Year 8-11 Selective Result Discussion (4 Viewers)

[notboard]

Are you guys submitting photos of like medals or trophys or should we not include them?

def include them

 

[nutgodpeanut]

def include them

Alr yeah thank you.

 

[Viva_student2025]

Hi does anyone know how the selection process works for HAST? I’ve heard ppl saying that they first choose the top 20 students based on their HAST results, then pick like 2 that have the best supporting documents.

 

[IAMHERETOREADEVERYTHING]

is braintree coaching good resource for practise exams?

 

[spiderlemonade]

reports came out and I got 4 Bs, and two of them were in English and Science. theres no chance im making it in now right?

 

[notboard]

reports came out and I got 4 Bs, and two of them were in English and Science. theres no chance im making it in now right?

there might be, as long as you pass the test and get on the interview it's fine

 

[notboard]

I got signed up for icas writing, reading and maths. I never done icas before so I don't know what to do. my first test is writing in like 8 days but I have camp for 2-3 days so how should I prepare?

 

[aaliya]

if anyone has taken edutest for year 8 entry into year 9, what were some of the topics in maths? i accidentally bought the year 9 tests

if u bought its alr it will help be more prepared cuz i bought too it was good tbh

 

[aaliya]

i'm pretty sure there is only one writing prompt for edutest, either narrative or persuasive but i'm not 100% sure just based on what i have seen in this discussion

there r many promts like pics n some dialogue n r to use those its like selective

 

[aaliya]

also for hast there 1 prompt n the time is 25 MINS ppl for girra n pentrith like majority skl do 25 min

 

[aaliya]

reports came out and I got 4 Bs, and two of them were in English and Science. theres no chance im making it in now right?

unless u have excellent extracurricular stuff then u do stand a chance

 

[aaliya]

Hi does anyone know how the selection process works for HAST? I’ve heard ppl saying that they first choose the top 20 students based on their HAST results, then pick like 2 that have the best supporting documents.

they first look at ur exam results, then call u for interview n look at ur portfolio pretty sure

 

[aaliya]

the ranking stuff do matter but same for the excurrcilar

 

[Viva_student2025]

the ranking stuff do matter but same for the excurrcilar

Oh ok thanks

 

[Viva_student2025]

Hi does anyone know if it’s worth doing HAST for Girraween/Hornsby girls in year 7 or 8, or are the odds just too low?

Also are there usually more spots in Penrith or Girraween for year 8 and 9 entry?

 

[aaliya]

no they aint much ur chances r rlly high in yr 10 entry

 

[cindicle]

Does anyone know how important the report is for applications? That's the only thing I'm worried about cuz my exc and certificates are alg

What are your extracurriculars looking like??

 

[nj_0]

What are your extracurriculars looking like??

Mine are bharatnatyam (indian classical dance for 4 yrs), debating, choir, art club, this eng comps gc for top students, debating, amc, zonta club and swimming for 2 yrs

 

[nj_0]

Ik its not a lot but im hoping it'll suffice since I sent my application already

 

[nj_0]

Also what school do you go to? I've applied for girra, baulko and fort street y9 entry.. I rlly wanna get into baulko so do you think I have a chance? I've been studying for edutest and get pretty good scores in ma mocks so idk