YOUR CUSTOMISED HSC COWORKS PROGRAM

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We liken the challenge of the HSC to climbing a mountain, Mount HSC©.

With this in mind, the goal of a student’s HSC year is to become an accomplished mountain climber because let’s face it, life is just a series of mountains (or challenges) and if a student can develop the skills needed to overcome challenges now, they will be in a much better position for life after school has finished.

Based on your responses we can see that your child is consolidating their Mountain Climbing skills and demonstrating qualities of determination and commitment as they work their way to the top of Mount HSC. 

 

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For the Consolidating Mountain Climber it’s a case of doing more of the tasks they are already doing, starting the preparation process earlier and seeking out the more challenging tasks to ensure they are getting closer and closer to finishing their HSC campaign with zero regrets.

OUR RECOMMENDATIONS:

As a Consolidating Mountain Climber your child is able to have the self discipline to delay their gratification rather than being seduced by the infinite number of instant gratification opportunities available to teenagers today  (Tik Tok, Netflix, Instagram, gaming and phones in general to name a few..). While those temptations are always there and occasionally might become a source of distraction, the consolidator has developed the habit of saying ‘that’s enough’. 

    Recommendation 1: Motivation & Mindset

    Even if your child is for the most part driven and focused we know that this drive and focus will increase even more if they have their HSC Vision (goals, rewards and benefits awaiting them at the top of Mount HSC) in front of them every single day if they haven’t already. A vision board or similar kind of visual representation of their goals to provide extra drive and motivation will make all the difference. 

    recommendation 2: planning & time management

    Consolidating Mountain Climbers are usually strong planners who understand that they need to break tasks into smaller tasks and take action well in advance to ensure they are appropriately prepared. However, even the Consolidating Mount Climber is challenged by a very busy teenagers schedule so it is still very important that they make the most out of every study session to ensure they are effective with the limited time they have available for studying. 

    recommendation 3: Daily training

    Consolidating Mountain Climbers are aware of the importance of being confident with their foundational content and can likely recall syllabus content and associated ideas from memory due to the consistent revision and self testing they are doing. From here they need to continue to work towards knowing their foundational content better than any other student at their school and on a daily basis complete practice questions to apply their understanding of topics to different styles of questions. 

    recommendation 4: exam preparation

    For the Consolidating Mountain Climber the exam room might still bring up some feelings of nervousness and anxiousness however they understand that they are in control of how they perform based on the effort they put into their preparation. For the student doing a lot of practice exam style tasks already these efforts would be complemented by even more questions as well as getting expert feedback on them.

      recommendation 5: ownership

      In life we can either have excuses or we can have results but we can’t have both. Taking responsibility for our results is a key aspect of success in any endeavour. For the Consolidating Mountain Climber it’s likely they are fully aware that only they can make their HSC Vision their HSC reality and they are prepared to do what it takes to finish their climb to the top of Mount HSC with no regrets.

      Find out more about the above recommendations

      virtual or Face to Face?

      Based on your responses, working with our team in a physical setting, face to face is right for your child.

      We have physical campuses in Balgowlah, Bondi Junction, Chatswood and Mosman which are all centrally located and fitted with wall to wall whiteboards and individual desks for each student.

      Students attend the same session time during the week which ensures they work with the same group of coaches each time. At each session your child attends, our motivating and experienced team of Coaches, Teachers and HSC Markers will ensure that they are ready to overcome the inevitable challenges of their HSC campaign.

      Who are HSC CoWorks

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      YEAR 11 PROGRAM

      Based on your selection your preference is for two coaching sessions per week for added motivation, accountability and subject support from our team of HSC Coaches, Teachers and experienced HSC Markers.

      Our recommended package is the Face to Face STANDARD PACKAGE.

      YEAR 12 STUDENTS – HSC 2026

      Based on your selection your preference is for two coaching sessions per week for added motivation, accountability and subject support from our team of HSC Coaches, Teachers and experienced HSC Markers.

      Our recommended package is the Face to Face STANDARD PACKAGE.

      Reserve your child’s place in our Year 12 program (HSC 2026) and lock in discounted fees (10% OFF) for the full enrolment period.

      join hsc coworks FOR HSC 2026

      Reserve your child’s place in the Year 12 HSC 2026 program and lock in discounted fees for the full enrolment period.

      • Receive a 10% discount on the regular monthly fee throughout the entire enrolment period.
      • Returning families will receive an additional discount of up to an additional 10%.
      • The Year 12 program begins the week of Monday October 13th 2025.
      • Place a deposit for enrolment via the link below.

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      common questions

      who are the experts working with my child?
      Coaches

      We have hand selected over 60 high calibre Coaches who have recently completed the HSC (ATAR average of 97.00). Our current cohort of Coaches include duxes, ex school captains, state rankers and all rounders. What they all have in common is a passion for supporting the next generation of HSC students to overcome the challenges of the HSC year and achieve their dream result.

      Our Coaches typically work with us for 2-4 years whilst studying at University and undergo weekly training and regular professional development to ensure that they operate with the highest level of professionalism and efficiency.

      Our Coaches also act as mentors for students, offering guidance on University courses, pathways and entrance requirements.

      Teachers

      Our Teachers have many years of experience and provide expert support to students across all levels of English, All Sciences, Modern History and Studies of Religion. Our Teachers complement the work of the Coaching team.

      Markers

      Our Markers all have experience marking the HSC with NESA. Our markers mark over 10,000 essays each year and over 40,000 pieces of work in total across all HSC CoWorks students. Each marking includes feedback, direction and a mark which gets a student closer to knowing what the markers are looking for in the HSC.

      Meet some of the coaches here:

      Bondi Junction Team

      Chatswood Team

      Mosman Team

      Virtual Team

      Balgowlah Team

      what is the difference between the coaching sessions and the private sessions?
      Weekly Structured Coaching Session (2 hour weekday and 3 hour weekend)

      During these sessions, students are collaborating 1-on-1 with a team of Coaches across their different subjects and topics. As students are working individually (not in groups), they are able to work on the tasks they need to at any given time.

      Weekday Sessions are available after school on Tuesday and Wednesday (on Zoom)

      TARGETED PRIVATE SESSIONS

      These sessions complement your weekly sessions and are generally 20-30 minutes long. You can select the Subject Expert of your choice and focus your time on a particular subject or topic in preparation for an upcoming asssesment task or exam. These sessions are held via zoom so students can attend anytime, from anywhere!

      The student will be able to ask questions and get clarification around any challenge that they are having. Bookings are available 7 days a week and can be booked as close as 4 hours ahead.

      For more detail click here.

      Can you support my child in more than one subject?

      Yes! Our program and sessions are structured so that students are supported across their different subjects.

      Work with our experienced coaches, teachers and markers to improve your understanding and make progress in each of your topics and texts.

      can i just have my essays marked?

      Our HSC Booster Package offers a marking service whereby students can submit practice Essays, draft Assessments, Essay Plans, Depth Studies, Maths assessments, Short Answer Questions and Major Works for feedback from experienced HSC Markers.

      This package comes with the added bonus of 4 x targeted private sessions (30min duration) with a subject expert each month. Students can select the subject or topic they wish to work on in these sessions and ask questions, receive guidance or review recent feedback from the marking team. Additional private sessions and essay markings can be purchased if needed.

      how quickly is a student's work marked?

      Students can submit practice work in over 15 different subjects;

      • Essays
      • Draft Assessments
      • Essay Plans
      • Depth Studies
      • Maths assessments
      • Short Answer Questions
      • Major Works 

      These are typed up and submitted via our online portal. The work will be marked and returned to the student via the portal within 72 hours. At times across the year students can see their work marked in under 3 hours!

      What is the 'Ask a Coach' on Monday and Thursday?

      Our Drop-in support on Monday and Thursday 6-8pm is called “Ask a Coach” and like the name suggests, students can join an online session with our expert coaches to ask questions, receive mentoring or go through difficult questions together.

      All coaching is one-on-one.

      Can I purchased additional essay markings

      Each package has an allocation of essay markings which can be used in a month and these will rollover as credits for 60 days. For those students who wish to submit more essays in a particular month, additional essay markings can be purchased.

      We also give away bonus markings to students who complete tasks on a daily basis (just our way of rewarding students for Daily Training!).

      SUBJECTS SUPPORTED

      Rather than enrolling for support in just one subject, the HSC CoWorks program gives you access to support in all of your subjects from our very experienced Coaches, Teachers and HSC Markers !

      English

      Standard English

      Advanced English

      English Extension 1 & 2

      Mathematics

      Maths Standard 2

      Maths Advanced

      Maths Extension 1 & 2

      Social Sciences

      Business Studies

      Economics

      Geography

      History Extension

      Legal Studies

      Modern History

      Studies of Religion 1 & 2

      Sciences

      Biology

      Chemistry

      Earth & Environmental Science

      Investigating Science

      Physics

      Science Extension

      Creative Arts

      Visual Arts

      Drama

      Physical Education

      PDHPE

      Jesse Gardiner
      HSC Performance Coach

      BOOK YOUR FREE PARENT SESSION

      Join Head Performance Coach Jesse Gardiner for an information session to discover how HSC CoWorks will help your child to confidently navigate their HSC year.

      Learn about our proven program, the different levels of coaching support, and the strategies we support students to develop in order to maximise their potential.

      This is a great opportunity for parents to ask questions, see some behind the scenes, and develop a greater understanding for how HSC CoWorks has supported students over the past 29 years to conquer their Mount HSC!

      “Let’s Talk About the HSC”

      The ultimate podcast for students and parents navigating the journey of the HSC. Presented by HSC CoWorks, each episode dives into the challenges and triumphs of the HSC experience, offering expert advice, study tips, and insights into achieving academic success.

      Whether you’re preparing for exams, managing stress, or looking for ways to stay motivated, this podcast is your go-to guide for all things HSC. Join us as we chat with educators, students, and professionals to help you thrive during this important academic milestone!

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      🔥 Receive tips and guidance on how you can support your teenager overcome the challenges of the HSC Year and finish with no regrets!

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      Implementation of our recommendations

      Consolidating Mountain Climber

      Based on our recommendations above for the Consolidating Mountain Climber, we have outlined how the HSC CoWorks program supports the implementation of these through our six Student Key Behaviours which cover motivation, organisation, consistency of effort, leaving the comfort zone, being resilient and taking responsibility. 

      As we always say at HSC CoWorks, “If the Key Behaviours are in place, everything else will take care of itself”

      You will note that these key behaviours are not specific to the HSC and your child’s adoption of these will ensure that they are better prepared to conquer the mountains of life after school has finished (Mount Uni, Mount Career, Mount Life).

      engage your vision
      mountHSC-plain

      If a student is energised and committed to achieving their goals, they will have the resolve and self discipline to work on the tasks that count (well intentioned AND effective tasks).

      Through regular planning and getting proactive around being prepared for what lies ahead students will take appropriate action well ahead of time. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail!

      Students ‘training’ consistently, will be much more prepared for the exam room. Completing ‘notes’ & ‘homework’ does not qualify as ‘training’ as there is very little struggle involved.

      Without struggle, there is no progress! If you are completing the same easy tasks over and over, you will not get any better at a given subject, in the same way that if you keep doing the same exercises at the gym without increasing the weight or reps, you won’t get any stronger or fitter.

      No one likes to leave their comfort zone, but it’s the only way to improve.

      It is inevitable that you will encounter obstacles over year 11 and 12 and have at least one result which you’re upset about. The most important thing to remember is that one mark won’t change your ATAR – it is the response to the setback that is most important.

      Displaying grit will allow you to use setbacks as a chance to learn and grow.

      There is only one person who can make your HSC vision into a HSC reality and that is of course you! 

      The students who achieve the best results take initiative and responsibility for achieving their goals by applying all of the key behaviours, rather than relying on others to get them over the line and making excuses when it doesn’t happen.

      WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING..

      Contact Us

      Our friendly and experienced team are ready to take any questions you might have about the HSC process and how our program can support your child to conquer their HSC!

      0483 980 820 | [email protected]

       

       


      OUR LOCATIONS


      Ground Floor, 398 Sydney Road, Balgowlah

      Level 2, 175 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction

      Level 2, 6 Spring Street, Chatswood

      Level 2, 1-3 Gurrigal Street, Mosman

      Virtual Campus | Online Only Program

       

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