NEW PODCAST EPISODE: 70 Days to Success – Your Top 3 Tasks for HSC Trials

May 29, 2026

With trial exams fast approaching, many students are starting to feel the pressure. The good news? You do not need to study perfectly to make huge progress over the next 70 days. What matters most is building the right habits now.

Why Trial Preparation Matters

Trials are more than just practice exams. They are an opportunity to build momentum, confidence, and exam skills before the HSC itself.

The students who perform best are rarely the ones who “cram” at the last minute. They are the students who train consistently, stay connected to their goals, and practice performing under pressure.

If you want to walk into your trials feeling confident, focused, and prepared, not overwhelmed and full of regret, these are the three most important steps to start today.

Step 1: Connect With Your Why

Step 2: Train Daily

Step 3: Simulate Exam Conditions

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Dreaming of becoming a doctor but not sure how to get there?

There’s more than one pathway into medicine, and figuring out which one to take can feel overwhelming.

🎙️ In our latest podcast episode dropped today, Bondi Junction Team Leader Max shares his own journey into medicine, explores the different pathways available and reveals what he’s learnt from sitting the GAMSAT multilple times.

From setbacks and persistence to his top tips for future medical students, Max shares valuable insights for anyone considering a career in medicine.

🔔 Full Episode in Bio

#MedicinePathways #FutureDoctors #GAMSAT #HSCMotivation #HSCCoWorks

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Dreaming of becoming a doctor but not sure how to get there?
There’s more than one pathway into medicine, and figuring out which one to take can feel overwhelming.
🎙️ In our latest podcast episode dropped today, Bondi Junction Team Leader Max shares his own journey into medicine, explores the different pathways available and reveals what he’s learnt from sitting the GAMSAT multilple times.
From setbacks and persistence to his top tips for future medical students, Max shares valuable insights for anyone considering a career in medicine.
🔔 Full Episode in Bio
#MedicinePathways #FutureDoctors #GAMSAT #HSCMotivation #HSCCoWorks

Are you considering studying medicine?

There are so many different pathways into studying medicine, it can definitely be confusing! In this episode Bondi Junction Team Leader Max breaks down the pathway he has taken and how it compares to some of the other pathways available to students. Hear how Max has shown persistence in taking the GAMSAT three times and his top tips for if he were to take it again! If you are thinking of studying medicine, considering what pathway to take or even if you can just simply picture yourself working as a doctor or in a hospital setting, then this episode is for you.

📣 Episode drops Friday 6 November

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Are you considering studying medicine?
There are so many different pathways into studying medicine, it can definitely be confusing! In this episode Bondi Junction Team Leader Max breaks down the pathway he has taken and how it compares to some of the other pathways available to students. Hear how Max has shown persistence in taking the GAMSAT three times and his top tips for if he were to take it again! If you are thinking of studying medicine, considering what pathway to take or even if you can just simply picture yourself working as a doctor or in a hospital setting, then this episode is for you.
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Your first HSC assessments are just weeks away and what you do NOW can make a huge difference to how confidently you tackle your first assessments and the year ahead.
3 things to focus on RIGHT NOW:
1️⃣ Get organised: Know what’s coming up, plan your workload and stop procrastination before it starts.
2️⃣ Master your content: Daily active recall and spaced repetition, not just writing notes.
3️⃣ Train for the exam room: Practice exam-style questions, work under timed conditions and get feedback on your responses.
Finish Term 4 feeling confident, prepared and ready to enjoy a well-earned summer break ! We have broken down exactly what you should be doing over the next few weeks in our latest blog.
👉 Read: 3 Things Every Year 12 Student Should Do NOW Before Their First HSC Assessments. Link in bio!
#HSCCoWorks #HSC2027 #Year12 #HSCStudyTips #HSCPreparation

🎄 The HSC year moves quickly and by Christmas, you’ll already be 25% of the way through your HSC year!

What you do in these early months can make a huge difference to where you end up.

Your 3 Step To-Do List:
✅ Book 2 x Zoom an Expert sessions in your hardest subjects for extra targeted support.
✅ Start a streak in the portal with daily training across flashcards, practice questions and extended responses.
✅ Submit work to our HSC marking team for feedback NOW, before assessment time.

By the time Christmas arrives, we want you looking back at everything you’ve achieved, knowing you’re building the foundations for an incredible HSC year.

Remember....You don’t have to recover from a great start!

#hsccoworks #hsc2027 #hscmotivation

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🎄 The HSC year moves quickly and by Christmas, you’ll already be 25% of the way through your HSC year!
What you do in these early months can make a huge difference to where you end up.
Your 3 Step To-Do List:
✅ Book 2 x Zoom an Expert sessions in your hardest subjects for extra targeted support.
✅ Start a streak in the portal with daily training across flashcards, practice questions and extended responses.
✅ Submit work to our HSC marking team for feedback NOW, before assessment time.
By the time Christmas arrives, we want you looking back at everything you’ve achieved, knowing you’re building the foundations for an incredible HSC year.
Remember....You don’t have to recover from a great start!
#hsccoworks #hsc2027 #hscmotivation

Mount HSC 2027 has begun and by Christmas you will already be 25% of the way through your HSC year🎄

HSC success isn’t about being the smartest student in the room. It’s about building the habits, mindset and resilience to keep making progress, even when things get tough. The summit isn’t reached in one giant leap before the assessment tasks. It’s reached through the daily habits which you show up for every day along the way.

Ready to lock in? Start your FREE 14-Day Trial and we will walk side by side you as you climb Mount HSC.

#HSCCoWorks #HSC2027 #HabitsBeatTalent #HSCMotivation #StudyHabits

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Mount HSC 2027 has begun and by Christmas you will already be 25% of the way through your HSC year🎄
HSC success isn’t about being the smartest student in the room. It’s about building the habits, mindset and resilience to keep making progress, even when things get tough. The summit isn’t reached in one giant leap before the assessment tasks. It’s reached through the daily habits which you show up for every day along the way.
Ready to lock in? Start your FREE 14-Day Trial and we will walk side by side you as you climb Mount HSC.
#HSCCoWorks #HSC2027 #HabitsBeatTalent #HSCMotivation #StudyHabits