How to Prepare for the VCE English Exam (Last Minute Advice from a 50-Scorer)

Studying for a subject like English can seem like a massive task, and is very tempting to leave to the last minute! I’m here to reassure you that if you study intelligently, you don’t need to put in the same number of hours that go into many other subjects. There are actually heaps of easy… Continue reading How to Prepare for the VCE English Exam (Last Minute Advice from a 50-Scorer)

How to Think for Yourself in VCE English & Literature

In subjects like English, Literature and even Media, students don’t see the light – their vision is blurred by curriculums, course structures, study guides and even the ideas circulated in a class by their teachers. One needs to realise that all of the content in these subjects is open to interpretation, meaning that one can… Continue reading How to Think for Yourself in VCE English & Literature

THE NIGHT BEFORE AN ASSESSMENT OR EXAM – WHAT TO DO!?

It can be one of the hardest things to do: falling asleep the night before a major assessment task. You know you need enough sleep to be able to perform at your best, but you’re also worried that everyone you’ve studied will fall out of your head during your slumber. So you lie there, with… Continue reading THE NIGHT BEFORE AN ASSESSMENT OR EXAM – WHAT TO DO!?

How Do Uni Open Days Work?

University open days are available to all members of the public, and as students looking to get into a university after school, you should take advantage of these days during the year to get all the information you need. On these days a plethora of information is provided about courses, student life, and student services… Continue reading How Do Uni Open Days Work?

SACE English Literary Studies Study Tips – Read Now!

Exam season is fast approaching. With your exam preparations (hopefully!) being in full swing, here are some tips for dealing with the upcoming SACE English Literary Studies exam. These tips have been written specifically with the new SACE Literary Studies exam in mind. However, most of these tips are useful for any exam you may… Continue reading SACE English Literary Studies Study Tips – Read Now!

HOW SCHOLARSHIPS WORK

Scholarships are amazing. Universities or the government are literally handing you free money. I repeat FREE MONEY (note: scholarships come in a number of forms such as providing laptops or leadership programs for when you commence your studies, not just money) The best news: scholarships are for everybody.  The common stereotype is that scholarships are… Continue reading HOW SCHOLARSHIPS WORK