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    Trials

    Hi All, I kinda left studying for trials until the last minute haha. Should I focus more on english or maths 2U? I have the potential to rank 1st/2nd in maths if I go well in this trial exam, whereas I am averaging 80% in english. Is it better to try and push my english up or let my rank...
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    Cation precipitate tests

    I thought that you the addition of NaOH to Fe2+ or Fe3+ would produce a brown precipitate (how would you differentiate between them?)
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    Cation precipitate tests

    Hi All, I have a chem. prac tomorrow on testing unknown cations in solution. We know that there will only be one cation per unknown sample. What would be the best way of identifying the unknowns? Only problem with following the flowchart is that my school might not provide all the...
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    Drop 3U or SoR 1?

    Hi all, I don't know whether to drop 3U maths or SoR 1U. My subjects are: (12units) 3U maths EN adv. SoR1 VA Chem Bio I think I want to focus on my best 10 units leaving one for a backup, also for the extra time it will allow me. I am averaging 70+% in 3U, and 80+% SoR...
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    Further Curve Sketching HELP

    Hey all, Could someone give me some advice on curve sketching? Do I need to include all points of concavity change? Is there an easier way to identify this without solving f''(x) especially in instances where it is tedious and time consuming to do so? Thanks
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    SoR 1 vs 2 (year 11 vs year 12)

    Hey everyone, Can anyone give me some advice whether to pick 2U or 1U SoR Im currently doing: VA SoR1 Chem Bio MA 3U EN adv. I was looking to drop chem. for year 12 (many reasons why). Should I stick with 10 units or bump myself up to 11 with 2U SoR? Im mainly looking for...
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    PDH vs Biology vs Chemistry

    One more question: would I be at adisadvantage switching to PDHPE without knowledge of the preliminary course?
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    PDH vs Biology vs Chemistry

    Thanks guys for all the comments! Also another point of consideration is that if I drop chem then I wouldn't have two prac exams for year 12, correct?
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    PDH vs Biology vs Chemistry

    Hi all, Could anyone with experience in these courses give me some advice. My current subjects include: 3U Maths Adv English 1 SoR VA Chem Bio I find that the workload is pretty heavey. I was wondering whether switching from chem to PDHPE would be a good idea? I've heard it...
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    Help with Subjects

    Hey all, I need some advice on which subjects I should take to year 12. I currently do: - 3U Maths - SoR1 - EN adv - Chem - Bio - VA This year I have been struggling to keep up with the workload. I find Bio is taking up a lot of my time - but coming 1st in it. Im not doing too...
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    Leadership roles

    Thanks all for the great replies! If I were to go for a specific role, which one should I go for? i.e. - Captain - Vice C - Religious life - Mission, social justice and stewardship - Academic life - Events - SRC - House Cap..
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    Leadership roles

    Hi Everyone, Could someone tell me whether leadership responsibilities would impact on my year 12 study and success? Im just asking because I might be offered a role, but if it costs me potential marks in the long run the question is it really worth it? Also, how much do universities value...
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    All Chemistry Pracs + write ups

    Hi all, Can anyone help me with listing all the pracs that are supposed to be completed for each topic? I honesty haven't been keeping up with the pracs and want to catch up. Thanks.
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    Drawing Advice Needed :)

    Hi all! I need some advice on a few topics: 1. What are your thoughts on mixed drawing mediums? I am currently working with charcoal, but having trouble with getting refined shapes and gentle shading. I was considering using pencil to rectafy this but wanted someone elses opinion/with...
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