We recommend that your child goes through the practice tests with their teacher/s prior to sitting the entrance examination. This is the best preparation they can have for going through the experience of actually sitting the entrance exam.
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The entrance examination comprises six tests in total, covering both ability and achievement tests. The examination takes approximately three hours to complete.
The entrance examination is designed to test and challenge students so your child will probably find the examination quite demanding.
Each multiple-choice test is 30 minutes in length; the two writing tests are 15 minutes each, and students do not get any additional reading time. Normally, a short 15 minute break is taken after the completion of the numerical reasoning test.
Additional reading time is usually introduced into exams when students are required to provide an essay type response or where they have the choice to answer one question from a list, in which case the extra reading time allows them to decide which question they will answer. Therefore, with regard to multiple-choice tests, extra reading time is not necessary. However, prior to commencing each test the administrator will go through three practice examples with the group to ensure they have an understanding of what to expect.
The following tips should help you and your child prepare for the actual entrance examination:
It is not unusual for students to only answer half the questions correctly; neither is it unusual for student to not finish the tests. Remember, these tests are designed to discriminate high ability and high achieving students.
In addition, the entrance tests are designed in such a way that not all students may finish all the questions, so you and your child should not panic if this is the case.
Once all tests have been scored, the Department will provide you with a parent report that goes into a lot more detail about your child's score in comparison to the normal population.
An information package will be sent to all applicants in the week before the entrance examination. Student identification numbers, transport and venue information will be included in this information package.
Your child should bring the following items to the examination:
Nothing else is required.
You child is not allowed to bring the following items to the examination:
Should your child happen to undergo a family crisis, illness or injury which would prevent them from undertaking the entrance examination you must contact their school before the commencement of the examination. In the case of illness or injury, a doctor’s certificate must be produced in support of the applicant. Arrangements may be made for an alternative test date.
On the examination day itself, we suggest your child: