The selective test can sound pretty full-on. It’s tough, there’s heaps of competition, and yeah, it can be a bit stressful. But honestly, it’s still worth giving it a shot, even if you’re not 100% sure how you’ll go.

First off, preparing for the test actually teaches you a lot. You get better at thinking through tricky questions, managing your time, and staying focused when things get hard. Those skills come in handy way beyond just this one test. They help with school in general, other exams, and even stuff like planning your study time better.

Also, you never really know what you’re capable of until you try. Some students sit the test just to see what it’s like and end up doing way better than they expected. And even if the result isn’t what you hoped for, you’ll still learn something about your strengths and what you can work on.

Doing the test can also help you get used to formal exam settings. The earlier you start getting used to that kind of pressure, the easier it’ll be when future assessments come up.

And honestly, the biggest reason to give it a go is so you don’t end up wondering “what if?” later. At least you’ll know you gave it a try. That kind of confidence is worth more than any score.

So if you’re on the fence about it, just go for it. You’ve got nothing to lose and a lot to gain.

Eireyna Papinyan