addictedtobubbletea
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- 2021
Thank you so much! With regards to sports, would you recommend that I do an extracurricular sport on top of representative spot? Also how do Bands work? What is a Band 6 / E4?Australian schools Vs Singaporean schools (you probably know this already...)
- There is a difference between country schools and city schools. Schools in the city tend to yield better academic results than country schools.
- There is a difference between HSC mark and ATAR. Students here use the ATAR to apply for further study in universities. The ATAR is a rank.
- The whole moderation process and alignment can be found on youtube. Most do a pretty good job in explaining how these two processes that influences your internal mark which is 50% of your total HSC mark. But if you don’t wish to bother about this whole moderation and alignment process all you need to do is to rank first in your internal assessment and be enrolled in a competitive school. (I know it sounds terrible but its common knowledge and a real pain if you don’t come first in your assessments.) You can find extensive information and grievances in this forum posted from students about this whole ranking and moderation issue.)
- Since you have schooled in Singapore and I presume you are a good student. You are going to top the class here in Australia. You might probably get all band 6, E4. The Cambridge GCE A and O levels are rigorous in Singapore.
- There is a new syllabus in place since last year. 2019 HSC sitters are the first cohort who recently sat for the HSC which tested content on the new syllabus (NSW). Maths is the only subject that has been held back therefore 2020 HSC sitters are the first cohort to be tested on the new Maths syllabus. So... choosing textbooks may be a little tricky. Past papers even tricker.
- Sports is pretty important in the country. It is a way to socialise. I know someone who went for a scholarship interview at a particular university and the topic of conversation was dominated by rugby. (Personally, I’m a league follower.)
- Final note: You are going to be fine and would love it here. Singapore is too stressful. Best of luck.
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