days ago but forgot to tell me?????) so I'll probably see ya around once uni starts.

Can someone remind me what the short answer questions were on, I think I did alright but all I can remember about them is some vague stuff about maybe an income inequality question and balance of payments question and maybe a micro or labour market question?

I chose exchange rates, it was quick and easy so I had plenty of time for macro/micro

do you think 85 is too high or two low as a band 6 cutoff

I think I scored around 80, I'd be interested to know the band 6 cutoff too if anyone's got any idea

I think i got between 60-70, which puts me out of everyone else here's league but would someone know what 60-70 scales to approx. And what's band E4 (90s, 80s?)

The deadline is October 31. As for the competitiveness, I have a friend who isn't expecting to get in so he rang up the administration type people and apparently Union and Emmanuel are the easiest to get into.

Thanks Trev, I've got friends doing interviews for UNSW in 2 days and another with an interview for St Johns in october so I'll try to mooch interview tips off them

I'm looking for help! I have an interview at Cromwell in november, but have never been interviewed for anything before, what do I need to know? Can I prepare for it? Can someone help me (e.g. Starbaaa, Crikket and the rest)