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74 Days Until Trials Begin: What Is Your Plan?

Jun 4, 2020

As of today there are 74 days until the Trial Exams begin and in that 74 days there are a lot of competing agendas to take a student’s attention away from training for an exam block that will make up approximately 25% of a student’s ATAR. 

The key to success in the Trial exams is to proactively prepare for the event months in advance rather than reactively responding to the urgency of exams 2 or 3 weeks out. Without a consistent approach to revision students will have higher levels of anxiety and stress in the lead up to this next set of exams. 

Whilst we understand that students are still completing coursework and some topics are yet to be started, there needs to be a concurrent campaign of revision and brain training for topics already completed.

For example, some topics won’t have been touched since December last year so if this is left untouched until July there is going to be a lot of work to be done to start to feel comfortable with that topic again. 

Completing revision exercises proactively in the month of June will significantly increase a students ability to increase output leading into July. If a student has consistently taken action (as little as 20 minutes per day) towards being ready for the heavily weighted Trial Exams starting on August 17th they will be able to stay calm, composed and feel in control as the exams get closer and closer. 

At HSC CoWorks we are always working to support your child with their existing and subject specific challenges as well as making progress towards being able to operate successfully and independently in the face of the challenges of the Trial Exams and final HSC exams.

We use the Measured Performance score (effort, engagement and output score) and streak activity (daily training/output) to monitor student progress in this area. For the student who is able to maintain reasonable Measured Performance of 30 – 35+ and have regular streak activity, they will be in a MUCH stronger position and be more prepared for the exam room.

If students in the month of June can be producing the additional output and doing 20 minutes of daily revision (brain training) of previously completed topics they will be at a significant advantage to those who need to build momentum from a low base without the structure of school in the holidays and with so many other competing agendas vying for their attention such as school sport, socialising, social media and anything else that looks more attractive than studying!

Our HSC Specialists are ready to take any questions you have about the HSC process or about how your child can take control of their HSC year and achieve the results which they deserve.

Get into contact with us via messaging our live chat or calling us on 1300 967 890. 

 

Check out our previous blog post on our recent feature in Education Today here.

 

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The students who perform at their best are the ones who train daily, stick to their systems, and keep showing up, especially on the hard days.

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Motivation fades. Habits don’t. The students who perform at their best are the ones who train daily, stick to their systems, and keep showing up, especially on the hard days. P.S. No suffering actually required… just discipline and direction 💪

Got questions about the HSC? So did everyone last night on our Instagram LIVE episode.

We covered:
→ What it’s really like to move interstate for uni
→ How to start preparing for Trials from now
→ Why daily revision changes everything
→ Balancing study with sport, social life + everything else
→ How much Year 11 actually matters for Year 12
→ Building habits that actually work for you

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Got questions about the HSC? So did everyone last night on our Instagram LIVE episode. We covered: → What it’s really like to move interstate for uni → How to start preparing for Trials from now → Why daily revision changes everything → Balancing study with sport, social life + everything else → How much Year 11 actually matters for Year 12 → Building habits that actually work for you Real answers and practical strategies you can start using straight away. 👀Watch the replay #linkinbio and take what you need because the students who feel “in control” during the HSC aren’t guessing… they have a plan. #HSC #HSC2026 #StudyTips #StudentLife ATAR ExamPrep PostHSC

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The April school holidays are one of the most underrated opportunities in the HSC journey and what students do in this window can dramatically reduce pressure later in the year.

For many students, Term 2 is where things start to accelerate. Assessments continue. Content moves quickly. And suddenly, there’s very little time to catch up.

The students who use these holidays well don’t just “get ahead”. They build confidence, reduce stress, and put themselves in control of the term ahead!!

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TOP 3 TIPS // LINK IN BIO The April school holidays are one of the most underrated opportunities in the HSC journey and what students do in this window can dramatically reduce pressure later in the year. For many students, Term 2 is where things start to accelerate. Assessments continue. Content moves quickly. And suddenly, there’s very little time to catch up. The students who use these holidays well don’t just “get ahead”. They build confidence, reduce stress, and put themselves in control of the term ahead!!

The April holidays are where momentum is built.

Most students slow down. The top students get ahead.

Our April Study Bootcamp is designed to help students:
⭐️Build exam-ready responses
⭐️Strengthen key subjects (especially English)
⭐️Develop real study systems and habits
⭐️Walk into Term 2 confident and prepared

5 days. No distractions. Just focused, structured training.

P.S. No phones. No wasted time. Just progress.

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The April holidays are where momentum is built. Most students slow down. The top students get ahead. Our April Study Bootcamp is designed to help students: ⭐️Build exam-ready responses ⭐️Strengthen key subjects (especially English) ⭐️Develop real study systems and habits ⭐️Walk into Term 2 confident and prepared 5 days. No distractions. Just focused, structured training. P.S. No phones. No wasted time. Just progress.

Got questions about the HSC?

We’re going LIVE this Thursday to answer them.

From essays and quotes… To study balance, trials prep, and everything in between!

Join our Head Performance Coach + team as we break it down and give you real, practical strategies you can actually use.

📅 Thursday, April 9
⏰ 6PM

P.S. Bring your questions and we’ll answer them live.

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Got questions about the HSC? We’re going LIVE this Thursday to answer them. From essays and quotes… To study balance, trials prep, and everything in between! Join our Head Performance Coach + team as we break it down and give you real, practical strategies you can actually use. 📅 Thursday, April 9 ⏰ 6PM P.S. Bring your questions and we’ll answer them live.