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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    So what does a CoWorks session look like right now?

    For our Year 11s, prelims might be over but that doesn’t mean there’s “nothing to do”! This is the perfect window to get proactive: review what you learnt from prelims, understand your Year 12 syllabus, look at past HSC papers and start building the knowledge and exam skills you’ll need when Year 12 begins on 12 October.

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    Then it’s time to turn your attention to the final stretch. Trials aren’t meant to be perfect. They’re exactly what the name suggests, a trial run for the real thing.

    So embrace the mistakes. Look closely at where marks were lost. Get feedback. Work out what needs to change and adjust your approach.

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