Scholarship exams can be stressful unknowns if you don’t do careful preparation. However, it can be reassuring to know that there is much more you can personally control than you might realise. Let’s explore some of the ways you can manage scholarship exam preparation and perform at your absolute best! Understand what the process is.… Continue reading Top Tips for Scholarship Exam Preparation
What You Should Do At The End of Unit 3 VCE Chemistry
The end of year exam as you would all know covers both Unit 3 and Unit 4, and so it is vital that you do not forget your Unit 3 knowledge whilst you are completing Unit 4. Therefore, what are my tips for students wanting to keep that Unit 3 knowledge alive in their mind?… Continue reading What You Should Do At The End of Unit 3 VCE Chemistry
Hacks To Get The Most Out Of Studying in Year 12!
Whenever we hear the word ‘study’, we tend to picture the likes of Hermione Granger, who is always seen with her nose in a book, pouring through pages and pages of information. Or we see her holding a quill and a bunch of parchment, hastily writing the most detailed of notes, continuing to add to… Continue reading Hacks To Get The Most Out Of Studying in Year 12!
HSC ENGLISH ADVANCED: Outsmarting the Modules One by One – AOS Discovery
What are the modules? How are they different? Why is it important to know? How can I work with the system instead of against it? English Advanced is often a blur at the best of times. With its vague expectations of verbose and analytical answers – it kind of makes it hard to work out… Continue reading HSC ENGLISH ADVANCED: Outsmarting the Modules One by One – AOS Discovery
What Subjects Should You Choose in Year 11 & 12?
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?
Not Special Needs – How This Euphemism is Counter-Productive
Hi guys, I am SO EXCITED to present this video and the article to you today. Thanks to my amazing brother (who also did EL in school) for finding this in his newsfeed and linking it to me. You can see the video here (PLEASE WATCH FIRST!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNMJaXuFuWQ Upon further investigation, I found this… Continue reading Not Special Needs – How This Euphemism is Counter-Productive
Common Mistakes with Electrolysis in VCE Chemistry
Electrolysis is a topic studied in Unit 3 Area of Study 2 and is a topic that students often confuse given its similarity to the galvanic cells. One of the key differences between an electrolytic cell and a galvanic cell is the use of a power supply. As you would know in a galvanic cell,… Continue reading Common Mistakes with Electrolysis in VCE Chemistry
How to Make a Study Timetable (And Stick to It!)
VCE can be exhausting and so it’s important to have a good study plan that allows you to keep on track and get what you want out of your studies. So here is a step-by-step guide to making a study ‘timetable’ and making the most out of your time: Organise: Take time to sit down… Continue reading How to Make a Study Timetable (And Stick to It!)
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
15 ATAR Hacks – How To Make This Year YOUR Year!
Eat better and drink lots of water. As cliche as this sounds, it’s so very true. Plan some time each week for YOURSELF – be it with friends, family or just by yourself. Be resourceful. Reach out to your tutors, your teachers and your mentors. They don’t hate you as much as you think they do.… Continue reading 15 ATAR Hacks – How To Make This Year YOUR Year!