What selective or private school should I try out for entry into year 10? (1 Viewer)

[travis scott lover]

Can I please have some advice on what school I should try out for entry into year 10? The distance doesn't really matter, and preferably top 50 school. Please note that I currently attend a rank 150 school. Please let me know ASAP. Thanks in advance.



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2023 SEMESTER 2
MATHS- A
ENGLISH- A
SCIENCE- B
GEOGRAPHY- A
HISTORY- A
PDH- A
LANGUAGES- B
MUSIC- B
TECHNOLOGY- A

2024 SEMESTER 1
MATHS- B
ENGLISH- A
SCIENCE- B
HISTORY- A
PDH- A
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COMMERCE- A
COMPUTING TECH- A


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2023
ICAS MATHS- High Distinction
ICAS ENGLISH- High Distinction
ICAS SCIENCE- Distinction
92nd percentile in Codewars
1940 rating in Leetcode

2024
Semester One Awards (excellence in all subjects)
All triangles for year 9 NAPLAN
97th percentile in Codewars
2450 rating in Leetcode
Full Marks in English Writing Assessment

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2023
High School's Juniors Cricket Team
Under 14's Cricket Team


MUSICAL ACHIEVEMENTS

2023
Piano
Guitar

2024
Piano
Guitar

DEBATING/CHESS ACHIEVEMENTS


2023
1650 Elo in Chess
Debating Club

2024
2050 Elo in Chess
Chess club
Debating Club


SCHOOL/COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENTS

2023

Coding Club
Film Club
Business Club
Debating Club

2024

Coding Club
Drama Club
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Deputy Principal's Letter of Recommendation
Programmed bell times website for Macquarie Fields High School

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Participated in Clean Up Australia Day

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Participated in Clean Up Australia Day
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Ingleburn Library Volunteer
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2024
Ingleburn Library Volunteer
Salvation Army Volunteer
Climate Justice Volunteer (AYCC)
Student Advocates Volunteer (RAOAF)
Vanguard Laundry Volunteer

 

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Can I please have some advice on what school I should try out for entry into year 10? The distance doesn't really matter, and preferably top 50 school. Please note that I currently attend a rank 150 school. Please let me know ASAP. Thanks in advance.



ACADEMIC REPORTS
2023 SEMESTER 2
MATHS- A
ENGLISH- A
SCIENCE- B
GEOGRAPHY- A
HISTORY- A
PDH- A
LANGUAGES- B
MUSIC- B
TECHNOLOGY- A

2024 SEMESTER 1
MATHS- B
ENGLISH- A
SCIENCE- B
HISTORY- A
PDH- A
HISTORY ELECTIVE- B
COMMERCE- A
COMPUTING TECH- A


ACADEMICS ACHIEVEMENTS

2023
ICAS MATHS- High Distinction
ICAS ENGLISH- High Distinction
ICAS SCIENCE- Distinction
92nd percentile in Codewars
1940 rating in Leetcode

2024
Semester One Awards (excellence in all subjects)
All triangles for year 9 NAPLAN
97th percentile in Codewars
2450 rating in Leetcode
Full Marks in English Writing Assessment

SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS

2023
High School's Juniors Cricket Team
Under 14's Cricket Team


MUSICAL ACHIEVEMENTS

2023
Piano
Guitar

2024
Piano
Guitar

DEBATING/CHESS ACHIEVEMENTS


2023
1650 Elo in Chess
Debating Club

2024
2050 Elo in Chess
Chess club
Debating Club


SCHOOL/COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENTS

2023

Coding Club
Film Club
Business Club
Debating Club

2024

Coding Club
Drama Club
Cognitive Thinking Club
Poetry Club
Chess Club
Debating Club
Deputy Principal's Letter of Recommendation
Programmed bell times website for Macquarie Fields High School

ENVIRONMENT ACHIEVEMENTS

2023
Participated in Clean Up Australia Day

2024
Participated in Clean Up Australia Day
Climate Justice Volunteer (AYCC)

OTHER NON SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENTS

2023
Ingleburn Library Volunteer
Salvation Army Volunteer

2024
Ingleburn Library Volunteer
Salvation Army Volunteer
Climate Justice Volunteer (AYCC)
Student Advocates Volunteer (RAOAF)
Vanguard Laundry Volunteer

Don't really have much to offer considering I've never transferred but you're stacked damn think you'll be fine

 

[Shavi Masee]

You've got many achievements across everything, I think that's really good and can get you a great result.
Have you done the selective test before in a previous year?
I've done it once in year 6 and year 8 but failed both times. Just two pieces of advice I've gathered after the years;
1. You shouldn't apply to high-performing schools if you can't perform at that level. If you have a tutor or know someone who has gone through the exams and succeeded, I suggest you talk to them about which level you are performing at, and what school is more suitable and likely to accept you.
2. The exam questions are very different to normal questions in school exams. They use more thinking I guess, so be prepared for those types of questions.
The attached file is the HAST sample test I bought, while I had gotten most of the questions right on this, the exam was of a different calibre and was not suitable for me at all. Heck, I got better in English than in Math, and I suck at English and get A grades in Math.
Nevertheless, You've got A's and B's across everything and distinctions in the ICAS's I think you'll do fine.

 

[travis scott lover]

You've got many achievements across everything, I think that's really good and can get you a great result.
Have you done the selective test before in a previous year?
I've done it once in year 6 and year 8 but failed both times. Just two pieces of advice I've gathered after the years;
1. You shouldn't apply to high-performing schools if you can't perform at that level. If you have a tutor or know someone who has gone through the exams and succeeded, I suggest you talk to them about which level you are performing at, and what school is more suitable and likely to accept you.
2. The exam questions are very different to normal questions in school exams. They use more thinking I guess, so be prepared for those types of questions.
The attached file is the HAST sample test I bought, while I had gotten most of the questions right on this, the exam was of a different calibre and was not suitable for me at all. Heck, I got better in English than in Math, and I suck at English and get A grades in Math.
Nevertheless, You've got A's and B's across everything and distinctions in the ICAS's I think you'll do fine.

I have done the selective test only in year 6, this is my first year trying out.

You've got many achievements across everything, I think that's really good and can get you a great result.
Have you done the selective test before in a previous year?
I've done it once in year 6 and year 8 but failed both times. Just two pieces of advice I've gathered after the years;
1. You shouldn't apply to high-performing schools if you can't perform at that level. If you have a tutor or know someone who has gone through the exams and succeeded, I suggest you talk to them about which level you are performing at, and what school is more suitable and likely to accept you.
2. The exam questions are very different to normal questions in school exams. They use more thinking I guess, so be prepared for those types of questions.
The attached file is the HAST sample test I bought, while I had gotten most of the questions right on this, the exam was of a different calibre and was not suitable for me at all. Heck, I got better in English than in Math, and I suck at English and get A grades in Math.
Nevertheless, You've got A's and B's across everything and distinctions in the ICAS's I think you'll do fine.

Yes, I understand I think I can handle the work pressure when it comes to a high performing selective school, thanks for attaching the HAST sample questions. What did you try out for in year 8?

 

[travis scott lover]

Don't really have much to offer considering I've never transferred but you're stacked damn think you'll be fine

Hopefully

 

[Shavi Masee]

I have done the selective test only in year 6, this is my first year trying out.

Yes, I understand I think I can handle the work pressure when it comes to a high performing selective school, thanks for attaching the HAST sample questions. What did you try out for in year 8?

Thats good!!! No worries.
Schools? I think it was:
-Giraween-first preference
-Baulkham Hills
-Penrith High
Because they were close to me, stupid decision honestly.

 

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Can I please have some advice on what school I should try out for entry into year 10? The distance doesn't really matter, and preferably top 50 school. Please note that I currently attend a rank 150 school. Please let me know ASAP. Thanks in advance.



ACADEMIC REPORTS
2023 SEMESTER 2
MATHS- A
ENGLISH- A
SCIENCE- B
GEOGRAPHY- A
HISTORY- A
PDH- A
LANGUAGES- B
MUSIC- B
TECHNOLOGY- A

2024 SEMESTER 1
MATHS- B
ENGLISH- A
SCIENCE- B
HISTORY- A
PDH- A
HISTORY ELECTIVE- B
COMMERCE- A
COMPUTING TECH- A


ACADEMICS ACHIEVEMENTS

2023
ICAS MATHS- High Distinction
ICAS ENGLISH- High Distinction
ICAS SCIENCE- Distinction
92nd percentile in Codewars
1940 rating in Leetcode

2024
Semester One Awards (excellence in all subjects)
All triangles for year 9 NAPLAN
97th percentile in Codewars
2450 rating in Leetcode
Full Marks in English Writing Assessment

SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS

2023
High School's Juniors Cricket Team
Under 14's Cricket Team


MUSICAL ACHIEVEMENTS

2023
Piano
Guitar

2024
Piano
Guitar

DEBATING/CHESS ACHIEVEMENTS


2023
1650 Elo in Chess
Debating Club

2024
2050 Elo in Chess
Chess club
Debating Club


SCHOOL/COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENTS

2023

Coding Club
Film Club
Business Club
Debating Club

2024

Coding Club
Drama Club
Cognitive Thinking Club
Poetry Club
Chess Club
Debating Club
Deputy Principal's Letter of Recommendation
Programmed bell times website for Macquarie Fields High School

ENVIRONMENT ACHIEVEMENTS

2023
Participated in Clean Up Australia Day

2024
Participated in Clean Up Australia Day
Climate Justice Volunteer (AYCC)

OTHER NON SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENTS

2023
Ingleburn Library Volunteer
Salvation Army Volunteer

2024
Ingleburn Library Volunteer
Salvation Army Volunteer
Climate Justice Volunteer (AYCC)
Student Advocates Volunteer (RAOAF)
Vanguard Laundry Volunteer

what schools were you looking at

 

[travis scott lover]

what schools were you looking at

I was thinking about baulko, sbhs and hurlstone but I'm not sure yet

 

[travis scott lover]

what schools were you looking at

Oh yeah I'm also thinking about Sydney Grammar and Kings School

 

[jonolad69]

we would LOVE you to join us at sydney technical high school!

come join us, friend!

 

[travis scott lover]

we would LOVE you to join us at sydney technical high school!

come join us, friend!

I would love to, but I live a 10 minute drive from Hurlstone, and Hurlstone beats it in ranks and facilities wise I'm pretty sure, I dont know if its worth the travel

 

[Average Boreduser]

Oh yeah I'm also thinking about Sydney Grammar and Kings School

Theres also cranbrook as well if you're looking for all rounder education. For greater focus on subjects in maths or chemistry might I recommend SHORE, Scots, reddam house

 

[travis scott lover]

Theres also cranbrook as well if you're looking for all rounder education. For greater focus on subjects in maths or chemistry might I recommend SHORE, Scots, reddam house

They don't offer scholarships for entry into year 10 I'm pretty sure, and the applications have passed I think

 

[anonymoushehe]

Can I please have some advice on what school I should try out for entry into year 10? The distance doesn't really matter, and preferably top 50 school. Please note that I currently attend a rank 150 school. Please let me know ASAP. Thanks in advance.



ACADEMIC REPORTS
2023 SEMESTER 2
MATHS- A
ENGLISH- A
SCIENCE- B
GEOGRAPHY- A
HISTORY- A
PDH- A
LANGUAGES- B
MUSIC- B
TECHNOLOGY- A

2024 SEMESTER 1
MATHS- B
ENGLISH- A
SCIENCE- B
HISTORY- A
PDH- A
HISTORY ELECTIVE- B
COMMERCE- A
COMPUTING TECH- A


ACADEMICS ACHIEVEMENTS

2023
ICAS MATHS- High Distinction
ICAS ENGLISH- High Distinction
ICAS SCIENCE- Distinction
92nd percentile in Codewars
1940 rating in Leetcode

2024
Semester One Awards (excellence in all subjects)
All triangles for year 9 NAPLAN
97th percentile in Codewars
2450 rating in Leetcode
Full Marks in English Writing Assessment

SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS

2023
High School's Juniors Cricket Team
Under 14's Cricket Team


MUSICAL ACHIEVEMENTS

2023
Piano
Guitar

2024
Piano
Guitar

DEBATING/CHESS ACHIEVEMENTS


2023
1650 Elo in Chess
Debating Club

2024
2050 Elo in Chess
Chess club
Debating Club


SCHOOL/COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENTS

2023

Coding Club
Film Club
Business Club
Debating Club

2024

Coding Club
Drama Club
Cognitive Thinking Club
Poetry Club
Chess Club
Debating Club
Deputy Principal's Letter of Recommendation
Programmed bell times website for Macquarie Fields High School

ENVIRONMENT ACHIEVEMENTS

2023
Participated in Clean Up Australia Day

2024
Participated in Clean Up Australia Day
Climate Justice Volunteer (AYCC)

OTHER NON SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENTS

2023
Ingleburn Library Volunteer
Salvation Army Volunteer

2024
Ingleburn Library Volunteer
Salvation Army Volunteer
Climate Justice Volunteer (AYCC)
Student Advocates Volunteer (RAOAF)
Vanguard Laundry Volunteer

wtf i can barely name five extra curriculars i've ever done

 

[gmenoza]

yeah i think youll get into hurlstone easily i know someone who got in last year

 

[travis scott lover]

yeah i think youll get into hurlstone easily i know someone who got in last year

Hopefully, the school I currently go to is ranked really poor academically

 

[gmenoza]

the person i know went to like a rank 250+ school w no extra curriculars just 7A's 1B

 

[travis scott lover]

the person i know went to like a rank 250+ school w no extra curriculars just 7A's 1B

Oh really, well that person's reports seem to be better then mine, I have majority As and 2 or 3 Bs, but I'm not sure if Hahs cares about extra curriculars that much. On the bright side, my school is the 2nd best in the area after Hurlstone so I think they would be more inclined to accept me

 

[jonolad69]

I would love to, but I live a 10 minute drive from Hurlstone, and Hurlstone beats it in ranks and facilities wise I'm pretty sure, I dont know if its worth the travel

nah im just kidding with you, i dont go to tech

a bit too many B's though, a bit concerning i must say...

 

[travis scott lover]

nah im just kidding with you, i dont go to tech

a bit too many B's though, a bit concerning i must say...

Yeah I didn’t do well on my elective subjects