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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 ...
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! ...
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 ...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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 ...
jamie.beaton
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
Help for college in Auckland as international student
I am an Italian father looking for the best solution for a 2 terms college experience for my 17 years old boy. Pietro is attending the scientific lyceum and is playing as wing or full back in the best...
jamie.beaton
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
Proportion vs Amount
When applying to the US with NCEA, what matters the most: the proportion of E credits or the amount? Cheers, Ryan
g.gladstein
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
NCEA results to US GPA
Can someone help calculate my NCEA results into the US GPA in a scale out of four, please! ...
duncan.parsons
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
Necessity of NCEA Level 3 English
Kia Ora I am planning on applying to US Universities and was just wondering whether it would be detrimental to my college applications if I did not take level 3 English (as I am aiming for dux next ye...
jamie.beaton
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
How much time is required to get Scholarship English this year?
Hi, I’m a Year 12 who will be sitting Scholarship English at the end of the year. My teacher just wants me to sit it as a “practise run” for next year. However, with where we are in the year, and the ...
jamie.beaton
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
CIE AS/A Level v AP High School Curriculum
Hi, I have been studying in NZ for my whole schooling and have completed IGCSE and currently doing AS. However, next year I am going to the US for grade 11/12 (year 13) and I am interested to know the...
jamie.beaton
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
Can you switch from NCEA to Cambridge?
Hi, I am currently a year 11 and I don’t really like the NCEA system as I thought I would because I find it is too basic for me & want something more challenging. My school offers CIE, luckily, bu...
jamie.beaton
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
Jamie Beaton study schedule?
Hello Jamie, I know that you did 10(?) A-levels in high school, and I would like to know your general study schedule that made this possible- in particular the amount of time you studied, any specific...
jamie.beaton
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
Is it possible to take AS Physics & AS Chemistry without doing them in IGCSE
Hi, Is it possible to take AS Physics & AS Chemistry without doing them in IGCSE before (I am currently taking NCEA Level 1 Science). Thanks, Zainab
harrymellsop
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
Saint Kentigern College scholarships at Year 7?
Anybody had experience to be awarded a scholarship when entering year 7 at Saint Kentigern College? How good you have to be academically for a partial or full scholarship at year 7 entrance?
a.merchant
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
NCEA Scholarship Grant
Hi all, I’m applying for the NCEA Scholarship Grant from Crimson Education and have completed my cover letter and am ready to complete my application, but the page has gone down! I understand that it ...
jamie.beaton
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
sreepal1311
High School Insights
High School (New Zealand)
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