ph4t_d4n Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Im an average student who achieved 35 points. eco HL - 5Phys HL - 6Chem HL - 6Maths SL - 7English SL - 5Chinese ab initio- 6Im not the best at school work but I'm the national champion at brazilian jiu jitsu and I got other really good EC's.What's the chance of me getting into Australia national university or melbourne university doing engineering? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sak-y Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I'm not sure about Austrailian Universities, but generally i think universities still require you to hit the minimum entry requirement that they want? How many points do they need you to have? I think EC's work more as something to differentiate between candidates who have the same grades etc. Do you do personal statements in Austrailia? If so, make sure it's reallyy good to make up for your grades and help you stand out! Good luckk! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyro Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I've always thought the same thing...ec's set you apart form those who have the same grades as you and therefore can give you an advantage this way, this may not be what you want to hear, but its what I've heard. I know nothing about Australia, but in the USA most straight-up engineering schools mainly care about your math and science - which according to your IB tests look great - so, this will be to your advantage. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
__inthemaking Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I think generally it's the marks that count first, but if you're really borderline or tied with another student, then they also look at your extracurriculars. Also, it depends on the program. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph4t_d4n Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 im studying in new zealand. the minimum is 32 for melbourne and 30 for australia national...i think. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forester Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 ECs don't matter for Australian Unis. You are in if you keep that 35 + some bonus points. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forester Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 I think its because you are not a maths and sciences person thats why you are getting such low scores in bio and maths. Your history and economics marks a superb. French B is a struggle if you've never done it before IB.English A1 HL is considered one of the toughest courses there is. So don't worry, as the year progresses, your marks will pick up.I've found that people who are good at maths and sciences also do alright in laguages and humanities however people who are more into the arts and languages have so much difficulty with the sciences and maths.Mark, maybe you should have chosen other subjects. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forester Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Yea I agree with all the points you made. Your ENG a1 mark will definitely pick up soon. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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