6.32am. I’m awake. Of course, I’m awake, ATARs are released in 28 minutes. 6.41am. I need over a 98 to keep all of my options open… Maybe I shouldn’t have gotten drunk at that 18th in September that one time. 6.45am. I’m resolved to be happy with whatever I get… although I will be disappointed… Continue reading What To Do After High School Finishes?
Category: HSC
Techniques for Analysing a Visual Text
The first section of the HSC English paper one requires students to analyse and answer questions on a range of texts, including poems, book extracts and visual texts. A visual text simply refers to some type of image, which can take the form of book covers, paintings, posters, movie frames, photographs and more. Typically, every… Continue reading Techniques for Analysing a Visual Text
Top 10 Best Techniques & Methods to Study
Repetition It has been said time and time again, repetition is key. For a piece of information to be absorbed by the brain, it typically takes three rounds of repetition. Re-writing notes by hand is the most effective study method, relative to only re-reading or re-typing them. Flash cards One of the best ways to… Continue reading Top 10 Best Techniques & Methods to Study
What You Should Do After Your Get Your ATAR Results
So I got my ATAR – now what? The question that is in most people’s mind is what course should I do now that I’ve got my ATAR. Regardless of whether you exceeded your expectations or did not get the ATAR you need to get into your preferred course, there are a lot of uni courses… Continue reading What You Should Do After Your Get Your ATAR Results
Private Tutoring or Tutoring Centre: What is Best for You?
Many students use some form of tutoring service (either in-person or online) to help get them through the school. Tutors can be a massive help in getting students caught up in areas of the syllabus they may find particularly challenging, as well as advantaging students who choose to use the service to get ahead. Either… Continue reading Private Tutoring or Tutoring Centre: What is Best for You?
Will anyone care about your ATAR in a year?
The short answer: no. When you’re in the pressure cooker of year twelve it can feel as if this single number, which you are expending so much of your energy to attain, will define your life. But here’s the good news: I can, as someone who’s had an ATAR for two years now, can 100%… Continue reading Will anyone care about your ATAR in a year?
Ready to ACE Chemistry? Study Tips for HSC Chemistry
The HSC Chemistry exam is almost here! Make sure you maximise your chance of achieving your personal best! Here are a few tips that personally helped me alleviate the stress and allowed me to feel more confident before my exam. Understand before memorising: I have seen plenty of students spending countless hours trying to perfectly… Continue reading Ready to ACE Chemistry? Study Tips for HSC Chemistry
Study Tips for HSC English This Year!
With HSC getting closer, this can be a pretty stressful time of year. And for a lot of students, English in particular is quite daunting, as it’s not only the first exam (and there are two of them!), but there’s also a fair bit of content to cover. But I’ve got you covered! These tips,… Continue reading Study Tips for HSC English This Year!
AFTER ATAR – University Enquiries
University. It must seem like such a strange and weird place to you right now. There must be so many questions going through your head; Which university? What course? What about payment? And the list is endless. I must admit, it is a very daunting process. But don’t you fret because I am here to… Continue reading AFTER ATAR – University Enquiries
AFTER ATAR – Finding the Best Fit at University
So you’re finally finished with high school and ready to move on to university. Well, the next couple of months are going to be filled with excitement. The most important thing you need to do now is finding a study plan that suits your needs. Each university offers flexible study options to accommodate each individual’s… Continue reading AFTER ATAR – Finding the Best Fit at University