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  1. BackCountrySnow

    "a higher uai suggests greater chance of succeeding at uni."

    It's offered as an Arts major. Probably the only major with job prospects.
  2. BackCountrySnow

    what does the hsc actually measure.

    determination, ability to understand concepts, memory and obviously some luck. However, some schools offer better educations than others and some students have private tutors and access to better resources so there isn't exactly a level playing field.
  3. BackCountrySnow

    RBA cuts interest rates

    The only politician who thinks he can influence the RBA is Brendan Nelson.
  4. BackCountrySnow

    "surrounding yourself with smart people makes you smarter."

    It depends on what you mean by 'smart'.
  5. BackCountrySnow

    "a higher uai suggests greater chance of succeeding at uni."

    Docile asians with dominating parents =/= uni material.
  6. BackCountrySnow

    "a higher uai suggests greater chance of succeeding at uni."

    Cutoffs are based on demand and supply. combined law degrees are in higher demand (or shorter supply) than agriculture and that is why the cutoff it higher. Law may be harder than agriculture, but that's irrelevant in regards to cutoffs.
  7. BackCountrySnow

    "a higher uai suggests greater chance of succeeding at uni."

    My year adviser said that the uni environment is completely different from the high school environment. There are some that can only excel in the spoon-fed environment high school provides and there are others that excel in the university environment. Also, he said that during your time at uni...
  8. BackCountrySnow

    2008 Presidential Election - Obama v McCain

    OMFG guise!!! this guy would rather lose an election than lose the war. What could possibly go wrong after he wins the election? McCain would be so shit at skeeting. He has no idea when to pull out.
  9. BackCountrySnow

    2008 Presidential Election - Obama v McCain

    This (ex)mayor of New york is an absolute tool. Sarah Palin... I can't say I'm a fan. But dude, have you seen the daughter??
  10. BackCountrySnow

    universities artificialy inflating UAI cutoffs

    That's nothing compared to UNSW. I think in general USyd's cutoffs are pretty accurate.
  11. BackCountrySnow

    Parkour

    there's also jump britain.
  12. BackCountrySnow

    Another UAI estimate(Only the 10 billionth in the forum, heh!)

    that's why you should check out my thread. I posted the ranks of my friend and getting people to take a guess at what he got. Most underestimate a considerable amount.
  13. BackCountrySnow

    Bad timing, End of the world during HSC?

    do we even know what time is?
  14. BackCountrySnow

    Presents for teachers

    give your favourite male teacher your body for one night.
  15. BackCountrySnow

    Year 12 Regrets

    not putting more effort in throughout the year. But i guess everyone feels that.
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