Yes, I was wondering the same thing, would you also be able to give us an insight into what kind of questions there are as well, and what you did to prepare, thanks so much!
Hello, I was just wondering if you have tips for getting into Macrob, and the difficulty range of the test.
Thankyou
like in all hoensty, this is the preparation i did:
- i went to james an. as disgusting as most people find it, it basically helped me "cheat" through the exam because i got so familiar with the actual test layout.
- i did sO MANY PRACTICE TESTS OH MY. literally, don't just do the tests, but like, TIME yourself. i know so many people who could have gotten in but the time just didn't allow them to, so please try and answer as much as you can within the timeframe given.
- my parents basically forced me to study like every day for at least two hours and i already had a lot of homework from school (my life was depressing) but the point is, try and have a consistent time where you sit down and study. it doesn't have to be as intensive as mine, but i feel like AT LEAST half an hour should be fine (an hour if you think you really won't get in to your "dReAm ScHOoOL")
essentially for prep, KNOW the exam, be prepared for the TIME and put YOUR effort into it. just because someone you know has gotten in or someone gives you advice on how to get in, it does not mean you will get in. it is up to you
some tips and tricks:
- if you don't know the answer, shade in C. if ten questions are just bloody C, kEEP THEM LEAVE IT. the exam is hard on purpose. most people don't even finish it, yet, they still get in with pretty high scores
- stAY CALM. if you panic, you will miss a question, shade the wrong answer in or possibly faint (the exhibition place does things to some people is wild af). try and stay calm. it is not the end of the world if you don't get in or not. if you work hard in VCE, VCAL, whatever it is, that's what matters. if you want to get in try and stay calm, breathe in and out n keep going
- for the love of bunnings sausage sizzles do nOT bring your phone into the exam. any electronic device isn't allowed. yes they do allow it but do nOT. one kid in my james an class was telling me that his phone went off and they pulled him to the side and patted his whole body down. please do not bring them in, neither a watch (analogue is ok). i have an analogue watch and they STILL made em put my watch under my desk. they are very strict about these rules and one suspicious move can cause you to miss the exam entirely
- this is obvious but do not cheat in the exam. the girl next to me was obviously trying to look at my answers and she was told off by one of the supervisors and threatened to be taken out. there is no point of you taking someone into the exam who looks like you to do the test, to lie about your age to do the test, to pretend to have a disbaility to do the alternate exam, etc. it is just stupid and ridiculous and too extra. (yes, there are many stories regarding my friends if you really wanna know more)
- be prepared the night before. have your id (use your student one, no one will recognise baby you tf you thinking), water bottle, pencils sharpened, etc. it is just a huge mess if you're rushing around for everyting the next morning.
i think that's basically what a lot of people tell you, but the TYPE of questions i can vageuly remember (i did this exam in 2017) but here are some that i do remember:
- there were some year 9 and 10 questions (algebra and number patterns killed me) that were in the exam for numerical and maths. they are not hard if you are familiar with how to deal with them, but if you are unfamiliar, staRT STUDYING
- verbal reasoning and reading comp is just basically what the basic practice tests they give you (literally google "selective exam practice tests" they come up). again, try and find other sources of where you can get more practice tests. if you can not, i will happily write my own and put them up here for everyone to use (everything except writing).
again, i know this isn't helpful for some, but this is all i can say for now. i can ask some year 9's and other year 10's if they would like to say anything and i'll put it here. if anyone knows anything else help a brother out