Congratulations everyone who received the offer. Can someone who received the offer guide me how the interview process works and what made you stand out in the crowd? My son is applying for next year and just wondering if I should start doing something now.

    ind191

    ind191 For the interview process, I believe that you should be yourself. By that I don’t mean to be completely relaxed. Some nervousness is fine. However, you should show that you have a true passion for science through your answers. During the group activities, it is recommended that you listen actively to your group members, ask questions and try to be to inclusive. This year, my group and I had to use different materials to create a path for the ball to reach the other side. To stand out in these types of activities, you should be optimistic even if the ball didn’t reach the other side. This shows that you have a growth mindset, which is a key factor in the selection process from what I have heard. In group activities, you should take initiative. But, do not speak over anyone else and make sure everyone feels heard. In the actual interview, the interviewer asked me about extracurriculars, career plans, grades and how I spend my weekends. It is important that you don’t show off and give realistic answers. For example, don’t say “I study all day during the weekend.” Instead, you should seem like you have a life outside of school. For career plans, it is recommended that it’s science related. We also had to submit a resume. The interviewer will look at your resume while interviewing you and will ask questions about your resume. Make sure you are prepared. Try include everything in your resume, even if it isn’t science related. The interviewer will also ask you about any current science related issue that you’re interested in, your favourite scientist and why you like them. Make sure you are well prepared for this. The interviewer will ask why you want to join John Monash. For this question, it’s extremely important that you don’t talk bad about the school your going to right now. Instead, you could say “Although, my current school has an excellent learning environment, I think John Monash will challenge me and help me pursue my passions for science.” I didn’t do any prior coaching for the entrance test, but I did have Henderson’s interview coaching session and advice from a year 10 friend. Don’t take my advice too strong, because you should be yourself!

        ind191
        For the one on one interview, I think just being able to talk a lot about your passions and being friendly and open is a big factor. Like DJC said, you should just be yourself and try not to be nervous. It is good to have a lot of extracurriculars in your resume because the school wants all-rounded students that have other passions besides science and schoolwork, so many sports or clubs that you've joined should be added. It depends on the interviewer, but my interviewer went through my entire CV and flipped through all my reports and awards with me so I could add anything that I wanted to. Like when he was looking at my report, I added that I was really proud of how well I did because I worked really hard and wanted to do my best and I'm glad that it paid off.
        Even if you don't do a lot of science related activities, you are still able to spin this to help you when answering questions. You could say something like "I haven't been given a lot of opportunities within science at my school and I want to go to John Monash so I am to be pushed to involve myself in more science activities and be in an environment where students share the same passions as me."
        During my group activities, I was the one that tried to get other people to talk or asked them for their ideas to seem proactive and show leadership but also not overshadow the other students by simply saying my own ideas. Simple things like saying "What do you think?" or "Do you agree or have any other ideas?" can go a long way, especially when other people don't seem to be talking.
        Hope that helped!

          Is it possible that i'll get a second round offer? I didnt get first round, but i really want to be hopeful. I know it's unlikely, but how unlikely?

          • DJC replied to this.

            lee Yes there should be a second round for sure . As per my research ( in ATAR notes) there are people who attempted both JMSS and other selective schools like Melbourne High, Mac Robertson etc. So if they get offer in both, they will eventually have to select one ( based on their preference , distance form home etc). SO there are good chances for a second round of offer. Dont lose hope. Even if you dont get , keep trying next year . I didnt get selective school last year and I was reluctant to write any tests . My mum made me write JMSS and selective school this year . Happy and grateful that i got JMSS this year .So keep trying .. all the best

              @everyone ..can anyone suggest me if my acceptance in John Monash Monash will affect my chances to be called for MHS. Currently I am in the waiting list for MHS and asking this cuz it will show in edu test’s data that I have accepted John Monash. I am confused what to do as I prefer MHS school more for distance.

                Cheesecake7 Although I'm not familiar with the role or edu test, I doubt that edu test will have a record of any offer you may have received or accepted. Someone might be able to give you a better answer.

                I was wondering how the waiting list works. How many pupils are on the waiting list? How many students leave selective schools each year?

                  Has anyone got something from JMSS yet after accepting the offer?

                    Wajih

                    Hello!
                    I accepted my offer for 2024 last week and along with all the paperwork asked whether anything else was required. I got an email back saying that they had what they needed and they would contact me if they need anything else so am pretty sure that it is okay. I would think eventually once all the offers have been made they will send out an email with more information?

                      Has anyone received a second round offer yet?

                      Congrats to those who got the offer and best wishes with fingers crossed for those waiting for next rounds.
                      I'm in Year 8 and got a select for Suzzane Cory for Year 9, but this is very far from where I live, so declining the offer and prepare for JMSS next year. Any guidance on where to start preparation from for 2024 exams next year? May be its too early, but some pointers will be gr8! Any discussion thread which I can refer?

                      Hi I am a year 8 preparing for john Monash next year,
                      I would greatly appreciate if you would give some advise on the one on one and group interview for JMSC
                      I can't seem to find anything on the interviews,
                      I would also like if you guys would give me some advice on how to pass the test
                      thanks for reading,
                      Kavin
                      😜

                      • lee replied to this.

                        Tent33!! I don't have much on the test, because I haven't gotten my results yet, but I do remember the interview. When you first go in with your group, someone will run an icebreaker, which I don't believe was assessed, but it's still worth talking. Mine was to find something we all had in common.
                        After that, there was an ordering activity. The scenario was that we were stranded in an island and we had a bunch of items we were supposed to order by importance. Again, all you can really do is be involved.
                        Then there was an activity where you had to make a course for a spherical object to land in the middle of an masking tape 'X', it was pretty easy. I also heard some people got one where they had to make a ramp for a toy car instead.
                        That was the end of the group part, and there was a maths test. It inly had 1-2 questions, and it was relatively simple. Mine was a grid going 1-10, 2-11, 3-12, etc, in each column. The question was just adding stuff up. My friend got one where a number was divided, multiplied, and you had to work backwards ti get the number.
                        Finally, there's the 1-1 interview. It'll be in a little booth, and it's likely that you'll get a Monash uni student. They'll give you a minute to read over the questions, and then it'll start.
                        The questions were things like 'Why do you like science?' or 'What other priorities do you have and how do you manage them', then there were some about climate change, scientific inventions/discoveries, and then about your future plans.
                        That's it from me, good luck!!

                          Hello,
                          I recently did the John Monash test for year 10 entry and didn’t get the interview sadly.I was wondering If i could ask to reconsider their choice since no one in my school got the interview.(The 3% Rule)
                          I was also wondering If i could send my test results to Melbourne High and Nossal to ask if i can get in.Since they also used to run with Edutest last year.
                          Thank You

                          5 days later

                          Wajih got an email on 13th about year 10 info session ( on Oct 5 )

                            17 days later

                            Hi kindly everyone,
                            is there anyone who got in JMSS recently would like to share me your CV/Resume with advices? You could remove your details (names/phone number)
                            Kindly email me if that works: sukting01@gmail.com
                            Appreciated!