Cheesecake7 thanks! for persuasive, you probably know this, but the introduction is either a thesis statement, or where you list all your supporting arguments. I always chose to signpost arguments as it then lead to a cohesive piece. For narrative (and persuasive), having a large vocabulary is very important. Having knowledge of literary devices also helps.
Hope this helps you in any way!
2022 Victorian Selective Entry Test Results
I definitely agree Glenny is really really competitive, but I know that some people did get in with 1 or 2 superiors this year so you never know.
I think that some people might start declining offers once they start doing the scholars program though - which happened in previous years - and there were quite a few people who got in following rounds 
salma_7052 Thank you for the help
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salma_7052 what school do you go to? Just wondering because earlier you said that all 15 spots at your school were taken up
Also GWSC 
salma_7052 Then I have no chance of getting in
Thanks for the help tho
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Hi, I was wondering what the chances of me getting a late offer is!
Verbal: High average
Numerical: Superior
Math: Above average
Reading comp: Above average
Writing: High average
Im going for Nossal and out of the 9 or so spots in my school, only 3 ahve been taken.
Im worried since I only got one superior, and I understand if theres no chance but I still have hope left ان شاء الله
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ILikeBooks I definitely think you have a chance, my friend got a first round offer to Nossal with the exact same results!
I’m not sure of the exact dates for the remaining rounds of offers but I think your results definitely give you a chance isa ; with others having received the offer with your results as Randomhuman24 said and the capacity at your school not having been filled yet.
Also keep in mind that the offers process is very convoluted and ultimately unfair to some people. It’s clear that there is a lot more to it than raw results and the 4% rule - I know others at my school who missed out with better results than mine. In case that you do miss out, the results are very likely out of your hand.
Good luck
Hi all,
My daughter had her interview at McRob for a PD today and I just want to share the questions that were asked because they might be useful for people who get an interview in later rounds.
Principle and assistant principle were in the panel.
The questions that were asked;
Tell me about yourself.
What high school are you from?
How would you describe your family?
Who do you look upto?
What is your favourite subject? Why
What is your least favourite subject? Why
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Why should we give you a seat in this school?
Do you participate in any sport?
Do you play any musical instruments?
Have you been involved in leadership roles?
Tell me about a time when you help someone.
Tell me what was your gratest point in life.
What is the book that you last read? Why? Describe some interesting facts from the book.
Do you have any questions for us?
They said “If your child would like to bring a portfolio of achievements etc along to share with the panel that is possible, but not essential.”
My Daughter brought her portfolio and good thing is, she could share her portfolio at the end.
Good luck!!
salma_7052
ILikeBooks
The 3rd round of offers is next Wednesday, 19th of October.
ILikeBooks
You have a chance but it really depends on the school you go to.
I got into Nossal with
Verbal - High Avg
Numerical - High Avg
Reading - Superior
Maths - Above Avg
Writing - High Avg
I got lower scores than you and I got in so I think your school really counts on this one. The school that I go to barely has any teachers and some of the VCE subjects are taught by different CRTs so I think that's why I got in. If your school isn't super academic I think you'll get in but if it is then your chances might be on the lower side. Still have hope though. I hope you get in!
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Nutella
I'm not 100% sure but I think it's like if you go to a super academic school like Haileybury for instance, they obviously will be more academically focused than a rural school. This is going to be kind of hard to explain but if you go to a academic school you're probably taught hard maths and stuff but if you go to a rural or small school, you're probably self taught. I think selective schools take that into consideration and also like your ranking in your class or year level, it's obviously easier to be ranked higher in a less academic school than an academic school if that makes sense. Take everything I say with a grain of salt but I think your school matters to an extent. I could've also possibly gotten into Nossal with my scores because I'm in the Equity Consideration Category but I'm not entirely sure how much it matters unless there's too many students in that category. Hope that sort of made sense.
Ommahp
uhm my school has alot of kids but overaall it is a pretty academically low school so idrk but tysm you gave me hope. have a great day and hope you enjoy it at nossal!
Randomhuman24
thank you to you guys too!
ILikeBooks All good! Best of luck!
Hey guys! I got accepted into Nossal as first round offer this year!!! I'm really happy and I actually did a lot better than I was expecting, but GOD WAS NUMERICAL SO HARD!!!!!
My scores were:
Reading comprehension: Superior
Mathematics: Superior
Numerical reasoning: Superior
Verbal reasoning: Superior
Written expression: High average
I'm really excited to meet yall who got in next year!!!!!! I'm quite disappointed for my friends however who didn't make it in though who still did really well, it's strange how people who did lower than others that I know got in even though there were still spots open for my schools intake.
ILikeBooks Good luckkkkkkkkkkkk!!!!!!!!!