How long is the VCE English exam?
3 hours
There will be 15 minutes reading time and 3 hours writing time. The examination will be marked by a panel appointed by the VCAA. The examination will contribute 50 per cent to the study score.
How do I prepare for VCE English exam?
How to Prepare for the VCE English Exam (Last Minute Advice from a 50-Scorer)
- Read the VCAA past examiner reports!
- Plan responses for lots of sample topics (Text Response and Comparative) instead of writing out essay after essay.
- Redraft previous essays.
- Get outside advice on your essays.
- Reread or re-watch your texts.
Can you fail VCE?
Technically you can’t ‘fail’ VCE. The two things people usually mean when they talk about failing VCE are: not completing enough subjects to get an ATAR. ending up with an ATAR lower than you hoped.
Does GAT affect Atar?
Although GAT results do not count directly towards a student’s VCE results, they play an important role in checking that school assessments and examinations have been accurately assessed.
How many VCE students are there in Victoria?
This year, 50,284 students will graduate with their VCE, which represents an increased completion rate of 98.3% of students. A record number of 14,529 students will receive their VCAL in 2020. 14,215 students received a study score of 40 or more.
How hard is the VCE English exam?
The VCE English exam is really stressful. Not only is selecting one English subject mandatory, it also contributes to the top four subjects in your ATAR. Keeping calm while taking your exam is key – and I do encourage students to actively take steps to manage their stress levels prior to their exam.
How can I pass VCE English?
VCE English Study Plan – Read Now!
- Read your books at least twice each.
- Write a large variety of practice essays.
- Try to incorporate as many quotes as possible in your practice essays (within reason).
- Divide your quotes into themes and characters.
- Use short, sharp quotes.