Smart? Or Something Else?

Mar 9, 2023

Being gifted is a subject of debate.

Some believe that some people are born with certain abilities and talents, while others believe it’s all about the effort one puts in to perfecting those skills. There is no definitive answer as to whether being gifted exists or not, but one thing is for sure: developing resilience and practicing can pay off significantly when it comes to excelling at something.

It might seem like some people have a natural ability when it comes to writing essays, articulating ideas, understanding complicated maths concepts etc, but if you look deeper into it, what’s really going on is hard work and dedication. People who appear naturally talented will have been putting in hard work for a long time in order to achieve the level of success they’ve attained.

It can be easy to look at someone who’s naturally talented or gifted and feel discouraged if you aren’t able to replicate those same results. But remember that even for those “naturally gifted” people, a lot of hard work has gone into what appears like natural ease.

With enough practice and resilience, anyone can become an expert in something they are passionate about. So while there may never be a definitive answer as to whether being gifted exists or not, it’s safe to say that with enough effort and dedication, anyone can become good at essay writing if they put their mind to it!

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.

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April Bootcamp was a success! 🌟 Thank you to everyone who joined to get ready for the big term ahead! 🙏🏼
Secure your place in our July Bootcamps from now (available to members & non members - Year 12 only) 🥾🔥 Link in bio 👆🏼
#hsccoworks #studybootcamp #hsc2025 #year12 #julyholidays #holidayworkshop

The upcoming April school holidays present a fantastic opportunity—not just to catch up, but to get ahead of what’s to come.

For Year 12 students, the next Term is particularly intense, with a race to complete all course content before the Trial Exams. Students who do very little over the break will find themselves under more pressure during the term, especially alongside school, sport, co-curricular and social commitments.

For our Year 11 students, this holiday period is a chance to build brain circuitry and develop familiarity with Term 2 content before it’s formally taught. Starting the term with that early awareness and understanding is always less stressful than walking in cold.

For these reasons HSC COWORKS IS OPEN during the school holidays and we encourage Year 11&12 students to attend their sessions so that they can get ahead of Term 2!

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The upcoming April school holidays present a fantastic opportunity—not just to catch up, but to get ahead of what’s to come.
For Year 12 students, the next Term is particularly intense, with a race to complete all course content before the Trial Exams. Students who do very little over the break will find themselves under more pressure during the term, especially alongside school, sport, co-curricular and social commitments.
For our Year 11 students, this holiday period is a chance to build brain circuitry and develop familiarity with Term 2 content before it’s formally taught. Starting the term with that early awareness and understanding is always less stressful than walking in cold.
For these reasons HSC COWORKS IS OPEN during the school holidays and we encourage Year 11&12 students to attend their sessions so that they can get ahead of Term 2!

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👏🏼 MAKE 👏🏼 YOUR 👏🏼 APRIL 👏🏼 HOLIDAYS 👏🏼 COUNT 👏🏼
What are our top 3️⃣ strategies to make the most for your upcoming break? ☀️
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#hsccoworks #schoolholidays #hsc #aprilholidays #hsc2025 #hsc2026 #hscstudy #hscstudytips

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JOIN OUR APRIL HOLIDAY BOOTCAMP 🥾💪🏻 & make some serious progress with your HSC prep these holidays!
April 14-17 10am-2pm | Final places remaining in Bondi & Chatswood! Link in bio 👆🏼🤩
Available for Year 11 & 12 | Available for members & non-members

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Are you a 2024 HSC graduate who wants to make a real impact whilst getting great experience and learning skills to support you land a grad role?

HSC CoWorks Mosman & Balgowlah are on the lookout for inspiring and enthusiastic Coaches to join our team!

If you:

✅ Crushed the HSC in 2024
✅ Love helping others succeed
✅ Bring good vibes, energy, and communication skills
✅ Want to build your resume and leadership skills
Then we’d love to hear from you!

📍 Positions available at both Mosman and Balgowlah campuses

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WE ARE HIRING!
Are you a 2024 HSC graduate who wants to make a real impact whilst getting great experience and learning skills to support you land a grad role?
HSC CoWorks Mosman & Balgowlah are on the lookout for inspiring and enthusiastic Coaches to join our team!
If you:
✅ Crushed the HSC in 2024
✅ Love helping others succeed
✅ Bring good vibes, energy, and communication skills
✅ Want to build your resume and leadership skills
Then we’d love to hear from you!
📍 Positions available at both Mosman and Balgowlah campuses
📆 Must be available during July 2025
Tag a friend who should apply or follow the link in our bio to learn more.
#CoachingJob #HSCmentor #MosmanJobs #BalgowlahJobs #HSCsuccess