tsch

Hi there!

The interview process consisted of 4 different sections.

Icebreakers:
The icebreakers was the first part of the interview. I believe were not being assessed on but was a great way to learn more about the people in the group and make yourself feel a lot more comfortable with them.

Group Interviews:
The group interview is a the section where you work together as a group to solve some questions together. You were given a random object for one of the activities, and working as a group to determine what that object was (my group got something similar to a suction cup thingy... It was quite random). For the second activity, we were given 10 million dollars to save an island. We were given a list of what items we could potentially purchase and we had to narrow it down to fit the budget. So as a group we decided what of those things were most important and what wasn't.

Tip: Make sure to contribute and show some sort of leadership skills whether it being encouraging someone to speak or getting the conversation started; I promise you that will make you stand out.

Mathematics:
Don't stress, but there is a maths part of the interview only lasting a 5 minutes or so. We were given a piece of paper with two problem solving questions. They weren't that hard but I found them quite time consuming. I don't believe that the problem solving contributed much to the interview but I am just guessing that they just want to see your thinking capabilities even after the test.

1 on 1 interviews:
This is the part where you sit down with another teacher and they ask you questions. Usually, these interviews only last for 5-10 minutes. Some of the questions I got:

  • Why do you want to go to JMSS?
  • What do you do on the weekends?
  • What do you want to be when you grow up?
  • What scientific invention has greatly impacted the world (Something similar to that)

Tips: The interviewers are very nice and they helped you answer if you felt uncomfortable. But be sure to smile and act friendly to make them feel that you are more approchable.

AND.. Make sure to practice. Ask yourself a bunch of questions in the mirror that are generic and that can help you get more comfortable; or even better, get someone and have them ask you questions just like the interview.

PS. Don't be afraid to take a pause, its better to take a pause and thing than actually saying something that is rushed.

Wishing you the best.

      12 days later
      a month later

      sciencesnowstormdog hi, i've done the 1 on 1 interview last year but failed any tips and expected answers that the teachers want for the interview you might recommend? thx

        2 months later

        hello,
        I am taking the JMSS exam this year and really want to make it in, to everyone who has taken the exam before can you please give me some tips or even some idea of what sort of things i need to study?
        thank you

        hey im writing for the jmss test this year for yr 10.
        I need some tips on the test syllabus im okay at math but i need some guidance for science
        pls help 🙂

        Hi! I also need help for the JMSS entry for yr 10! Any help would be appreciated!

        5 months later

        Hi! I got an interview for John Monash Science School this year and I was wondering if anyone had any tips or ideas of what will be asked in the interview!! Thanks

        • tsch replied to this.

          tvzny hey what's your discord i can help you if u want i did the interview yesterday

              tsch hi, just wanted to know if you have sent the request in yet?? thanks

                  tsch hi, can you please send me the interview questions. My Discord is 1303a Thanks heaps!

                    Hi everyone!
                    For reference I'm currently a Year 10 student at a public school, who just got accepted into JMSS for Year 11 2024! I personally found the JMSS discord ran by JMSS students to be instrumental in helping me receive an offer for 2024. I have the link posted below, and I'll always be floating around to help you guys! 🙂

                    JMSS Discord: https://discord.gg/q4UuGrvtPJ

                    goldrush hi! im just wondering if u have tsch's dc i replied a bit late TT

                      6 months later

                      sciencesnowstormdog Hi there!

                      The interview process consisted of 4 different sections.

                      Icebreakers:
                      The icebreakers was the first part of the interview. I believe were not being assessed on but was a great way to learn more about the people in the group and make yourself feel a lot more comfortable with them.

                      Group Interviews:
                      The group interview is a the section where you work together as a group to solve some questions together. You were given a random object for one of the activities, and working as a group to determine what that object was (my group got something similar to a suction cup thingy... It was quite random). For the second activity, we were given 10 million dollars to save an island. We were given a list of what items we could potentially purchase and we had to narrow it down to fit the budget. So as a group we decided what of those things were most important and what wasn't.

                      Tip: Make sure to contribute and show some sort of leadership skills whether it being encouraging someone to speak or getting the conversation started; I promise you that will make you stand out.

                      Mathematics:
                      Don't stress, but there is a maths part of the interview only lasting a 5 minutes or so. We were given a piece of paper with two problem solving questions. They weren't that hard but I found them quite time consuming. I don't believe that the problem solving contributed much to the interview but I am just guessing that they just want to see your thinking capabilities even after the test.

                      1 on 1 interviews:
                      This is the part where you sit down with another teacher and they ask you questions. Usually, these interviews only last for 5-10 minutes. Some of the questions I got:
                      Why do you want to go to JMSS?
                      What do you do on the weekends?
                      What do you want to be when you grow up?
                      What scientific invention has greatly impacted the world (Something similar to that)

                      Tips: The interviewers are very nice and they helped you answer if you felt uncomfortable. But be sure to smile and act friendly to make them feel that you are more approchable.

                      AND.. Make sure to practice. Ask yourself a bunch of questions in the mirror that are generic and that can help you get more comfortable; or even better, get someone and have them ask you questions just like the interview.

                      PS. Don't be afraid to take a pause, its better to take a pause and thing than actually saying something that is rushed.

                      Wishing you the best.

                      Thank you so much!!!!

                        3 months later

                        sciencesnowstormdog
                        Hello!!
                        I'm actually applying for year10 entry 2025, and I'm just wondering about the qualities and types of students interviewers look for during the interview.
                        I hope I get a reply!!

                        • eee replied to this.
                            4 months later

                            cyl_b To me someone confident but not too cocky, basically passionate about STEM/Science that is still humble, I believe they aim to build a "community" at JMSS instead of "competing" against other students, idk if that makes sense but yeah

                              guys any examples of extracurriculars??

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