What Your Report Should Look Like to Transfer into a Selective School

[@theriseofmaddy4530]

Hi bing’s academy do you know what month they would usually keep the hast exam in?

[@BingsAcademy]

beginning of August!

[@theriseofmaddy4530]

Thanks and also for the reading comprehension test is it structured like the selective test where they have cloze passages or is it different?

[@BingsAcademy]

@@theriseofmaddy4530 it will be different!

[@YouEnTee]

Hi Bing, If I want to apply for 2 partially selective schools and 1 fully selective school but the 2 lower schools don’t participate in the HAST exam, would I need different application papers? Meaning I would have to choose 3 lower schools and 3 schools that will do the HAST exam?

[@selective8970]

Hi Bing, In my report for semester one in year seven, I got 2 As, Mostly Bs (Including religion) and 2 Cs. Would this be considered a good enough report to get into a partially selective school in year 8? Thank you so much for your tips! Also another question - would my religion mark matteR?

[@BingsAcademy]

Getting a C is not great! This is especially so for partially selective school because they generally do not have exams and will be basing it solely on your report + other supporting documentation. work on it more in the future if you don't make it in

[@selective8970]

@@BingsAcademy Okay thanks my test is on the 14th anything i should do toprepare? its to get into chatswood

[@ifitbfhfhf2683]

@@selective8970how was it? Do you have any tips on what to practice. Thanks

[@luffythejoygod7016]

Hi, I just moved to Australia and hoping to get into a selective school in year 9. I was wondering as I just moved I will only get a report of the end of the year. Do I just show the document of my end of the year report or do I also need to provide my report from my previous country.

[@BingsAcademy]

not sure in that case to be honest... I think it is best if you reach the school and let them know your situation.

[@auxiqca6230]

Are you applying next year if so which school maybe we can be friends!

[@DimarcosLonso]

hi Bing, is getting a C in accelerated math in year 10 alright? Ive got mostly B's and 2 A's. Is this enough for me to transfer from a partially selective school to a fully selective one?

[@BingsAcademy]

well how does your report compare to the one in the video... You want to avoid C's at all cost and try to average A. In saying that though, most fully selective high schools will have an exam so you might still have a shot if you ace it.

[@DimarcosLonso]

@@BingsAcademy it's a pretty bang average report

[@BingsAcademy]

@@DimarcosLonso yep haha not terrible but not strong

[@E__ssy]

Hello! I currently have 5 A's and 4 B's among my 9 subjects (A in Math, English, Science, Music and Art), and I am also doing APSMO (Maths Olympiad Senior division) which is an extra curricular activity. I was wondering if this is acceptable in order for me to get in Penrith, Girra or Baulko, thanks!

[@BingsAcademy]

hey! I would have liked more A's but definitely not bad. You will need to do more extra curricular activities if that is the only thing you have completed. Have a look at the supporting documentation video I shared! Penrith and Girra were really fun schools ( I went to both) so wishing you the best!

[@kaylananguyen1369]

Hi, do you offer tutoring classes? I tried to connect but never got a respond :)

[@BingsAcademy]

i don't see any message from you! try to send another message but if you are a student, get your parents to make the inquiry.

[@jjse2393]

Hi John! I want to apply for Sydney girls in Year 10 next year (for year 11). I’m improving my grades drastically, I do martial arts for extra curricular, and I have got the highest bands for everything in naplan (exceeding) with a triangle for writing. But it states in the student portfolio (requirements to get in) that I have to add in results from any competitions I have done, but I never did a competition in my life and I don’t think there is any competitions available this year. Do I still have a chance? Is it necessary to do a competition?

[@jjse2393]

And by none available I meant in, none available currently

[@bananaboiii9965]

Hi John, I'm currently in Year 9 in the Selective class of a partially Selective school (albeit its rank is in the 400s), and was able to get 7 As (including Acc Maths) and 1 B on my latest report, and I've done 4 extracurriculars. I'm applying for Girraween, Penrith, and Parramatta (in that order) so I will be sitting HAST in less than two weeks but I still feel unfamiliar with its format. Are there any free online resources you are able to recommend to help me familiarise myself with the exam? Thanks

[@BingsAcademy]

very good report. I hope your other reports are like that too. Unfortunately no free online resources but you can watch my videos on the exam to be a bit more familirised.

[@bananaboiii9965]

@@BingsAcademy All right, thank you 👍

[@bananaboiii9965]

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[@Luka-rg5rl]

Hi Bings Academy, I am currently in 5.2 for maths. Would students in 5.3 have a better chance of getting into a selective school?

[@BingsAcademy]

It would be valued slightly higher if you got comparable grades

[@sw-qb7of]

do they consider behaviour?

[@doostindoostin]

Hey Bing, I'm about to do the HAST on August 6th, do you have any tips? Also how good were your grades to get into Giraween?

[@BingsAcademy]

check out my video on the hast test and I mention my grades in this video! Have a look at the example report I showed - they also made it into Girraween with the report.

[@williamlee2723]

Hi BIng some school need a Naplan result and I got a band 7 in spelling, writing and band 8 in reading, band 9 in Grammar and Punctuation and top triangle in numeracy, is this ok to show full selective school such as sydney tech

[@BingsAcademy]

its ok! if you are in the top 2 bands, should be good.

[@williamlee2723]

@@BingsAcademy Thanks

[@YourOnePieceReview]

Hey bing, So for the year 7 selective school test for penrith is this a good enough score to make it in? Its y5 so band 8 is the highest i got a band 8 in writing band 8 in reading band 7 in math band 7 in spelling and band 8 in grammar and punctuation.

[@BingsAcademy]

is this only NAPLAN? NAPLAN is only a small component of the application process for penrith and is not very difficult if selective is the goal.

[@YourOnePieceReview]

@@BingsAcademy oh yeah itis NAPLAN

[@BinodKumar1241-c2x]

Hello there, I am trying to transfer from Parramatta High School to Girraween High School for year 8 in 2023. Last year in selective I missed Girraween by 1.5 marks. So this year, I achieved full A on my half-yearly report with in each test scoring 95% plus. Also, I am aiming to come in the 1 or 2% in the HAST exam. So far, I am practising practice papesr, and my average score is between 93-98%. With these statistics, do you think I have the capabilities to successfully transfer to girraween in year 8.

[@BinodKumar1241-c2x]

Also, during my year 6 I have a mixed high standard report and showed improvement through out the year.

[@BingsAcademy]

well, the biggest challenge is that in year 8 there might not be many spots at all. Even if your application is impressive, if no one leaves the school, you won't be able to transfer. I recommend giving it a go but also try out for other schools that are better than Parramatta and not just girraween

[@BinodKumar1241-c2x]

@@BingsAcademy How about applying to Baulkham Hills, Do you think with these statistics will I be able to transfer. Schools like, Normahust, Penrith, For-Street and North Sydney Boys are too far from where I live. Please recommend any schools, but I really think Baulkham Hills is my best option.

[@BingsAcademy]

@@BinodKumar1241-c2x if it is your best option, go for it! You should really consider 3 school options otherwise you are just limiting your chances. Parramatta to Baulkham Hils is a pretty big jump so it will be very tough. In terms of it being 'too far', I don't know why it could be too far because we got public transport and you are in highschool now. Although up to you and what your family is comfortable with.

[@BinodKumar1241-c2x]

@@BingsAcademy Sorry, for the late response, When my dad went in to hand in the form, the office lady said that there are currently 7 spots available in year 8, and may be coming, as students in Girraween are also trying to transfer. As said, in my first comment, do you think I can successfully transfer to Girraween

[@gyro4391]

Sorry to irritate you with the questions, but like when you're in the selective ecosystem as part of a partially selective highschool, if someone does bad in a partially selective highschool, but still another one does good in an independent highschool, who makes it in?

[@pratham2804]

that depends how bad. And it comes down to the ranks of each school. Because if the partially selective school is in the top 120 and the independent high school is a 300 rank school. And someone in selective stream is getting mostly Bs, a few Cs, and 1 or 2 As, and the independent school person is getting mostly As and Bs. I believe they will take the selective student because they are expected to perform to a certain standard. And independent schools in the lower rankings tend to make their assignments easier in comparison to both selective and top tier private schools.

[@gyro4391]

@@pratham2804 Oh ok thanks a lot!

[@gyro4391]

My independent school's like very close to 100

[@pratham2804]

@@gyro4391 oh great, if you are getting mostly A's and B's, and have academic certificates with great extracurricular. I think you should do well.

[@gyro4391]

@@pratham2804 Thanks and good luck to you too!

[@pratham2804]

Hey John. I am trying out for a selective school, and my reports are above average, but In 1 subject my grade isn't too appealing. But I have a valid reason for that, should I write an explanation for why I got the grade I got for those two subjects?

[@BingsAcademy]

hey! unfortunately, they don't look at any explanations or reasons - the results speak for themselves. Hopefully, the rest of your reports and application will do the trick!

[@pratham2804]

@@BingsAcademy I hope this doesn't get annoying, but I do approximately 15 extra curricular activities, should they be enough or should I aim for more?

[@doostindoostin]

@@pratham2804 what the 15 extracurriculars? That's a lot, good job man

[@pratham2804]

@@doostindoostin REALLY? I think they are less, but they are over 2 years though inclusive of this year. I should have made that a bit clear.

[@bananaboiii9965]

@@pratham2804 Bro 15 wtf I'm doing 4 and I thought that was a lot 😭😭😭😭

[@gyro4391]

Hi, does anyone know when the HAST test results come out? I've done it on the 6th of August for selective schools, but I still have gotten no clue when it's coming out. I think it's coming out around mid-September; but since I'm such a paranoid person, I really want to know when the exact date is. That is, if only they all come out on the same date for every student who performed the HAST exam for different selective schools. If the results dates do vary, then I don't think I need to know when these results come out. Thanks!

[@4yuaa]

I was actually thinking about this yesterday and I read the email I got from the school I applied to and it said the results will come in about 4 weeks from the test date. So I think around the start of September.

[@gyro4391]

@@4yuaa Oh thanks btw! It's a late reply but at least you cured my anxiousness!

[@ldog5643]

You dont need a good report and extra cirriculars to make girraween its all on the exam

[@harrylakes5650]

Hey John I have received my report and have gotten all a's except for science and pdhpe where i got a B and a C respectively. I also take accelerated mathematics in my school where i got rank 3 in mathematics advanced and rank 1 in mathematics extension 1. How will this affect my report in comparison to a student who takes 5.3 maths in year 10?

[@BingsAcademy]

ahh darn it! If you didn't get a C, i would say super good job! Still a respectable report, hopefully, your other reports are good too? Accelerated math will always be considered better than normal maths for year 10 but remember they are looking for well-rounded students in all subjects and not just in math.

[@harrylakes5650]

@@BingsAcademy In my other report i had gotten some a's (maths, science, commerce) but an average of b's all around and c's in the HSIE subjects. After seeing these results I feel like I had to improve and I feel like I have improved. Also how would accelerated maths work when i transfer schools, will I be in the yr 12 class or will I have to redo the prelim course.

[@BingsAcademy]

@@harrylakes5650 you improved from your previous report which is so good to see! you will likely have to redo the prelim course as well. Since you are in year 10, this is your last chance to move for year 11 entry. I wish you good luck and regardless of whether you can make it or not, try to always be better than you were the year before. I will be cheering for you!

[@aanyavashist3604]

I'm sorry I irritated u with the question, thank you so much for the video

[@BingsAcademy]

not irritated at all! I just included your comment there as an example. I get a load more via emails haha. I am glad you enjoyed the video!

[@richierich2933]

Hi, I think this is super irrelevant to this KZbin video, but for the Yr 7 NAPLAN Results, is it still good if I have Band 10 for Numeracy, Band 9 for both Language Conventions, Band 9 for writing, but Band 8 for reading. My earliest report has 5a's, 4b's and 2c's, but my latest report has 8a's, 2b's and 1c. I'm practicing very hard for the Science, Maths and English ICAS exams this year, although I'm unsure if ICAS is even considered an extracurricular activity, or the results will even come by the time of the Personal Reflection Statement. I'm also practicing very hard for the HAST exam. I'm trying out for STHS from an independent school for Yr 9 in 2023. Do you think I have the requirements to transfer?? I'm also a bit uncertain about what you meant by internal and external academic achievements, do they including effort, behaviour of some top ranking in each subject certificates?

[@richierich2933]

Also, my school has a particular grading scale for some of the subjects like for example, 91-100 is considered an A, 85-100 is an A, etc.; but our reports also have an assessment mark for each of the subjects. But do the selective schools see your report within their own grading scale or the school report's grading scale?

[@BingsAcademy]

@@richierich2933 Hi Richie! I am definitely a bit confused about what you want me to try to help you here with. Can you summarise the above or just let me know your 1 question? Thanks.

[@richierich2933]

@@BingsAcademy Hi, I'm very sorry for my confusion. I guess I don't need everything answered and I should try not to ask a lot of questions. My main question that you may only attempt to answer is - if it's effective enough to show great improvement if you have mostly A's and B's in your earlier report, but mostly A's in your latest report, because the latest report is worth more than the earlier report anyway?

[@BingsAcademy]

@@richierich2933 yes to an extent- that is already mentioned in this video. Ideally, you want more A's than B's in all your reports. Have a look at this video again and pause at points so you really do understand every detail, compare your report with the report example I showed. let me know if that helps!

[@richierich2933]

@@BingsAcademy Ok thanks I got it now!

[@coolgaming8504]

A alright B bruh C can't get in D don't get in F Forget

[@BingsAcademy]

haha that is one unique way to think of it!

[@YouEnTee]

Hey Bing, Is being in accelerated math a good look on my report even though I got a C?😢

[@BingsAcademy]

Accelerated math is fantastic but you need that A or B! Getting a C is not ideal if you are looking to transfer into a higher school.