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  1. FlyingKanga

    Comp sci vs software eng

    Hi! I know this is a bit late but could someone explain what the advantage of B software engineering is over B computer science? From what I have learnt, computer science is better because you have greater subject flexibility, it's a year shorter, less rigorous maths while job prospects are...
  2. FlyingKanga

    URGENT! University starting dates

    Hey all, I'm aiming to get into UNSW/USyd engineering but the problem is, I don't have assumed knowledge of 3 unit mathematics and physics which is needed. I've been spending my holidays overseas and come back mid February and I feel like it's going to affect my performance if I start university...
  3. FlyingKanga

    MACQ S.Eng --> UNSW S.Eng?

    Hey! My ATAR was 86.45 this year, so I'm unable to get into Software Engineering at UNSW which requires 91 ATAR. My plan is to do B Engineering (Software) at Macquarie University, work towards a high GPA then transfer to UNSW. Few questions: What GPA will I roughly need? How long will it take...
  4. FlyingKanga

    TAFE funding cut

    It's not a good day to be someone with a mystery mark for their HSC... http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/tafe-nsw-funding-to-be-cut-to-half-as-more-dollars-pushed-to-private-colleges-20151211-gllo5c.html
  5. FlyingKanga

    Learning 3U over the holidays?

    What would be the best way to self-learn HSC 3 unit mathematics over the holidays? My desired courses have it as assumed knowledge and I don't really want to fall behind because of it.
  6. FlyingKanga

    General Thoughts: History Extension

    5 hours after the exam and still no thread?! What were your thoughts?
  7. FlyingKanga

    Might as well face reality

    School Rank: ~74 Advanced Maths: 45/78 Advanced English: 42/75 Modern History: 10/35 SDD: 4/13 Biology: 16/35 Extension History: 3/4 I was hoping for at least 85 to get into my course. Not sure if it's possible anymore.
  8. FlyingKanga

    Confused on what to go into

    I am really unsure on what university course I should pursue. All I know is that I enjoy technology and it's definitely one of my strengths. I've found a few courses that look interesting. B Software Engineering B Design and Computing B Computer Science B Information Technology My eyes...
  9. FlyingKanga

    Best way to find what's right with me?

    I think my thinking was a little bit too simple when I said I wanted to do software engineering; "I'm good at programming. I'm good at maths. And it has good pay". What would be the best way to find the correct course to pursue in university? I'm having trouble seeing anything viable past...
  10. FlyingKanga

    Rote Learning - How?

    How do you effectively rote learn? I've done digital notes then attempted to rewrite them on paper but when I come back to them a month later, they're mostly gone from my memory. There was something about how your brain retains information every 10 minutes, 60 minutes etc... but I don't get...
  11. FlyingKanga

    CSSA Modern History Exam thoughts?

    Nothing out of the ordinary, that was a good exam. My weakest was probably the international studies question.
  12. FlyingKanga

    Time Allocation?

    I was looking at the HSC exam papers and realized that we have to cover 4 different topics in 3 hours. 45 minutes seems fine for each section but for the personality section (Speer, Wilson etc) , you're required to do 2 essays. Are these essays supposed to be lesser in content compared to the...
  13. FlyingKanga

    losing motivation dun with life pls hel- lol jks share your motivation videos

    I swear us 2015'ers are the most demotivated bunch. I'll start off. Kidding again.
  14. FlyingKanga

    Daredevil (TV Show)

    I'm liking it so far. Opinions?
  15. FlyingKanga

    Need feedback on biology notes

    Are any past HSC biology students able to spare a few minutes to give feedback on my biology notes? It shouldn't take too long, I've only done 'Maintaining a Balance'. Feedback on things like format, relevance of information (preferably in comparison with your own past notes) Thanks...
  16. FlyingKanga

    Few questions

    Hey guys, I've got this biology assessment due on the syllabus dot-point - Identify data sources, plan, choose equipment or resources and perform a first-hand investigation to test the effect of: -Change in Temp -Change in pH Two questions regarding it. If I mix an acid and a base to get...
  17. FlyingKanga

    Need urgent advice regarding subjects.

    Hi all, I'm a bit confused on what I should be doing right now. I received my yearly report looked at my marks. My biggest and most problematic subject at the moment is chemistry with an overall of 30%. I'm doing fine in all other subjects but I'm just not sure what to do about chemistry. A...
  18. FlyingKanga

    Survey for High ATAR achievers, I haven't seen one!

    This may be in the wrong place but this is the closest forum I could think of, a moderator can move it to what's more suitable if they want. I was thinking of doing a survey of people here on BoS who have achieved a high ATAR (95+) to learn about their habits, hours of study, average marks in...
  19. FlyingKanga

    YEAHH, open book test, how to take advantage?

    Our term 4 test (first test for Year 12) is going to be an open book test and I want to take as much advantage of it as possible. My plan is: for each topic which is going to be in the test, write a set of rules/steps on how to solve that type of question and then list a crap-tonne of hard...
  20. FlyingKanga

    Yearly Finished. Underwhelming. What now?

    Advanced Mathematics: 80% Modern History: 70% Biology: 66% Software Design and Development: 70% Chemistry: 20% English: Laziest faculty ever, probably getting them tomorrow. Just typing this because it's been on my mind ever since yearlies finished and I don't know what to do. Compared...
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