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
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Basic Introduction to VCE Chemistry 3/4
Chemistry is a very interesting subject, however, it can be very ‘dry’ and boring if you do not understand what is going on. It is a prerequisite for many science courses at university, and it is certainly a prerequisite for the MBBS course at Monash University. Having a solid foundation on the key Chemistry concepts… Continue reading Basic Introduction to VCE Chemistry 3/4
What Is Uni Like? A Detailed Look At How Uni Works!
Many of you may be considering going into university after you finish high school, however, a lot of you may be wondering what is university like, how will you know it is something for you because a university is not for everyone. How is high school similar to university? Assessments – in most units you… Continue reading What Is Uni Like? A Detailed Look At How Uni Works!
How to Make Notes in Year 12 to Achieve a High ATAR!
Notes are an inherent part of the VCE culture and are something which all students should aim to make during their VCE. However, there are effective and ineffective ways of making notes, and in this section, we are going to cover some of the ways you can make your notes. Again, these are just suggestions… Continue reading How to Make Notes in Year 12 to Achieve a High ATAR!
How NOT to Study in Year 12!
People tend to focus on effective study techniques and not so much on ineffective study techniques. In this section, we are going to look at some ineffective study techniques and some of the ways we can correct this. 1. Studying with friends – studying with friends is not always a bad idea, however, it is… Continue reading How NOT to Study in Year 12!
Common ATAR Myths for Year 12 Students!
1. Doing subjects that scale a lot e.g. VCE Specialist Maths will ensure that I get a high ATAR: This is incorrect. Picking your subjects purely based on how much it scales by will not guarantee you a high ATAR. In fact, it can work against you. Unless you are really good at Specialist Maths… Continue reading Common ATAR Myths for Year 12 Students!
Math Methods – Conquering differentiation
If you’ve just finished year 11 and are taking Math Methods next year, this article is for you! Differentiation is an absolute must in order to be successful in this course. Many students struggle to differentiate, but usually don’t realize that most of the time, their struggles simply boil down to a lack of practice.… Continue reading Math Methods – Conquering differentiation
How to Help Your Child Plan Their Future!
If you’re reading this article, you are probably the parent of a child who is struggling to figure out what to do after finishing school. Perhaps they’re in the earlier years of high school and are still tossing up their options. Or maybe they have just finished year 12 and are feeling the urgency and… Continue reading How to Help Your Child Plan Their Future!
Preparing for the End of Year VCE Chemistry Exam
The end of year VCE Chemistry Exam is fast approaching and the time to start revision is NOW. What can you do to help you prepare? Well, there are several things: Finalise your notes – make sure that you finish writing up your notes as soon as possible, as you don’t want to spend most… Continue reading Preparing for the End of Year VCE Chemistry Exam
Doing Practice Exams for VCE Chemistry
There is about one term left until the end of year exams, so now is the time to start doing practice exams! Practice exams are a great way to test your knowledge and will allow you to see what areas you need to work on before the real exam comes around. If your teacher hasn’t… Continue reading Doing Practice Exams for VCE Chemistry