As every student knows, most people seem to have an opinion on whether or not you should take a gap year after school. It is a massive decision, after all! In the end, you need to work out what suits you best, as everyone’s journey is different. Pros A gap year will give you more… Continue reading Is A Gap Year A Bad Idea?
Category: VCE
Tip of the Day: Get a Second Opinion on Scores
Sometimes we get back assessment results that we’re not happy with. That’s just an unfortunate reality of being in school. However, you can find ways to avoid this issue from getting to you. If you got a result you’re not satisfied with, then talk to your teacher about it in your spare time – and… Continue reading Tip of the Day: Get a Second Opinion on Scores
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?
Frequent Questions & Answers for VCE Maths Methods
“Do I even need it?” If you’ve picked Methods as a VCE subject, chances are you’re planning to go into something numbersy at university, like maybe a Science degree or Commerce. If you’re in that boat then – take it from a uni student – you will use Methods. Even if it’s not a prerequisite… Continue reading Frequent Questions & Answers for VCE Maths Methods
The Secret to VCE Success: Exam Strategies
In VCE exams, the difference between an average mark and an amazing mark can be miniscule. Even if you know everything there is to know about a subject, this doesn’t mean that you can answer questions the way examiners want, and it doesn’t mean you can manage your time in the exam. Always have a… Continue reading The Secret to VCE Success: Exam Strategies
Final Tips for your Exam
Hey guys, here is my first article for November and the last one before your exam at 11:45am on Friday. This article will provide you with a few final tips for your exam. For many of you, this will be your final exam so ensure you remain focused on your exams until you hear, “please… Continue reading Final Tips for your Exam
How to do Well in VCE
There is no doubt that your VCE years are the most grueling of your school career. Success in VCE does not come easy. As most teachers say, VCE is a marathon not a sprint. Doing well does not mean writing 50 pages of notes, reading your English texts 5 times each or completing 40 past… Continue reading How to do Well in VCE
Effective Essay Writing: Tips and Tricks for your Essay
Essay writing is a common form of assessment you’ll come across throughout your schooling. There are various types of essays, each differing based on their expectations. Analytical essays call for discussion and tend to use key words like “investigate” “explore” “discuss” or “review”. Argumentative essays require you to argue a position on a topic with… Continue reading Effective Essay Writing: Tips and Tricks for your Essay
How to Study Effectively
Studying can be difficult at the best of times but with the right planning and resources, you can turn studying from boring to rewarding. In this article we will look at eight things you can do to study effectively. Remove Distractions Before you start studying make sure you find a quiet place to sit. Put… Continue reading How to Study Effectively
How To Do Well In Year 12
I survived and you will too! It was just around this time last year when I was graduating year 12. I remember going into and during year 12 I would ponder, ‘how can I do well this year?’ I had high ambitions for University, I wanted to obtain an ATAR high enough to get straight… Continue reading How To Do Well In Year 12