Early Admissions Questions - Mentor Session by

Early Admissions Questions - Mentor Session by https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2 UOW UPP en-us 2020-07-15 03:12:50 UTC 2025-11-14 02:34:57 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f914.png research my topic/question/subject https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659920785 2020-07-22 06:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659920785 create mind maps https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659920817 2020-07-22 06:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659920817 to do lists https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659920870 I colour code them for each subject and put them in order of most important or what I need to do first]]> 2020-07-22 06:49:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659920870 weekly plan https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659920908 2020-07-22 06:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659920908 research the topic and summarise https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659920964 2020-07-22 06:50:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659920964 a brief outline or rough structure https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659920977 2020-07-22 06:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659920977 use visual aids (eg. post it notes around the house, mind maps) to solidify what I've learnt and review. https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659920982 2020-07-22 06:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659920982 Makes notes on my work and read over what I already have https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659921001 2020-07-22 06:50:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659921001 organise my books and folders into each topic i have learnt https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659921140 2020-07-22 06:50:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659921140 cornell notes https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659921674 2020-07-22 06:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659921674 every night get a little bit done https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659921822 2020-07-22 06:51:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659921822 Interest in international affairs (eg. equality, social justice) due to studying Japanese and Modern History and having friends that have immigrated. https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659922320 2020-07-22 06:52:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659922320 past experiences https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659922617 2020-07-22 06:52:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659922617 interest in true crime and wanting to help people https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659922670 2020-07-22 06:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659922670 I'm a natural leader, and am very interested in how the political structure works behind what the general person knows- Politics, Philosophy & Economics. https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659922710 2020-07-22 06:53:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659922710 fascinated in psychology and criminology so I combined them. https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659922734 2020-07-22 06:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659922734 https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659922766 interest in crime and the human mind]]> 2020-07-22 06:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659922766 Planning tasks and workload https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659922824 2020-07-22 06:53:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659922824 I write summaries for each of my subjects that are based off the syllabus and are coloured coded. For assessment tasks, I start straight away and ensure i have a draft completed at least 1 week prior to the due date. This allows me to Gain feedback and implement that feedback into the assessment to maximise my mark. This is proven effective through ranking 1st in Business Studies in Year 11 and 12 https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659922834

]]> 2020-07-22 06:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659922834 timetable for important draft dates + due date of task https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659922848 2020-07-22 06:53:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659922848 Crime and law have been a strong passion of mine for a long time, it became more prominent from school and watching series such as cold case series. I want to eventually have a career in the afp and I think doing a course of criminology will be interesting and also beneficial. https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659922890 2020-07-22 06:53:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659922890 break down the assessment into sections and set dates to finish each section https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659922908 2020-07-22 06:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659922908 interest in criminal behaviour and the mind https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659922927 2020-07-22 06:53:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659922927 breaking down the syllabus to understand the question and to form a study guide https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659922964 2020-07-22 06:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659922964 interest in juvenile justice https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659922999 2020-07-22 06:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659922999 Summary notes https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923001 2020-07-22 06:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923001 Interest in the subject https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923005 2020-07-22 06:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923005 Personal interest and what I achieved well in https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923060 2020-07-22 06:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923060 Knowing case studies and evidence needed to support claims in extended responses, by familiarising myself with what is happening in the media. https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923065 2020-07-22 06:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923065 I first make sure I understand the task by checking in with my teacher, I make sure to give myself 2-3 weeks to complete the task and complete multiple drafts until I have a final result. https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923089 2020-07-22 06:53:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923089 flashcards https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923116 2020-07-22 06:54:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923116 https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923204 Going through the specific dot points that apply to the assessment and really studying them in depth]]> 2020-07-22 06:54:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923204 competition with marcus https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923256 2020-07-22 06:54:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923256 https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923287 Engaging in available tutoring sessions and keeping a timetable to stay on top of work]]> 2020-07-22 06:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923287 find the subject enticing and am passionate about learning about it https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923342 2020-07-22 06:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923342 https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923403 When the task is given look at the question in detail and then leave it for a while so your brain will think about it later]]> 2020-07-22 06:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923403 study groups https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923653 2020-07-22 06:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923653 Personal interest. I believe persueing the course https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923696 2020-07-22 06:55:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923696 working with my class to host a primary school activities day https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923710 2020-07-22 06:55:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923710 https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923809 Interest in area]]> 2020-07-22 06:55:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923809 By learning about crime in legal studies, it has created more motivation into becoming involved in juvenile justice https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923810 2020-07-22 06:55:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923810 Interest in history and international politics from studying modern history https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923859 2020-07-22 06:55:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923859 1st in an assesment task https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923870 2020-07-22 06:55:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659923870 ranked first in a course because i wanted it https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659924008 2020-07-22 06:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659924008 I was determined to do well in my Yr 11 ancient history exam so I studied really hard and ended up getting 97% https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659924024 2020-07-22 06:55:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659924024 wanted to get an A so i started assessment early and handed in lots of drafts https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659924067 2020-07-22 06:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659924067 worked as a cashier for 2 years and gained good people and collaborative skills to solve problems and be more efficient https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659924163 2020-07-22 06:55:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659924163 https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659924243 Working with the prefects to organise fundraisers and events]]> 2020-07-22 06:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659924243 personal interest in the course and have been interested for a number of years https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659924282 2020-07-22 06:56:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659924282 My own personal passion of music that I want to turn into a career. I took music class all throughout high school, which deepened my passion and I also worked as a leader within my school musical productions, as a composer, performer and behind the scenes. This also helped me decide the career path i wanted to follow and acted like work experience. https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659924403 2020-07-22 06:56:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659924403 doing it every day at work and collaborating with workmates to get out on time https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659924443 2020-07-22 06:56:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659924443 collaborated with fellow captains, prefects, and yr 12 students to organise fundraisers and events. https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659924457 2020-07-22 06:56:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659924457 wanted to achieve an good mark in English and worked hard to achieve an above 90 mark https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659924762 2020-07-22 06:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659924762 https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659924800 I was determined to attain my bronze medallion so I engaged in the two days of theory along with two days of practical work]]> 2020-07-22 06:56:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659924800 My casual job requires me and my co-worker to work together and listen to each other to successfully keep the bakery running. for example, one person bringing out fresh bread from the back and one person making sure the cabinets are maintained and look presentable. https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659924870 2020-07-22 06:57:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659924870 at the start of year 12 I set a goal to improve my grades. I studied every day, changed who I sat with in class, and had extra one on one time with my teachers when I had questions or wanted more work to do. I am now coming first or second (ranks haven't been updated) in maths, and have improved in the rest of my classes as well. https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659924946 2020-07-22 06:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659924946 collaborating with other schools at the eurobodalla youth committee to put on youth activities such as music events, colour runs and a drive in movie https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659925230 2020-07-22 06:57:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659925230 I worked with my school and peers to produce a musical in 2019, we wrote music and practiced until we were able put on a week of shows for our community. I worked with some of the kids in younger years in practice to help them improve their musical skills and prepare for the show. During the production run I worked as performer as well as behind the scenes communicating with musicians and performers to make sure the show ran smoothly. Our musical and original music caught the attention of the director of education and us composers received an award for our work. https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659925428 2020-07-22 06:58:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659925428 working https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659925526 over the past few years my boss has been training me up to help her more so that I can take over from the manager in my gap year so I have been handling problems that have arisen with other staff members and/or customers. ]]> 2020-07-22 06:58:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659925526 The previous business assignment I did was just a pass and I wasn't proud of my result and lack of organisation and motivation. I set a goal to be organised and hand in drafts, so I spent more time on my task each day to chip away at the lengthy task to finish it on time and get feedback from my teacher from my drafts. I majorly improved my mark compared to my previous result which I was really proud of. https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659925537 2020-07-22 06:58:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659925537 I became determined to raise my grades in all subjects, so i changed my friend group and started to study more often https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659925930 2020-07-22 06:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659925930 In order to go to university, I have had to be involved and motivated. for example, I have been attending the UPP to assist me with applications and I have been involved with the university's webinar series to assist me with planning for the HSC and receive ideal results. This was hard as I am a very anxious person and struggle to motivate and commit myself to something due to this. https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659926155 2020-07-22 06:59:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659926155 i set myself the goal of upgrading my grades at school. Through sleepless nights and dedication to the topic, i was able to achieve good results when exam period rolled around https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659926997 2020-07-22 07:00:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659926997 I was really shy and could hardly talk to new people around 3 years ago and I set my self a goal to become better so I got a job at a café and joined a few sporting teams that didn't have any friends in so that I could become more comfortable around new people. Now I am doing the UPP with people that I don't know and have extended my friend group and become more social. https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659927456 2020-07-22 07:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659927456 High grades, and independent research/engagement outside of school in the subject https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659928385 2020-07-22 07:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659928385 Faculty sessions through UPP https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659928452 2020-07-22 07:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659928452 love of sports and physical activity has lead me to want to be something in that field https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659928485 2020-07-22 07:03:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659928485 https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659928489 Doing work experience with people who have been successful in that career, and experiencing how enjoyable it can be,]]> 2020-07-22 07:03:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659928489 constant involvement in various sports since I was a young kid. Currently studying PDHPE, and biology. Being involved in school competitions, while mentoring others my age and younger https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659928612 2020-07-22 07:03:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659928612 https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659928674 by doing business studies I learnt the ins and outs of how a business functions further growing not only my interest but my understanding of the subject

]]> 2020-07-22 07:03:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659928674 I was determined to do well in geography at the start of year 11 so i dedicated a day a week working on geography revision to achieve this. I ended up placing 1st at the end of the year. https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659931442 2020-07-22 07:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659931442 Built a snowboard jump with friends to jump off it because the resort had no jumps in it. We made it and was fun to learn new tricks off it. https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659931849 2020-07-22 07:09:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659931849 During the BushFires, I was working at coles with the other staff to provide the community with the necessicities they needed. We were running of generators as we had no power and really and to rally together as a team to make the customers feel safe in the store. I had to work in the assisted check out area and really take initiative in directing customers where to go and helping them with any enquiries As a result, not only did we financially profit from this time, we created an atmosphere where people could feel safe coming into our store and I had formed a new connection with the other staff members from this shared experience. https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659934567 2020-07-22 07:13:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659934567 peer support camp collaborating with other year 11 students to provide a warm welcoming to year 7 students and give them someone older to reach out too and mentor https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659934624 2020-07-22 07:14:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659934624 7/11 peer support camp. to build new mentor relationships for the year 7 kids, while encouraging them to meet new people in their year. Successfully leading the group of 8 kids in various entertaining team activities https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659934700 2020-07-22 07:14:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659934700 https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659934818 In year 11 when I was completing my VET maritime studies course at TAFE, when we worked as a team to practice survival tactics and procedures to save lives at sea and in boating accidents.]]> 2020-07-22 07:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659934818 7/11 Camp and mentor sessions throughout year 11. As well as helping set up a website for a new online business within a time frame. https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659934883 2020-07-22 07:14:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659934883 mentoring a year 11 geography class https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659936207 2020-07-22 07:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659936207 the school production i was one of the managers and worked the script. had to work with my team to make sure the show ran smoothly. had to take time after school to come into school and run the show https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659936350 2020-07-22 07:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659936350 decided i wanted to get better at skills within my sport so i'd go to extra training sessions, work at home, starting going to gym to gain muscle, by the end of the season i was performing better https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659937226 2020-07-22 07:19:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659937226 peer support for a year 7 camp to encourage and lead them to try new activities and create new bonds and have new experiences and friends. https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659937687 2020-07-22 07:20:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659937687 As although I don't wish to go to uni next year, I have planned to apply for early admission, attend SSW and UPP to gain more information while I can. Where other opportunities such as an administration traineeship has also come my way for next year, which will further prepare me for what I wish to study at uni. https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659940577 2020-07-22 07:25:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659940577 https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659940820 There was this style of drumming I had always wanted to learn and get really good at but it was a really different style which takes heaps of practice. So I sat own on my kit one day and I played for like 3 hours, than that's all I practiced for months, just the same exercises until I got to a level were I could play in public

]]> 2020-07-22 07:26:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659940820 when working at coles, we were selling cards to fundraise for a highly known charity called second bite. So i set myself a goal of how many donati0ons I could collect from the community. we ended u[ raising over 2000 dollars and placed 8th overall in the entire reginonal stores which is a huge achievment. https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659940936 2020-07-22 07:26:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659940936 I wanted to win the grand final for my rep competition. I trained early mornings before school, worked out at home and attended as many extra training sessions with my team. We ended up winning the grand final https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659940948 2020-07-22 07:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jadeannaandrews/Wednesday2/wish/659940948