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    Selling hsc and prelim books

    Hey! The following books are available. Preliminary Chemistry Excel Preliminary - Roebuck Condition: New Price: $10 + Free Keep It Simple Science Preliminary Chemistry Notes (topics 1-4) under negotiation Physics Excel Preliminary - Warren (new edition) Condition: New...
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    Can I still apply for B Science (Advanced)?

    Hi, I just finished the HSC this year and wanted to ask if anyone knew whether or not I can still apply for B Science (advanced)? I've surpassed the ATAR requirement only just noticed that on the course information page (http://sydney.edu.au/courses/Bachelor-of-Science-Advanced) there was a...
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    White Out in HSC exams???

    Hi there! I've heard that we can't use whiteout during the HSC exams...? Is this true?
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    Aus. Gini coefficient?

    Hi guys!! I just wanted to know if anyone had the recent statistics for Aus. Gini coefficient for wealth and income distribution? I've had a look online but it comes up to varying results...? Thank you! :)
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    Probability Question

    Hi This is from the Cambridge 3U Ex 10F "In how many ways can the letters of the word PROPORTIONALITY be arranged so that the vowels and consonants still occupy the same places" Answer: 2721600 Thanks!
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    Scholarships

    Hi! I'm in year 12 at the moment and was looking at applying for the USYD Merit Scholarship for the Science Faculty and was just wondering if you had any tips for the personal statement section e.g. what should I say, what should I not say... Thank you :)
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    Tablet VS Laptop to bring to uni?

    Hi! I was just wondering if a laptop or a tablet would be better to bring into lectures at uni (or if I need to bring one at all?) Thanks!
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    Where do you get your hair cut/styled?

    Hi! I'm thinking of getting my hair styled (dyed, cut, pretty much the works...) after the HSC. So where do you guys go to get your hair done and where would you recommend me to go? I have pretty long hair so nothing outrageously expensive! :) Thanks!
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    Meissener Effect

    Hi Everyone! I'm a little confused on how the Meissener Effect works. According to a few textbooks the meissener effect is the result of Eddy Currents: "When a superconductor is below its critical temperature, when an external magnetic field attempts to enter a superconductor it induces a...
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    Approximately what ranks are required for a 99.5 ATAR?

    Currently doing: English Advanced (48 people) 2U Maths (68 people) Extension 1 Maths (44 people) Physics (15 people) Chemistry (23 people) Economics (26 people) School rank: 35-ish Advice is very much appreciated! Thank you :D
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    Projectile Question Help

    Hi! I'm having a little trouble with this question from the Cambridge 3U textbook (Q10 ex. 3H). Can anyone help with part c of this question? A particle is projected from the origin with velocity V m/s at an angle of a to the horizontal. a) Assuming that the coordinates of the particle...
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    HELP: Charges in Magnetic Field Question!

    Hi, Can anyone show me how to do this? A single positively charged particle, mass 4.6x10^-27 kg enters a 4.0T magnetic field into the page at 2.5 x 10^6 ms^-1. The field covers an area of 0.1m x 0.1m. It enters at 90o, 0.05m up from the bottom left corner. Calculate the force on the...
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    ATAR Estimate Please!

    Just wondering what ATAR I would get :) English Advanced (12/48) 2U Maths (2/68) Extension 1 (4/44) Economics (2/26 or 27) Physics (1/15) Chemistry (1/23) School Rank: 35ish
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    Economics Past Papers

    Hi Guys! I was just wondering were I could find past papers? I know there are a whole heap in the 'Economics Practice Questions/Past Papers' Thread and on the BOS but I just wanted to find some 'full papers' that I could use to practice under exam conditions. Any suggestions?
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    Textbook suggestions?

    Hey! I was looking at purchasing another textbook so I was just wondering which ones you guys find best for 2U+3U maths? Any suggestions?
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    Constructive criticism on my creative writing piece?

    Hi, Would anyone be interested in giving me some suggestions on how to improve my creative writing piece? I'm not sure if I'm integrating the stimulus I will send it to you :) Thanks!
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    Which subject should I drop to gain max ATAR?

    Hi, I'm doing the HSC this year and I'm still not sure which subject I should drop. Currently I'm taking... Advanced English 2U Maths EXT 1 Maths Physics Chemistry Economics Ancient History
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    HSC Physics Textbook Suggestions?

    I currently have the Jacaranda Physics 2 but I'm interested in purchasing an additional textbook. Any recommendations? :)
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