Understanding BRIDGING what it takes to succeed in the THE GAP New HSC
Agenda • General Strategy: Getting Ahead in Year 11 • Scaling & Choosing your Subjects - How to Approach Maths & Science - English - it counts to your ATAR - Economics - a hidden gem 2 SYD Careers Guide This information is confidential and was prepared by Bain & Company solely for the use of our client; it is not to be relied on by any 3rd party without Bain's prior written consent
CHOOSE THE RIGHT SUBJECTS FOR YOU 3
“The HSC is not a test of pure intelligence. It is a test of competitiveness, i.e. your ability to combine your natural talent with preparedness, hard work and ability to perform under pressure. It’s a test of gamesmanship as much as anything else. Like any game, you can succeed much more if you know the rules.” Richard Chua, 99.95 Talent 100 Founder 4 SYD Careers Guide This information is confidential and was prepared by Bain & Company solely for the use of our client; it is not to be relied on by any 3rd party without Bain's prior written consent
Choose the right subject for you • Know your odds - Understand the scaling of each subject - Estimate what you think you can potentially achieve in each subject - Come to our next seminar for full explanation • Math & Science (STEM) subjects scale the best (this is not accidental): - Take the Highest level of Maths you are capable of - Ext 1 Maths students should easily be able to do Physics, Chemistry, Economics (all courses are precalculus) • Choose the right subjects for you - No right/wrong subjects - BUT you must ask: is it easier to perform exceptionally well in low scaling subject or decently in higher scaling subject? 5 SYD Careers Guide This information is confidential and was prepared by Bain & Company solely for the use of our client; it is not to be relied on by any 3rd party without Bain's prior written consent
How your ATAR is calculated Alignment Process of converting raw HSC exam result into external mark Why : Aligning or standardising marks year on year in that subject Board of Studies Moderation Process of converting internal rankings into internal HSC mark Why: school assessments and marking standards are different Process of comparing and standardising HSC marks by subject Scaling UAC based on difficulty Why: some subjects are considered ‘harder’ than others Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) 6 SYD Careers Guide This information is confidential and was prepared by Bain & Company solely for the use of our client; it is not to be relied on by any 3rd party without Bain's prior written consent
Scaling - how the algorithm works 7 SYD Careers Guide This information is confidential and was prepared by Bain & Company solely for the use of our client; it is not to be relied on by any 3rd party without Bain's prior written consent
Scaling of HSC Subjects Maths Ext 2 (Phenomenal) Maths Ext 1 Tier 1 (Amazing) (Strong) Tier 2 (“Okay” ) 8 SYD Careers Guide This information is confidential and was prepared by Bain & Company solely for the use of our client; it is not to be relied on by any 3rd party without Bain's prior written consent
Scaling of HSC Subjects Maths Ext 2 (Phenomenal) ATAR 99 Maths Ext 1 Tier 1 (Amazing) (Strong) Tier 2 (“Okay” ) 9 SYD Careers Guide This information is confidential and was prepared by Bain & Company solely for the use of our client; it is not to be relied on by any 3rd party without Bain's prior written consent
Benchmarks for ATARs of 95/ 97/ 99 Tier 1 Tier 2 ATAR Math Ext 2 Math Ext 1 (Physics, Chem, (Bio*, Legal, Modern Eco, Adv Eng.) History etc. 99 Top ~50% Top ~25% Top ~5% Top 2% 97 Top ~80% Top ~45% Top ~10% Top 5% 95 Top ~90% Top ~60% Top 15-20% Top 8-10% Scaling Phenomenal Amazing Great “Okay” 10 SYD Careers Guide This information is confidential and was prepared by Bain & Company solely for the use of our client; it is not to be relied on by any 3rd party without Bain's prior written consent
How do you strategically select 10-12 units? # Units Key Decision Typical Top Student in Year 11 At least 2 Advanced or Advanced English Standard? Ext 1 in Yr 11 Adv or Ext 1?, i.e. Up to 4 Math (Ext 2 in Yr 12) 2U or 3U Typically, Phys, Chem, Up to 7 Science Phys+Chem Bio? OR Chem+Bio Typically, Economics?... or Economics or Humanities 2-4 units something else next favourite subject Choose Wisely. Subject selection is the single most important decision affecting your ATAR 11 SYD Careers Guide This information is confidential and was prepared by Bain & Company solely for the use of our client; it is not to be relied on by any 3rd party without Bain's prior written consent
Use our ATAR Calculator - talent-100.com.au 12 SYD Careers Guide This information is confidential and was prepared by Bain & Company solely for the use of our client; it is not to be relied on by any 3rd party without Bain's prior written consent
Our Approach to the Course - 3 Repetitions Rep 3: Mock Exams & Holiday Rep 1: Weekly Classes Revision Courses / Acceleration Courses Practice makes perfect Small Groups (<15) to Learn, teach theory Consolidate, Practice Rep 2: Homework, Tutorials, Online Resources Marked, Small group tutorials (<4), my-mentor.com.au 13 SYD Careers Guide This information is confidential and was prepared by Bain & Company solely for the use of our client; it is not to be relied on by any 3rd party without Bain's prior written consent
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