mhsbandar Great job on getting selected haha
I did math vhap before and I got accepted into nossal. I think it's helpful for quantitative (one of the exam subjects) bc it mostly focuses on mathematical logic, recognising patterns and stuff like that.

      hi just did a mock test from spectrum tuition without any prep and i got :
      qr : 42%
      vr : 72/73%
      maths : 48%
      rc: 72/73%
      didn’t mark the writing yet
      so as you can see my maths skills are really bad lmfaoo, however i want to ask if my english scores are fine or do i need to get about 90% or something to get top 10% in the actual test.

        a📀 i was in the same boat as you my English pretty good my math was weak, if your friends are getting 90+ and you are getting 70-80,it 100% does not matter, I mean it kind of does but still, you still have a long time left to go, if you are getting these scores now i am sure your math will be around your current english scores, in 4-5 months time

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            For writing do you mean sehs writing or general writing?

            For SEHS writing within the time phrame is a huge boundary so time managment is vital which can only be achieved from regular practice. In writing, if you want to shine out amongst the rest I would advise you to use extreme figurative language. When i say extreme i dont mean the normal 'she was as fast as a cheetah' or 'he was like a snail', i mean more metaphoric figurative language. For instance if someone was depressed instead of stating they are depressed which is a low level, use show dont tell to display the sorrow feelings. For ex: I felt like i was a tiny boat stuck in a thunderstorn, each droplet of rain pouring down symbolising the traumatic past i have encountered, each droplet representing the agony and exruciating pain/suffering i have faced. (try to be as crazy as posible to be unique). Additionally, oxymoron is another good feature to make your writing stand out. Oxymoron is essentially plaicng to contrasting ideas together like defeaning silence. Overall, creating a simple plot and including lots of figurative language and description makes you wiriting stand out. Using cliches may also boost down the writing unless they are purpouseful for a comedy effect. I remember for my writing task (narrative) i kept the plot very simple with a boy who has a burning desire to watch a movie in and theatre whose tickets were only affordale by the wealthy;however, he was given the chance for a free ticket as long as he wins a competition. He gets so focused on winning he tends to be selfish and not help share his text with his friend , fearing he would win the competition. I used lots of figurative language and created a moral/lesson about being selfish to make my writing purposeful. The figurative language i used emphasises the pain and suffering he faced. If you have any more questions feel free to ask (or if you can ask the others im sure they will be happy to help).

            NOTE- these tips are for narrative.

                for persuasive, its good to have a grasp on current affairs and 'adulty' sort of terms, because these will help back up your points and sophisticate them

                MHS successful candidate Read. Read from a wide variety of sources, read perfected samples of creative and persuasive texts, read the news. Try to mimic certain styles of writing you find appealing or captivating. Learn your vocabulary, and keep practicing writing under TIMED conditions.

                  a📀 Certainly not ideal, you'll need to work your way above the 50% mark but don't fret, you'll acquire more skills as you do more exams and identify your weaker areas. 72% on VR and RC is very good, on the actual test 70%+ will already be in the high bands. Although I will make a suggestion, never settle for less and always aim higher. 42%/48% isn't as bad as you make it out to be, even if Spectrum or whatever tutoring organisation claims that it's a bad score, they haven't actually taken into account the examinees in the REAL examination that may drag down the average score (whether due to the lack of preparation or other circumstances).

                  In my first set of practice exams (2020), I remember I scored somewhere in the ballpark of 45/60 on VR, 20/50 on NR, 40/50 on RC, and 28/60 on Mathematics. But, with adequate preparation, I scored almost 90% or above in every exam by October (2020 SHS exam was postponed). So don't stress, just keep doing questions and building those skills. They'll remain useful in high school anyway, just think of it as studying material earlier than your classmates.

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