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[allu234]

hi does anyone have any tips for the hast test nsw im doing year 9 to year 10 entry and id appreciate if anyone had any tips to share. i bought the 2023 hast practice sample booklet, does anyone know if the level is similar to the test? and is there any other resources i should check out? i also did an edutest exam the other day and does anyone know which one is harder? pls and thx

 

[skzzks]

hi does anyone have any tips for the hast test nsw im doing year 9 to year 10 entry and id appreciate if anyone had any tips to share. i bought the 2023 hast practice sample booklet, does anyone know if the level is similar to the test? and is there any other resources i should check out? i also did an edutest exam the other day and does anyone know which one is harder? pls and thx

i think the difficulty of hast is definitely harder than the practice sample booklet personally i found edutest a lot easier than hast as it applied more knowledge from school whereas hast is like more abstract kind of like icas i flopped hast but did good in edutest but if ur good at applying ur

 

[Mohammad Abas]

what schools do edu test

 

[skzzks]

what schools do edu test

changes from year to year, nsg and ruse have done it for a few years now, this year nsb used it for entry for years 8-10 and app baulko used it asw but check next year for changes

 

[jimmysmith560]

Hey there
I am going to apply for the hast test this year for year 10 entry into giraween, penrith and hurlstone. im wondering how important extracurricular achievements are and if so what are some ways to easily gain extracurricular achievements. Thanks.

Extracurricular activities can serve two purposes when considering applications to selective schools. First, engaging in extracurricular activities can demonstrate that the applicant is well-rounded. While selective schools emphasise past academic achievement (as an applicant) and favourable performance (as a student), they also encourage students to expand their strengths beyond academic capabilities, which can be done through extracurricular activities.

Second, extracurricular activities can help selective schools differentiate between individual applicants, allowing them to make more informed admission decisions. For example, if Applicant A and Applicant B have received similar grades at their current school and if they have performed at a similar standard in the HAST, the school can compare each applicant's involvement in extracurricular activities, which can assist in determining the student who will be more suitable considering aspects such as the school's values. However, it must be stressed that high grades alongside favourable performance in the HAST remain essential in maximising your chances of receiving an offer.

In terms of getting involved in extracurricular activities, there are a range of activities that you could participate in. Depending on your interests, you could play sports, volunteer, join certain clubs/communities, and so on. Applicants to selective schools seem to engage in a combination of these.

I hope this helps!

 

[zenli]

Extracurricular activities can serve two purposes when considering applications to selective schools. First, engaging in extracurricular activities can demonstrate that the applicant is well-rounded. While selective schools emphasise past academic achievement (as an applicant) and favourable performance (as a student), they also encourage students to expand their strengths beyond academic capabilities, which can be done through extracurricular activities.

Second, extracurricular activities can help selective schools differentiate between individual applicants, allowing them to make more informed admission decisions. For example, if Applicant A and Applicant B have received similar grades at their current school and if they have performed at a similar standard in the HAST, the school can compare each applicant's involvement in extracurricular activities, which can assist in determining the student who will be more suitable considering aspects such as the school's values. However, it must be stressed that high grades alongside favourable performance in the HAST remain essential in maximising your chances of receiving an offer.

In terms of getting involved in extracurricular activities, there are a range of activities that you could participate in. Depending on your interests, you could play sports, volunteer, join certain clubs/communities, and so on. Applicants to selective schools seem to engage in a combination of these.

I hope this helps!

Hello, I was wondering what "past academic achievement" means? Like does it mean photos of certificates saying things like "First in course science"? And do the extracurricular include things such as school run clubs? Like a chess club at school??

 

[jimmysmith560]

Hello, I was wondering what "past academic achievement" means? Like does it mean photos of certificates saying things like "First in course science"? And do the extracurricular include things such as school run clubs? Like a chess club at school??

Past academic achievement means the grades that a student achieved at their current school, which will be considered by the selective school to which they are applying. Here, school reports are mainly used, but copies of certificates may help demonstrate favourable academic performance, that is, in addition to the reports.

You can definitely include involvement in school clubs/societies, school leadership opportunities (e.g. SRC, peer support/mentoring) as well as participation/achievement in other areas such as sports.

 

[zenli]

Past academic achievement means the grades that a student achieved at their current school, which will be considered by the selective school to which they are applying. Here, school reports are mainly used, but copies of certificates may help demonstrate favourable academic performance, that is, in addition to the reports.

You can definitely include involvement in school clubs/societies, school leadership opportunities (e.g. SRC, peer support/mentoring) as well as participation/achievement in other areas such as sports.

Thanks! How would I be able to supply proof that I'm in the school clubs though? And would sport include things like grade sport (versing against other high schools)? If so, how would I supply proof on that as well?

 

[jimmysmith560]

Thanks! How would I be able to supply proof that I'm in the school clubs though? And would sport include things like grade sport (versing against other high schools)? If so, how would I supply proof on that as well?

No worries! You may able to request letters from relevant individuals explaining the nature and extent of your involvement in school clubs and/or school sport (yes, interschool sports competitions can be included). You can probably also include certificates of participation/achievement in such activities (if applicable).

 

[zenli]

No worries! You may able to request letters from relevant individuals explaining the nature and extent of your involvement in school clubs and/or school sport (yes, interschool sports competitions can be included). You can probably also include certificates of participation/achievement in such activities (if applicable).

Yep! The sport I'm doing only started in term 2 though, so I don't think things such as certificates can be distributed yet (finals are at the end of term 3). How would I be able to supply proof then? Sorry for the infinite amount of questions.

 

[jimmysmith560]

Yep! The sport I'm doing only started in term 2 though, so I don't think things such as certificates can be distributed yet (finals are at the end of term 3). How would I be able to supply proof then? Sorry for the infinite amount of questions.

In that case, your only option would be to request a supporting letter from a relevant individual (e.g. teacher or another person at your school who is involved in managing the activity), providing details of your participation in school sport up until this point in time, and an overview of your upcoming participation in term 3.

 

[zenli]

In that case, your only option would be to request a supporting letter from a relevant individual (e.g. teacher or another person at your school who is involved in managing the activity), providing details of your participation in school sport up until this point in time, and an overview of your upcoming participation in term 3.

Alright, thank you so much!