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
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De-stress and achieve your best!
Year 12 is a stressful time. You feel like you’re under a lot of pressure to perform and achieve the results you want. Unfortunately, the stress this creates can often impede your ability to perform to the best of your abilities. In this article, I want to highlight some of the ways you can manage… Continue reading De-stress and achieve your best!
VCE English Literature Study Plan – Read Now!
VCE Literature is largely preoccupied with the critical analysis of literary texts in a variety of forms and contexts. It is considerably more challenging than VCE English as it required a much deeper understanding of literary conventions. In order to succeed in VCE Literature, it is imperative to appreciate these challenges. Here are a few… Continue reading VCE English Literature Study Plan – Read Now!
VCE English Study Plan – Read Now!
1. Read your books at least twice each. In year 12, I was told that I should be reading each of my books 3-5 times, however, I didn’t find this necessary. Instead of reading through my books again and again, instead, I spent this time really analysing the books by looking at the themes, important… Continue reading VCE English Study Plan – Read Now!
SACE Specialist Maths Study Plan – Read Now!
So you have decided that you want to study SACE Specialist Mathematics? As intimidating as it may seem, SM is one of the most interesting and smoothly executable units that you can do in year 12, with due dedication and perseverance. So where to begin? Firstly and most importantly, I cannot stress this enough: Do… Continue reading SACE Specialist Maths Study Plan – Read Now!
SACE English Communications Study Plan – Read Now!
A study plan for English of any kind is very subjective as a student’s writing style and thought process’ is as unique as the fingerprint that adorns their hand, however, there are some common approaches to English which both my friends and I applied to improve our grades significantly. Firstly, think just outside the box:… Continue reading SACE English Communications Study Plan – Read Now!
SACE Maths Methods Study Plan – Read Now!
Maths is unlike many other subjects as its skills are forever being applied and improved, like a master chef developing his culinary skills over his career. Much like the chef, a maths student must first grasp the basics before tackling more complicated problems. I found to achieve success in Maths Methods in year 12 (in… Continue reading SACE Maths Methods Study Plan – Read Now!
VCE Maths Methods Study Plan – Read Now!
What I’ve learnt from Maths Methods is that it’s not just about the content you learn in year 12. Yes, SACs are heavily based on testing the concepts you learn in class, but when it comes to actually study for the exam, it becomes much more than that. Most students will find that the concepts… Continue reading VCE Maths Methods Study Plan – Read Now!
How to Study Smarter and Not Harder!
Over the course of Year 12, you are going to be spending a lot of time studying. It can be difficult, however, to know how to get the most out of this time. In this article, I’m going to outline some of the tips and tricks I have learnt in my (extensive) time studying. Tip… Continue reading How to Study Smarter and Not Harder!
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