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How to Create a Study Plan You’ll Actually Stick To

How to Create a Study Plan You’ll Actually Stick To

It’s easy to get excited about creating a new study plan. Colour-coded timetables, perfectly balanced subject blocks, and a hopeful mindset that "this time will be different". But often, after a week or two, that shiny plan is abandoned while old habits creep back in. Why does this happen? Because most study plans are too general and focus on what to do, but not how to motivate yourself to do it. A plan without motivation is just a list of good intentions. Here are our Top 8 Tips for creating...

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Jesse’s weekly message May 5 2023

Jesse’s weekly message May 5 2023

This week in sessions we have touched base with every student around their WHY. As in, why are they doing the HSC, because no one is doing it for fun. I personally have a 'vision check in' with students to help them understand that the HSC is so much more than just...

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Increase Focus, Minimise Distractions

Increase Focus, Minimise Distractions

If you're a teenager, getting the focus and motivation to study for the HSC can be tough. With so many distractions in your life, like Tik Tok, phones, gaming – it's not easy staying focused. So how do you stay on top of your HSC studies? Here are some tips to help:...

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The Only Certainty Is Risk

The Only Certainty Is Risk

To really get results we need to do something different than what we're used to doing. This holds true especially when it comes to preparing for exams. Learning how to get out of our own comfort zone can reap huge rewards! Many students practice the same method of...

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Smart? Or Something Else?

Smart? Or Something Else?

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...

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HOW IMPORTANt IS GOAL SETTING DURING YOUR HSC YEAR?

HOW IMPORTANt IS GOAL SETTING DURING YOUR HSC YEAR?

Having a strong vision is one of the most important steps you can take to reach success in life. It helps provide clarity around where you want to go and how you plan to get there, whether it is a HSC goal, your dream uni degree, the career you want to have or...

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Tips and Tricks to Help Your Teen Get Ready for Their Exams

Tips and Tricks to Help Your Teen Get Ready for Their Exams

Exam preparation is stressful, especially for HSC students. As a parent, you want to make sure your teenager is getting the best help possible in order to succeed. But let's face it; motivating teenagers can be tough and many don't want to hear what their parents have...

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HOLIDAY STUDY BOOTCAMPS

The April School Holiday Bootcamp is open to all year 11 and 12 students, including non-members of the HSC CoWorks program. Monday 17th April - Friday 21st April 10am - 2pm Bondi Junction | Chatswood | Mosman Our holiday study bootcamps provide an optimal learning...

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How you can best prepare for the start of Year 12

How you can best prepare for the start of Year 12

In addition to overcoming any weaknesses identified in your Year 11 Prelim Exams, the period between now and commencing year 12 is a valuable opportunity to plan and prepare for the coursework to come. Below are some specific tasks that you can be working on between...

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41 Days to go

41 Days to go

We are on the HSC 2022 home stretch! Head Coach Jesse shares tips on how you can utilise the next two weeks ahead of your graduation to maintain momentum and motivation. Our HSC Specialists are ready to take any questions you have about the HSC process or about how...

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ANU OPEN DAY

ANU OPEN DAY

While we are getting closer and closer to the end of this HSC year, HSC 2022 students are also getting closer to their next exciting adventure, University. Last weekend Sarah and I took the kids to Canberra to catch up with our virtual coaches, watch a game of...

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eat frogs?

eat frogs?

  Why eating your HSC frogs is so important! In this video Jesse outlines what a frog task is and why they are so important. For an HSC student, frog tasks are the hardest or most challenging tasks that they do not want to do, such as a practice essay or working...

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8 ways to Overcome the post trials slump

8 ways to Overcome the post trials slump

The 'post-trials slump' is real for the vast majority of HSC students. You have covered all the content, assessment tasks are done, the countdown to graduation is on, the weather is heating up, 18th birthday events every weekend and 50% of your ATAR is still up for...

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HSC 2022 post trials slump

HSC 2022 post trials slump

With trials finished up for almost everyone, we wanted to discuss a very common obstacle that students tend to face around this time of year: the post-trials slump. Yes it’s a real thing! After (hopefully) working very hard in the lead-up to trials, and an intensive...

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Tips to get you ready for the exam room (Part 1)

Tips to get you ready for the exam room (Part 1)

Preparing for the exam room  Being ready for the exam conditions requires a number of steps rather than simply walking into the exam room and miracuously performing at your highest level in your HSC Trial Exams or Final HSC Exams.    The first step to move a...

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Tips to get you ready for the exam room part 2

Tips to get you ready for the exam room part 2

When it comes to time spent studying, many students will measure their success based on how long they were able to spend at their desk. However, effective study is all about quality over quantity, and the students who perform best in exams are the ones who study most...

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