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Physics Olympiad and Maths olympiad drama! (1 Viewer)

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So im at the start of year 11 (assessments are in like a week), doing relatively decent atm. And I was wondering if i did physics olympiad tutoring (13 sessions each thursday, havent paid yet) and studied maths olympiad at home, would that possibly interrupt my study for the hsc? (Keep in mind i have to travel 1hr to school so i get home at like 4:50)

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There is no universally right answer to this, it entirely depends on how on top of your regular courses you are. If you are disciplined and a good student you will probably be fine, but I cannot say that this is true for everyone.

Are you currently in the mix for the olympiad team selections? Or is it an aspiration of yours to reach this stage / to learn the material for fun?
 

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Well im gonna register so idk aspiration i guess?

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So im at the start of year 11 (assessments are in like a week), doing relatively decent atm. And I was wondering if i did physics olympiad tutoring (13 sessions each thursday, havent paid yet) and studied maths olympiad at home, would that possibly interrupt my study for the hsc? (Keep in mind i have to travel 1hr to school so i get home at like 4:50)

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Probably, yes, it would interrupt it a little bit
 

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Well im gonna register so idk aspiration i guess?

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Register for what?

Typically for mathematics, you get invited to selection/training camps based on performance in feeder competitions like the AMC, UNSW etc. There are also the extension programs that used to be run by Geoff Ball (rip :( ). Idk if physics works differently.

You will likely have to work extremely hard to have a chance of team selection if you don't have much experience with this stuff already, but if your heart is set on it this shouldn't discourage you.
 

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Register for what?

Typically for mathematics, you get invited to selection/training camps based on performance in feeder competitions like the AMC, UNSW etc. There are also the extension programs that used to be run by Geoff Ball (rip :( ). Idk if physics works differently.

You will likely have to work extremely hard to have a chance of team selection if you don't have much experience with this stuff already, but if your heart is set on it this shouldn't discourage you.
Thanks for the suggestion I will give it everything ive got! After all i love physics

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