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  1. acemusic415

    Atar Estimate

    Hey, I need an ATAR estimate for a friend. School Rank: 399 <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/>...
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    ATAR estimate please and thanks

    Hey guys, I just wanted to know if I can get an ATAR of 97 with my ranks. My ideal ATAR would be 98, however is it possible to get 99 considering the rank of my school of 399. English Advanced: 1/60~ English Extension 1: 1/4 English Extension 2: 1/2 Legal Studies: 1/33~ Music 1: 1/23~ Ancient...
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    Marks needed to attain 99+

    Hey guys I just have a small question. I was wondering what marks would I need to get in order to achieve 99+ with the subjects I have. (Refer to my signature below). When I'm attempting to estimate, I usually have troubles due to the fact that my school is ranked quite low. The school rank for...
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    Ancient Question! EMERGENCY

    Hey sorry guys, I needed to ask a question for Ancient History - although I know this is the wrong section. Sorry but the Ancient forum is dead, by the looks of it. The source is a picture of a large amphitheatre. Question: Archaeologists know that people came from neighbouring towns and...
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    UNSW AAA Scholarship

    Hey guys, I was reading up on the UNSW AAA Scholarship after attending the UNSW info day and my only question is that, are all schools notified of this opportunity and then, they select a student that fit this criteria (of academic achievement). I was just asking because my school is usually not...
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    Just a Question: Rank in EE2

    Before the summer holidays, I had completed my English Extension 2 assessment, that being a combination of both a viva voce addressing your proposal of your conceptual framework. There were a panel of three teachers and the marking seemed extremely tough as they expected a refined and specific...
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    Questions on a Bachelor of Arts (Languages)

    Hi, I'm not sure if this is the wrong section, but I do have question for the students of USYD. Even though I'm still in year 11, I've been considering what I would like to do in university and USYD is an ideal university for me. Here I have placed some questions, if anybody generous enough...
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    Can you drop a subject in the middle of the Preliminary Year and pick another?

    ^ Like the question says, can you actually drop a subject and pick up another subject? Even though you need to catch up, isn't there a certain amount of hours the student must complete. I'm not sure if the Board of Studies actually specifies this, if so can anybody redirect me to a link which...
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    How to do well in a Listening Task?

    Hey guys, I have a listening task coming up and I was curious how do you do well? An excerpt in our prescribed Shakespearean text will be played twice followed by a set of questions - most likely three regarding characterisation, language techniques as well as the concept of the topic itself...
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    Legal Studies Textbook for the new Stage 6 Syllabus

    Like the title says what textbooks are now available for the new Stage 6 Syllabus of Legal Studies. I know that Cambridge has just updated theirs with a new edition, but I was curious are there any other textbooks available for the new syllabus? Cheers
  11. acemusic415

    What constitutes a full marker Short Story?

    I was curious about the aforementioned question? Since English is highly subjective, what actually constitutes not only a Band 6 Short Story for Belonging, but a full marker creative? The criteria on my school's creative assessment is ambiguous, noting that it must be "perceptive". Does the...
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    Integrated and Block? What is the difference?

    Hey, can someone define integrated and block essays? I'm not really sure, but I'm assuming integrated is where you seamlessly link everything together or something?
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    Just A Question about the HSC English Exam

    I apologise if this is in the wrong section. I was just curious, what's stopping you from doing another text in the HSC Exams, regardless if it is Advanced or ESL. For instance, if my Module A Internal Assessment was done on Pride and Prejudice + Letters to Alice on First Reading Jane Austen...
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    Looking for an Extension English One + Two Tutor

    Hi, like the title says, I'm looking for an Extension English One and Two Tutor, who can perhaps provide mentoring and guidance. If you can also teach Legal Studies, that would be great :P PM Me. Cheers
  15. acemusic415

    What are the limits in Creative Writing?

    Like the title says, I was just curious, does the Board of Studies have certain regulations or restrictions in terms of Creative Writing. For example, if I were to write a rape - in a sophisticated and subtle matter of course, are marks deducted? Teachers often say its sensitive, but in my...
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    Suitable Textbooks For Belonging

    Hey guys, like the title says, what are well rounded textbooks for belonging - as in a detailed analysis of belonging and alienation along with a deconstruction of some relevant texts. Cheers.
  17. acemusic415

    Journeys: Things Fall Apart By Chinua Achebe

    Has anybody read this book? I'm still curious, how it relates solidly to journeys or more specifically inner journeys? I see how it may relate to change, and the controversy between culture and change. Can anybody explain to me how it relates to inner journeys - or if they have notes they feel...
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    Seeking a Well-Versed Tutor in Ancient History and Legal Studies

    Hi, I'm currently in Year 10, and I'll be starting my Preliminary HSC in around November after the School Certificate. My preference is to get a head start in my Preliminary HSC and attempt to further develop my skills with a greater emphasis in my essay writing in the aforementioned subjects. I...
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    How well can you sight read?

    Like the title of the thread says: How well can you sight read? As for me, I'm a dread in sight reading, my piano teacher and the Head Music Teacher at my school reinforce that sight reading can be improved to such an extent but in the end is ultimately a gift, or something which is natural...
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    Assistance Required for a Subject Preference

    I decided to consider Music for the Prelim Course and HSC Course for 2010 and 2011. I do play the Piano and I find that I am quite competent, however I don't see myself as the next Mozart in the Making or those who dedicate their lives to Music and spend their days on the AMEB prescribed course...
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