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Have you considered applying to study at Uni in the United States? The USA has many of the best universities in the world, from Ivy-league research universities like Princeton and Harvard to largest state universities like UC-Berkeley to small liberal arts schools like Swarthmore, which are often called colleges in the United States! Confusing, right?… Continue reading Uni in the United States – A Detailed Explainer

During VCE, feedback and criticism from your tutor and teacher are pivotal to success. Far too often, students do not seek enough feedback. This could be due to any number of reasons. For example, I was often reluctant to hand in essays until I felt that they were perfect; or I left revision too late… Continue reading Effectively Utilise Feedback from Your Tutor & Teacher

When completing assessments during Year 11 and 12, there are two types: internal assessments conducted by the schools and the second is the final exam. Many students comment that they’re not too sure how this internal assessment marks the link to their overall scores at the end of Year 12. Thankfully, Sarah Andrews, an amazing… Continue reading How Important Are Internal School Assessments?

Let’s skip forward to the end of the year, and imagine you have finally completed the VCE. From writing additional essays to quizzing your friends with flashcards through to last minute colour coded highlighting, all of your hard work has finally paid off. At Valedictory, you’ve thanked all your teachers for their dedication, laughed at… Continue reading How To Get Work Experience In High School

Getting a tutor for your child is a great positive step you can make in assisting your child’s learning. But once you’ve made that step it can sometimes be difficult to know how to get the most out of the tutoring. To help with this here are some suggestions, provided by tutors, as to how… Continue reading How to get the most out of your child’s tutoring