Passing your NBT + Tips

Hi Everyone!!
This one is for the young South Africans that are under a lot of pressure right now. I hope this video helps you and that things go well for you guys as you prepare to study.
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xoxo Leah

[@Rinaee_dx]

3 years later and thank you

[@lifam2790]

Your voice is soothing

[@thulanindaba2831]

You are THEE plug! 🔌

[@ThatsJustLeah]

If you guys have any more questions please comment on this video and I will do one big Q&A ✨

[@skye7489]

This was super helpful!! Thank you so much

[@enteryournamehere799]

I know this is a late comment but thank you so much 🤝💪 writing this weekend, glad I came across this vid

[@strawberrysmoothies3039]

So did you survive?

[@enteryournamehere799]

@@strawberrysmoothies3039 heck yeah! All that stress for nothing, AQL was a breeze and MAT wasn't as bad as I anticipated. ( I know this is kinda late tho ) But thank you so much for this 💜💜💜💜💜

[@ThatsJustLeah]

Glad it helped!

[@faithadewumi5895]

Thank you so much Leah😍😍. Really appreciate the video

[@ThatsJustLeah]

Glad it was helpful!

[@swayjey7380]

I’m writing it tomorrow 😭

[@TshepangMotsima]

Thank you so much❤

[@fortunemasiye6869]

This be really helpful

[@banelelorainemabena877]

During online test Am I allowed to have a paper where I will be calculating on (without using a calculator)?

[@sandravandemerw4799]

apparently no. my friend wrote hers and said they told her to get rid of the extra sheet

[@ThatsJustLeah]

Hey there, as far as I know you are allowed to have one

[@topazangula51]

How many questions do you remember getting for MAT? This was really great btw💖

[@ThatsJustLeah]

I actually can't remember

[@Ria00345]

Hi, just wanted to know if the formula sheet has volume and area formulas.

[@ThatsJustLeah]

I cannot remember how it looks- but check this link out docs.advantagelearn.com/notes/NbtMat-Formula-sheet.pdf, they have a sample sheet

[@fredxcake]

i legit do maths lit and like what-

[@SihleMtshakazi]

Me too 😭, how did you manage?

[@emmanuelchingwena3847]

Thank uuu

[@jayjay357joao]

Thanks!

[@ayabulelamaqokolo5005]

Hi i love your video i just want to ask if its necessary to have a webcam cause my laptop have digital camera.

[@ThatsJustLeah]

Either one should be fine

[@katlegosako9278]

Thank you... this was super helpful... so in the middle of the test are you allowed to have a pencil and paper where you can calculate your answers manually?

[@ThatsJustLeah]

yes you can, they actually provide you with paper

[@AmandaCasal-n1j]

hii- when you mentioned the second time round was easier, do you mean online or if you rewrote the test?

[@ThatsJustLeah]

It’s easier if you rewrite. You know what to expect and you’ll (probably) be less anxious.

[@matric.support]

how far in advance should a person start preparing for the nbt? do you think 2 weeks is enough?

[@ThatsJustLeah]

Hi, It of course depends on how good you are at Math and English, however, two weeks is not enough. Things covered for Math lit requires a lot of analytical thinking and figuring out Things covered for English requires some good reading and interpretation skills. You also have to know the meaning of words that you don't typically use everyday. For the pure math (MAT) you really need to give yourself some time for this. A lot of trigonometry and algebra questions that you don't see everyday is asked there. I don't mean to scare you, but if you're good at math there's nothing to worry about. However, if you okayish in math you really have to prepare well

[@matric.support]

@@ThatsJustLeah thank you so much, this means a lot ❤️

[@asakhekinggama8268]

Very informative

[@Ronanthea_Pharo]

Hey Leah , I'm a Maths Lit student so will I write pure maths ? because they actually didn't have an option to choose between pure maths and lit

[@ThatsJustLeah]

Hey, So you don’t need to write MAT (but you could if you wanted to). The English and Math literacy section are both in the AQL test. So you choose if you want to write the MAT (pure math), AQL ( English and math literacy) or both.

[@Ronanthea_Pharo]

@@ThatsJustLeah Okay , I got it right . Thank you 🤗

[@tamieyame3566]

Thank you dear

[@ThatsJustLeah]

You are so welcome!

[@SimphiweTshabalala-k2m]

Hi, how long is the nbt overall and is it mandatory to bring my ID to the venue

[@ThatsJustLeah]

Hey there, I really cannot remember, but it starts early in the morning and you must have an ID. If not you can bring an alternative form of identification (maybe a birth certificate) with an affidavit.

[@SimphiweTshabalala-k2m]

@@ThatsJustLeah thank you🥰

[@adheerdhanasir7992]

Thank you so much

[@ThatsJustLeah]

No problem

[@indigrace8388]

This was super useful :) was there any form of geometry such as euclidean?

[@ThatsJustLeah]

I honestly can’t remember ... if there was I mean I probably skipped it So I’m going to say that there was maybe 1... I mean Euclidean geometry has so many rules it wouldn’t be fair So prepare for the first but don’t stress it was mainly algebra and trig

[@indigrace8388]

@@ThatsJustLeah thank you so much on the advice! 🥺❤️

[@aladiageswind4209]

The course I applied for was a BA IN DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES so why is it compulsory for me to do the nbt tests if I'm not gonna use it in my course?

[@ThatsJustLeah]

If I'm not mistaken, you would probably only need to write the AQL which is Math lit and English. Language and English is a big part of the BA side, so that could be a possibility. Secondly, remember that NBT is a placement test. It's just there to make sure that you are ready for tertiary studies

[@aladiageswind4209]

@@ThatsJustLeah I got signed up for both NBTs(pure maths) and I would like to change Is that possible I sent an email to UCT and the NBT but they replied

[@ThatsJustLeah]

I don't think you can change now but check your profile on the NBT website

[@zikhonajekubeni]

@aladiageswind4209 Hey , i applied for the same course as you for 2025 , did you get in? How was the audition process before everything as well as the test , did you actually write the MAT?

[@MphoentleD]

Hey can you send the oliko math link, I can't find it

[@ThatsJustLeah]

Hey there here you go learn.olico.org/course/index.php?categoryid=30

[@ingangubenkomo8639]

Where did you get the short stories ??

[@ThatsJustLeah]

Hey there I can’t remember what I said in this video. But you can google readtheory And they have some practice questions

[@buhleradebe7635]

Hey love I hear you mention pure maths stuff , so even if you do maths lit do they still include that ?

[@ThatsJustLeah]

If you take maths lit ... you aren’t expected to write the MAT, and you most probably wouldn’t be taking a degree that has one. But let’s say the course you applied for allows math lit if you pass the MAT you would need to prep quite a bit more as a lot of those concepts aren’t taught in math lit. But if you are just write the AQL you don’t have much to worry about just practice

[@MikeMalope-lr1sp]

❤

[@blessingdandane543]

What do you have to wear if you are writing online?

[@ThatsJustLeah]

hey, Im actually not sure i wrote a few years ago and with the online im pretty sure they only need to see your face so I'd say wearing anything is okay- but maybe check with someone else to be sure if you're concerned

[@aphiweandiswa1967]

How do you prepare to get high marks..?

[@dillonarnolds4626]

hello I'm very late,but I wanted to ask on my test paper stands successfully to write AQL and math test,is it pure math or math lit,because I'm confused.

[@ThatsJustLeah]

Hey, if it says AQL and math then you are writing both. AQL is English and math lit. MAT is pure math

[@dillonarnolds4626]

So can I cancel the pure math or just say on the day I write,I don't want to?

[@ThatsJustLeah]

@@dillonarnolds4626 maybe try to cancel the pure math if you can Otherwise just skip nothing will happen besides losing the amount you paid for it

[@dillonarnolds4626]

@@ThatsJustLeah thank you,much appreciated.

[@geraldinemodise9082]

As a maths lit student should I still know core maths(pure maths)

[@nyakallochoane8170]

Can I ask why you wrote the NBT twice

[@ThatsJustLeah]

I answer in a bit more detail in another video; but basically I wanted to study somewhere else and I didn't know I could use the same NBT marks.

[@yourdadsleftone7086]

But if you apply to Stellenbosch this year, its only the faculty of law and School of Tomorrow students that need to write the NBTs..?

[@ThatsJustLeah]

I’m honestly not sure But as far as I know everyone has to write it this year

[@PERFECT13944]

Any Euclidean?

[@yonwabanabee5365]

hey, when you're applying for the NBT is it compulsory for you to have an ID ?

[@backseatoftherollstruck]

Well you do need an id on the day of the nbt

[@ThatsJustLeah]

yes, you need an ID in order to write

[@minty_life5362]

But if you don't you need to get an affidavit and a copy of your birth certificate.:)

[@machikhomotso9337]

Hi... I wanna know that since there are some calculations in the AQL part, is a calculator still not allowed?

[@ThatsJustLeah]

the AQL section is English and Math lit. they won't be allowing a calculator for that. check out this kzbin.info/www/bejne/ol7ciKqPmsqdb7M video. it could answer some other question you have

[@rhandzuconstance8527]

Hey.. Are you allowed to have a page and pencil when writing online

[@liyemajacobs9563]

I really need to know the answer to this because I'm writting in a few hours 😭😭.

[@ThatsJustLeah]

Hey so sorry they are supposed to send an email sending all the rules but yes you can

[@FeminineGlow]

Did you say if you don't meet the requirements on your matric and if you pass the nbt really well you can get in?

[@ThatsJustLeah]

Hi, Actually no I didn't say that- I just said it could be the difference. If you did well in the NBT they might consider you if you didn't do well. you can check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/ol7ciKqPmsqdb7M I answered a lot of questions here.

[@carolinafuime7924]

Girl, Im an international student. So obv the curriculum is different and Im freaking the hell out over this test

[@ThatsJustLeah]

Hey, so that's a toughie. what I would recommend is going over some general math and papers. I do plan on making another video and seeing if I can't share some notes. please let me know when you're writing xx

[@carolinafuime7924]

@@ThatsJustLeah okay thank you! I'm currently using the website you recommended and it really helps! Also, for online NBT, do you get a formula sheet?

[@rutendokimberly3120]

International student and freaking out as well.

[@emilienelson7899]

Is it similar to SAT’s ?

[@ThatsJustLeah]

Hey there, It is very similar to the SAT's. It's just not as well-known because it's only used in SA

[@mojalefakhoaelane6456]

Do we write it before being considered in university?

[@ThatsJustLeah]

Yes, it’s one of the admission requirements

[@owezantsi5326]

I'm writing tomorrow. YHO BRUH. I'm stressed

[@ThatsJustLeah]

I hope it went well

[@keaolebogadenice]

I'm writing Saturday, this video was really informative.

[@lindi801]

Hey I heard you can write NBT’s from grade 11, is that true?

[@ThatsJustLeah]

Hi! Yes, it is true, you can also re-write in matric if you choose. However, I don't really recommend it. Grade 11 is pretty hectic and there are a few things you only learn in matric.

[@alroybeukes4102]

Did u make it in university?

[@ThatsJustLeah]

Yes, I’m currently studying BSc molecular biology and biotechnology at Stellenbosch University

[@heathergirazi]

Are calculators allowed?

[@ThatsJustLeah]

no calculators are allowed

[@skylerr.official_8431]

Are you allowed to use calculators

[@ThatsJustLeah]

Hi, No you are not allowed to use calculators. They do give you a formula sheet, however, it doesn’t help much. So do study hard. You will find that you don’t really need one. Checkout Advantage learn for help on the nbt

[@jadendavis6643]

And if you do the math lit are you allowed to use an calculator??

[@smoaksomeres]

Can you use a paper to calculate your answers?

[@ThatsJustLeah]

Yes you can !

[@shaniadefreitas4827]

Hi I just want to know would you recommend advantage learn do you think the course prepares you well ?and if you used their course did you do it online or in person ?

[@ThatsJustLeah]

Hi there, I do think it prepares you well, but also take into account how good you actually are with Math and English. Their course is entirely online so you just have to pay and then they'll give you access immediately. Thank you for your comment I hope it helped. If you have any more questions check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/ol7ciKqPmsqdb7M in the description I included a few paid/ free NBT help

[@shaniadefreitas4827]

@@ThatsJustLeah Thank you so much 😊

[@mikiebooley87]

Is the MAT test similar to the maths Olympiad test

[@ThatsJustLeah]

I honestly cannot remember, I was out of school two years now and I wrote the Olympiad test so long ago. But I can confidently say, that if you found that test somewhat easy you have nothing to stress about now. The NBT however, does test you on the rules too. There are some questions in the NBT require you to know the theory behind the principles in math not just the math itself