As featured in Melbourne’s Mums Group: From an early age, the educational system teaches children that the ATAR they receive at the end of year 12 is the be-all and end-all. While achieving a high ranking is important and will help you get into your dream course, it also puts a lot of pressure on… Continue reading Is your child struggling at school? Tips for Parents.
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How parents can support their children as they get their ATAR results
ATAR results or “Australian Tertiary Admissions Rankings” are being released to Year 12 students across Australia as of this week (see release dates for each state curriculum below) and there’s a general sense of stress and anxiety. Year 12 Release Dates 2022SACE / NTCET : 8.30 am on Monday 13 December 2021TCE: Wednesday 15 December… Continue reading How parents can support their children as they get their ATAR results
What to do after your receive your ATAR results
After 13 years of schooling, you have finally gotten your ATAR and the time has come to close this chapter in your life. Some of you may be relieved, while others may be disappointed, but one thing is certain: it is finally over! This may be unsettling for those who are unsure what to do… Continue reading What to do after your receive your ATAR results
What to do while you wait for your year 12 test results
You have all worked so hard to graduate from 13 years of schooling, and have now arrived at the point when all of your efforts will be rewarded in your final grade. This may be frightening, exhilarating, or anxiety-inducing for certain students. Believe that we’ve all been there and know how terrifying it is. This… Continue reading What to do while you wait for your year 12 test results
Discourse Particle Functions for VCE English Language Students
As the exam is only a couple of weeks away, it’s important that you begin to finalise your knowledge of key content in the study design. One particular area that many students struggle with is discourse particles and their associated functions. This is from Unit 3 AOS 1 (mainly), and if you get an informally… Continue reading Discourse Particle Functions for VCE English Language Students
ATAR Explained – How the ATAR is Calculated
A lot of parents and students don’t really get the ATAR. And frankly, we don’t blame you – it is convoluted but hopefully this will help break it down. Before we get to how to calculate ATAR, or “Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank”, let’s start with the subjects using Victoria (VCE) to understand how they work.… Continue reading ATAR Explained – How the ATAR is Calculated
Hacks To Get The Most Out Of Studying in Year 12!
Whenever we hear the word ‘study’, we tend to picture the likes of Hermione Granger, who is always seen with her nose in a book, pouring through pages and pages of information. Or we see her holding a quill and a bunch of parchment, hastily writing the most detailed of notes, continuing to add to… Continue reading Hacks To Get The Most Out Of Studying in Year 12!
Common Mistakes with Electrolysis in VCE Chemistry
Electrolysis is a topic studied in Unit 3 Area of Study 2 and is a topic that students often confuse given its similarity to the galvanic cells. One of the key differences between an electrolytic cell and a galvanic cell is the use of a power supply. As you would know in a galvanic cell,… Continue reading Common Mistakes with Electrolysis in VCE Chemistry
How to Make a Study Timetable (And Stick to It!)
VCE can be exhausting and so it’s important to have a good study plan that allows you to keep on track and get what you want out of your studies. So here is a step-by-step guide to making a study ‘timetable’ and making the most out of your time: Organise: Take time to sit down… Continue reading How to Make a Study Timetable (And Stick to It!)
15 ATAR Hacks – How To Make This Year YOUR Year!
Eat better and drink lots of water. As cliche as this sounds, it’s so very true. Plan some time each week for YOURSELF – be it with friends, family or just by yourself. Be resourceful. Reach out to your tutors, your teachers and your mentors. They don’t hate you as much as you think they do.… Continue reading 15 ATAR Hacks – How To Make This Year YOUR Year!