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Mac.Rob or JMSS?
« on: September 05, 2021, 02:57:09 pm »
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hey, i got into mac.rob for year 10 but im not sure if i should go. are there any past/current students at mac.rob? i have heard they have a great atar reputation - but as all public schools are, they have some 'not so good' teachers. if i am considering taking chem and bio in vce is mac.rob generally a strong school in those areas?? i am planning to study medicine after school and i am not sure whether mac.rob or a science specialist school is better for my path. any help is appreciated, thanks!!
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Re: is mac.rob a good school?
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2021, 08:04:43 pm »
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hey, i got into mac.rob for year 10 but im not sure if i should go. are there any past/current students at mac.rob? i have heard they have a great atar reputation - but as all public schools are, they have some 'not so good' teachers. if i am considering taking chem and bio in vce is mac.rob generally a strong school in those areas?? i am planning to study medicine after school and i am not sure whether mac.rob or a science specialist school is better for my path. any help is appreciated, thanks!!

Hi there, I am pretty new to AN and I don't go to Mac.Rob, but I do go to a Selective School (if that helps). Mac.Rob is definitely a great school from what I have heard and is extremely prestigious so that's a plus and something I think is a big part of how the school feels. Being from MHS personally, the culture is fascinating and I believe that Mac.Rob is similar as well. Since you want to do medicine, however, it really depends. A science specialist school is a great choice because of how science-focused it is and of course there are so many opportunities however your path may change over the course of time and Mac.Rob allows you to test out different careers before VCE which I believe is extremely important. There are so many people in AN who changed their goals as time went on which is why it is a good idea to review other careers. If you are completely certain that you *will* do medicine, then probably go for the science school if you believe it is best for you.

Finally, it really depends on your choice but I would recommend Mac.Rob (bit biased lol). Do whatever you want and good luck for the future!

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Re: is mac.rob a good school?
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2021, 09:42:23 pm »
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Hi there, I am pretty new to AN and I don't go to Mac.Rob, but I do go to a Selective School (if that helps). Mac.Rob is definitely a great school from what I have heard and is extremely prestigious so that's a plus and something I think is a big part of how the school feels. Being from MHS personally, the culture is fascinating and I believe that Mac.Rob is similar as well. Since you want to do medicine, however, it really depends. A science specialist school is a great choice because of how science-focused it is and of course there are so many opportunities however your path may change over the course of time and Mac.Rob allows you to test out different careers before VCE which I believe is extremely important. There are so many people in AN who changed their goals as time went on which is why it is a good idea to review other careers. If you are completely certain that you *will* do medicine, then probably go for the science school if you believe it is best for you.

Finally, it really depends on your choice but I would recommend Mac.Rob (bit biased lol). Do whatever you want and good luck for the future!

thanks for all your advice! i definitely agree with all ur points so hopefully i will be able to make the right decision in the end  :)

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Re: is mac.rob a good school?
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2021, 12:28:00 pm »
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go to a selective school, not macrob, but in general at these schools teachers can be quite dodgy, but if you can, getting external support is probably going to be the best option if u want to do well, don't expect ur teachers to really set you up to do well and give you timely and that much helpful feedback. its a very independent learning experience and teachers really don't hold your hand that much ig so idk if ur used to that. personally it can feel tiring transitioning to a different type of 'learning style', but I think you'll get used to it if u have the resources to support. but hey, everyone has a different outlook on it, so that's just my two cents

oh, and if you come from a private school i highly recommend that you stay there you might be a bit disappointed coming to macrob or some other selective school but up to you
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Re: Mac.Rob or JMSS?
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2021, 05:15:06 pm »
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hi again. i got into JMSS just a few minutes ago and now I really dont know which school to go to. i can see that macrob has a great reputation in terms of VCE scores, they have a wider co-curricular program, and is flexible in case i decide to change my career path in VCE. however, the travel time in mac.rob will be time consuming (45 mins), and im not sure whether the teachers/students are really great in terms of personality/teaching methods etc. plus im going to be a newbie so idk how im going to fit in. oh also, i can do bio unit 1 in mac.rob whereas in jmss im pretty sure i cant.

in terms of JMSS, it is definitely closer to me (like maybe 15-20 travel time?) and they have better facilities in terms of science labs and resources. i am also aiming for medicine when im older so a science specialist school is better suited to that. however, jmss' vce results/ranking is not as great as mac.rob's, and their curricular is not so wide as mac.rob's (obviously because they're science centred).

im reaaally stumped and would love to hear from current or past JMSS/mac.rob students (or even other selective school students) about their opinion on my situation. thank you!!

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Re: Mac.Rob or JMSS?
« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2021, 05:52:43 pm »
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hi again. i got into JMSS just a few minutes ago and now I really dont know which school to go to. i can see that macrob has a great reputation in terms of VCE scores, they have a wider co-curricular program, and is flexible in case i decide to change my career path in VCE. however, the travel time in mac.rob will be time consuming (45 mins), and im not sure whether the teachers/students are really great in terms of personality/teaching methods etc. plus im going to be a newbie so idk how im going to fit in. oh also, i can do bio unit 1 in mac.rob whereas in jmss im pretty sure i cant.

in terms of JMSS, it is definitely closer to me (like maybe 15-20 travel time?) and they have better facilities in terms of science labs and resources. i am also aiming for medicine when im older so a science specialist school is better suited to that. however, jmss' vce results/ranking is not as great as mac.rob's, and their curricular is not so wide as mac.rob's (obviously because they're science centred).

im reaaally stumped and would love to hear from current or past JMSS/mac.rob students (or even other selective school students) about their opinion on my situation. thank you!!

Hey, I’m a yr12 at JMSS this year and thought I might clear up the subject selection. Although bio 1/2 isn’t offered to yr10’s, they have science electives which are almost equivalent to bio 1/2 and also overlap with some of the 3/4 bio content. I think bio is the only science subject that doesn’t have prerequisite subjects like methods, chemistry or physics.

Methods 1/2 is also offered to yr10’s granted that you sit and pass the methods readiness test.

Chemistry 1/2 is also offered in the form of ‘advanced chemistry’ but is only run during semester 2 so you’re basically going through the relevant 1/2 content for 3/4 only and you can study it by doing a prerequisite electives and get a high enough grade (not sure what it is now, they’ll tell you at info night).

Physics unit 2 is offered as well but to those with a high enough grade (like chemistry) and if you chose it during your subject selection prior to starting at JMSS (also like chemistry).

To do 1 3/4 in yr11 you need around a 60% overall subject average and to do 2 3/4’s in yr11 you’ll need around a 90% overall average but that isn’t fixed, some people can do it with 85%.

I hope that clears some stuff up about the availability of accelerated subjects at JMSS :)

EDIT: JMSS kinda looks down on further maths and only lets people struggling with maths (like 20% avg or below) do it so if you really wanted to do further maths then maybe JMSS isn’t the right choice.
« Last Edit: September 09, 2021, 05:54:38 pm by Charles12324 »
Biology: 47
Chemistry: 45
Methods: 44
Specialist maths: 39
English: 43
UMEP maths: 4.5

ATAR: 99.45

JMSS

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Re: Mac.Rob or JMSS?
« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2021, 05:13:16 pm »
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oh ok, thanks! also i heard the jmss vce english department is kind of weak atm...is this true? apparently teachers dont rlly mark your essays and give general feedback. in contrast mac.rob's eng department would be stronger...so i dont really know which school would be better for my VCE.

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Re: Mac.Rob or JMSS?
« Reply #7 on: September 12, 2021, 03:16:33 pm »
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hey, i got into mac.rob for year 10 but im not sure if i should go. are there any past/current students at mac.rob? i have heard they have a great atar reputation - but as all public schools are, they have some 'not so good' teachers. if i am considering taking chem and bio in vce is mac.rob generally a strong school in those areas?? i am planning to study medicine after school and i am not sure whether mac.rob or a science specialist school is better for my path. any help is appreciated, thanks!!

hey my sister attends mac.rob and she read through yous posts and she also thinks macrob would be better for you to choose, based on the reasoning and points you have given. either way its your choice and I'm sure you'll do well in either school :)

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Re: Mac.Rob or JMSS?
« Reply #8 on: September 12, 2021, 05:46:55 pm »
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hey, i got into mac.rob for year 10 but im not sure if i should go. are there any past/current students at mac.rob? i have heard they have a great atar reputation - but as all public schools are, they have some 'not so good' teachers. if i am considering taking chem and bio in vce is mac.rob generally a strong school in those areas?? i am planning to study medicine after school and i am not sure whether mac.rob or a science specialist school is better for my path. any help is appreciated, thanks!!

Hey OP,
Past macrob student here. The way Macrob works and is able to hold its high ATAR ranking is mainly because of the students and their effort ( I think this is applicable to any school honestly). While I acknowledge how supportive the teachers are, as previously mentioned, there's a lot of independent learning. I was quite shocked to know how things especially in year 9 and 10 were a bit unstructured and you have to be internally motivated and self-guided to do well. It got better in VCE, however, almost every student I knew had external help (i.e. tutors) for at least one of their subjects.
As compared to JMSS, I know they're very science focused so even in their English classes, I believe the prescribed text (for non-vce) was science based. If you are super passionate about science, it's a good school. Although, I do believe it limits career options, whereas, in Macrob you're really able to test different subjects that don't evolve around science and develop further interests. For example, many students aiming for med take up eco or accounting, mainly to get a taste for a different field. Also, it's useful if med doesn't work out - since they know what eco/accounting etc is like, they might end up doing commerce.

For bio: The sacs are designed to be difficult, so the exams feels easier. The difficulty of the sacs also allows for a LOT of scaling (scaling sacs) at the end of year. I reckon bio is one of Macrob's best subjects and has a strong cohort (subject to every year).

In terms of school environment, Macrob students are very supportive and you'll find your niche/group somewhere. There are a ton of extracurricular opportunities and there are great academic resources.

Also, please do consider travelling time but don't let it hinder your decision. Just be aware that you will be spending a lot of time travelling (depending on where you live), since it's a city based school, so come prepared with a mindset and plan on how you're going to tackle this challenge! Either way, whichever school you end up in, I wish all the best!
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Re: Mac.Rob or JMSS?
« Reply #9 on: September 12, 2021, 05:57:50 pm »
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Also, it's useful if med doesn't work out - since they know what eco/accounting etc is like, they might end up doing commerce.

This is so true because I have heard of several JMSS students who changed their career plans and switched to commerce and engineering. As mentioned previously, travel time should not really hinder you from going to the school and in most cases, that 45 minutes you spend on the train (or car depending on how you'll travel) can be spent reading, finishing homework or just socialising with friends but you should be fine at either school as both of them have a lot to offer.

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« Reply #10 on: September 12, 2021, 08:31:18 pm »
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thank you everyone for your insight! its been reallyy helpful.

after school i am thinking to go thru med but if i find i dont rlly like it i may go into nursing (my main intention for these professions is just helping the community and being in a medical environment), and i can definitely see both schools catering to my needs. if there are any past students from jmss/macrob who are studying courses in those fields and would like to give me some insight on the journey, it would be really great if you guys could pm me or just reply to the thread. 

ooh also, does anyone know abt the mac.rob bus line? i think its run by lanka bus lines. i know we're in lockdown rn but does any past/current students have experience with the bus lines and stuff? is it still active and running to date?

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Re: Mac.Rob or JMSS?
« Reply #11 on: September 13, 2021, 09:03:22 am »
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oh ok, thanks! also i heard the jmss vce english department is kind of weak atm...is this true? apparently teachers dont rlly mark your essays and give general feedback. in contrast mac.rob's eng department would be stronger...so i dont really know which school would be better for my VCE.

People like to joke that yr12 english is another study period lol but I think the teachers don’t want to spoon feed students so if you want extra feedback you have to actively seek it from them outside of class or something.
Biology: 47
Chemistry: 45
Methods: 44
Specialist maths: 39
English: 43
UMEP maths: 4.5

ATAR: 99.45

JMSS