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a.macdonald
High School Insights
High School (Australia)
General questions about applying for US schools from Australia
Hi, I’m in Australia and I know I need to take the SATs to apply for American schools, but how does the GPA work? I’m currently a grade 9, I’ve been getting straight As and well aboves (my state chang...
m.williams
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
Going to US Universities with NCEA
Is it possible to go to US colleges with NCEA? I’m a Y11 student in new Zealand. What should I work on to go to a good college in the US?
m.williams
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
A levels to Atar conversation
What ATAR would 4 A*s be equivalent to?
m.williams
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
Cambridge A levels to Atar conversation
New Zealand High school student
website_user
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
How manageable is self studying ncea accounting?
I’d like to take accounting in year 11 and eventually sit the scholarship exam for it when I’m older but I do not have enough subject slots to select it and I don’t think I’d be willing to give up my ...
fosterj2023
High School Insights
Letters of Recommendation help and tips
Hi, I am currently writing letters of recommendation, and I was wondering if you could tell me how to structure it, and what admissions officers look for in a letter of rec, and also if you had any o...
KingCurry98
High School Insights
High School Exams
Nzqa Scholarship
Hi there, Does anyone have any advice for nzqa scholarship biology, English, art history, or classics? Particularly in raising scholarship answers to outstanding? Thank you!
jamie.beaton
High School Insights
A level transcripts
Hi, I was wondering if I decide to resit one of my A levels because my previous results weren’t exactly satisfactory would competitive universities look at my previous A level results and discount me ...
n.zampieri
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
Ncea gpa: us gpa
Hi can someone convert my GPA please? The NCEA GPA is out of 9 whereas a US GPA is out of 4. I want to see what’s my GPA in a scale out of 4. Thanks! ...
isabellebiancasun
High School Insights
High School Competitions
2021 Tiger Global Case Competition Registration
The Competition is for high school students, ages 13-18, who are interested or curious about exploring consulting, entrepreneurship, finance, social enterprise, tech, and marketing. The best part? Bec...
David_Freed
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
How is dux and proxime accessit at burnside high school calculated
How would I put myself in a good position to be considered for these awards? And would taking only 5 subjects vs 6 subjects affect my chances? Thanks!
David_Freed
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
Can you take extra CIE subjects as a private candidate even if you go to a CIE recognised school?
I have self-studied for IGCSE Economics while also doing IG Math in our school, and would like to take AS Economics, AS Math, IG Bio, IG Chem, IG Phys, and IG English Literature next year. Our school ...
M.Z
High School Insights
Is it worth sitting CIE exams in year 13?
Hi all, thank you for taking the time to read this and I hope this finds you in good health. My question is whether it is worth self studying for CIE exams in my last of year of highschool in NZ if I ...
international
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
Internships
Hi there Was wondering if you could tell me about and recommend a few internships in Auckland/New Zealand that are available for high school students? Would love to show internships on my application ...
international
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
Scholarship NZQA
Hi! Can you take NZQA scholarships by correspondence or does it have to go through the school? I am wanting to take some scholarships early. Which are the easiest ones to study for early? How can I ar...
David_Freed
High School Insights
High School Competitions
Economics tutor recommendations
I’m looking for a tutor to help tutor me towards the NZEO exam in April and the UoA economics competition by walking me through the syllabuses. Could you please recommend a good economics tutor that w...
FZMachine
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
How is NCEA GPA calculated for US universities?
For example, does it take into consideration all the credits I’ve ever got over all 3 levels of NECA? ...
sam.w.0817
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
How is dux at Rangitoto College calculated?
How is it calculated and how can I be more competitive?
Anonymous998
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
Diocesan School for Girls v St Cuthbert's College - which school is better for me?
Does anyone have personal experience as a student or a parent at Dio or St Cuths? I would also like to know how competitive these all girls schools are. Can anyone give me a perspective on: Any other ...
David_Freed
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
Tutor for AS mathematics
Dear Jamie Beaton, I am currently in year 11, studying AS-Mathematics as I am in accelerated maths and am struggling with a few of the concepts. I was wondering if crimson offered tutoring services fo...
francis
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
NZ vs Canadian secondary education
Does anyone have experience as a parent, educator or student in both the New Zealand and Canadian secondary school systems, specifically public (as good private schools can be found in both countries)...
francis
High School Insights
What I Should Do/Know Now when Changing to A Level
Hi/Kia ora, I am currently an NCEA Level 1 student, but I will be switching to Cambridge AS Level next year at a different school since my parents think NCEA is no longer suitable for me. I have resea...
b.fan
High School Insights
How likely am I to get into an Ivy League?
I am a student in the United States and a junior in high school. I’m part of a college program where I take 3-4 college classes each semester from junior to senior year on top of some high school cou...
anonymous108
High School Insights
How important are course endorsements
I’m currently year 12 and have already gained 50 excellence credits, and am nearly certain I should gain the 80 required to pass the year, meaning I’m set to pass level 2 NCEA with excellence endorsed...
shafquat
High School Insights
Jamie Beaton's Highschool Essay(s)?
Hi Jamie, I read ...
David_Freed
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
NZ High School Rankings Full List
Hello is it possible to get a copy of your NZ high school rankings - I have seen a published version that was for the top 50 schools but I would be keen to see a full version if possible. I am trying...
g.kyi
High School Insights
Subject Choices DP
Although I am leaning towards Economics and Maths and for that I have taken the following after doing a Middle Year Program course. I still have an interest in physics and might pursue Astrophysics in...
jamie.beaton
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
Maths tutoring to achieve top stream at Wellington College
Hi - my son needs tutoring in maths to achieve the A stream at Wellington College. Are there tutors or tutoring classes in Wellington that he can attend/ receive and where do you find this informatio...
mktmariam
High School Insights
Can I take Arts HL for STEM degree at a top college?
Hey there. I haven’t seen many STEM students take an arts subject in the IB, and was wondering if that would make my application to Ivies or top colleges as a STEM major less appealing. But I enjoy fi...
alvinangck
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
Which level should my 15 or 16yr daughter be in when we emigrate to NZ
I’m a Singaporean intending to emigrate to NZ in 1-2 years’ time. My daughter who will be 15yrs old this year (Feb 2019), is currently studying in Secondary 3, and her academic year just started on 2 ...
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