It’s getting to that time of the year again: semester one is over and everyone is ready for winter break, a time to hibernate before the second long haul. For year 10s, semester two will be especially crucial as you start making some big choices based on what you want to do next year. The.… Continue reading What Subjects Should You Choose in Year 11 & 12?
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Why Your Perfectionism is a Problem
It’s the cliché (and usually insincere) answer to a job interview question, “So… what’s your greatest weakness?” Perfectionism might seem like more of an advantage than a hindrance, but believe me, it definitely can be a problem. Aiming for perfection inevitably leads to disappointment. So what are some ways that perfectionism is obstructing your success?… Continue reading Why Your Perfectionism is a Problem
How to Set Up A Study Space at Home – For Students
Whether you are in isolation or whether you are able to go school, a student’s at-home study space is extremely important. Many students prefer to complete their study at the library or other away-from-home locations, due to the distractions that can arise at home. These days, however, students might not have a lot of choice.… Continue reading How to Set Up A Study Space at Home – For Students
What To Do When You Get A Bad Mark
Most people will acknowledge that the final year of school can be a real roller coaster of emotions, with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Often, the motivation you feel for a subject is closely related to the marks you receive, which can go up and down throughout the year. I remember,… Continue reading What To Do When You Get A Bad Mark
The Importance of Practice Exams!
As the Term Two break approaches and as the holiday homework piles up, it is important to reflect upon the significance of practice exams. The word ‘practice’ married with ‘exams’ would send a shiver down any student’s spine. Although at first glance, practice exams are equivalent to Britney and Justin’s 2001 VMA denim on denim… Continue reading The Importance of Practice Exams!
Short-Term Or Long-Term Tutoring?
As a tutor, I’ve sometimes been confronted with new students contacting me for last-minute tutoring – even less a week before the final Year 12 exam! Far more common is students who are searching for one or two lessons to quickly focus on a specific area they struggle with. Whilst short-term tutoring is sometimes quite… Continue reading Short-Term Or Long-Term Tutoring?
Important Tip: Don’t Stress Before Your Test
We all feel stressed at times. That’s natural and part of growing up and developing into an adult. However, when we let stress overwhelm us and cloud our judgement, that’s when it can affect our SAC scores and exam marks. Make sure you have a good night’s sleep before an assessment and reassure… Continue reading Important Tip: Don’t Stress Before Your Test
My Pathway To Becoming A Tutor
When I graduated Year 12, I didn’t have a job, any ideas about my career, or basically any concrete plans beyond knowing I wanted to go to university. It wasn’t until I began to see posts on Facebook of other people advertising their tutoring services that the idea occurred to me: maybe this could work… Continue reading My Pathway To Becoming A Tutor
How to Develop Problem-Solving Skills in Students
Problem-solving skills – the term has become something of a cliché. It is used by anyone from students trying to pad out their résumés, to recruiters, to inspirational speakers trying to sell tickets to leadership seminars. Let’s unpack the term and what it could mean for you. What does it actually look like to have… Continue reading How to Develop Problem-Solving Skills in Students
What are the Average University Entry Requirements?
Knowing University entry requirements is key both for choosing subjects for Year 11 and 12 and also to give you a goal to work towards throughout your final years of high school. Let’s look at a few aspects of entry requirements! ATAR Requirements ATAR requirements are often the first thing emphasised for courses, but it’s… Continue reading What are the Average University Entry Requirements?