VCE Summer School 2024 – Bonus Lectures (FREE)

The Secrets to VCE Success: From Average to 90+ ATAR Results!

“The most worthwhile lecture I have ever attended.”
“I don’t get why we aren’t taught these skills at school.”
“A real eye opener and a great boost for motivation.”

Date: Sunday 14 January 2024
Time: 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Fee: FREE for students attending Summer School (Valued at $50!)

Students who obtain high marks in the VCE share common traits which are not super-human. These ordinary traits have been well researched & documented, & have been used by countless numbers of average students to achieve higher ATARs than their “smarter” or “more academic” peers.

Join us in this highly beneficial lecture & discover how average students achieve 90+ ATAR results & how you can use the same systems & strategies to reach your full potential in your VCE.

During these important lectures, you will:

	Why students don’t get the marks that reflect the time & effort they invest in their studies.
	The 7 secrets to VCE success.
	Key strategies used by past students to excel in the VCE.
	Developing a strategic plan to maximise your competitive advantage in the VCE.
	The most effective & time-saving learning techniques.
	Keeping learned materials in memory for extended periods of time.
	Working smarter, not harder.
	How to maximise concentration & productivity.
	Strategies to implement now so you can reduce stress levels & study loads in Term 1.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to maximise your VCE marks!

SACS, Ranks, Moderation & the ATAR

“Terrific lecture! Definitely an eye opener & very, very helpful”.
“Very revealing. Highlighted some very major points which will undoubtedly improve my final ATAR score.”

Date: Thursday 18 January 2024
Time: 12:15pm to 1:15pm
Fee: FREE for students attending Summer School (Valued at $50!)

““The students who get the high ATARs aren’t the ones who work the hardest, but the ones who work the smartest.”
“Effectively, they’ve learned to play the rules of the game.”

 Anthony Welch, Professor of Education, The University of Sydney.

So how fair is the VCE?

Can the ATAR & VCE systems be gamed to give students an unfair advantage over their VCE peers?  If so, is there anything you can do to even out the playing field?

This lecture will explore the contentious issues concerning the ATAR & deliver practical strategies & suggestions to maximise your competitive advantage in the VCE.

Topics that will be addressed include:

	How the ATAR is calculated.
	Common misconceptions & the processes involved in standardisation, scaling & moderation.
	Why your SAC marks aren’t used to calculate study scores.
	Why it’s important to maximise your subject ranks.
	How (& why) your school’s exam marks affect your moderated SAC marks.
	Minimising the negative effects of moderation.
	Playing the ATAR Game: Strategies you can use to maximise your competitive advantage.
	Strategically dividing your time between your subjects & the implications of the Pareto Principle.
	The truth regarding university admission processes.

Don’t miss out on this chance to ask the questions you’ve always wanted to ask (but weren’t sure you could) and to discover powerful and effective ways to get an edge in your VCE!

Preparing for Your SACS & Exams

“I feel like I have a secret weapon. I definitely have a competitive edge after attending!”
“Very helpful, especially the extra tips that you won’t learn in class.”
“Awesome. A must for all VCE students.”

Date: Thursday 19 January 2024
Time: 12:15pm to 1:15pm
Fee: FREE for students attending Summer School (Valued at $50!)

Each year, the majority of students who complete Year 12 do so without knowing the correct way to learn & don’t get the marks they’re capable of. Most students also DON’T approach their SAC & exam preparations in the correct way & waste huge amounts of time on activities that have little impact on their assessment marks.

Learn how to avoid the mistakes made by past VCE students & discover valuable strategies that will maximise learning, reduce the time spent studying & greatly boost your SAC & examination marks.

The following topics will also be discussed during this highly beneficial lecture:

	The biggest mistakes students make when preparing for their SACs & exams.
	Preparing for your SACs & exams in the fastest & most effective way.
	Preparing comprehensive revision notes in the fastest possible time.
	Developing strong problem-solving skills & exam techniques.
	Preparing for the challenging application/analysis-style questions.
	The smartest way to work through past exam questions & papers.
	Managing stress & ‘test anxiety’.
	Strategies to implement now so you can reduce stress levels & study loads in Term 1.
	Concrete techniques that will greatly improve marks & your subject ranks at school.

This lecture is a “must” for students studying a Unit 3/4 subject & will most certainly improve your SAC & examination marks!

Don’t miss out!

Beating Procrastination

“It was a fascinating session. Really worth it and very informative.”
“I was so inspired, I came home and did hours and hours of homework.”

Date: Monday 22 January 2024
Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Fee: FREE for students attending Summer School (Valued at $50!)

We all know that procrastination works against our best interests –

So why do we actually do it?

Join us in this intriguing session & discover why students procrastinate their studies, the psychology behind the process & the most effective science-backed strategies used to combat procrastination, boost motivation & greatly improve productivity & concentration.

Other topics that will be addressed include:

	Effective strategies to overcome procrastination.
	The secret to painlessly integrating study into your daily routine.
	Maintaining motivation across the whole year.
	How to study when you don’t want to.
	Capitalising on power hours & circadian rhythm anomalies.
	Strategies to maximise concentration & productivity.
	Boosting energy levels.
	Highly effective time management strategies
	Juggling the demands of homework, SACs & exam preparation successfully.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to maximise your VCE marks!