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HSC is drawing near! I am pretty sure there will be people out there not knowing what to do, not sure about how to prepare for the 2 Unit Mathematics exam or how to maximise their marks in exam. READ THIS! This is simly written but I am sure it will prove useful for some people. Knowing and...

How you guys make notes? Can you specifically comment HOW YOU WRITE? Because I just want to improve the way I write my notes by hearing from YOU! and I also believe that you can learn from this thread on HOW TO WRITE notes. I will start with myself: when I write my notes on computer, I...

Along with Actuarial course at Mac, I am very interested in this course. But people were talking about how pointless this course is because they told me you 'cannot' get jobs with that. But I know that there are a lot of jobs available for this prestigious course as outlined in the Sydney...

I prioritise my subjects in order of importance, difficulty and also according to my ability to that subject. Therefore, I usually study all my subjects except Business Studies and Studies of Religion everyday. But I am not sure how much to study at "one go" for each subject. I usually...

What is the most "desirable" number of units? And why?

Macquarie has the upper hand in teaching, education, prestige and history, right? Whereas UNSW has advantage in terms of flexibility, university itself, quality of students (not sure about that) and employment (not sure about this either). Correct me if I am wrong.

Do you regret doing Standard English? I am uncertain whether I should stick to Advanced English. I am in top Advanced English class but I think I can do much better in Standard English if I do it now. I am not even struggling. In the first term, Advanced English students are basically doing...

Hello, I am a year 11 student who is very interested in the Actuarial course in the Macquarie University. I was told by many that the Actuarial course is academically demanding and approximately one third of its starters drop due to its academic demands and workloads. If this course is highly...

Can someone tell me more about EAC? Heard that it benefits when it comes to university course selection. Just curious what it is. By the way, is this the right place to post this thread? EDIT: IT WAS EAS (Educational Access Scheme) not EAC, my mistake

What is that you wish to achieve? Coming first in the state for Physics, Chemistry or what? Tell me what your specific goals are and how are you going to achieve that goal. My ultimate goal (in year 11) is to become the second person in my school history to come first in the state for...

Band 6 in Standard vs Band 5 in Advanced Band 5 in Standard vs Band 4 in Advanced 88 in Standard vs 80 in AdvancedWhich is better in each scenario? Informed response please. :) Just want to prove my friend wrong.

Rate your subject from 1 to 10. 10 being the subject where you cruise silkily with 1 being the most bumpy ride you have every had. My rating is the following: mathematics = 10 mathematics extension 1 = 9 english = 7 biology = 9 chemistry = 8 studies of religion =10 business studies...

List few ways in which we can have balanced life. For example, Go out to cinema once a fortnight Go out with friends once a week Make a timetbable Study 2-3 hours a day (depending on the day) Sleep all day (weekends, I am referring to)Following example is totally out of question for me...

I seem to have encountered some problems in regards to Advanced SAM. I cannot change the subjects for my Advanced SAM. I don't even know where to go to change my subjects. If it is possible I would like to change my Physics to Biology. I also have another question in regards to SAM. When I...

Following my own way of study method for quite a long time, I would like to improve my study method by hearing from you what kind of study method you implement to succeed academically. For example, my study method is to get to sleep early (7pm) and wake up early (2am or 3am). I use ordinary...

Let's assume that I have got two dear friends (obviously imaginary). One friend goes to James Ruse Agricultural High School with other going to some random private high school. Here is the scenario: my dear James Ruse friend came first in his 2 Unit Mathematics at his school with 88%...

I think it is appropriate to introduce each other in a formal manner to let yourself known to others. I will start mine first, then. Followings are my brief "biography": I am currently attending SPX (St Pius X College) I am in year 11 as of 2008 I live in Hornsby I am Korean Lived in...

There had been many issues and controversies over the years in regards to classical music's "ability" to help students concentrate better and longer. I just want to clarify if that is true or not by asking YOU if you have ever experimented or experienced. P.S. can any other music help you...

Hey guys. I have been writing some notes just prior to my preliminary year. I have been basically following guidelines from syllabuses during this holiday. But I am not still sure if I should just stick to syllabuses. I want to take this opportunity to ask people if sticking to syllabuses is...

Does anyone here use any study software to make study notes or others to assist you? Because I heard some occasions where people could download particular software to help them easily making notes up and others. Any comment or information will be greatly appreciated. :D