Starting a new year of high school can be daunting, especially if you’re unsure how to handle the workload. Luckily, there is an abundance of resources available to help, and the following points are crafted to help you focus on one goal: putting the ace in SACE! Organisation With deadlines hitting you from all directions… Continue reading How to Succeed in the SACE!
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How to Succeed in the BSSS This Year!
I strongly believe that academic success is not a measure of intelligence. There is so much more to gaining success in the BSSS than just relying on your intelligence. To succeed in the BSSS and to obtain the best ATAR you can, you must be wanting to learn the content with a blind passion for… Continue reading How to Succeed in the BSSS This Year!
How To Take Notes To Maximise Success
Year 11 and 12 subjects often focus very heavily on content, but rarely upon the methods of learning and consolidating memory. To efficiently learn everything that you need to know, you need to focus on every part of the learning process. Notes you take in class are most likely your best resource, but so many… Continue reading How To Take Notes To Maximise Success
How to Spot the Signs of a Great Tutor
So, you’ve decided to engage a tutor. But how do you choose one? In a crowded field of potential tutors, how can you know you’re making the right choice? Let’s go through some of the most important qualities to look for in an excellent tutor. Expertise Tutors should, clearly, be experts in the areas that… Continue reading How to Spot the Signs of a Great Tutor
Can I get better at writing?
When I started tutoring, I was surprised by how many students were still wondering about this at a Year 12 level. I’m sure you’ve been told countless times by your teachers, tutors, friends and family that OF COURSE, you can get better at writing, ‘it just takes practice – as does everything.’ But it’s important… Continue reading Can I get better at writing?
Checklist for VCE English Language Exam
To help you with this pathway, I have compiled a list of what I’d recommend you do to help you with thorough EL exam preparation. 1. Finalise your metalanguage definitions list. Without intricate knowledge of the metalanguage required, you will barely pass. You MUST know it. Feel free to download a template to fill out… Continue reading Checklist for VCE English Language Exam
How is University Different from High School?
The transition from high school to university can be really tricky for those who can’t remember a life outside of school! From the way students are treated, to the amount of responsibility, and the way classes are delivered – so much is dramatically different from school. So what are the biggest changes to expect? You… Continue reading How is University Different from High School?
Coping Tips for Parents Supporting Children Through Stressful Times
It is often acknowledged that school is a very stressful time for students. The parents of students, however, can often also take on second-hand stress in their role of caring for their children. This is a fact which is not often talked about, but is very important. Let’s explore some of the strategies you can… Continue reading Coping Tips for Parents Supporting Children Through Stressful Times
From School to Uni: The Transition
The biggest relief in the world will be the day you finish your last exam, and it is time to do all the crazy things which you all have planned over the course of year 12! But for most of you, another adventure awaits 4 months after that final exam day… UNIVERSITY! Stepping from secondary… Continue reading From School to Uni: The Transition
How to Prepare for the VCE English Exam (Last Minute Advice from a 50-Scorer)
Studying for a subject like English can seem like a massive task, and is very tempting to leave to the last minute! I’m here to reassure you that if you study intelligently, you don’t need to put in the same number of hours that go into many other subjects. There are actually heaps of easy… Continue reading How to Prepare for the VCE English Exam (Last Minute Advice from a 50-Scorer)