Every parent has expectations of what tutoring constitutes and what it will achieve for their child. In this article, I want to provide some advice about how you can manage these expectations. Before we look at the tips, however, I want to be clear that in three years of tutoring, I have found that most… Continue reading Managing Parent’s Expectations in Tutoring
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Tips on Tackling Difficult SACs
Oftentimes, students are given reading time before they commence their assessment. During this time, if you are freaking out because you see that question 10 is simply too difficult, STOP! Take a few deep breaths and go back to question 1. Attempt each question one at a time, and when you get to question 10,… Continue reading Tips on Tackling Difficult SACs
How to Study in Times of Stress
In the unsettling time of the global pandemic, students across Australia are expected to keep studying. But how? In particular, Year 12s are anticipating a year far different from their initial expectations: no carnivals or formals to mark the end of their schooling, and end-of-year celebrations are in doubt. However, it appears that exams and… Continue reading How to Study in Times of Stress
Tips on Studying for Exams
Studying efficiently requires you to organise your time and resources. The following are general guidelines to help you prepare for exams. Preparation Begin studying early! That’s the main takeaway from this document. You can start thinking about the exam from the beginning of the year by keeping your ears open for hints and tips. Revise… Continue reading Tips on Studying for Exams
Academic Benefits of Sports to Students
In a high-pressured period of your life such as late high school, it can be tempting to focus all of your efforts on academics, to the detriment of all else. However, research has demonstrated that such an approach can be counterproductive. Exercise and sports have been shown to improve academic performance – so hold off… Continue reading Academic Benefits of Sports to Students
What Is University Like!? Here’s Your Answer
Many of you may be considering going into university after you finish high school, however a lot of you may be wondering what is university like, how will you know it is something for you because university is not for everyone. How is high school similar to university? Assessments – in most units you will… Continue reading What Is University Like!? Here’s Your Answer
Stress Management Techniques & Motivational Techniques!
Identifying signs of unhealthy stress: Feeling tired all the time Feeling like you’re running on adrenaline all the time Being forgetful Experiencing headaches and tension especially in the head, neck and shoulders Poor appetite No longer interested in certain activities and don’t look forward to anything Increased anxiety and irritability Increased heart rate Dizziness Blurred… Continue reading Stress Management Techniques & Motivational Techniques!
Effective Study Techniques
There is no one way to study and if you are comfortable with the technique that you have adopted to study, then by all means keep doing that. However, this section will go through some of the ways you can study effectively. This is only a brief overview and relevant links to websites will be… Continue reading Effective Study Techniques
Pathways for University After High School
We talked previously about how the ATAR is used to get into university. However, you may not get the ATAR required to get into your dream course, but that doesn’t mean your journey ends there. Universities have various pathways that will allow you to study your dream course, so don’t be disheartened when you don’t… Continue reading Pathways for University After High School
What Is The ATAR? What you need to know.
1. What is the ATAR? ATAR is short for “Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank” and is a percentile ranking that shows a student’s achievement relative to others student in a given cohort (ie. VCE or HSC). The ATAR has been adopted in Australia for use by universities to assess which students to make offers to for… Continue reading What Is The ATAR? What you need to know.