It's nice to see another VCE journal up and running! :)
What are your hobbies and what sorts of extracurricular activities are you into?
I'm just not sure whether my interest for literature is real. I mean, I guess I want to do it because you analyse it solely based on your interpretation which gives you more freedom in terms of what you can write about.
Do you know the differences between literature and English mainstream?
Hi.Monash Med doesn't really mind which English you do as long as you satisfy the pre-reqs (a raw 30 SS in this instance). You can check prereqs on VTAC Course Search. :)
Just a question, if I do Literature Units 1/2 in year 11 and English mainstream 3/4 in year 12, would it impact me getting into Medicine at Monash or it doesn't matter because you just have to complete four english units?
Hi.
Just a question, if I do Literature Units 1/2 in year 11 and English mainstream 3/4 in year 12, would it impact me getting into Medicine at Monash or it doesn't matter because you just have to complete four english units?
Hi aspiringantelope!Ok Thank you!
How are you going?
So I finished Methods 1/2 about a week and a half ago.
When I did the course, I felt that Circular functions requires a lot of depth because there is so many elements in it. Especially with the trigonometric equations.
Also, gallery of graphs is pretty dense because it's all the graphs.
I found Transformations to be the hardest topic out of everything,especially the dilation.
Good luck with your pre-start.
:)
So yeah, that has basically been my routine but different since last Monday. I've been aiming to study four hours a day so that I can really do the things I have to do without running out of time and being unproductive. It helps me stay on track and make sure that I am actually studying.Not sure if you're on holidays yet, but if you are make sure you have a break! You're better off spending less time studying and being able to concentrate rather than studying for long periods of time but not as effectively. It might seem like you have to study longer because you have more to do, but if you're using that time more effectively (e.g. having breaks every 30/45 min, making sure you've had enough sleep and enough to drink, etc.) then you'll be able to get everything done faster :)
I feel I am pouring more of my energy into Biology, for some reason. I wonder why.Because it is clearly the superior subject ;)
Not sure if you're on holidays yet, but if you are make sure you have a break! You're better off spending less time studying and being able to concentrate rather than studying for long periods of time but not as effectively. It might seem like you have to study longer because you have more to do, but if you're using that time more effectively (e.g. having breaks every 30/45 min, making sure you've had enough sleep and enough to drink, etc.) then you'll be able to get everything done faster :)Don't worry, I am having breaks. :) 5 mins per 30 mins so all is well. ;D. Thank you for checking on me though!
Because it is clearly the superior subject ;);D ;D. You know it!
In biology, I'm upto plant hormones now. I finished animal hormones. Something tells me this is going to be longer. Today, I just realised that apoptosis is literally half the part for Cellular Signals.You actually don’t need to know much at all about plant hormones for the exam - might still be in SACs though because it seems some teachers don’t know that.
started reading Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children's: Map of Days which is good so far.I’ve been meaning to read this for ages but still haven’t gotten to it, maybe I’ll have to go search my library haha
Stay cool like a refrigerator!Literally, in my case - the first thing I did when I got to work was hide in our fridges for a few minutes 😂
'I am Number Four' which I am looking forward to reading.
I’ve been meaning to read this for ages but still haven’t gotten to it, maybe I’ll have to go search my library hahaThis book is actually amazing. It is full of so much creativity and weirdness(me) that I love it. It's pretty dense though.
Literally, in my case - the first thing I did when I got to work was hide in our fridges for a few minutes 😂;D. I'm on the laptop and there's no laughing emoji. Someone said this fridge quote to me and ever since I've been seeing it everywhere!
I LOVE that book. I read it when I need to get back into reading again. I think I've read it 5+ times... sad. I know.Don't worry, I read books all over again (ahem, Harry Potter) too to get me back in the habit. What are your thoughts on the book?
Good luck with the coming year!Thank you!
Don't worry, I read books all over again (ahem, Harry Potter) too to get me back in the habit. What are your thoughts on the book?For "I am Number Four", it has a good length (easy to finish) and I don't think the story line is too heavy or complicated. It's quite an easy read. I honestly don't know what else I like about it. It's just stuck with me since I first read it.
As for Harry Potter... I have only read the first book. I know I should read them all but in the last couple of years I just haven't had time. Maybe I should set reading the HP books as a new years resolution? HahaYES! You should definitely read Harry Potter! It's amazing. Although, my hype for it has gone down over the years.
My two ultimate goals are to get a 50 in biology and a 50 in Methods which are two 3/4's this year as I'm in year 11.Wow; well done for aiming high. Anything's possible, especially with that attitude :)
My first sac for methods is on May 20 something I believe. A long away but the time will soon dwindle down into nothing. My first test was on the second week about the summer homework and I butchered it. There's no doubt about that. When I got it back, I was sort of expecting it deep inside but I was still hoping for an amazing mark like I don't know a 100% but nope. That mark slapped me hard on my face and I still have a battle scar. It's OK. I went through my mistakes and perhaps I'll write the questions again and work it out again.Don't be too hard on yourself; it was just a test and it'll help you for the SAC. Going through past questions until you can do them independently is a great strategy and questions to look back on from these tests are a great resource for revision !!
I'm thinking of focusing on my 3/4 subjects a lot this year because I am sort of struggling with methods and biology. I'm not struggling but I'm not doing how I want to be doing, especially with that garbage maths score. I want to pour my heart, soul, blood, sweat, tears into my Methods and Biology. They are my top priority.Once again, kudos for your determination!! Just remember, its only the start of your 3/4 'journey' and its ok to take some time to get the hang of things a bit. Personally, what I found super helpful when studying a 3/4 in year 11 was the learning experience - getting my head around how SACs/scaling/preparation etc worked and what study techniques worked for me. It'll really help you for next year, regardless of your scores (try not to get too caught up in them!!)
Also, just out of curiosity, have you always received tutoring or is it an extra strategy you've brought in for your 3/4s? Do you find its making a difference and are you going to get more tutors next year, do you think (I'm just wondering as I didn't use tuition in year 12 (: )It's an extra strategy for my two 3/4's. I stopped tutoring in mid year 8. I think it is actually making a difference as it's allowing me to consolidate what I have learnt at my school and tutoring both. It's great because both my tutors are teaching the same things at the same pace which allows me to be on top of what I am learning!
I am trying to focus on biology because my sac is next week. I really should. No, i am going to be a to do list soon so that I know what all I have to do and I can keep track of all of my questions.
I am thinking of trying out for a leadership position and I thought why not? Because the meeting run during lunchtimes so it's an effective use of time. Even though I do try to study in the library, my food takes so long to eat that I just can't as I feel if I finally find a place to sit, the bell would ring. It's ok. I have my frees.
In chemistry we learnt about core charge which is the pull of the valence electrons and the nucleus. Our teacher said not to get it confused with electronegativity.
In literature, we started our assignment and our group is doing a pretty good poem full of feminist themes and quotes so that should be interesting. The narrator sounds like a warrior.
Yesterday, in St John we learnt about the difference between a cardiac arrest and a heart attack. A cardiac arrest is usually caused because of shock or stress on the heart while a heart attack is caused by blockage which doesn't let the blood flow. No blood, no heart. We also revised how to use a defib and we did CPR on the dummy. Also, we got to play with a curly-haired dog and it was so cute. Ahhh. It was amazing. It was literally running and jumping everywhere and bouncing. It was pretty funny.
I am so excited! My plant is growing a new leaf. It might seem like some trivial thing but it honestly is not. So far my plant has 11 leaves now and I am waiting for it to reach 16 which is how old I am.
Hey Evolio! Damn reading this sounds so similar to what I have going on atm!
My first ever SAC is tomorrow and its for bio! Good luck to you my friend! You will smash it!
You should defiantly go for that leadership position! I am part of my schools leadership program and I have had so many amazing opportunities come from it!
I to am learning about valence electrons and all that stuff I don't get in chem!
That sounds so interesting, now I finally know the difference! Thanks! The puppy sounds so cute! Who doesn't love a puppy?
Good job on maintaining a plant for so long! I would never be able to do that! I hope it reaches 16 leaves soon!
Hello my friend!
You will do amazing in your biology sac! Good luck for tomorrow! By the way, what's it on?
That's so cool you're a part of your leadership program. It's good to have something other than academics in your life. :). It keeps everything balanced.
Yeah, I feel like for chemistry, I constantly need to revise because there is a lot of stuff to absorb. I need to have constant exposure to it.
Ahhhh, puppies are so adorable. I melt whenever I see one.
When my plant reaches 16 leaves, it will be the start of something new.
By the way, I loove reading your journal. Can't wait for the next journal entry!
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You've got this SAC dude! xxThank you!
Thank you!
Oh also. I got the leadership position I was passionate about! Are you proud of me?
Oh also. I got the leadership position I was passionate about! Are you proud of me?
Yesssss this is awesome. What will this mean for you? Like, what will it involve?It will involve going to social service meetings and helping in projects related to social service. I am so excited! Can't wait!
Been reading through your journal and I'd just like to wish you the best on the two 3/4s this year. Maybe a piece of advice from me (though i'm a year lower) is to focus mainly on the two 3/4's you are completing this year! You should not feel that you are studying Biology exclusively because I mean who wouldn't? Most things you do this year in both the 3/4s are graded and account for parts in your study score. Also, congratulations for the leadership position!Thank you for your encouragement, aspiringantelope!
I wish you the best for the two subjects you are completing this year and the rest next year!
Okay. So i just endured the terrifying mountain of doom. The bane of my existence. My first sac. Okay. Let me just get straight to the point. The first question was so vague that I couldn't even see it. It was a * number of marks and I was like what are we supposed to include?!?! Like what do we do?Also, for one of the questions I didn't think about the difference between what happens to a plant cell and what happens to an animal cell. So, I wrote lysed instead of became turgid! Such a silly mistake. I haven't gotten my marks yet but I need to analyse for next time. Also, they aren't giving us our marks so yep.
Improvements
- Pay attention to differences between animal and plant cells. Underline that stuff. Plant cell-turgid. Animal cell-lysis (burst). This is when they are placed in a hypotonic solution.
- Do the questions more quickly so that you have more time to check and add on to your answers. For eg the * mark question that messed me up so bad and he turgid question. I would've gotten full marks for that.
Strengths
- For the less vague questions, I looked at the marks and was like okay. This dot point for that and this info for that. I am good to go.
- I finished all the questions.
- I feel much better now.
My dad shared with me his ultimate wisdom. No point stressing when it's done. Look to the future. I know some people said that to me today but it didn't really feel legit, but when he said it, I was like OK. Like a soldier, yes sir!
I mean this sac isn't the end of the world. It was my first sac and I was glad I could finish it. For the next sac, I am going to smash it to the roof. I am getting that SS 50! Mark my words! It's my goal and I live up to it. I can still get that score if I don't make silly mistakes. Yass.
Oh no. We still need to wash our uniform and I need to complete my chemistry revision test. Oh, I am so dead. I am so dead. I don't even understand what is happening, like with the trends of the PT and so on. Like what?
I also need to complete a research project for psychology so yep. I'll do that sometime.
But what I really feel like doing right now is reading my book because I miss my fav character Number Eight.
I just really really really really want to improve. Like I got my math test back today and it was filled with silly mistakes and 4 that I didn't know about. Like I studied so much for that test and all I got was a 76%. Like, how am I going to do well in sacs at that rate?
I just really want to improve. Like I studied so much for that biology test and sacrificed so much and look where that got me. I need to figure out a way to pull myself together and work hard the right hard and actually succeed. My only accomplishment this year is grabbing that leadership position. That's about it.
Should I try meditation again or yoga again for those silly mistakes? Because I really need to get a move on. Like when I did the selective test, I was doing yoga for a year and a bit with my mum. I felt it was helping me with my studied. Like I don't think I would've gotten the results that I did if it wasn't for yoga.
I think I am going to try it. Clear my mind so there's more space for turgidity and lysis and so on. hahah.
Well, anyways, I gotta do work now so see yas.
Awww!
I think you are actually my guardian angel! You're always there for me to cheer me up! For that, I am eternally grateful. Without you, what would I do?
Like when I saw your name on last replied, my face literally lit up and beamed!
I think I will try listening to mindful podcasts. Perhaps, they will help clear my mind and allow me to wake up with a fresh, clear mind as well. That would be great!
For sure, we can help each other and reach our dreams! That's what pals are for!
Thank you so much w0lfqu33n89!
Psychology
We went through plasticity and looked at a case study of someone called Jodie. She had her whole right hemisphere removed due to frequent seizures and through adaptive plasticity she was still able to do what she was doing before. Isn't that amazing? Although, if she was like 50 years old, it wouldn't have worked because she was not developing then. My test is on monday and I need to do the revision our teacher put up and also the test in the jacaranda book. I also need to look over my quizlet especially over the parts of the brain because boy do I need to revise. The test is 40 minutes with 5 mins reading time and 40 mins writing time. It has 10 multiple choice questions. It's reminding me of my specialist test which also had 10 multi-choice questions. Interesting.
Literature
Okay, technically I didn't have this subject today but out group did work on it. We finished all the recording! YAY! So, we just have to slot in our clips and edit! Then it will be due on Thursday and we will be watching all of our clips in class! That will be a fun lesson.
Oh also, really sad news, my fav character died in the book I am reading. It just happened so quickly. They better resurrect him or else...
I should probably eat something lunch worthy.
Also, I started playing on my DS again, mainly New Super Mario Bros 2, I think? I've had it for like 11 years so I have a strong bond with it. I used to carry it to shopping centres and stuff when I was smaller. I remember sitting in Harvey Norman and getting up to level 2 and being so happy. My brother was watching me play. Ahh. Everything was so simple back then. Let's see how long my DS lasts. Then I'll give it to my children and it can become a family Heirloom. LOL.
Okay, see yas and have an amazing weekend!
:) :)
Assuming you are year 11? (sorry if you have mentioned that previously and I have forgotten) I am thinking of studying Psych next year as I have always been curious about the brain. Is it fun? do you recommend it in VCE? Is it stressful?
ahhh ok! yeah ok I will definitely try that next year, also sorry about my reply, idk what happened with the quote on quote. not an IT genius :oFixed it for you. dw easy mistake to make - you had the opening part of the quote twice in a row so it put the rest of your post in a quote.
Fixed it for you. dw easy mistake to make - you had the opening part of the quote twice in a row so it put the rest of your post in a quote.Thanks phoenix fire! ohhh ok, DOH! ;D
Then we ate out at Nandos and the food was so good. Nandos is my fav fast food place. The chips taste amazing and crispy.
Also, I think I see a new leaf sprouting from my plant. There's going to be 12 leaves! About the age of my brother.
Agreed! Nandos chips are amazing!Hahaha. Me being me, I literally had to search up the word grouse. ;D
AYEEEEEE! On its way to 16 ma dude!!!! Thats grouse!
Hahaha. Me being me, I literally had to search up the word grouse. ;D
We're starting enzymes which is a pretty short chapter. I got to work on competitive and non-competitive inhibition. Apparently, our next sac for biology is in term 2 week 6.
Yeah, pineapples rock and they will always rock!
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Hey Evolio!
What's the go with the group assignment for Psych? How's that working for you?
Hey guys!
How are you all doing?
Just finished going to my two ATAR NOTES lectures! The biology and methods 3 4 ones.
They are amazing and I found them pretty helpful!
Thank you ATAR Notes for holding these lectures! It's great that you are helping so many students across Victoria!
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Hey guys!
How are you all doing?
Just finished going to my two ATAR NOTES lectures! The biology and methods 3 4 ones.
They are amazing and I found them pretty helpful!
Thank you ATAR Notes for holding these lectures! It's great that you are helping so many students across Victoria!
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That's great that you went to those lectures. I wish I had gone to the methods and 3&4 ones last year.It's okay. You can go to the lectures this year! :)
Great to hear you enjoyed them! :) Did you have a fave?Hmmm. It's a hard one but I'm going to go with methods!
Aths - nice work on getting through the events. Is running outside something you're looking to build up, or not a priority atm?Thank you!
Happy early bday!Thank you!
And happy belated birthday! ;D How did it go?
Hi!
Yeah, it went really well! Had a lot of food and it was really fun! We ate at Nandos, Churros and an Indian Restaurant! We also bought some cakes and I bought a book on Evolution with my Dymocks gift card I got for Christmas last year! There were so many people on the train going home though and it was really pushy (and scary).
Omg saw your post about your birthday, was planning to ask you how it was and completely forgot!! So anyhow, happy happy birthday! 🎂🎈Awww, thank you! ;D
All the food sounds scrumptious😋 Really happy you had such a fun time!! And yeah the train in the evenings is so sardine like. Looking forward for more!! Also thinking of picking up that book you're reading, I've wanted to start reading those kind of motivating books for ages!
Awww, thank you! ;D
Yeah, it's a pretty good book. Lots of great information and advice I hope to implement in my daily life! Although, it's a bit hard to understand at times but when I reread the sentence a quite a few times, I get it eventually or close to eventually. It's definitely worth it and let me know your thoughts when you start reading it!
Sorry, I was actually going to welcome you back but I didn't get around to doing it! I remember reading your journal and how entertaining it was! I can't wait for my updates to come! :)
Entertainment
Have started watching ‘The Rain’ on Netflix again as the 2nd season came out. It’s pretty good and it’s full of action. There are only 4 episodes left though
Its been an awesome season so far! I haven't finished it though, are you watching it dub or sub? Have you checked out Dark? That show is amazing as wellHey Geoo! :)
On a happier note, we’re starting, complex numbers! Yay! It’s so cool how we’re dealing with a completely different plane, a new dimension! It’s like sciency and mathy and physicsy all at once and it’s amazing! Wow, I sound like a fan girl. Fangirling over Specialist. Who would’ve thought that would happen?
Omg complex numbers is sooo fun!! I'm sure you will enjoy it!!Can't wait to learn more about them! :)
Hello!!Hello!
Congrats on your bio sac!! Hope you did as you hoped on the analysis part too! And yep watching videos to consolidate info or even learn info is super useful!
Oops I left my methods sac notes and did them all yesterday haha, but I'm having my sac too hopefully all goes well for us!Oh, that's okay. I hope your SAC goes well! I know you'll do amazing!
Omg sameee tbh I don't get all the hype around fan fiction, for me nothing can compare to the original but I suppose it's interesting to read other interpretations sometimes...Haha, yeah. I thought I'd get roasted for not reading fanfuc but I've found someone who feels the same way about it!
Hello!
Thank you! I'm now looking towards my next biology SAC which is in 4 weeks which is not that long away. I really need to start learning some content. Do you watch videos frequently to consolidate? If so what subject do you watch videos for?
How did the GAT go? Just interested since you actually studied...Hey! I think it went okay. I found it harder than last year's. The writing topics were really interesting and I thoroughly enjoyed writing the first writing task!
Hey! I think it went okay. I found it harder than last year's. The writing topics were really interesting and I thoroughly enjoyed writing the first writing task!
How'd it go for you?
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The Battle of the GAT. Gotta start training for that as well. (Insert defiant emoji).
How you are doing the GAT if you are only doing Unit 1/2 Bio and Methods?Oh, I'm actually going Methods 3 4 and Biology 3 4.
I'm curious because I'm doing a Unit 1/2 subject this year and I didn't do it.
Oh, I'm actually going Methods and Biology 3 4.
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Okay :)Hi! Personally, I find Methods quite fun, even though I'm not that great at it! It's a bit challenging at times but when you do more and more practice questions, you feel more confident with the different question styles.
What do you think of Methods and how difficult is it?
Hello guys.
This is going to be a very sad post (on purpose) so just putting that out there. Note that I am usually an optimistic person. Like, I'm the most optimistic person I know. Trust me. But, my life has gone downhill since yesterday.
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I am also soo tired of trying over and over and over again and not getting the results I want.Same! It's so frustrating, but I guess we just have to persevere.
Same! It's so frustrating, but I guess we just have to persevere.Hello!
Just wondering, how hard is Literature?
How did you end up doing? Was it nerve-racking?
I’m also applying for school captain which is cool. We need to submit an application with 4 references and then do a speech in front of the whole school and also on the same day or the day after have an interview with the board of selectors. I just want to try because I know I’m going to regret it if I don’t. It’s still an achievement if I try and don’t get in. Even if I do get in, I might reject the position. It’s all a learning experience and that’s all I’m looking for. I need to finish my letter in a week, it;s due next Friday.Eek!
How did you end up doing? Was it nerve-racking?Sorry, I think i wasn't clear enough in my entry.
Sorry, I think i wasn't clear enough in my entry.Good job in having the guts to apply for the role :)
So basically the first round is where you write the application.
If you get shortlisted, then you make the speech and have the interview.
Alas, I was not shortlisted.
:( :-[ :'(
Then the following week we have a designated work experience week but I don't have to do it because I already did it in the term 2 holidays. It was at a library which is not what I wanted to do. I applied for hospitals and pharmacies but I didn't get them which was really upsetting considering I tried numerous times. I'm gonna get an adult to read my cover letters and resume so that they can tell me what to improve on. I'm thinking of applying for work experience next year for year 11. If anyone knows any hospitals or medicine related work experiences that year 11s can do please tell me!Hey Evolio,
Hey Evolio,Thank you, Snow Leopard! That really made me happy!
I've been reading you're journal which I think is great :)
Did you or any of your peers end up applying for work exp. in Year 11?
I didn't apply for work experience in Year 11 or I don't know anyone who did even though I told myself that I would apply. This is because I wasn't successful in getting any placements last year for hospitals.Yeah I was thinking of applying, but I've never really heard of anyone doing work exp. in Year 11.
Are you thinking of applying in Year 11?
I feel so terrible today. I'm not myself and I hate it.
I hate feeling this shallow way.
It's eating me up and making me cry.
I hate it. I hate it. I hate it.
I hate it.
Hey Evolio.Thank you for your encouraging and kind message,lm21074 !
It seems like you're going through quite some awfulness, but I can guarantee you that this is just a brief moment in time. When the wind tries to pull you away, try to hold on. The wind has strength, but hey, so do you.
Over the coming weeks, I hope you can take some time to recharge your batteries. You're almost at the finish line! You have come so far already, and we are really proud of you. We believe in you.
Hope you're feeling better today.
You've got this! :)
Thank you for your encouraging and kind message,lm21074 !Good to hear! Sending positive vibes your way. <3
I feel better now. Way better.
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Good to hear! Sending positive vibes your way. <3;D ;D
Yay congrats. It's nice that it is all starting to wrap up!I'm so sorry this reply is so late!
Have you started exam prep for any other subjects?
Haha, you're way ahead on the bio prac exam count, I haven't started. Keep up the work, and I admire you still fitting fitness in, it has been one of my biggest struggles this year and I am not doing any at the moment......Hey! :D
Venter Outer-erI feel this in my soul! Honestly same I also have 3 assignment due Thursday and have only started one and I have NO motivation!
I feel dead, look dead and am breathing deadness right now. If anything, I think the holidays have drained the energy from my soul and mind.
Exercising helps and motivates you to study! It literally increases your concentration! Your mind will be refreshed and ready for anything! So, it's an added bonus for revising for biology! It will help you and guide you on your road to success!You are so right! Keep it up! Do you have any Yoga with Adriene videos that you have done recently and recommend? ;)
If anything, I think the holidays have drained the energy from my soul and mind.Same, I sometimes prefer school over weekends because when I'm at school I know I'm being productive, but weekends I feel like I have to keep studying or I feel guilty. I hope you get some more energy, and remember to take breaks!
Have I told you guys about the screams that pierce the air (and my eardrums) during the day? My house is literally in front and center of the park(with a playground). And from when I wake up, to like 10 pm at night, there are always kids screaming and yelling and talking and yelling and screaming and kicking! And it’s so annoying! There are also teenagers who play basketball and who yell and scream and laugh and it’s annoying. I mean no offense but I literally need extreme quiet to study and even in the library, there are always people talking so my home is the best place. You know I love you neighbourhood kids/teens!That's interesting, I have never stopped to consider the effect of parks on houses near by. That would be annoying when you are trying to study and 10pm is pretty late!
I feel this in my soul! Honestly same I also have 3 assignment due Thursday and have only started one and I have NO motivation!Thank you!
Love reading your journal ! Its awesome hear about other peoples VCE adventures :)
Hi Evolio! ;DWell, the 31 day Yoga revolution videos are pretty good! And the 31 days of yoga!
You are so right! Keep it up! Do you have any Yoga with Adriene videos that you have done recently and recommend? ;)
Same, I sometimes prefer school over weekends because when I'm at school I know I'm being productive, but weekends I feel like I have to keep studying or I feel guilty. I hope you get some more energy, and remember to take breaks!
That's interesting, I have never stopped to consider the effect of parks on houses near by. That would be annoying when you are trying to study and 10pm is pretty late!
Good luck for exams! ;D I hope you have a good first week back!
Thank you!
I'm excited whenever you post a new journal entry! I always look forward to reading the next update! :)
By the way, how are you going with biology exam prep?
Hey Evolio! I can most definitely say the same about your journal!!! My biology exam prep has been quite slow and I've consequently only done 2 praccy exams...but Year 11 classes are finishing up so i have more time to focus on Bio :)Yeah, my 3 4 year 12 classes are DONE after this coming week, so I'll have like 12 free period a week! Lots of time for us to revise!
How did you find the 2018 Bio praccy exam? I'm halfway through the short answer and my brain is like "nope nope nope nope done nope"
Yeah, my 3 4 year 12 classes are DONE after this coming week, so I'll have like 12 free period a week! Lots of time for us to revise!
I found the 2018 exam okay but there were some weird questions that literally made my heart stop, reminding me of how much I need to revise.
Update
I've got my last SAC for methods back and got a 92%! Wowee! I was so scared as my teacher went around the class, passing back our sacs, and I was thinking how I must have failed because I realised after the SAC that I didn't take into account large sample and small sample and what method you use for each. This was on probability. This is my highest SAC for methods and for both of my 3 4 subjects! It's motivated me to ace the exam. That's what I'm aiming for.
Also, I had my chemistry exam yesterday and it wasn't too bad, considering the fact that I didn't study much for it. But, I do know I messed up an organic chemistry question because I didn't draw in the hydrogens...
Because, 3 4 priorities. I don't have ANY time to do any other subjects because I'm already struggling to do one methods exam 2 and one biology exam a day since they total up to like 6 hours or so! And I come home at 5 and sleep at 10 or so so you see the problem there. So, I've been trying to utilise my time, not wasting a single drop of time, studying in the library in the morning for 30 mins, at lunchtimes when I'm free.
I have my specialist exam in week 3 Friday, so a bit of time, but I need to do well. And I need to look over the HARD mechanics stuff because I don't get it, no matter how many people explain it to me. I'll try watch some videos. That helped with the circle geometry stuff when I was studying for my Sem 1 exam.
Also, I came back from methods tution and I got 95% on the exam 1 we did today. Yay! But, for me, it doesn't really mean much because the exam itself wasn't even that hard and the VCAA one is going to be a different story...
Well, that's all folks!
Have a wonderful weekend!
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Congrats on you sac!!! I'm in Methods 1/2 currently and we just started probability, it's pretty annoying and seemingly difficult nglThank you! ;D Yeah, I need to work really hard in the coming weeks to achieve that! Need to stay strong and persistent!
I'm sure you will reach ur goal and ace the real VCAA exam, even if you thought your tutor's one wasn't hard : ))
How are you going evolio?Hey Geoo!
Feel prepared for your exams?
I'm going okay, I guess. I just have so many questions to ask and whenever I get some answered, I have to go away and think about it and digest it and sometimes I get it, but other times, I don't so that's annoying. I have like a million methods questions to ask and they are so hard but hopefully I get them answered real soon! I'm probably going to stop doing practice exams for biology soon and just revise everything. I feel pretty calm about Biology. I think it will be alright.That's good to hear in terms of biology! How much of the methods content are you feeling confident about at the minute?
Yeah I know that feeling! It happens a lot in maths for me when the teacher use language that I don't understand and then explains that language with other jargon I don't know. So I don't end up feeling like I got a lot of help.I've done many VCAA exams but not many trial exams. That's really good! That's sort of what I'm doing. I just finished my second attempt at the 2016 VCAA exam and I will second attempt the 2017, 2018 and 2015 ones as well.
How many practice exams have you done for bio? It is nice to feel like you are almost at the end. I have done about 12-13 past VCAA exams, and this weekend I am going to do all the relevant ones for the study design. But I will be doing what you are, which is just revising! I am terrified of forgetting that one tiny detail that you thought you wouldn't have to know, but then VCAA decides to give you a surprise.... I don't know what to feel for bio at the moment. On the on hand I am not stressed about it, but on the other I am just really disappointed with how my practice exam scores are going, so that got me down a bit, but I just keep trying and hope that everything will turn out alright.
That's good to hear in terms of biology! How much of the methods content are you feeling confident about at the minute?I feel confident about the concepts and stuff. But applying that stuff is a horror story, especially in exam 2. There are some questions that I'm not even able to do from the trial exams which is so bad and there are only two weeks left! What have I been doing! I've been annoying my teachers for questions and will annoy my methods tuition teacher tomorrow with a bunch of questions. I want to clarify my doubts so bad but I also have to focus on biology because it's in a week. Well, all this will be over in exactly two weeks. Which is so weird but nice to think about.
Thank you! ;D Yeah, I need to work really hard in the coming weeks to achieve that! Need to stay strong and persistent!
What probability topics are you doing?
Sorry, I didn't even see this until nowExponentials and logs and probability. Maybe because my SAC score was the best for probability, lol.
We just finished the basics like conditional probability, tree diagrams, truth tables etc
Just wondering, which Methods topics did you personally enjoy the most
Exponentials and logs and probability. Maybe because my SAC score was the best for probability, lol.omg you have to memorise your number?
Hello guys! I haven't updated this for quite a while.
So...my biology exam is on Friday and I feel pretty calm. This whole experience is reminding me of my selective school experience. But, at the same time, it's really different.
I just got home from school today since I only had first period,Literature and I did a bit of the 2018 Biology exam in the library here and there before catching my train, sleeping in the train and finally arriving at home. I've been repeating the Biology Exams. It's my third attempt of doing the 2018 Exam so hopefully I get 100%. Tomorrow, we get a day off and so I'll probably correct the 2019 STAV exam I did a long long time ago. Then, I'll probably review my error book for biology. It's gotten quite big now. It takes me an hour to read through all the mistakes. This is my most valuable resource for revision and I hope the time and effort I've put into creating it, pays off!
Well, there are no kids screaming outside which is a benefit of studying at this time. I've also been trying to memorise my student number because we're not allowed to take the ID inside so I even made up a little song to remember it but it sort of backfired because I switched one of the numbers around. Oops.
I should also be doing method because that's next week and I haven't finished everything I wanted to have by this time! I need to get cracking after my biology exam but even today, thursday and friday, I should do methods. Just keep pushing and working hard so that I get a decent score for methods because it's so hard and the questions are so weird and I really need to practice.
Well, there's my rambling for today.
See you guys later!
Then, I'll probably review my error book for biology. It's gotten quite big now. It takes me an hour to read through all the mistakes. This is my most valuable resource for revision and I hope the time and effort I've put into creating it, pays off!That sounds like a great resource!! Have you been creating it throughout the whole year? ;D Do you set it out by topic or by the order in which you've done the questions?
That sounds like a great resource!! Have you been creating it throughout the whole year? ;D Do you set it out by topic or by the order in which you've done the questions?No, I started to prepare for exams. I write the exam as the heading and then write dot points for questions I got wrong.
I think my mind just imploded.Haha, this was me during the exam, when I saw those weird as questions. Boom.
Congratulations Evolio! So proud of you. ;DAwww thank you so much!
Congrats on finishing your exams! It really is the best feeling hahaYeah, I'll definitely be keeping that in mind. Thanks!
Re: UCAT - there are books for the ukcat which is essentially the same thing. Would be very wary of companies that were a umat company one day and a ucat company the next. Can't remember which companies specifically, but earlier in the year I used to get a lot of ads for what were umat companies advertising ucat tutoring by saying that their students had gotten X results on the ucat - which is obviously blatantly false given they had previously taught umat not ucat.
Congrats on that sweet HD, I have a mate from my school who got a 46 in physics last year and is ranked third in Asia (includes Australia) for the Olympiad.Thank you so much!
Hey Evolio, sorry I haven't been on in a while. Just skimmed your latest, hey I am proud of you, you have tried your best and that is all anyone would ask of you. Congrats on finishing year 12 bud! xxIt's okay. I haven't really been on your journal either.
Hey guys!
It's been more than two weeks since I last updated.
This week was pretty fun though, at my school anyways.
On Tuesday, we had speech night so it's a very formal evening where we present academic awards and special awards. I didn't get any sadly. I don't really feel it now but on the day and the days leading up to speech night, I felt very sad that I didn't get any. It was a terrible feeling. After the rehearsal, me and my friends watched Maleficent 2: Mistress of Evil which was better than I expected and than we roamed around Melbourne Central. The actual night started at 7 and for the song medley, I was in the front row and I looked confident and sounded confident even though I messed up some of the lyrics and forgot some of them. Oopsie.
Wednesday was a day off. The whole day, I basically watched YouTube and Netflix. It was a very lazy day
Thursday was our last day of 1/2 classes which was pretty sad. I will miss those teachers and the classes themselves. Our teachers gave us lots of chocolate.
Friday (today), me and my cohort went rollerskating and rollerblading! It was my first time so as you can guess I was very clumsy on the rink. At the beginning, I was gripping the sides so hard that I scraped some skin off my finger. I kept twisting everywhere. It was so hard! I didn't think it was going to be that hard. I tried the roller skates first and then switched to roller blades. In the end, in the second hour, I did get it eventually. I didn't become a pro or anything but I was able to rollerblade for long enough by myself with short glides with no help. After that, we went to a local park, had lunch, played on the playground (a very cool one) and had some ice cream. And here I am typing after arriving 30 mins ago.
I haven't started preparing for any of my 3 4 work yet and the guilt is slowly creeping on me. I received my Specialist orientation already but I haven't started it. It's basically the first chapter exercises. I haven't even gotten my textbooks for next year yet and I haven't even started UCAT preparation. I really should start contacting companies and starting right away. I don't want to fail in it. I'm thinking of using NIE.
Also, I applied for work experience and hopefully I get it so that I can do it in the Term 1 holidays. It's at a hospital since I missed out in Year 10.
I have orientation for Chemistry and Literature on Monday and orientation for Psychology on Tuesday. I'm looking forward to Tuesday!
These days, I'm basically Netflixing and exercising whenever I'm home(which is most of the time) because I've had very few classes so far. After Tuesday, I'm officially done for the year until final assembly which is like mid December.
Hey Evolio!Hey J_Rho!
I love hearing about your journey!
It defenitly sounds like you've had a great end to the year, Thtas super awesome that you've applied for work esperience at a hospital! Have you heard back from them?
Have you got any plans for the summer holidays?
Unfortunately, I don't have any plans which is a shame because I love travelling and going to new places. I hate being at home all day. We'll see. Maybe I can persuade my parents to go somewhere as a family.Hopefully! If not, do you think you could rope mates into doing a daytrip? Even if none of you can drive, there are heaps of trains and trams that go to some pretty wonderful places! ;D
Hopefully! If not, do you think you could rope mates into doing a daytrip? Even if none of you can drive, there are heaps of trains and trams that go to some pretty wonderful places! ;DHmm, maybe. There is a lot of stuff to do in the city though! Definitely! The city's amazing!
I have also been waiting patiently to buy Children of Virtue and Vengeance
I have pretty much done what you have done over the holidays and I have been off for a month.Hey Geoo!
Same here, I ordered mine through book depository and I am just waiting for it to arrive at the moment. I thought the first book was quite and enjoyable read, so I am really looking forward to reading the squeal!!!! Do you have any other books aside from lit books to read over the holidays?
Good luck with your results coming out and Thursday, and I hope you get the position at the hospital! That sounds so exciting! Do you know when they announce who gets in?
Hey guys!
I am feeling way better than I was earlier in the morning. Generally, I think I get over my sadness really quickly. Which is good because I can focus on the future and what I need to change for next year.
Congrats on your amazing results! You may be disappointed today but you can use that as a drive and motivation to work harder and smarter for next year :) At least now you have valuable experience and knowledge on what you can change for next year. Keep moving forward, you're amazing!Aww, thank you! ;D I definitely agree with you!
Good work on the results Evolio! It's been so good reading all your entries this year :)Thank you! Yay, people like my journal! Also, a massive congratulations for obtaining that raw 50 in Biology! ;D
Woohoo! Congratulations on your results. You're taking an awesome attitude into year 12, which is really inspiring! Enjoy the break, relax for next year, and I am look forward to the journal entries next year ;)Haha, thank you, Geoo! Looking forward to your journal entries too! ;D
Hey! I've been a longtime lurker of your journal, congratulations on your incredible results! Can't wait to follow your journey next year :DThank you! I appreciate you being here for a long time! Next year, it's going to be hard, but let's do it! ;D
Well done on the awesome scores, Evolio!Thank you so much, Snow Leopard! ;D ;D ;D
Evolio, Congrats on the amazing scores! You should be really proud, but being disappointed can be a good thing - lucky enough completing 3/4 subjects a Year early is a great insight into just how hard you have to work to get to where you wanna be! I can't wait to keep reading your journal - keep up the outstanding work!Thank you!
People I know have gotten way higher study scores than me. Especially this specific person who did methods and biology in year 11 as well (like me), got a 49 in Biology and 46 in Methods. My study scores pale in comparison to their beautiful ones. They are a step closer to getting into medicine and not me.
I have a very high possibility of not getting into medicine if the problem I found was the wrong problem. There are many people who are way smarter than me and are way ahead.
I wanted to write these down because I want to be aware of them. Awareness is good. It’s not about ignoring these negative thoughts because sometimes these are a motivation to just try harder so that you can climb the highest mountain and bare your teeth in the face of your hardest challenge.
There was a time when I literally burst out crying in front of my mum when we were having a conversation about my life. I haven’t done that again so it means I’m getting better. Obviously, when I’m watching a random youtube video, the thoughts of those people getting higher study scores than me is pure agony. But hey, that’s okay. I know I have the strength to push through this but not leave it behind because that’s what keeps me going. Until the end.
Anyways, I would love to get a RAW 50 in Literature. It’s probably not going to happen but we’ll see. That’s the subject that i want to get a 50 most for. In 2019, I did pretty amazing in literature. Like, really good, according to my report. But, I don't really know what to think, to be honest. In the in-class essay (SAC-style), I got an A+ (I thought I failed that). Altogether, last year, I got 3 A+, 1 A and a B (there were some technical difficulties because we had to make a video). But, like, I really don’t think that’s enough for this year. I need to be way more complex and sophisticated in my expression and explore themes and theories and lots of stuff. I need to please VCAA and I have to improve a lot.Teach me your ways!!! I'll be doing Lit 1/2 next year and feel like it'll be difficult to score highly. Any tips/advice?
Also, I’ve realised that I have a very high ego. I mean, I don’t boast about my scores but inside my mind, I’m always like ‘Oh, I’m definitely going to get the highest study score. I’m the best student. I’m definitely going to get that award.’ .Obviously, overconfidence can hinder your performance but I think that you just need to find that balance of being calm enough to face your Sacs/exams with a level head.
I am a failure and so didn’t deserve to ‘celebrate’ because there’s nothing to ‘celebrate’ about.Hey, you are not a failure nor do you suck. Honestly, I can relate to not feeling satisfied with my marks (in your case study scores) but I remember my 1/2 LOTE teacher telling me something along the lines of: "It's great that you're looking to get better marks but at the same time you have to stop and say, well actually I've done quite decently and I should acknowledge that."
I really relate to this!! There is this person in my cohort who I believe is just way smarter etc. I personally have found motivation and persistence in this - I simply want to prove people wrong especially after a teacher not allowing me to apply for a uni extension program and this person getting school captain over me and I've been working since year 7 to get which i, unfortunately, did not.Oh, that sucks about the school captaincy but hey, you tried and I'm proud of you! That's what counts.
I toatally understand how you feel the study scores you recived were bad, but I'm gonna chip in and say they are amazing. they may not be the highest, but theyre DAMN HIGH ITS BLOODY AWESOME AND IM PROUD OF YOU
I think these 'negative' thought pattens can definitely be turned into our springboard! Or perhaps something more steady and linear like a....backward slide? anyways point is we need to make sure we maintain persistence because we can we anything we want to be and we can be better...and if we aren't, that's okay too because we are doing the very best we can :)
I can't wait to follow you on this scary and awesome journey! Can't wait for your next update!
Hi Evolio!Hey Jimmmy!
I want to start by saying I love the effort you've put into your journal. It's a great place to put all your thoughts.
I do want to try and just put your mind at ease a little. You've mentioned how you really want to go into Medicine, and then in your recent post mentioned your 'painful thoughts' to do with not getting a study score above 45. I can't speak for too many other universities, but I do know plenty of people at Monash who didn't get the 99+ ATAR, or the 95+ UCAT, but still managed to get into Monash Med with a great interview. Some people look at this as an obstacle, but I'd suggest trying to see it as more of an opportunity. With your choice of subjects, 40s across the board alone should be enough to get you to 98+.
My advice would be to have a rethink of exactly what you want to get out of Year 12. Obviously, it sounds like you want to ace your studies. That's a great goal to have! Keep in mind what the effects might be on other aspects of your life, such as your health, and ensure that it stays in tip top condition also. The ATAR stresses a lot of people out, and if you care about your studies greatly, it's pretty much an unavoidable aspect of Year 12 to worry about it. However, if you moderate your goal into getting into Med, then whilst you still need very good scores, I think your thoughts will be a bit more optimistic. It no longer becomes a primary thought to 'get good scores' and 'beat others', but to get into that dream course, where the scores are simply a part of the process. I know this part helped me, albeit the course you're targeting is even more difficult to get into than mine! Irrespective of that though, Medicine isn't purely about the academics either, so keep that holistic approach in mind.
I love your 'how' thoughts! It's important to think about that, especially in January pre-Year 12. You'll have a better perspective of how you learn best, therefore having high goals without smashing yourself purely in the pursuit of them. The most difficult part of Year 12 for me was trying to 'not burn out' by exams. Work hard, be disciplined, but in my eyes, maintaining as balanced an approach as you can is paramount to success, whatever that means to you.
Teach me your ways!!! I'll be doing Lit 1/2 next year and feel like it'll be difficult to score highly. Any tips/advice?Thank you Snow Leopard! ;D I should step back and admire my progress but I find that really hard to do especially because I don't want to be complacent. It's just something I need to work on.
Obviously, overconfidence can hinder your performance but I think that you just need to find that balance of being calm enough to face your Sacs/exams with a level head.
Hey, you are not a failure nor do you suck. Honestly, I can relate to not feeling satisfied with my marks (in your case study scores) but I remember my 1/2 LOTE teacher telling me something along the lines of: "It's great that you're looking to get better marks but at the same time you have to stop and say, well actually I've done quite decently and I should acknowledge that."
2) 100 UCAT score. Yes, it’s an extremely hard goal but why not.
And, with regards to you feeling like a failure, you aren't! It's okay to feel like one - I certainly have at some points of my life, but it's all about growing from what you see are failures and learning from it. It's great that you're identifying and changing things to achieve your goals, and I'm jealous of the fact that you said you don't procrastinate much!! I believe in you to achieve all your goals in 2020 and I'm proud of how far you've come :). Good luck for the year - make it yours and enjoy the crap out of your last year of schooling!Haha, thank you! It's the last year and so I'm going to make the most of it.
I don't mean to be a party pooper, but your goal isn't just hard - it's impossible. The highest percentile you can go up to in the UCAT is 99th, just like how you can't get a 100 ATAR ;(. It would be nice to get 100th percentile though! :DActually, the highest percentile is indeed 100th. I know it doesn't make sense but...here's an attachment.
Actually, the highest percentile is indeed 100th. I know it doesn't make sense but...here's an attachment.Depends on what definition you take.
Actually, the highest percentile is indeed 100th. I know it doesn't make sense but...here's an attachment.
I'm so happy for you, things seem to be going great!Thank YOU!
Thank you for the update :)
Update:
Specialist Mathematics
- Also, Specialist is taking a really long time do the questions and it's driving me crazy. :o
Hey Evolio :) Good work on all your subjects! Especially on your UCAT preparation :) I can totally relate to taking FORevER to do specialist questions and then getting frustrated because they take so long (you are not alone)Thank you! :)
- Situational Judgement is my worst section so far so I've watched some videos on Youtube to help me with my thought processes.
Hey Evolio! I would recommend having a read of Good Medical Practice (https://www.medicalboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Policies/Code-of-conduct.aspx) to help out with this section :)Hey rani_b!
All the best for the year!Thank you! ;D
Hey rani_b!
Thank you for the suggestion but I have read it and I did pick up a few useful things but I still seem to be getting a lot of questions wrong. Do you have any tips that might help?
Also, CONGRATULATIONS on your amazing ATAR and getting into Medicine! That's amazing and super inspirational! :)
And whenever I looked at the time, it made me so frustrated because I always spend so much time on my studies and doing questions but I constantly ask myself, is it even worth it? Like, is it? I really don't think so because I always feel that no matter what work I do, it will never be enough. Never be enough for answering any question.
Hey guys,Hey Evolio!
Thank you ashmi, whys, Chocolatemilkshake and Bri MT for your encouragement and advice and for being here. :) I'm grateful to you guys for understanding how I feel and how I can get rid of those negative thoughts.
I feel better now (it's a massive improvement from yesterday) and am getting there. I'm thinking of practising meditation for at least 10 mins every day in the morning to center my thoughts and keep my mind 'still' rather than running all over the place, as I think that's contributing to my stress. I need to keep it under control.
Hey Evolio!Hey J_Rho! Thanks for the video!
Its awesome you are acknowledging your negative thoughts and figuring out how to get rid of them, meditation is such a grounding and relaxing practice and makes you feel alert and focussed so I definitely think it could help.
A video i show people who don't know where to start or a skeptical about meditation is this one - the audio is crappy but its definitely a place to start
Random thought: I think my bag it TOO heavy to be lugged to and from school everyday lol. My back is always hurting and I literally have bag strap marks on my shoulders. By the end of every year, I'm pretty sure I have severe nerve damage in my spine and the pain is only gone when it's holidays. Another reason why I miss holidays. :-\ I think I need to walk straight and not hunch over.I don't think I have ever related to something so much in my life🤣. What do you keep in your school bag on a normal day?
I don't think I have ever related to something so much in my life🤣. What do you keep in your school bag on a normal day?Glad I'm not the only one. I complain to my friends about it and it doesn't look they relate! ??? I usually take my lunchbox( with snacks and stuff) and my other lunchbox for lunch because we get to microwave our food!, a bottle, all my the books for the subjects I have that day, CAS, scientific calculator, Ariel book, pencilcase and usually a take one of the subject Checkpoints with me. What do you usually put in your bag, ashmi?
If you want a lighter bag, there are these really cool folders called the Lihit Lab 'Easy Change Clearbook' where you just put the paper in and you can take the paper out (it has 30 holes on the side and it is super slim! Great for maths/science subjects). It's great when you want to take notes/do work and then when you are done you can remove it and store it at home so you don't have to bring it around with you :D.
So good to hear that you are having a good time with your subjects! Even better that your first SAC is quite a few weeks away ;D (I know you are definitely going to smash it!)
Really looking forward to another update in the future. ;D
Hi Evolio!Hey! Glad I'm not the only one, feels nice to be understood! ;D I usually bring everything home due to getting homework for the subject and I'm a very indecisive person, so I take all my subject stuff home so I can decide to study when I get home.
Honestly I seriously can relate to the bag thing SO MUCH. My bags been SO full and heavy lately, its nearly impossible to carry!! Do you usually bring everything home for a night or do you keep stuff in your locker? I find that when I don't have much work due for a subject I try leave its contents in my locker, it even helps me focus on whats more important at home (and I also stop doing chem so much, forces me to do spec lol)
Its great that you're having fun with your subjects - and its great that you're first SACs in week 6!! I love studying leasurely too, I totally understand what you mean!
Good luck for the upcoming weeks, looking forward to another update!!
Glad I'm not the only one. I complain to my friends about it and it doesn't look they relate! ??? I usually take my lunchbox( with snacks and stuff) and my other lunchbox for lunch because we get to microwave our food!, a bottle, all my the books for the subjects I have that day, CAS, scientific calculator, Ariel book, pencilcase and usually a take one of the subject Checkpoints with me. What do you usually put in your bag, ashmi?
Thank you for the suggestion about the folders, maybe I should get one of those...
Haha, thank you!
Motivational Pep Talk
I usually get so frustrated and irritated when I don’t understand something because I’d dedicated so much time and it’s just been wasted which leads to a cycle of leaving the tasks to the last minute ‘until my mind clears when I can try again’, which I keep telling myself (even when it’s not true).
I need to be studying everywhere, especially since so much time is wasted on public transport. I’m starting to rethink whether going to this school was a smart choice. So, I’m trying to make an effort to do anything (even if it’s just watching chemistry youtube videos for consolidation), anywhere. I will do anything to do well.Ok, I feel like we are living parallel lives😂. (Me too Evolio me too. Can relate to Chem youtube videos)
I also thought that the pain of getting tha 38 and 41 would fuel me to just study with so much fire and motivation whenever I sit down to do it but it hasn’t, I thought that would allow me to reach the top, but whenever I study...I have no feeling. I need to channel that pain, that’s my motivation. That’s going to help me get that >99 ATAR and >90th UCAT percentile. And, it still mindboggles me ‘how did I get those terrible scores?’ Like, was I that bad? Like, what did I even do the whole year? I didn’t even get a 40 for Methods. I’ve set myself up real bad to get into Medicine and I need to pay for it this year. This year is going to be like climbing Mt Everest. I can’t even describe how hard it’s going to be with words. Some people in my school are way closer to getting into Med than I am, which is debilitating but I will do everything in my power to get there.
I don’t want to ask my teacher everyday because I feel like that’ll be pretty annoying,This, so much! I feel like I am really annoying, or that I am becoming a bit of a teacher's pet when i'm really just trying to find out where I went wrong with my questions. I kinda hope my teachers don't hate me by the time year 12 finishes... But yeah, hopefully giving your teacher a bit of space before the next bombardment will hopefully help with that.
I also thought that the pain of getting that 38 and 41 would fuel me to just study with so much fire and motivation whenever I sit down to do it but it hasn’t, I thought that would allow me to reach the top, but whenever I study...I have no feeling.
Hey Evolio! ;DHey Ashmi! ;D ;D Aww, thanks! That means a lot! :D Same though, I'm always excited for another update on your journal. ;D
(You have no idea how much I love reading your journal🤣)
You are doing an amazing job and you sound super prepared for all your subjects! (Especially Chem woah). Don't worry we all have our ups and downs and sooner or later, things will get better so don't worry.
the more effective time you spend on understanding at the start reduces the same if not more time when it comes to consolidating at the end. It can be super frustrating, especially when those around you seem to get it more quickly than you do, but trust me, you will get there! (I believe in you!!)That makes sense, thanks for that! I'll be using that when I'm on the verge of screaming, haha. That actually really helps though because I think that last year, I didn't really understand the concepts, I was just like 'yep, that makes sense, next concept' so having an extremely good understanding now will be way better when we're doing practice questions and stuff.
Ok, I feel like we are living parallel lives😂. (Me too Evolio me too. Can relate to Chem youtube videos)Is it coincidence? I think not. ;D. Yeah, glad someone understands my pain! I take a car, two trains, a tram and then I walk to school so :-\. Yeah, I was thinking of reading the textbook but I feel like I learn better when I'm highlighting and annotating (even if it's a little bit) on the physical textbook. Maybe, I should adjust and do that, especially for Chemistry because things are getting interesting! Thanks for the tip! Desperate times call for desperate measures.
When you are taking trains/trams/buses to school there is like so much wasted time. I take a train + tram to school every day and I find that having a PDF copy of your textbook and putting it onto your phone allows you to study when you feel like you are in the mood. Totally understand the 'rethinking whether going to this school was a smart choice' bit and just remember that everything happens for a reason ;D.
I'm also having the same problem when it comes to studying too, the lack of feeling because of last year's scores is sort of eating me up. (This "Like, was I that bad?" bit here especially hits home. I admit, I have this problem and you are not alone). It's even worse when there are people around you that seem to have their life together and have a higher chance of succeeding than you do and it can really bring you down sometimes. You can do it Evolio!! Believe in yourself and once you gain some confidence overtime, I'm positive you will make it! ;D
Yay, an update! It's nice to hear from you again!Aww, thanks, Geoo! You have no idea how happy that makes me!
I 100% relate to you on that statement. Too be honest I don't really think it is a great motivation source, but everyone is different so you do what works for you. For me, I feel just looking back on my score makes me feel kinda like a failure, and that I'm not smart enough to achieve anything. So for me, I stopped using it like I must strive harder so that I avoid that, and I now get my motivation from just knowing that I am doing my best and am learning from my mistakes from last year. Whatever you motivation is, i'm sure you will reach you goals :)Like, how bad I did last year hasn't really been giving me motivation but I want it to, if that makes sense. Looking back on my scores makes me feel like a complete failiure as well, I don't think I'll ever stop feeling that, I'll never forget that feeling in my entire life. I feel like I'm someone who, when I say that I'm doing my best and such, I start to take it easy and lay back. So, that's why I avoid doing that but it works for you so that's great! ;D Yeah, same! I'm feeling so happy when I try to do things differently and they actually work when I'm studying! It's a great feeling!
BTW, have you checked out NileRed on youtube? I know you said you watch educational chem videos but have you checked out his? They are kinda educational and really fun at the same time. Good luck studying!Ooo, will check that out asap! ;D Thank you!
GOOD LUCK with your LIT SAC!! I'm sure you'll SMASH it!!Thank you so much! I hope I did!
And also in regards to the sleep thing - I FEEL you!! I have an English SAC this week too, and I've literally been dreaming about the characters and breaking up essay prompts in my sleep ::)
Have a great week!!
Update:YAYYYYYYYYYYY CONGRATS I'm super proud of you! It's great you've got some good news amongst what seems like endless bad news
YESSSSSSSSSSS! Guys, I got my Psychology SAC mark back today and I am honestly so happy! 91.4%! I thought I messed it up real bad because I didn't even finish the SAC. The whole ride home, I was just repeating the number over and over and kept checking to see if it was a dream. Well, it isn't! The first time I got above 90! This is a dream come true.
Also, this Covid-19 is really making me angry. Why did it decide to pop out of nowhere and reign terror on the Class of 2020? We're suffering so much and no other year 12 cohort had to suffer that. It's so unfair! >:( >:( >:( >:( I HATE THIS. I really hope they keep everything normal with Sacs and the Exam because I don't want a chaotic and hazardous year full of new developments that we have to endure. I've already been thinking about and preparing myself for SACs and the Exam. No, siree, this isn't going to change. Coronavirus can do whatever it wants but I really hope VCE doesn't change. I'm just going by the saying that 'this will make us stronger, blah blah blah' but it's not really keeping me afloat especially with all this uncertainty about what's going to happen with VCE. :-[I feel this. Like my parents have said it's selfish to think like this but that totally wrong in the sense that we are allowed to think this is hard and that it sucks and why this year, just because others have it worse doesn't mean our feelings in such a tumultuous time are invalid. It is really hard and we need to stick together and really really help each other out :)
I'm going to make the most of it with self-study and try to knock out as much content as I can for my subjects. Ahem, Specialist, looking at you and also UCAT where my progress has been deteriorating at a rapid rate. I feel like I'm just doing random questions and not really deeply thinking about why I got the question wrong and such.
Update:
YESSSSSSSSSSS! Guys, I got my Psychology SAC mark back today and I am honestly so happy! 91.4%! I thought I messed it up real bad because I didn't even finish the SAC. The whole ride home, I was just repeating the number over and over and kept checking to see if it was a dream. Well, it isn't! The first time I got above 90! This is a dream come true. So, naturally, I celebrated for the rest of the day by flitting between watching a netflix series, going on youtube, going on AN, going on gmail and going on facebook! The euphoria of my mark quickly dwindled though after realising maybe many people got high marks. :-\ so it feels sort of meaningless but I'm trying to keep the sweet sense of achievement alive by ignoring people who are saying my marks aren't good enough because this just gives me the motivation to study for psychology even though I'm finding the topics a bit boring right now. I want to know the average so that I know how well I went but our school doesn't give our average or our ranking so that's that. :'( I really thought those people would be proud but apparently it's not enough. :'( Yeah, they mean well and they're prompting me to do better to reach that sweet sweet 100 but c'mon 90+ is pretty good. In the entire history of Evolio, that's never happened. I need to ask my teacher how I can write more concise and short responses because I feel like a lot of the stuff I write is unnecessary and that just wastes heaps of time. I was writing super human crazy fast during that SAC but that still wasn't enough so I need to change up my SA answer.
Also, this Covid-19 is really making me angry. Why did it decide to pop out of nowhere and reign terror on the Class of 2020? We're suffering so much and no other year 12 cohort had to suffer that. It's so unfair! >:( >:( >:( >:( I HATE THIS. I really hope they keep everything normal with Sacs and the Exam because I don't want a chaotic and hazardous year full of new developments that we have to endure. I've already been thinking about and preparing myself for SACs and the Exam. No, siree, this isn't going to change. Coronavirus can do whatever it wants but I really hope VCE doesn't change. I'm just going by the saying that 'this will make us stronger, blah blah blah' but it's not really keeping me afloat especially with all this uncertainty about what's going to happen with VCE. :-[
I'm going to make the most of it with self-study and try to knock out as much content as I can for my subjects. Ahem, Specialist, looking at you and also UCAT where my progress has been deteriorating at a rapid rate. I feel like I'm just doing random questions and not really deeply thinking about why I got the question wrong and such.
YAYYYYYYYYYYY CONGRATS I'm super proud of you! It's great you've got some good news amongst what seems like endless bad newsAww, thank you J_Rho! ;D Very true though, I'm going to let it be my little light of hope in these uncertain times.
Congrats on your psych mark!! You should be happy, no need to care about what others think, as long as you're satisfied! I'm sure you did great compared to others anyways.Thank you so much, Ionic Doc! Yeah, I need to stop thinking about what people think of me. It's a bad habit of mine that I'm always trying to seek validation from others. I need to stop.
And I completely feel how frustrating it is not knowing what's to come, but at the same time, it's also a great opportunity to catch up ;) , revise, and even get ahead. Bit of a stitch-up for the class of 2020, but our lives are still great compared to others around the world.Yes, definitely! I'm trying to look at it that way because I am really behind in some of my subjects *ahem* Specialist looking at you and you're right that other people around the world have it worse than us and we should be mindful of that.
Other than that, enjoy your holidays 😭
Good job on your sac evolio! I got an 88% on a psych sac but then was crushed that many people could’ve got higher. But it’s so important to be proud of your individual achievements because they are so bigThank you! Hey, that's an amazing mark! Congratulations to you as well! ;D
Do you think you’ll spend time mostly going over previous content of moving ahead? And to your school is this week “holidays” or learning online? My school has provided no work this week even though we asked for some :( I suppose it’s only three days but still. Maybe I’ll just revise this terms content.I'll probably be going over stuff I don't understand but I'll be prioritising learning new content because I have SACs coming up soon. To my school, it's holidays. Isn't it like that for all schools? My lit teacher and Psychology teacher have given huge amounts of homework, so it doesn't really feel like holidays but that's Year 12 for you. :P
Yeah, I really messed up last year and looking at other people doing Methods this year in my year level and how much effort they put into understanding the concepts just makes me want to repeat methods all over again as a tsunami of intense regret washes over me.It's good to reflect on your performance for past subjects and use them as motivation for future studies! Learn from your mistakes and keep looking forward is the way to go :). Try not to worry about other people and how they approach something as it's different for each person, in the end, it pretty much boils down to how much effort you can put in. I'm pretty sure you will be able to achieve your goals so keep up the schedule and you should be fine! (I BELIEVE IN YOU)
BUT, at least I have another chance this year, with Specialist and my other subjects.
It's really sad because I know that if I made more effort to understand the concepts, made more effort to do more than what everyone else was doing, I would have done better. Comparing Methods to Specialist, Methods exercises were soo easy to do! It took me like 20 mins for each exercise. For Specialist on the other hand, it takes me 1 hour to do each exercise and a LOT of frustration. If it took me less time for Methods, why didn't I do all the questions? Why didn't I do the chapter reviews? Why didn't I utilise everything? Most importantly when I found the exercises to be easy, why didn't I challenge myself by doing exam questions really early in the year, instead of beginning to do them when I was preparing for SACs? All I'm saying is, I really ruined my opportunity for Methods. Now that I think about it, I actually LIKED methods and it didn't feel like studying when I did it. If I liked it, I should have put more effort into it but nope, I didn't and look where I ended up.
PsychologyOMG You're so ahead!! We only started AOS2 on the last day of term! :o
I've finished learning content for AOS2 aka the content for SAC 2, which will be in week 6 of term 2! That's a relief.
Chemistry
I haven't learnt all the content for AOS2, aka SAC 2 so that's my next goal for Chemistry. I just need to finish off a bit of electrolysis and then finish off the Equilibrium chapter and then I'm done! I'm hoping to do some checkpoints questions soon, because doing questions is more important!
Hey hey Evolio! ;DHey Ashmi! Yeah, I'm trying to use this extra time to get ahead and be ready before we go back to school. Thank you, I'm trying to put in as much effort as I can to make up for last year, I hope I can achieve great results! Haha, same to you! Looking forward to an update on your journal, Ashmi! ;D
You sound like you have been super productive recently and keep up the amazing effort :D.
It's good to reflect on your performance for past subjects and use them as motivation for future studies! Learn from your mistakes and keep looking forward is the way to go :). Try not to worry about other people and how they approach something as it's different for each person, in the end, it pretty much boils down to how much effort you can put in. I'm pretty sure you will be able to achieve your goals so keep up the schedule and you should be fine! (I BELIEVE IN YOU)
It's really good to hear another update from you Evolio and I'm looking forward to a future update soon~
Hi Evolio - nice update!! Seems like you've done some great work (and making me motivated to get onto some Spec work ha ha)Thank you, ArtyDreams! ;D Yeah, Specialist is really hard, let's keep each other going and get the results we want! ;D
And OMG - MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY about Methods!!!!!!!! Literaly exactly what I've been telling myself. Methods seems like it was a breeezeeeeeeeee now that we're doing Spec, which literally makes me feel like I should've done SO.MUCH.BETTER!! [I managed a 37, but like, looking back, I could've done so much better!! ] I've been keeping in touch with some of my friends doing it now and helpign them here and there, but it seems SO easy now lol.
Anyway, we'll get through this!! Good luck for your upcoming SACs, you'll ACE them!!
Have a GREAT week!! :D
OMG You're so ahead!! We only started AOS2 on the last day of term! :oThank you, J_Rho, that really means a lot! I hope this gives you some motivation and no don't feel bad! I've always felt comfortable being ahead of class so I know where we're going next, if that makes sense. That way, I have a sense of control with the pace.
It's actually so motivating reading your journal! It's making me feel bad (in a good way) for not being up to the end of AOS2!
I'm redoing Biology and it seems so easy now like why didn't I put the effort in last year?! But at least it shows us what NOT to do this year.
I can't wait for the next update! <3
Also, I’ve realised that I watch Netflix/YouTube for a really long time everyday and I need to cut down on the time. Like, I need to spend more time studying. I mean, it’s Year 12.
Another thing. I'm way too addicted to AtarNotes and I check it like a hundred times a day. I really don't think that's an exaggeration. I need to stop, because it's interfering with my study. This is a really serious problem. So, I've said that I'll only check it 2 times a day. Let's see how this goes. :P
What a product few days you've had Evolio! Its super motivating to see! Its great to see how much Chem and Spec you've done too! Good luck for your upcoming SACs!Haha, thank you! I'll need the luck, especially for Specialist. :P
Honestly same though ha ha! Youtube and AN is life! ;D Do you have any particular Youtubers you watch?
Have a great rest of your holidays!
Wow, that's amazing at all the work you have achieved! I'm am certainly jealous of your productivity, especially in chem, I would love to get further ahead!Haha, thank you, Geoo!
You are not alone in the junkfood, it's crazy, that since the holidays have started all I can think about is chocolate, I don't think it helps with easter around the corner. At least your keeping up the exercise!
Enjoy the rest of your holidays!
It's been two weeks, wow! But to be honest, not much has happened in the quarantine life. I had my online classes on Google Meets yesterday and boy, was it awkward. I was trying to hold my laughter in, lol. But it was fun!
Also, about this online school thing, I like it! I have way more time to do everything, I can bake something, I can go on a walk outside and there's just so much freedom! Like, usually 3 hours is wasted everyday for travel time and now I don't have to worry about making every single minute count. It still seems like holidays though.
That's great your classes are fun! In English yesterday the teacher was asking people questions and some of them pretended like they couldn't hear cause a few other students were having technical difficulties - that's one way to get out of answering questions 😂Haha, that's actually so funny!
I defs agree with the freedom, I didn't realise how much time got wasted getting ready for school, going to school, getting home from school etc. and it's great! Yesterday I was able to fit in 2 workouts where I normally wouldn't have been able to, and this morning I slept in till 8. I'm coming to like online school, I don't think it'll be as bad as first expected. But yeah, it does feel like holidays which makes it hard to really focus and get into the mindset of the school term, it might take a little longer to get back into the swing of things.Wow, that's really good about the workouts! Yeah, it is really hard to focus and I find myself procrastinating a lot, which is really bad because of this online learning. I feel like the freedom I have is making it harder to study which is sort of paradoxical. I hope our mindset changes for the better soon! Fingers crossed!
Have you baked anything recently? What classes are you enjoying most so far in terms of the way teaching is being done?No, unfortunately. We didn't have all the ingredients at home to bake brownies as we don't really bake stuff that much but I'm really hoping to bake a moist chocolate cake! I've just been looking through Youtube to satisfy my craving for chocolate cakes but it keeps getting stronger lol. They look so yummy! Hmm, well I haven't had a real class yet, if you know what I mean. They didn't really teach stuff yet except for Psychology, where our new teacher went through how to answer extended response questions. My psychology teacher's going to be doing all our classes in real-time, unlike my other subjects, where it's not necessarily in real time. For that reason, I think I'm going to enjoy Psychology class the most (also because it's an amazing subject!)! I'm excited the most for Psychology.
Chemistry
I haven’t done much for this subject, until yesterday where I was like ‘NO! Stop slacking off and do some Chemistry!
Leadership: It’s waaayyy more busy now (when we’re online) compared to when we were at school. Like, I have like 4 meetings every week just for this and it’s taking up a lot of my time. It’s okay though, I guess. I mean, it is a break from study and Netflix. Although, my phone is vibrating like every hour with updates/notices/information. I'll be stepping down from this position soon so that's going to be sad but I'll have more time to focus on VCE. I'll probably still come to the club meetings though.Woah this sounds super busy! What type of leadership things do you do Evolio?
Hi Evolio!! ;DAwww, thanks Ashmi! ;D YES, definitely! Especially when you haven't done Chemistry for so long but yes it's so fun when you get into the flow!
Sounds like you have gotten through a lot of things recently! (I'm so proud of you :D)
I don't think I've had ever spiritually related to something as much as this🤣.
It's so hard to start doing some Chem work but once you get the ball rolling, it turns out to be super fun.
Woah this sounds super busy! What type of leadership things do you do Evolio?
So glad to see you are doing an amazing job and keep up that effort. (Let's get that sleep schedule back on track). These journey journals, I do agree are super special and will definitely be something to look forward to reading at the end of the journey. ;D
Psychology ;DIm so happy you're really enjoying psych!! Its good you've got a subject you like going into and learning about, it must be a good break from some of your other subjects. Psychology is just really nice because its not really intricate/uber difficult stuff to learn there's just a fair bit, same with Legal Studies
Ahh, my favourite subject right now and the easiest. I don’t need to spend as much time on it (unfortunately) because I’d love to just have one subject for Year 12: Psychology. Honestly, it’s so different to the other subjects and the content just clicks. I always feel confident going into class and answering questions relating to it, which is not the case for my other subjects. I need to finish the short-answer questions in Checkpoints so that I can do the AtarNotes Topic Tests and A+ Notes and other resources so that I’m super super confident with the content. Like, super. Psychology’s the only class where literally all our lessons are synchronous which I LOVE! It’s like being in the classroom and it doesn’t really seem different. It’s reminding me a lot of last year because the teacher we have now was the teacher I had last year.
ChemistryOmg this is me with like all my subjects except English and Further 8)
I haven’t done much for this subject, until yesterday where I was like ‘NO! Stop slacking off and do some Chemistry!’ Because I didn’t do any of the set work last week(yeah, really concerning, I know).
Other stuffOMG THAT'S SO EXCITING!! That's awesome that your school has done that tho!
- Our school signed all the VCE students up for EdUnlimited since we don’t have access to our library (duh) and I literally screamed with joy when I saw the email! I can’t wait to use all the resources because there’s so many and I’m bursting with excitement! You guys probably think I’m weird but it’s okay. Really though, I'm really grateful to the curriculum coordinators at our school for doing this. :)
I'm so happy you're really enjoying psych!! Its good you've got a subject you like going into and learning about, it must be a good break from some of your other subjects. Psychology is just really nice because its not really intricate/uber difficult stuff to learn there's just a fair bit, same with Legal StudiesYES!! It is a big break from my other subjects because it's so eezy breezy compared to my other subjects that require much more thought and and mental strain haha. Although, around the time of SACs, it gets pretty crazy because I'm always so stressed about whether I can write fast enough to get everything down because boy, the amount of detail our teachers expect is crazy!! Yes, I'm so thankful to my school! I really should utilise the resources and make it count, in this 'holiday period'. How are you going with online learning J_Rho?
Omg this is me with like all my subjects except English and Further 8)
But going online is a bit of an adjustment, its like we're suck in limbo between holiday mode and school mode haha
OMG THAT'S SO EXCITING!! That's awesome that your school has done that tho!
LiteratureCan I just borrow your motivation for writing essays, please?? Starting an essay, let alone finishing one is a nightmare to me and I literally have no determination to write anything bigger than a paragraph.🤣
I feel way more motivated for this subject after finishing that essay and I can't wait to start improving! I'm ready to actually *TRY* and do well. When you delve deep into it and really explore all the different theories and ideas, it's really interesting and makes me want to write.
Other Things
- I made a chocolate cake and it tasted scrumptious
- I stayed up until 12, for the first time in my life, to study. And golly, it was awesome.
- My birthday's in less than 2 weeks and I'm excited. 18?!?!? WHAT??!?!?
- I'm craving summer weather.
- I think my brother's taller than me.
Hey hey Evolio! ;DHey Ashmi! YAY, ANOTHER REPLY FROM ASHMI!!! 😊IT'S ANOTHER JOURNAL UPDATE WOOOHOOOO
Congrats on the great Psych quiz score!! Super proud of you and you are doing such an amazing job ;D.
Can I just borrow your motivation for writing essays, please?? Starting an essay, let alone finishing one is a nightmare to me and I literally have no determination to write anything bigger than a paragraph.🤣Haha, this motivation's a very new thing for me so let's hope it lasts! I still don't get how I was able to write an essay that quickly, like WHAT?!
Haha, I wish I can share it lol. Imagine if I could shove the chocolate cake through the screen and it miraculously lands in your lap? 🤣(I really want to try that chocolate cake you made now).
I am absolutely amazed that you can even stay up until 12, and even so still be able to study. I have no self-control and would have just procrastinated till I went to bed.Haha, this was on a weekday (and it probably won't be a regular thing) and don't worry, I procrastinate WAY too much! It's a serious issue. I need to get checked. 😂 I actually thought everyone BUT me was studying late into the night, especially hearing a lot of people at my school saying they did it. So, I wanted to try it out. 😁(Ready to face the real world and become an adult Evolio?😂. I'm looking forward to hearing how your virtual birthday will go)
Another update, yay!Yay! ANOTHER REPLY FROM GEOO! 😊 Yes, I'll be using the motivation to pummel through revision. Yeah, isn't it great that we have those subjects? Without Psych, I don't think I'd be able to survive, lol.
I feel the same way you do about psych, but with food studies. It is such a nice break from the heavy content and strain of the other subjects, so i'm glad that you have found that in psych. Congrats on your great score too, it may be small but it is always a nice little boost of motivation.
I think one of the great things about remote learning is that you have more free time, enough to make a chocolate cake. Kind of unrelated but, chocolate cakes trumps vanilla every time for me!Yes, definitely! I only bake like 2-3 times a year and that's usually on the weekends but now I have so much time to do anything I want! 😆It's great. I AGREE! I used to like vanilla cake before chocolate but over the years, chocolate's now become my favourite!
It's crazy that becoming 18 has finally come around, I thought that it would never happen but here it is. With everything going on, it will be interesting to see how it will all play out this year. What are your birthday plans?SO CRAZY! I just realised a few days ago and was like, 'wait this can't be happening? Not now?!' 😆 Oo, I don't have anything specific but it'll probably involve a full day of eating very delicious things and maybe buying a good book to read.
What was that your first time staying up till twelve EVER. Or your first time studying till 12? Either way congrats! And wow 18 I can’t imagine! I’m still 16 :( and UCAT i know it’s so hard! And worth the same as my atar but I’m barely doing an hour a week😫Haha, both probably, assuming I'm at home. I'll probably only do it when I really need to finish something because that day, I really had to finish Specialist as I was falling behind and I felt so guilty. 😅
Haha, I wish I can share it lol. Imagine if I could shove the chocolate cake through the screen and it miraculously lands in your lap? 🤣
Yes - an update from Evolio! Congrats on finishing the lit essay and 100% on the psych test!!!Aww, thank you, Chocolatemilkshake! 😊 Same to you though!
Looks like your subjects are all going pretty well 8)
Also, 18 years old, wow. All the best in adult life ;DHaha, thanks! I'll really need it because I know nothing about it and I'll need all the luck I can get!
Specialist MathematicsOh I CAN relate! For me, spec gets neglected way too much for such a difficult subject and I find it so hard to motivate myself because everyone else in the class is so smart and ahead of the content already. So you are not alone! Try not to get too angry with yourself because it seems like you've put a tonne of work into this subject already, so it's okay too have a week where you prioritise other subjects. Good luck with it, you can do it 8)
Yep, bad. This is going horribly. I'm up to date with class work and everything but I'm not 'into it', if you get what I mean. Like, a few weeks ago, I was soooo into Spec and did so many questions but now, I've only done like 2 baby exercises in this whole week. :( No extended response, at all. >:( I'm so angry with myself. I need to take things seriously, especially because this is my hardest subject. I'm just spending time doing other subjects, when I should be spending more time on this one. Yeah, I have a lot of work to do. Apparently, the SAC's going to be in week 9 which is far away but I'm pretending it's like next week, so I can do more work for it.
UCATI haven't done any mocks either and its just around the corner aghh!
Eh, it's going alright. Same old, same old. Just doing bucketloads of questions. I haven't done any mocks, S T I L L. :(
Hi Evolio, Congrats on the lit mark! It's amazing (there's no way I could do that) and try not to compare too much to others. Good luck for the next one, you'll smash it ;DHey Chocolatemilkshake!
Oh I CAN relate! For me, spec gets neglected way too much for such a difficult subject and I find it so hard to motivate myself because everyone else in the class is so smart and ahead of the content already. So you are not alone! Try not to get too angry with yourself because it seems like you've put a tonne of work into this subject already, so it's okay too have a week where you prioritise other subjects. Good luck with it, you can do it 8)I'm glad someone feels the same way and I'm not alone in this ! I feel so behind compared to everyone else because they're probably doing heaps of exam questions and other things, which I'm not doing. That's true about the prioritising but the thing is I haven't been doing sufficient work for this subject for like 3 weeks, I've just been doing the bare minimum. Thank you for your encouragement though! ;D I'm planning to start tomorrow and get on top of my game to prepare for the upcoming SAC!
I haven't done any mocks either and its just around the corner aghh!Hey sara!
How many questions you done?
- sara
Lately, I really have not been feeling it. As soon as I go to sleep, I tell myself 'you're going to be so productive tomorrow. It's going to be a good study day'. But so far, that hasn't happened. As soon as I wake up, studying is so unappealing to me. So, throughout the day, I just sit at my desk doing random stuff, procrastinating, trying to avoid studying. In fact, I'm doing that right now, but I need to write this down so I'm aware of it. I think I'm using this *situation* as an excuse not to study, when I shouldn't. I should be more productive now, since I have so much time. I should be as productive as I was on the holidays. Right now, all I feel is emptiness, no emotion and numbness. I don't really care about anything right now. Nothing seems worth caring about.Hey Evolio, I can totally relate to this! It's really hard to study and keep yourself accountable, so I too end up procrastinating. Then I look at the time and it's already 9pm and I haven't studied anything. It's okay, we can get through this :'(
Plot twist: I actually got 38/40. My heart was beating so fast when I heard this. I smiled so big and it was the greatest achievement ever. Literature is the subject that's most appealing to me now, probably because of that score. Our next SAC is creative which I'm super excited for. I've always been stronger at creative writing.I AM SO PROUD OF YOU! That is an AMAZING achievement! Please give me your English prowess, I'm currently struggling :(. My creative SAC is coming up too, which I'm not worried about since I absolutely love writing creatively. It's funny because I say I hate English but there are a lot of things that I do enjoy about it.
I have my SAC in 19 days and it's a 10 marker. When we get back to school, we'll be doing the second part of the SAC. I need to start spamming 10 markers and asking my teacher to mark them but she's already given us 2 10-markers which is great. Oh, also I got my Research Methods- Stress 10-marker back and I got 5/10, which was absolutely devastating lol.Hey Evolio, don't worry! I did so bad on my first 10 marker too. That's a great score to work with for your first 10-marker. They're very difficult to do well in, but once you figure out how it gets better, I promise. :)
I thought it was going good. But, it's going bad. Very bad. I did 2 mini-mocks recently (finally) and it was so bad. It was like I hadn't even done any preparation for it (when I had). I've really got to work hard if I want anything even in the 90s. :-\What sucks about UCAT is that your results can vary so much no matter how much practice you do! Don't take it to heart and keep ploughing through. You can definitely do this!!! Mini-mocks don't really capture your skill, since they could be much harder than normal or you might have just had a bad day. Anyhow, don't give up and keep going!
We had a meeting this week and we looked at Patient Assessment which was basically revision. We've gone through it so many times but it was good to go over everything because it's really important. Also, we played this hospital simulation game thingy and it was super cool!! You needed to assess the patient in ICU and there was all this medical jargon which made it even more fascinating! :DWoah, that's cool! We've been having St John meetings over zoom, and we looked at choking and communication when on duty. I'm glad St John is still continuing - it's really hard to do it when it's not face-to-face because first aid is very hands-on, and I can't wait to go back to normal. It's a great break from the stress of school, but it sucks that everything is online because I'm going to have to pull my eyes out by the end of this.
Hey Evolio, I can totally relate to this! It's really hard to study and keep yourself accountable, so I too end up procrastinating. Then I look at the time and it's already 9pm and I haven't studied anything. It's okay, we can get through this :'(Yes, hopefully it gets better for both of us. :'( It's just so frustrating because it's my last year and I want to do well, but I can't because of this problem.
I AM SO PROUD OF YOU! That is an AMAZING achievement! Please give me your English prowess, I'm currently struggling :(. My creative SAC is coming up too, which I'm not worried about since I absolutely love writing creatively. It's funny because I say I hate English but there are a lot of things that I do enjoy about it.Aww, thanks whys! Although, we were allowed to bring a double-sided page of notes so that's probably why I did well. Haha, if I didn't have those notes I would've bombed the sac so I don't think I'm that great at English unfortunately. YESS, creative writing is so fun! I've been thinking about writing a story for fun in my spare time. That's the same with Literature! I sometimes hate it and I sometimes love it, depending on whether I'm doing well or not (lol).
Hey Evolio, don't worry! I did so bad on my first 10 marker too. That's a great score to work with for your first 10-marker. They're very difficult to do well in, but once you figure out how it gets better, I promise. :)That makes me feel better, coming from you whys! Thanks for that! :D
What sucks about UCAT is that your results can vary so much no matter how much practice you do! Don't take it to heart and keep ploughing through. You can definitely do this!!! Mini-mocks don't really capture your skill, since they could be much harder than normal or you might have just had a bad day. Anyhow, don't give up and keep going!Yeah, that's true. It's just there's like 68 days left until my UCAT, 2 months, and I feel like I'm not going at the pace I wanted to. :'( Maintaining time and accuracy is really hard to do and I keep fluctuating with my strengths and weaknesses which is not ideal. Hopefully, I see some growth somewhere soon! Like, I used to be good at VR with time and accuracy and now I'm failing at it so hopefully that picks up soon. I saw your Journal update and it was really good that you did a full mock though! That's great!! ;D
Woah, that's cool! We've been having St John meetings over zoom, and we looked at choking and communication when on duty. I'm glad St John is still continuing - it's really hard to do it when it's not face-to-face because first aid is very hands-on, and I can't wait to go back to normal. It's a great break from the stress of school, but it sucks that everything is online because I'm going to have to pull my eyes out by the end of this.Yeah, the simulation was super cool! I'm still in awe. Yeah, we've been having meetings over zoom as well!! Oo, cool. Yes, I do agree though about the high practicality of it. In the actual face-to-face meetings, we used to do at least one scenario every week where some people act as patients and the other people are first-aiders and we have to go through DRSABCD and treat them. Yeah, I also wish we were able to go on duties because I haven't been on that many and I need more experience.
I wasn't in a great position. I was demotivated, jaded and feeling very sad because of that. I wasn't putting any effort whatsoever into studying and it was disgusting. I really hate that feeling. Although, in these past couple of weeks, I've lifted myself up and I don't think I'll fall into that unproductivity spiral again.
Ahhh, my long lost friend. I've rekindled my passion for Specialist over the last couple of weeks due to my SAC in 12 days. 😤. I've done a lot of preparation so far: by my standards anyway. WAY MORE, compared to Methods last year when I only did Checkpoints. I've nearly completed all the chapter reviews and I can actually do the questions! 😄 Which is nice to know, because ya know...it's SPEC! Although, whenever I'm studying for this subject, I always have this feeling leering in the back of mind about how no matter how much preparation I do: I'm still not going to be satisfied by my performance because of 2 reasons. 1. It's SPEC, for GOODNESS SAKE. 2. I don't know whether I'm actually understanding everything.
When I entered school for the first time on Tuesday, it felt like I'd never left. We've had 9 weeks of holidays essentially...which I've realised is the longest break I've had in like 13 years of schooling. 😱
Hey everyone! Long time, no see. I think this is only the second time where I've disappeared for an extended period of time. To explain my uncalled for absence...I wasn't in a great position. I was demotivated, jaded and feeling very sad because of that. I wasn't putting any effort whatsoever into studying and it was disgusting. I really hate that feeling. Although, in these past couple of weeks, I've lifted myself up and I don't think I'll fall into that unproductivity spiral again. 8) Fingers crossed.YAYYY an update! It's super-duper awesome you are feeling more motivated (my fingers are crossed for you)
Anyways, how have you all been?
School 🏙OMG! Your school is letting you wear casual! That's so cool I love that for you! It is definitely crazy to think that that was the longest not-holiday holiday we've ever had during our schooling and I hadn't even thought of it like that😱
Our school allows us to wear casual clothes from Term 2 so that's what I've been wearing, which is G R E A T, because those blazers were so heavy and uncomfortable and the tie was always choking me. Glad I don't have to put up with that again until later in the year. When I entered school for the first time on Tuesday, it felt like I'd never left. We've had 9 weeks of holidays essentially...which I've realised is the longest break I've had in like 13 years of schooling. 😱
I know that feeling so well, and I can tell you you're not alone, not matter how cliche it sounds. Super happy that your feeling more productive again, and don't be so hard on yourself that you've ended up in that spiral, it happens to the best of us. Being the middle of the year, I think alot of people are feeling that productivity go down the drain, it's the equivalent of the Wednesday of the year!Thank you Geoo! Yeah, it's the worst when we lose our motivation, isn't it? But we've just got to keep pushing and we'll get there in the end!
Wearing casual clothing to school is the best! Even though it;s been a while since i've been to mainstream, I always loved how "fancy" and "professional" I looked in the blazers, but they were always so heavy and bulky.... Enjoy it whilst it lasts!
Looks like school and getting back to school is going pretty well, and I know you'll do fine in the UCAT! You have been doing so much prep throughout the year, that once the day arrives, you'll do great.
Hi Evolio! Awesome to see another update! And I'm super glad you're feeling motivated again!Thank you ArtyDreams!
Ahhhhhh Spec. A subject that can be loved and hated at the same time. I'm glad you're feeling a bit more motivated for your SAC, I'm sure you'll do GREAT!! So I'm sending lots of good vibes. I'm in the middle of my SAC right now too, so I know the feeling!
Its so hard to know how well you're doing in spec. Honestly when I find it easy it doesn't feel right because I feel like its meant to be hard lol.
Totally agreed! Those weeks went by quite slowly, but when I went back to school it felt like it never happened. OMG I had the SAME realisation the other day!! Its crazy how much time we spend at school tbh, so in a way a break was nice? But I do feel like I wouldv've preffered it in another year, but oh well.
Hope you have a great week Evolio! And good luck for your upcoming SACs.
YAYYY an update! It's super-duper awesome you are feeling more motivated (my fingers are crossed for you)Thank you J_Rho! Yes, hopefully I don't fall into the unproductivity slump.
OMG! Your school is letting you wear casual! That's so cool I love that for you! It is definitely crazy to think that that was the longest not-holiday holiday we've ever had during our schooling and I hadn't even thought of it like that😱
With reference to UCAT stuff, from what I've seen you've been really consistent and I'm sure it'll pay off
Good luck for your SACS (you don't need the luck tho you're gonna smash it!)
ChemistryNice. We are doing the chemistry poster in class at the moment too :) What is your investigation on?
Haha, LOL. Is this even a subject? The only chemistry I’ve been doing is in class. We’re just working on our practical investigation and we're conducting the experiment in groups so it’s pretty fun as we’re literally just chatting the whole time as we wait for our experiment toblow uprun it's course. We just need to submit a logbook each week but the real fun begins when we need to write our report, which won’t be that hard ( I don’t think) anyway although I will be annoying my teacher for feedback lol so I can get FULL marks!
Hi Evolio,Hey Chocolatemilkshake! 😀
A MASSIVE congratulations on finishing an entire spec application task (and smashing a literature creative and psych SAC in one week, that's incredible.) Was the spec SAC just two parts? It's funny how the second one was easier than the first (usually they do it the other way round? haha). Anyways, don't worry, I'm sure that you did better than you think, especially after all the hard work you put in! I hope you have some time to celebrate and relax this week before starting up the study again ;D
Nice. We are doing the chemistry poster in class at the moment too :) What is your investigation on?SpoilerAlso, it sucks knowing you didn't do as well as you could have last year but keep using it as motivation! The work you put in will definitely pay off at the end of the year 8) Plus you DEFINITELY do not have a small brain, believe me! You are incredibly talented, smart and hard-working!! You've got this (literally only a term and a bit to go!)
Our teachers limited it so that we were only allowed to do our experiments on electrolysis, so as a result, literally the whole year level's investigating the whole thing! 😂 What are you investigating for your practical?Funny...I'm ALSO investigating how different currents affects electroplating ;D At our school we were allowed to pick any variable to change (so some people are doing temperature, distance between electrodes, concentration of electrolyte, etc). Haha I'm sure you'll do great... have an awesome week too!
Thank you for your encouragement! 😊I'll be sure to put in the hard yards and achieve the goals! Yes, as you said, there's still time so hopefully I get there in the end!!
Congrats on the great UCAT score, Evolio!!!!! I could only dream! And you did a Chem sac afterwards?!?!? I think you still have a good chance of getting an interview for monash med (judging from previous years interview offers based ATAR/UCAT scores on MSO) and definitely interstate just keep working at that atar!!!! And take a mini-rest to congratulate yourself on completing the test 😊😊😊Thank you, Elle !! 😊 If I can do it, you can do it! I believe in you!! Yeah, after the chem sac, the first thing I did was collapse onto the sofa haha and started binge-watching a tv show. I really do hope so.
That's a great score, I'm mighty proud! ;D You did amazingly - I get it can be difficult not to compare, and I'm glad you're taking steps to minimise doing that. Also, nice SJT score. 8) Also, now that UCAT is over, you can chill out and take a break (I mean SACs are a thing, but you deserve a break!) As for now, there's nothing you can do about the past and you should definitely focus on what you can do for your future. And with psych (and any subject, really) it's okay to bludge a SAC, you can still do well! You didn't do bad either, and the SAC was only out of 27. I hate when SACs are out of a small number of marks, because each one counts so much more. I prefer SACs with 40 or 50 marks - so much better tbh. Now that UCAT is done, you've got so much more time on your hands! You'll be able to catch up, I believe in you.Thank you whys! 😊 Yeah, it really drags your whole score down which sucks. Yes, I feel so free!! As soon as I woke up, I was going to login to Medify and do ucat practice...until I realised I'M DONE!! I never have to do a UCAT question ever again (hopefully). Have a great rest of the week too whys!
Thanks for the cool update, and have a great rest of the week!
P.S. love the memes
Hey Evolio,Hey Geoo! Thank you! 😊 Yeah, I think my brain has reached its full capacity so it's struggling to fit all that organic chem. Hopefully, it becomes easier soon for the both of us.
So awesome to see an update from you, I love reading your journal entries!
Congratulations on a wicked UCAT score! You worked so hard all throughout the year, doing practice question after practice question and all your hard work has paid off! I'm super proud of you, and the best part is, is that you can say goodbye to the UCAT and take some time to chill.
I 100% feel you with chem! Last year I really like organic chem, but wow did I forget how much memorisation was involved! All I want to do is shove the textbook into my head, i'm struggling to remember it all! I'm sure you'll redeem yourself in Pysch, enjoy the rest of your week!SpoilerBTW, it's awesome that you're looking at other options like biomed. What pulled you towards it? I use to want to do biomed, but I didn't like how constrictive is was, and wanted a little more freedom in what I wanted to do, so I'm leaning more towards BSci.
Are you thinking of doing Bachelor of Science at Melb Uni?I'm a little back and forth to be honest between UniMelb and Monash. I like how at monash I could choose more than one major or dable into to a minor, but at the same time I don't mind the breath system at Melb. So it's a tough one i'm still figuring out. I also haven't seen the campuses, so i'm going in a little blind on my choices and what I read online, but I should hopefully make a decision soon. I can totally see the appeal in the chancellor scholarship and I really hope you're able to get it! That would be such an epic opportunity! Staying in the home state too especially with med is a great idea as well, even if it is an extra two years, i'd rather be in Victoria too (although Uni of Tas does have nice views and hiking trails.....).
Hi Evolio, that's an amazing UCAT score! also love the second meme ahaha. I'm looking forward to reading more updates ;DThank you!
Hey Evolio! It sucks that you're upset with your marks but your optimistic attitude to keep trying is very inspiring! It's great that you're taking time off to stop and smell the roses outside as I feel that many don't do it enough. Which AN users did you meet in your dream?Yes, it makes me so happy when it's bright and sunny outside! Unlike today where it's very grey and gloomy . :'(
WHY? Our SAC’s in Term 4 lol so a long way away but I’m so close to finishing the course! I literally have a chapter and a bit to do and I’ve finished the entire thing! So excited, but at the same time, very anxious because it’d be time to smash out some practice questions.I feel you! I'm actually so surprised that we've nearly finished spec (I only have the last chapter to go) and its so reliving! I'm so glad they took off probability ahaha. Spec is such a drainer and I totally feel your pain! Keep at it and I'm sure you'll reach your goals.
I’ve also been binge-watching ATAR Reaction videos recently and I’ve been thinking about how I want to be feeling on the day of the ATAR. On that day, at 7 am, or whatever time I open them, I want to be able to believe that I did enough work this year to achieve the ATAR I want. When I see that number, I want it to reflect all the potential that I had shown throughout the year. On a more happy note, I think I might film one of those ATAR reaction videos for the lols.Yessssss by far some of my favourite videos to watch! hey can be so motivating :D
I had a dream I met the whole VCE Journal gang in real life, lol and it was so vivid. 😂I loveeeeeee this ah ha. AN journal gang is the BEST!!! ;)
Hi Evolio - it was awesome to see an update ~ I love reading them!Hey Arty! Yes, it's such a relief to have finished spec! Can't wait to start doing practice exam questions!
I feel you! I'm actually so surprised that we've nearly finished spec (I only have the last chapter to go) and its so reliving! I'm so glad they took off probability ahaha. Spec is such a drainer and I totally feel your pain! Keep at it and I'm sure you'll reach your goals.
Yessssss by far some of my favourite videos to watch! hey can be so motivating :D
I loveeeeeee this ah ha. AN journal gang is the BEST!!! ;)
Thanks for the update Evolio and I hope you have an awesome weekend!
P.S. Why are exams SO SOON??
you take everything so serious. just do ur best and not be defined by a number. so sad society has become thisI think Evolio has every right to feel disappointed (though they shouldn't be because the score they achieved is amazing nonetheless :)). It is absolutely normal to be disappointed when we do not achieve as highly as one wants and we shouldn't judge that. But please, do not go commenting that they "take everything so serious," as disappointment is normal.
you take everything so serious. just do ur best and not be defined by a number. so sad society has become thisI need to take things seriously, because if I don't, then I won't get anywhere. When you're trying to achieve goals, you need to push yourself and be hard on yourself, otherwise you won't accomplish what you wanted to, especially if it's difficult to achieve them. Yes, ATARs don't define you, but the reason I'm aiming for a higher one is because I need it for the course to be competitive.
I think Evolio has every right to feel disappointed (though they shouldn't be because the score they achieved is amazing nonetheless :)). It is absolutely normal to be disappointed when we do not achieve as highly as one wants and we shouldn't judge that. But please, do not go commenting that they "take everything so serious," as disappointment is normal.Thank you angrybiscuit! ;D
It is far from over, your goals are far from "shattered" and your chances are far from "gone." You have one thing that most people don't and it's that passion and I swear to you that thing will get you through. If it helps, the interview matters too and I know a number of people from Monash who got in with UCAT scores of mid 80s. I know it probably won't help to give you a comparison of some sort but I hope it gives you some peace of mind that it's not over.
Congrats on everything you've achieved thus far. Keep your chin up and keep going, keep remembering the goal that you have in mind and let that propel you forward rather than drag you back. :)
Hey Evolio, I know it's hard to pull yourself back up again because I too understand that it's hard to believe the positive side "when it's all just speculation" but you seriously still have a chance! You still have your vce exams which can definitely pull your atar up! You can do this!Hey homeworkisapotato! Yeah, I've just to keep going and hopefully, I'll push through and get to the other side. :D
Time for another update
I have one more sac and I've really got to ace it.You can do this fam!
I still have one more sac to go but it's literally the repeat of sac 1 lol.All the best!!
I've started exam questions but they're proving to be really difficult and some of the questions are straight up weird. The company's known for difficult questions but my teacher recommended it. I have one more sac to go.I hear you with questions being weird. They sometimes make me feel like stopping the exam ahaha but dw you've only got one sac left!
Anyways, I'm just trying to do my best on the sacs and I'm really counting on the exam to boost me.What a great mindset! I wish I was more like you dude. Seriously.
Daym, it's surreal that you got in touch with a friend you haven't spoken to for 11 years AND YEP the study vibe channel is insane. 12 hour super-revision days.. Oouf :oHey brothanathan!
Hang in there Evolio, trying to find yourself while seeking the acceptance of others, is a dangerous feat. You don't need to seek validation from anyone else but you
Take care you legend, my PMs are always open for a vent or two ;D
You can do this fam!Hey homeworkisapotato! Yes! Can't wait to finish all my sacs and then I can just focus on exam revision! But then again, my sacs aren't until a bit later so I can afford to ignore them for a while haha.
All the best!!
I hear you with questions being weird. They sometimes make me feel like stopping the exam ahaha but dw you've only got one sac left!
What a great mindset! I wish I was more like you dude. Seriously.
It's so cool that you're in touch with a friend from eleven years ago! Sometimes life throws mud at you but times like these feel magical. It's great that you've find your key to motivation with the study vibe channel, I know you will definitely keep the amazing work up. All the best for your sacs, I'm sure you'll do great!
Can't wait to finish all my sacs and then I can just focus on exam revision!There's nothing that feels better than having all your sacs lifted off your shoulder ahahaha
good luck with your bio exam revision!Thank you so much <3 It means the world
Congratulations Evolio I'm so proud of youuuuuu <3 You're so inspiring and hardworking, I'm so happy for you for finishing the huge journey. Your list of things to do sounds great and I hope you have the relaxing holiday you deserve.So proud of you for having a positive mindset, it's going to take you places! Are you planning on having a uni journey journal?Aww, thank you so much! Yess, it's much more relaxing now but at the same time, I think I'm getting bored haha. I've got to find more things to do. Hmm, about the journal, I might have one. I think it'd be cool to have a sequel to this VCE Journal! :D
Feel free to PM me any questions you may have about Biomed @ UoM I just finished my second year :)Cool, thank you so much! :D
Congrats for finishing!!Thank you so much!! Yeah, that makes sense. It was just a bit terrifying that I was feeling like that: I mean, it's my exams!! I shouldn't be feeling relaxed! But oh well, it's done and dusted and it's in the past. Glad I'm not the only one though! It felt wrong to be feeling like that (for some reason). Yess, I'm trying to forget about all the stuff that's making me cry and trying to focus on the stuff that will make me happy (for now, anyway).
After my english and bio exams I felt exactly as you did. I kind of didn’t care after those 2 and I was sort of just like ehh whatever, I can’t be stuffed. Most of my friends felt like that too, and I think it’s pretty normal (maybe an early sign of burnout or something???). Anyways, I’m so proud of you for successfully getting through!!! It’s time to relax. I relate so hard to the rest of your journal entry like not meeting expectations and feeling stressed for ATAR release, but all we can do is wait. And while we wait, we might as well have lots of fun and for at least a month, forget about all things VCE.
P.S. can definitely relate to being a complete blob!
Have a great break!
Congratulations on finishing Evolio!! Proud of you!Thank you, Jeyda!! ;D Great job on finishing your HHD exam and enjoy your break too! All the best for next year!
Enjoy your loooong break (:
Congrats Evolio :)Thank you! Yeahh, the psych exam was a weird one. I'm just glad it's done! Yeah, I'm sure it will. It's just: so many regrets! Argh! Thank you for your kind words though! :D
I relate with psych. Pretty sure there was steam coming out of my pen as I race to finish. What a lonngg exam with questions that needed loongg answers.
You might have disappointments now, but it will heal with time. Don't let this be a hiccup to your success. Getting through this year with the work and effort you put throughout is an achievement in itself. Super proud of you!!
Congrats on finishing your exams Evolio!! It is definitely a big accomplishment. I've enjoyed your journal posts this year!! :)Thank you!! Yeah, I'm not really thinking about exams anymore which is good I guess but sometimes, a random thought pops into my head about a random question on the exam haha. I never thought about it like that, it being our last break. That's true, we may as well enjoy it and deal with the other stuff later.
Enjoy your break! (And try not to worry about your exams too much. (Easy to say, harder to do though. I really feel you) This break only comes once in a lifetime, and I thinks its best to enjoy it!!)
congratulations on completing vce, duxing psych and your uni offer!!Thank you Sine!
sorry to hear that you are dissapointed with your results
objectively you did really well but it is still ok to be dissapointed with them if that is not what you wanted
I know this won't help but a 33 in specialist maths is still an extremely good score (it beats out a 45 in Further Maths which is also a very good score).
Congratulations on psych!!Thank you Bri!
No one can tell you how to feel about results, and I think going for something as competitive as med makes results a more difficult time in that you can score something amazingly (in the top 2% !) but still not get the offers you wanted. Yes, you've got to accept and move on & make new plans at some stage but please don't feel that you need to make all of your decisions now. You can take some time to process a bit before you figure out your new path.
It being harder to get lots of 40s is reflective of the competitiveness of the cohorts for the subjects you chose - that's why you have scaling to balance that out.
It's going to be easy for you to look back now and imagine doing x or y differently but no one can be 100% productive over a long period of time, especially not with lots of stressors. That you did still score very highly is a testament to how much you did do; please try to be kind to yourself.
Know that this does not define you. You're a capable, intelligent & more importantly kind and considerate person. Your values and the choices you make say more about you than a result you're given ever will.
Over time today will start to feel less important to you. You can persevere through this.
Hey Evolio!Aww, thank you dutyfree!! Yeah, it crushed me too. I really thought that it had gone alright but it didn't. Like, I actually took this seriously for once but ah, my poor ucat and low atar didn't help. Omg, you went to the same school!! (When I saw this, I got super excited!) Yeah, I totally agree with you on that. Like, it has become the norm to be receiving 40+ study scores in our school. It’s just: I wanted to do better and nothing has worked out the way I envisioned it to.
Congrats on finishing yr12 with smashing results (acing psych)!
Um wow, this is super relatable. I get it, (if it helps - I also didn’t pass my interview), it sort of crushed me.
I don’t even know if I’m allowed to say this, but I’m pretty sure I went to the same school. It’s great for the competitive environment + like-minded peers, but with scores, it can be brutal. It’s completely okay to take some time to feel frustrated and finally, let yourself breathe after such a wacky year. But also reflect on how damn well you did, dude.
Just wanted to say (if you are still aiming for med), these scores, themselves, don’t translate to any of your qualities. Reading your entries, you sound like an amazing candidate!
I wish you all the best in whatever you do!
(I can’t believe I wasn’t following your journal earlier than the freaking last post!)
:)
OH MY GOD I'M SCREAMING THAT PSYCH STUDY SCORE THOUGH. Massive congratulations, it was well-deserved and I know how passionate you were about psych. I'm so mighty proud of you - all that hard work and passion paid off in the end! It's not easy to score so high, but you were more than capable and you did amazing. I can definitely understand that imposter syndrome kicking in. It sucks. Be aware of the fact that VTAC calculates everybody's ATAR in the same way to ensure fairness (I'm not saying the ATAR itself is a fair system, but that the way it's calculated from your study scores is). VTAC thinks you deserve that amazing ATAR, and so you do. It's definitely okay to feel like you don't - I hope that when time passes, you will also realise that you deserve this ATAR after your time studying in year 12. Spesh is a hard subject, try not to be too harsh on yourself. I am so so proud of you for what you've achieved - it's not easy (especially during a pandemic)!Thank you whys! And thank you for giving me advice throughout the year.
Echoing everyone else, you are not defined by your study scores. As the wise Geoo once said - study scores are only a reflection of a period of time that may not have been the best time for you, and that is also influenced by so many other factors.
Congrats on the biomed offer - not an easy course to get into. I know you are disappointed, and it's normal and okay to feel this way, but know that we are all here for you and that if you want to pursue medicine in the future, there are other avenues for that.
Congrats on your incredible accomplishments Evolio!! :) I'm sorry that you aren't feeling so great about them - and you are 100% entitled to have those feelings. But I hope you take some time to be kind to yourself :) It's ok to take time to process everything that has happened, but I truly hope that in the future you can look back and not lose sight of everything you have accomplished and the fact that you survived grade 12 in what was such a difficult year. I wish you the best of luck for the future!Thank you Katelyn!! All the best for the future too! :D
Hey Evolio super sorry for the late reply!! Congratulations on your results Evolio they're amazing! I'm sorry you are disappointed in your results and I can't tell you how to feel but I hope you are still very excited for the future ahead! Your journey is so uniquely your own so I hope you are excited that a chapter has closed and a new chapter has begun! All the best! Are you going to have a uni journey journal?Thank you homeworkisapotato! Yeah, I surpisingly am excited for the future ahead even though it is definitely not what I envisioned. I'm excited for what could happen so let's see if I get there. Unfortunately, I won't have a uni journal. I wish you all the best for Year 12 and beyond!
Hey Evolio,Hi mang0! Nice to meet you and thank you! Yes, I've reflected on what happened and hopefully I learn from my mistakes, rather than committing them again. Thank you for the support and I wish you all the best on your VCE Journey!
I've been reading your journal for quite a while now, and I just wanted to say congrats on your awesome results! The psych score is AMAZING! I'm sorry about the disappointment you're feeling but you're totally allowed to feel like that. I'm just really happy that you're motivated to keep striving to achieve your goal to get into Medicine, through other pathways and that you were able to take a break to rest as well as to review last year. Well done, and all the best for 2021! No matter what pathway you take, I know you'll excel and do great :D
Hey Evolio,Thank you Ionic Doc! Actually, I'm leaning towards Bachelor of Biomedicine/Master of Engineering @ Melb Uni !! Thank you for your encouragement and support and I wish you all the best on your med journey too! :D
I'm sorry you feel that way about your results.
I hope you enjoy biomedical science at Monash and I believe that you will make it into med! There are a whole variety of pathways! Keep up the grind :D