2015ers Chit-Chat Thread (13 Viewers)

[FlyingKanga]

1400 letters for 4 questions... Damn.

 

[Flop21]

1400 letters for 4 questions... Damn.

lol I'm copy pasting most of my stuff from all the stuff I wrote in the scholarship questions.

 

[turntaker]

um... why do I have to write 1400 words for "Why would you like to be an engineer?"
I thought something with 400 words would be reasonable...
is says maximum "1400"
does that mean I shouldnt write that much

 

[nerdasdasd]

lol I'm copy pasting most of my stuff from all the stuff I wrote in the scholarship questions.

Highly unadvisable as recruiters can tell if it's copy / paste or written from scratch

 

[caseydashleedykes]

am i the only one who has barely done anything for legal cause they had maths this afternoon?


please tell me I'm not

 

[nerdasdasd]

um... why do I have to write 1400 words for "Why would you like to be an engineer?"
I thought something with 400 words would be reasonable...
is says maximum "1400"
does that mean I shouldnt write that much

They want to know more about you!

Generally minus 10% to 50% of the word limit is acceptable

 

[caseydashleedykes]

we were told to use pen
will i get no marks for those now?!?!?!

 

[Flop21]

Highly unadvisable as recruiters can tell if it's copy / paste or written from scratch

What? Why... do I really need to write "why do you want to go into this field" 5 different ways lol?

 

[turntaker]

What? Why... do I really need to write "why do you want to go into this field" 5 different ways lol?

Do you have programming experience

 

[Mr_Kap]

what is FEAS. can i use it to help me get into Advanced Science/Computer Science ????

Did i need to apply already. w/e its too late now. I better get a band 6 in either physics or chem now.

 

[aanthnnyyy]

am i the only one who has barely done anything for legal cause they had maths this afternoon?


please tell me I'm not

you are not alone. I'm pretty sure a band6 is vry Ez so not to worry, not even being cocky

 

[Crisium]

I'm being legit, it can be done and would be beneficial in exams. Typing in huge numbers for physics slows down the calculator and u miss numbers sometimes.

I was experiencing this as well then I changed the batteries the night before which made the calculator perform very fast in today's exam

If you're going to overclock the calculator you might as well add a cosair liquid cooling system and a mad graphics card

 

[Flop21]

Do you have programming experience

No lol.







Tbh doubt I'd get in via FEAS if it came down to that, since they are primarily looking at subjects right? I only did 2u and results for that are not fantastic.

 

[Flop21]

what is FEAS. can i use it to help me get into Advanced Science/Computer Science ????

Did i need to apply already. w/e its too late now. I better get a band 6 in either physics or chem now.

FEAS = entry into engineering faculty if you don't get >91. You still have to get above 81 though.

I would apply for it definitely. It's still open, closes 23rd.

But because it's the engineering faculty I don't think it will get you into adv science (can always just do plain science and transfer if you really want if you don't get the ATAR).

 

[turntaker]

No lol.







Tbh doubt I'd get in via FEAS if it came down to that, since they are primarily looking at subjects right? I only did 2u and results for that are not fantastic.

no subjects don't mean much. they don't care a lot about marks that much as long as you get 81 atar.
The whole idea is to show them why you want to study engineering/comp sci and show them that you truly are interested in that field.

 

[turntaker]

what is FEAS. can i use it to help me get into Advanced Science/Computer Science ????

Did i need to apply already. w/e its too late now. I better get a band 6 in either physics or chem now.

if you're expecting an atar of 91+ then you don't need it.
its if you are expecting an atar of between 81 - 91

 

[nerdasdasd]

What? Why... do I really need to write "why do you want to go into this field" 5 different ways lol?

It's not about "5 different ways " but about how different universities and scholarships are different.

Every program + uni is different and you need to tailor your application for each of them individually. Some aspects of one scholarship may not apply to others

 

[Mr_Kap]

if you're expecting an atar of 91+ then you don't need it.
its if you are expecting an atar of between 81 - 91

shit should have applied for it in case i don't even get an 86 Atar (what i need for comp science with HSC plus). Im really worried about english. Hopefully i can at least get 74 and above.

Im gonna change my predictions..

 

[astroman]

shit should have applied for it in case i don't even get an 86 Atar (what i need for comp science with HSC plus). Im really worried about english. Hopefully i can at least get 74 and above.

dw u will make it straight in.

 

[Flop21]

no subjects don't mean much. they don't care a lot about marks that much as long as you get 81 atar.
The whole idea is to show them why you want to study engineering/comp sci and show them that you truly are interested in that field.

If that's the case then awesome, I think I have a chance.

It's not about "5 different ways " but about how different universities and scholarships are different.

Every program + uni is different and you need to tailor your application for each of them individually. Some aspects of one scholarship may not apply to others

I know haha. Don't worry I'm not stupid and have answered the question to the best of my ability. I did copy paste some bits, but they were just the standard experience bits.

shit should have applied for it in case i don't even get an 86 Atar (what i need for comp science with HSC plus). Im really worried about english. Hopefully i can at least get 74 and above.

Im gonna change my predictions..

Well apply!! I really would, I know I bet you'll get 90+ but it doesn't hurt to give yourself backup plans.