Login

Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.

March 29, 2024, 07:26:27 pm

Author Topic: ✩Chocolatemilkshake cartwheels through VCE✩  (Read 18646 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

ABB0005

  • Adventurer
  • *
  • Posts: 15
  • Respect: 0
Re: ✩Chocolatemilkshake cartwheels through VCE✩
« Reply #75 on: July 27, 2020, 08:18:07 am »
+2
Hope your doing well with vce, I was wondering how you exactly balance your time between subjects?

Chocolatemilkshake

  • MOTM: JAN 21
  • Forum Obsessive
  • ***
  • Posts: 344
  • Respect: +371
Re: ✩Chocolatemilkshake cartwheels through VCE✩
« Reply #76 on: July 29, 2020, 02:27:01 pm »
+5
Hope your doing well with vce, I was wondering how you exactly balance your time between subjects?

I tend to do an equal amount of work across all my subjects except methods (because I don't really enjoy the class that much and I know that it will probably be one of my bottom two subjects). Obviously when SACs come up I prioritise certain subjects. Not sure what type of response you were looking for but if you have any more specific questions feel free to ask (or ask on the general forums to get some broader answers from other ANers)
2021-2025: BMedSci/M.D @ Monash

homeworkisapotato

  • MOTM: Aug 20
  • Forum Leader
  • ****
  • Posts: 527
  • Respect: +288
Re: ✩Chocolatemilkshake cartwheels through VCE✩
« Reply #77 on: August 04, 2020, 02:47:50 pm »
+6
Hi Choco! Your journal has been nothing but a pleasant read and I love your work ethic! I can't wait for more updates  ;D
2020: Biology [43]
2021: Methods, Chemistry, HHD, English, Further
Selective School Entry Tips

Chocolatemilkshake

  • MOTM: JAN 21
  • Forum Obsessive
  • ***
  • Posts: 344
  • Respect: +371
Re: ✩Chocolatemilkshake cartwheels through VCE✩
« Reply #78 on: August 07, 2020, 07:05:29 am »
+9
Hi Choco! Your journal has been nothing but a pleasant read and I love your work ethic! I can't wait for more updates  ;D
Thank you this means so much ;D

**Very Mini Update
07/08/20
I had my last violin lesson ever yesterday (after 12 years of lessons) so it really feels like an ending! (I'll definitely still play although I suppose the incentive to practice is no longer as strong). Online learning is interesting and I don't really have much to say about it. I've set up a nice little desk area on my dining room table where I can work which is much better than it was last time (where I worked in my room). The pro of online learning this time is that we all know how to roll and the teachers are a lot more prepared.  Also, it's a lot easier to work with teachers one on one in class time.

Many of our SACs have been pushed back (so they can be mailed out to girls without a printer) which is quite annoying (not at all looking forward to doing them at home but what can you do?) Although I only have 7 SACs left for the year, so I'm not nearly as worried as I was the first time in online learning (especially since Unit 4 is worth less now). My french oral and english comparative will probably be done when (hopefully) we go back to school which is good.  Anyways that's it for the very mini update, have a great week everyone  8)
2021-2025: BMedSci/M.D @ Monash

Chocolatemilkshake

  • MOTM: JAN 21
  • Forum Obsessive
  • ***
  • Posts: 344
  • Respect: +371
Re: ✩Chocolatemilkshake cartwheels through VCE✩
« Reply #79 on: October 04, 2020, 08:08:01 am »
+11
Chapter 11: Less than two months to go
04/10/20

Hi guys, I keep trying to sit down and finally I’m here again… so hello to everyone who has read from the start or reading from now :) Exam revision is underway and a little slow but I’m getting there. I’m actually really enjoying life right now (actually I miss everything so much) but it’s made me so grateful for all opportunities that I’ve had in the past (sport, school, etc). It’s that whole you don’t appreciate what you have until it’s gone concept. Yesterday I had a zoom dance class and that was super fun (note: I'm not actually a dancer but at gymnastics we do a bit of ballet and contemporary (I think, actually not too sure what it is) because it's really good for posture and I really enjoy it).

I think the biggest shock in March was a lack of structure in my life but now I structure my day with an early lunch at 11:30 (because I get bored of studying and because who doesn’t like a super early lunch) and then with an early arvo walk at around 1:30, which is nice. I’ve been on a few picnics with my friends too (and the magpies kept trying to attack me and take my jam donut which was a terrifying experience because, for anyone that doesn’t know, I’m terrified of birds. And yes that was a little bit of an exaggeration…). Okay, moving on to some actual school stuff.

Chemistry
If there is one subject that I’m confident in, it’s this one and if I’m honest I will be disappointed with anything less than a 45. I’ve done quite a few practice exams so far so hopefully that coupled with some hardcore revision will get me through. In fact, it’s an absolute relief to sit down and do a chem exam after struggling through spec or english. I’m glad that I have at least one subject I feel mildly confident in.

English
Yeah, I don’t know what’s happening with this subject. I know I should be putting the most work into it but for some reason writing an essay feels so hard all the time. I’ve started making some mind maps though and this has been good with helping me memorise the content/ideas/quotes.

French
My oral exam is SO SOON (anyone else doing a LOTE I feel your pain). It’s also on the very last day of school so that’s a little annoying because obviously I wanted to actually enjoy the day. I’ve consistently been doing exams from about the middle of the year for french and still really want to hit a 36, which I think may be possible (although as long as I get above 30 I’ll be satisfied). Also shoutout to ashmi for helping me find someone to practice with, merci beaucoup!

Specialist
I’m finding that I can actually complete exam 1 relatively confidently but exam 2 is a mess.

Methods
I’m kind of expecting this subject to be in my bottom 2 so I admit I’m not putting much work into it at all, apart from a couple of exams here and there when I’m bored.

Although the GAT is not a particularly joyous experience at least I get to see all my friends, see the school again and my neglected locker. At our school we didn’t get our year 12 jumpers till last term, so it will be cool to see everyone with their jumpers and the nicknames on the back (luckily Wednesday’s cold). That’s another thing, the weather has been so nice the last few days and yesterday the heat combined with the smell of sunscreen definitely reminded me of summer freedom.

Overall, I’m going pretty great  8). I’ve recently realised that getting into undergrad medicine is a little bit of a stretch for me (given my UCAT score which is in the low 80s) unless my ATAR is high 99s (unlikely). This was certainly disappointing to think about at first, but I also realised that nobody cares when you’re actually working in medicine whether you completed the course 2 years earlier or not. I know that it’s completely possible that I'll be able to get a graduate medicine place and this also gives me a few more years to mature before diving headfirst into a career (I’ve applied interstate for undergrad as well, but again very unlikely unless my ATAR is surprisingly amazing). In general, I think I've pretty much convinced myself that just because I'm not going to get in doesn't mean I'm not good enough for a career in Medicine or that I'm a failure. Wherever my life heads I will be thankful for the incredible education I've had and the experiences/friendships along the way. At the moment for anyone interested I think I’m leaning towards Biomedicine at Monash and not Melbourne simply because of convenience.

Well that’s it for now, I’m not sure if I’ll write another entry before exams start because I don’t actually have that many interesting things to write about :) Anyway all the best to everyone doing a 3/4 subject and a toast to the class of 2020, we’ve got this  ;D
2021-2025: BMedSci/M.D @ Monash

Evolio

  • MOTM: MAY 20
  • Forum Leader
  • ****
  • Posts: 604
  • Respect: +485
Re: ✩Chocolatemilkshake cartwheels through VCE✩
« Reply #80 on: October 04, 2020, 11:02:29 am »
+8
Hey Choco!
Can I just say, I absolutely love reading your journal entries and am always super excited for the next time you post!  ;D

Wow, that dance class does seem like fun! I haven't danced in a while but whenever I do it's so fun and it's also great physical exercise!

That's amazing that you're feeling that way about Chemistry! Haha, I totally get you though! Whenever I get tired of Literature or Specialist, I always go and do Psychology and thankfully it calms me down after so much frustration with a Spec problem.

I feel that way about Literature too! Some of the themes are so complex and abstract and it's so hard to just sit down and write a full comparative essay. Hopefully it becomes easier for you to write essays!

Totally agree about the weather! I've been loving the 28 degree days and on the Friday, there were a couple of kids having a water fight near the park in front of our house and it's just making me even more excited for Summer as Spring's not my cup of tea with the hayfever and such.  :(
Quote
This was certainly disappointing to think about at first, but I also realised that nobody cares when you’re actually working in medicine whether you completed the course 2 years earlier or not. In general, I think I've pretty much convinced myself that just because I'm not going to get in doesn't mean I'm not good enough for a career in Medicine or that I'm a failure.
So true! I mean, everyone's going to become a doctor in the end anyway and it doesn't matter what path you take to get there.
Quote
In general, I think I've pretty much convinced myself that just because I'm not going to get in doesn't mean I'm not good enough for a career in Medicine or that I'm a failure.
Ever since you told me this, I've been thinking how true that is. I believe you will get to where you want with your hard work and because you have such a good attitude with respect to your goals.
Quote
Wherever my life heads I will be thankful for the incredible education I've had and the experiences/friendships along the way.
That's a really good mindset you have as ultimately, out experiences are what shape us and make us learn from our failures and that's what makes us stronger. 

Loved the update! I hope you have a great week Choco!  8)

whys

  • VIC MVP - 2020
  • Forum Leader
  • ****
  • Posts: 722
  • Respect: +916
Re: ✩Chocolatemilkshake cartwheels through VCE✩
« Reply #81 on: October 04, 2020, 12:21:31 pm »
+7
Hi choco!
Ever since lockdown started my dance lessons have moved to zoom so I definitely get how fun it is! Except on days like yesterday when I just become a ball of sweat, haha. You with chem is me with bio, it’s always a wonderful subject to go back to if I feel upset and worried over my other subjects. I’m the opposite, this weather is way too hot for me!! I’m honestly dying and I much prefer the sunny days with a gentle breeze rather than humid weather or sweltering heat.
Quote
In general, I think I've pretty much convinced myself that just because I'm not going to get in doesn't mean I'm not good enough for a career in Medicine or that I'm a failure. Wherever my life heads I will be thankful for the incredible education I've had and the experiences/friendships along the way. At the moment for anyone interested I think I’m leaning towards Biomedicine at Monash and not Melbourne simply because of convenience.
When I read this I started cheering! This is honestly the best mindset to have and I’m so very proud of you for that!!! We have so many different pathways in and you’re absolutely right, it doesn’t matter how long it takes if we can get there in the end.

All the best for exam prep, I’m sure you’ll smash it!
psych [50] bio [50]
2021-2025: BMedSci/MD @ Monash

ArtyDreams

  • MOTM: Jan 20
  • Victorian Moderator
  • Forum Leader
  • *****
  • Posts: 518
  • Fly against the wind. Not with it.
  • Respect: +599
Re: ✩Chocolatemilkshake cartwheels through VCE✩
« Reply #82 on: October 04, 2020, 12:41:36 pm »
+7
Hi Choco! Was so happy to see an update!

Quote
If there is one subject that I’m confident in, it’s this one and if I’m honest I will be disappointed with anything less than a 45. I’ve done quite a few practice exams so far so hopefully that coupled with some hardcore revision will get me through. In fact, it’s an absolute relief to sit down and do a chem exam after struggling through spec or english. I’m glad that I have at least one subject I feel mildly confident in.
Honestly this is the biggest mood ever. I totally feel you! Chemistry exams are so 'relaxing' to do ahaha. And yes, much more comforting than spec.

Quote
I’m finding that I can actually complete exam 1 relatively confidently but exam 2 is a mess.
I totally agree with this one! Exam 1s are actually kind of fun.....then exam 2.......so difficult!

Quote
I'm not going to get in doesn't mean I'm not good enough for a career in Medicine or that I'm a failure. Wherever my life heads I will be thankful for the incredible education I've had and the experiences/friendships along the way. At the moment for anyone interested I think I’m leaning towards Biomedicine at Monash and not Melbourne simply because of convenience.
Like everyone has said above, this is such a great mindset to have. I am SO confident that you will achieve your dreams because you are so hardworking, and no matter what happens, everything will fall into place as it comes.

Loved reading this update Choco - made me so inspired. I am so positive you will smash exams. Look after yourself, and enjoy these last few weeks of school!  ;D



homeworkisapotato

  • MOTM: Aug 20
  • Forum Leader
  • ****
  • Posts: 527
  • Respect: +288
Re: ✩Chocolatemilkshake cartwheels through VCE✩
« Reply #83 on: October 04, 2020, 04:23:25 pm »
+6
Hey Choco!! I was sooo excited when I saw that you updated <3

I’ve been on a few picnics with my friends too (and the magpies kept trying to attack me and take my jam donut which was a terrifying experience because, for anyone that doesn’t know, I’m terrified of birds. And yes that was a little bit of an exaggeration…). Okay, moving on to some actual school stuff.
BHAHAHA you should probably join Geoo in her Great War of the Arachnids and Ornithurae!

Chemistry
If there is one subject that I’m confident in, it’s this one and if I’m honest I will be disappointed with anything less than a 45.
Bloody hell, you're so smart

My oral exam is SO SOON (anyone else doing a LOTE I feel your pain).
All the best!! You'll smash it, especially with all the passion you have for it that you showed in the other thread!

In general, I think I've pretty much convinced myself that just because I'm not going to get in doesn't mean I'm not good enough for a career in Medicine or that I'm a failure. Wherever my life heads I will be thankful for the incredible education I've had and the experiences/friendships along the way. At the moment for anyone interested I think I’m leaning towards Biomedicine at Monash and not Melbourne simply because of convenience.
You're absolutely right that not getting into undergrad med does not mean that you're a failure or that you're not good enough for med. Many of the best and happiest doctors right now got in through postgrad, and besides, going postgrad means that you get to live the journey towards getting your degree for longer, and we all know that it's more about the journey than the final outcome. Your mindset is amazing and super positive, and you're such a huge inspiration for all of us.

Well that’s it for now, I’m not sure if I’ll write another entry before exams start because I don’t actually have that many interesting things to write about :) Anyway all the best to everyone doing a 3/4 subject and a toast to the class of 2020, we’ve got this  ;D
I'll probably end up pestering you with PM's over the month but officially all the best for your for exams. You are such an amazing person and so damn hardworking, no matter what the outcome is you'll be where you're meant to be and where you'll be the happiest. Here's a toast to you and your studies🥂
2020: Biology [43]
2021: Methods, Chemistry, HHD, English, Further
Selective School Entry Tips

ashmi

  • MOTM: June 20
  • Victorian Moderator
  • Forum Obsessive
  • *****
  • Posts: 429
  • Living an illusion
  • Respect: +660
Re: ✩Chocolatemilkshake cartwheels through VCE✩
« Reply #84 on: October 04, 2020, 08:28:07 pm »
+6
Hey hey Choco!!🍫🥰

I love it when I see journal updates from you!!

Zoom dance classes sound so good, especially since most of us are always hunched over our tables.😍
the magpies kept trying to attack me and take my jam donut which was a terrifying experience because, for anyone that doesn’t know, I’m terrified of birds.
This sounds like something out of a horror movie. 😱 [That jam donut must have looked pretty tasty though... If I were a magpie I would totally be stealing random donuts🤣]. Jam donuts are the best, especially when they are nice and warm!

You are so passionate in Chem!! I could never find Chem to be relaxing at all [well except Redox] and it is super amazing to know you have that 'one subject' you can study and feel super comfortable doing. Also, good luck for your French oral exam coming up!! You are going to do amazing and we all believe in you. [My friend loves you Choco by the way! She absolutely LOVES your personality]

I know that it’s completely possible that I'll be able to get a graduate medicine place and this also gives me a few more years to mature before diving headfirst into a career (I’ve applied interstate for undergrad as well, but again very unlikely unless my ATAR is surprisingly amazing). In general, I think I've pretty much convinced myself that just because I'm not going to get in doesn't mean I'm not good enough for a career in Medicine or that I'm a failure. Wherever my life heads I will be thankful for the incredible education I've had and the experiences/friendships along the way. At the moment for anyone interested I think I’m leaning towards Biomedicine at Monash and not Melbourne simply because of convenience.
*Furiously waving pom poms in the air*
Yes, you GO CHOCO!! That is a beautiful mindset to have and it is amazing to see the open-minded thinking going on here. Just like everyone else who has already commented, there are always pathways into things you want to do and in the end, so long as you have the passion, you will get there. It is the experience of a journey that will definitely make the whole thing worthwhile in the long-run!

Thanks for the journal update Choco and good luck with upcoming exam prep! You have got this! 8)

angrybiscuit

  • Trendsetter
  • **
  • Posts: 196
  • Respect: +204
Re: ✩Chocolatemilkshake cartwheels through VCE✩
« Reply #85 on: October 05, 2020, 09:01:46 am »
+6
Hey choco  :)

English
Yeah, I don’t know what’s happening with this subject. I know I should be putting the most work into it but for some reason writing an essay feels so hard all the time. I’ve started making some mind maps though and this has been good with helping me memorise the content/ideas/quotes.
I feel you. It's so hard to sit down and write an essay. My body literally dreads it. My mind and body SCREAMS when I put pen to paper 😂

Specialist
I’m finding that I can actually complete exam 1 relatively confidently but exam 2 is a mess.
OOP I feel this. If I want to feel bad about my mathematic abilities I just do spec exam 2 practice HAHA. Keep going! I'm sure you'll smash it by exam time :)

I just want to say a HUGE thank you. Your mindset is so uplifting and inspiring. Thanks for your positivity towards your studies and your life in general, it honestly inspires me (and I'm sure so many other people). All the best for the start of term 4 and for your exam revision period.
somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.
carl sagan

Chocolatemilkshake

  • MOTM: JAN 21
  • Forum Obsessive
  • ***
  • Posts: 344
  • Respect: +371
Re: ✩Chocolatemilkshake cartwheels through VCE✩
« Reply #86 on: October 05, 2020, 03:39:30 pm »
+9
Aww thank you for the many replies guys... I'm going to use spoilers like I've seen on many other journals (which is super smart by the way  ;D)

Evolio
Hey Choco!
Can I just say, I absolutely love reading your journal entries and am always super excited for the next time you post!  ;D
Wow, that dance class does seem like fun! I haven't danced in a while but whenever I do it's so fun and it's also great physical exercise!
Gosh thank you so much Evolio, I love reading your entries too! Yeah I always feel so much better and more productive once I've done exercise (even if I am using it to procrastinate).
That's amazing that you're feeling that way about Chemistry! Haha, I totally get you though! Whenever I get tired of Literature or Specialist, I always go and do Psychology and thankfully it calms me down after so much frustration with a Spec problem.
I feel that way about Literature too! Some of the themes are so complex and abstract and it's so hard to just sit down and write a full comparative essay. Hopefully it becomes easier for you to write essays!
Loved the update! I hope you have a great week Choco!  8)
Yes, definitely I have faced and continue to face many problems with Spec and slipping into an "easier" science subject is a blessing. Thank you for the reply Evolio (good luck with the hay-fever) and have a great week too!
whys
Hi choco!
Ever since lockdown started my dance lessons have moved to zoom so I definitely get how fun it is! Except on days like yesterday when I just become a ball of sweat, haha. You with chem is me with bio, it’s always a wonderful subject to go back to if I feel upset and worried over my other subjects.
Wow that's so cool and yes bio is truly a beautiful subject (aha you're making me jealous, my bio days seem like so long ago).

I’m the opposite, this weather is way too hot for me!! I’m honestly dying and I much prefer the sunny days with a gentle breeze rather than humid weather or sweltering heat.
Yeah I totally understand the sticky and sweaty mess of exercising when it's over 25 degrees although it IS really nice when you want to just sit outside and read a book/do some work. Although, I think it's the memories that I associate with heat and summer (no school stress, all the end of year celebrations, Christmas, holidays, swimming with friends, etc) not just the heat itself.

When I read this I started cheering! This is honestly the best mindset to have and I’m so very proud of you for that!!! We have so many different pathways in and you’re absolutely right, it doesn’t matter how long it takes if we can get there in the end.
All the best for exam prep, I’m sure you’ll smash it!
Aw thank you! It's made me a lot more comfortable when approaching exams and everything. I'm sure you'll smash through the study too and I'm excited to see your pathway into the future as well, we're almost there :) Thanks for the heartfelt reply whys.
Arty
Hi Choco! Was so happy to see an update!
Honestly this is the biggest mood ever. I totally feel you! Chemistry exams are so 'relaxing' to do ahaha. And yes, much more comforting than spec.
I totally agree with this one! Exam 1s are actually kind of fun.....then exam 2.......so difficult!
Like everyone has said above, this is such a great mindset to have. I am SO confident that you will achieve your dreams because you are so hardworking, and no matter what happens, everything will fall into place as it comes.
Loved reading this update Choco - made me so inspired. I am so positive you will smash exams. Look after yourself, and enjoy these last few weeks of school!  ;D
AHa yes I'm glad that someone is on the same page as me with spec (sometimes I have this misconception that every single person dong spec is an absolute genius, not to say you're not though but it's good to know some people feel the same) And thank you so much, you're incredibly hardworking too and I love how you do art and spec, that's probably not a common combo (fun fact, art was actually my reserve subject for spec if I didn't/couldn't do the class). Anyway, all the best for exams too, you'll do amazing  8)
homeworkisapotato
Hey Choco!! I was sooo excited when I saw that you updated <3
You're absolutely right that not getting into undergrad med does not mean that you're a failure or that you're not good enough for med. Many of the best and happiest doctors right now got in through postgrad, and besides, going postgrad means that you get to live the journey towards getting your degree for longer, and we all know that it's more about the journey than the final outcome. Your mindset is amazing and super positive, and you're such a huge inspiration for all of us.
I'll probably end up pestering you with PM's over the month but officially all the best for your for exams. You are such an amazing person and so damn hardworking, no matter what the outcome is you'll be where you're meant to be and where you'll be the happiest. Here's a toast to you and your studies🥂
Thank you so much homeworkisapotato! I honestly love helping you out with bio study so feel free to pester me all you want. Regardless of that, I know you are going to do so well on the exam. Thanks again, this message means a lot :)
ashmi
Hey hey Choco!!🍫🥰
I love it when I see journal updates from you!!
Zoom dance classes sound so good, especially since most of us are always hunched over our tables.😍This sounds like something out of a horror movie. 😱 [That jam donut must have looked pretty tasty though... If I were a magpie I would totally be stealing random donuts🤣]. Jam donuts are the best, especially when they are nice and warm!
Heyo ash :) Haha I love it when I see YOUR journal updates  ;D The Jam donut was pretty tasty, although I'm sure if you were a magpie you wouldn't have been as aggressive as this one.

You are so passionate in Chem!! I could never find Chem to be relaxing at all [well except Redox] and it is super amazing to know you have that 'one subject' you can study and feel super comfortable doing. Also, good luck for your French oral exam coming up!! You are going to do amazing and we all believe in you. [My friend loves you Choco by the way! She absolutely LOVES your personality]
Haha I'm sure that you feel just as confident in physics! And thank you, I'm super nervous but can't wait to feel the freedom after the oral (and that's so nice - I loved her too such a french inspiration to me)

*Furiously waving pom poms in the air*
Yes, you GO CHOCO!! That is a beautiful mindset to have and it is amazing to see the open-minded thinking going on here. Just like everyone else who has already commented, there are always pathways into things you want to do and in the end, so long as you have the passion, you will get there. It is the experience of a journey that will definitely make the whole thing worthwhile in the long-run!
Wow my own cheerleading team (made up of whys and ashmi I think??) I feel honoured  ;D Thank you! I'm super excited to see where my future will head and the fact that it's very much a mystery right now makes it even more exciting. I know that you'll end up somewhere amazing too.
Thanks of the reply Ash and all the best for revision as well  8)
angrybiscuit
I feel you. It's so hard to sit down and write an essay. My body literally dreads it. My mind and body SCREAMS when I put pen to paper 😂 OOP I feel this. If I want to feel bad about my mathematic abilities I just do spec exam 2 practice HAHA. Keep going! I'm sure you'll smash it by exam time :)
Aha yes I will be so relieved once the english exam is over...and hopefully we BOTH smash spec. I mean, even though exam 2 is hard and some of the questions I'm like  :o I try to make myself feel better by saying, well you did choose spec and I think it's supposed to be hard?

I just want to say a HUGE thank you. Your mindset is so uplifting and inspiring. Thanks for your positivity towards your studies and your life in general, it honestly inspires me (and I'm sure so many other people). All the best for the start of term 4 and for your exam revision period.
Thanks so much this means the world! I know you will do absolutely incredible on your exams and good luck for term 4 too!
2021-2025: BMedSci/M.D @ Monash

Chocolatemilkshake

  • MOTM: JAN 21
  • Forum Obsessive
  • ***
  • Posts: 344
  • Respect: +371
Re: ✩Chocolatemilkshake cartwheels through VCE✩
« Reply #87 on: January 04, 2021, 08:35:32 am »
+9
Chapter 12: Results
04/01/21

Okay so I haven’t posted for ages but here goes again! First of all a massive congratulations to the class of 2020 and also all those doing 3/4 subjects this year. I hope that you are proud of yourselves for getting through such a difficult year :)

So, then there were results. I went to sleep absolutely fine but woke up at 4:45am and my mind was buzzing too much to be able to go back to sleep. And then that email arrived at 6:38… (some of you may already have seen my results posted but here they are again anyway.)

BIOLOGY: 50
A+  A+  A+
From last year :)

ENGLISH: 49
A+  A+  A+
A FORTY-NINE in English! This was a very big surprise and I never expected this high (maybe a 45 but never so close to a 50). I duxed English at my school which I’m super proud of. Also if any of you are doing Station Eleven this year I’m happy to read essays and give feedback (the text response was definitely my best part of this exam). I think SnowLeopard asked me to do an English guide? Not sure how helpful I would be but I might try to put one together after I get back from holidays.

CHEMISTRY: 43
A+  A+  A+
So I’m definitely disappointed with this but it was expected after I didn’t do so well in the exam. I still duxed the subject at my school which is nice but for my favourite subject last year I wish I hadn’t thrown the exam so bad. Especially since it ended up being in my bottom two (and the whole year I was certain it would make it into my primary four).

METHODS: 41
A+  A   A+
I’m very happy with this. After exam 1 I certainly did not expect to get above that magic 40. It ended up being in my bottom two like I predicted so that wasn’t a surprise (although maybe a surprise that my lowest scaled score was methods at 45.86, that was a surprise).

FRENCH: 37
A    A+  A
Some part of me wishes that I could have hit that 40 in French, but I’m still quite happy with this score. It scaled really nicely and made my primary 4 which was a surprise (and I duxed this subject too :))). I’m actually quite keen to continue with French next year (which is weird considering I was certain in 2019 that I would stop it after year 12). It probably has been the most useful class and I’m eager to keep improving my skills.

SPECIALIST: 36
A+   B+   B
Again expected and I'm satisfied with it. I think I did my best with this subject. It certainly wasn’t my passion or anything (not like bio and chemistry) and I certainly didn't put as much work into it as I put into English, but I did what I could and the scaling was very beautiful (ended up being my 3rd best subject after scaling so that makes it worth it).

ATAR: 99.70 (whoops almost forgot to put this in). Completely surpassed expectations. At the start of the year my real hope was to achieve 99.50+ and to do better than this, despite feeling horrible after many of my exams, was incredible. I think I would have liked a few more subjects over 45 but my English result boosted my ATAR and made up for my disappointing chemistry score.

So there it is, my results. Oh, and another thing, I ended up getting a MONASH MED INTERVIEW OFFER! Am I expecting to get into Medicine? Probably not, no. My UCAT score is very low compared to a "competitive" UCAT score (it was my ATAR that really saved me here - in fact it was English that saved me) and thus, I would say that I’m at the “bottom” of those receiving an interview. Given I haven’t done too much preparation, I’m not expecting to do incredible or absolutely ace the interview (which is probably what I would need to do to get an offer into the course). Regardless I’m just going to try my best. I’ve left the next three days entirely for practice and at the end of the day, I am really proud of myself for receiving an interview offer (even though I probably won’t quite cut it for the course itself). I figure that it is really good practice for my interview skills (especially since I’ll have to do such interviews 3 years later if I still would like to enter graduate Medicine.) Although any general advice for the MMI would be welcomed, I'm super nervous!

Okay and for some non-school related stuff, I’ve gone back to work recently which has been fantastic and I also trained all through exams which was AMAZING. I highly recommend to the class of 2021 participating in extracurriculars even during exams. It was a really great way I could clear my head and go into the exam the next day a littler "fresher." I’m also going away (after my interview which is in a few days) to spend some time with my extended family which will be great to get my mind off uni preferences.

To close, thank you all so much for your support this year through my journal and a massive shoutout to all you wonderful people that have commented and helped me get through the year. A 99.70, wow, I couldn’t have done it without AN :)

I’ll probably do one more post after preferences are offered to officially “close” this journal journey. Whilst Medicine is obviously my first preference at the moment I’m expecting that I’ll probably do Biomedicine at Monash. Evidently my ATAR will get me clearly into the course so at least I don't have to worry about that. I am super excited about study this year and I can’t wait to have the uni experience.
« Last Edit: January 04, 2021, 08:40:59 am by Chocolatemilkshake »
2021-2025: BMedSci/M.D @ Monash

IThinkIFailed

  • Forum Regular
  • **
  • Posts: 97
  • Respect: +12
Re: ✩Chocolatemilkshake cartwheels through VCE✩
« Reply #88 on: January 04, 2021, 10:35:32 am »
+7
Chapter 12: Results
04/01/21

Okay so I haven’t posted for ages but here goes again! First of all a massive congratulations to the class of 2020 and also all those doing 3/4 subjects this year. I hope that you are proud of yourselves for getting through such a difficult year :)

So, then there were results. I went to sleep absolutely fine but woke up at 4:45am and my mind was buzzing too much to be able to go back to sleep. And then that email arrived at 6:38… (some of you may already have seen my results posted but here they are again anyway.)

BIOLOGY: 50
A+  A+  A+
From last year :)

ENGLISH: 49
A+  A+  A+
A FORTY-NINE in English! This was a very big surprise and I never expected this high (maybe a 45 but never so close to a 50). I duxed English at my school which I’m super proud of. Also if any of you are doing Station Eleven this year I’m happy to read essays and give feedback (the text response was definitely my best part of this exam). I think SnowLeopard asked me to do an English guide? Not sure how helpful I would be but I might try to put one together after I get back from holidays.

CHEMISTRY: 43
A+  A+  A+
So I’m definitely disappointed with this but it was expected after I didn’t do so well in the exam. I still duxed the subject at my school which is nice but for my favourite subject last year I wish I hadn’t thrown the exam so bad. Especially since it ended up being in my bottom two (and the whole year I was certain it would make it into my primary four).

METHODS: 41
A+  A   A+
I’m very happy with this. After exam 1 I certainly did not expect to get above that magic 40. It ended up being in my bottom two like I predicted so that wasn’t a surprise (although maybe a surprise that my lowest scaled score was methods at 45.86, that was a surprise).

FRENCH: 37
A    A+  A
Some part of me wishes that I could have hit that 40 in French, but I’m still quite happy with this score. It scaled really nicely and made my primary 4 which was a surprise (and I duxed this subject too :))). I’m actually quite keen to continue with French next year (which is weird considering I was certain in 2019 that I would stop it after year 12). It probably has been the most useful class and I’m eager to keep improving my skills.

SPECIALIST: 36
A+   B+   B
Again expected and I'm satisfied with it. I think I did my best with this subject. It certainly wasn’t my passion or anything (not like bio and chemistry) and I certainly didn't put as much work into it as I put into English, but I did what I could and the scaling was very beautiful (ended up being my 3rd best subject after scaling so that makes it worth it).

ATAR: 99.70 (whoops almost forgot to put this in). Completely surpassed expectations. At the start of the year my real hope was to achieve 99.50+ and to do better than this, despite feeling horrible after many of my exams, was incredible. I think I would have liked a few more subjects over 45 but my English result boosted my ATAR and made up for my disappointing chemistry score.

So there it is, my results. Oh, and another thing, I ended up getting a MONASH MED INTERVIEW OFFER! Am I expecting to get into Medicine? Probably not, no. My UCAT score is very low compared to a "competitive" UCAT score (it was my ATAR that really saved me here - in fact it was English that saved me) and thus, I would say that I’m at the “bottom” of those receiving an interview. Given I haven’t done too much preparation, I’m not expecting to do incredible or absolutely ace the interview (which is probably what I would need to do to get an offer into the course). Regardless I’m just going to try my best. I’ve left the next three days entirely for practice and at the end of the day, I am really proud of myself for receiving an interview offer (even though I probably won’t quite cut it for the course itself). I figure that it is really good practice for my interview skills (especially since I’ll have to do such interviews 3 years later if I still would like to enter graduate Medicine.) Although any general advice for the MMI would be welcomed, I'm super nervous!

Okay and for some non-school related stuff, I’ve gone back to work recently which has been fantastic and I also trained all through exams which was AMAZING. I highly recommend to the class of 2021 participating in extracurriculars even during exams. It was a really great way I could clear my head and go into the exam the next day a littler "fresher." I’m also going away (after my interview which is in a few days) to spend some time with my extended family which will be great to get my mind off uni preferences.

To close, thank you all so much for your support this year through my journal and a massive shoutout to all you wonderful people that have commented and helped me get through the year. A 99.70, wow, I couldn’t have done it without AN :)

I’ll probably do one more post after preferences are offered to officially “close” this journal journey. Whilst Medicine is obviously my first preference at the moment I’m expecting that I’ll probably do Biomedicine at Monash. Evidently my ATAR will get me clearly into the course so at least I don't have to worry about that. I am super excited about study this year and I can’t wait to have the uni experience.

Congrats on your results!
I also got a bit of a surprise Interview for monash medicine, and I’m pretty much in the same boat you to be honest. Good luck and let’s try our best for it even if we don’t get in!
2019:
Biology [42]   Economics [46]

2020:
Methods[41 :( ]
English [42]
Chemistry [47]
Legal studies [44]

ATAR: 99.00

The Cat In The Hat

  • MOTM: NOV 20
  • Forum Leader
  • ****
  • Posts: 991
  • Do all to the glory of God. - 1 Corinthians 10:31
  • Respect: +344
Re: ✩Chocolatemilkshake cartwheels through VCE✩
« Reply #89 on: January 04, 2021, 11:44:52 am »
+6
Really great job!!
VCE 20
HHD MM Revs (F/R) Eng T&T
ATAR 85
Uni 21-24: BNursing/BMidwifery @ Deakin
Y1T2:
HNM102
HNN122 (double)
HNN114
I hope I don't fail....
Listens to Amira Willighagen and Alma Deutscher and a little Marjolein Acke
~English - PM for P&P/creatives help~
Creative excerpts
Nur/Mid uni journal

For Narnia and for Aslan!

she/her

Basically inactive now. May change. Have a nice day.