Planning your time before trials and exams is integral for making sure you are efficient with your study and make time for each aspect of the English trials. In this video, an excerpt from a HSC English study skills workshop, Jonny breaks down exactly how you can prepare for the English trials. He details each of the steps you need to take to work towards the trials and what you should be working on in each week. He also breaks down key tips for memorisation, adapting, and practicing short answer questions.

Marley completed the HSC in 2021 placing third in NSW for Biology. A self-confessed English nerd, Marley's other strength is science and she shares her approaches towards study, balancing her time, and her plans to study biomedical science after taking a gap year. We hear about her passion for reading and biology, career choices, and how she maintained motivation and a strict work/life balance during the HSC.

While managing her responsibilities as a school captain, Lauren achieved a state rank in PDHPE. In this conversation she opens up about how she managed her busy schedule, how she approached PDHPE and being school captain.

Diana placed first in NSW for biology in 2021 with a 99.30 ATAR. In this conversation she shares her insights to succeed in biology including strategies for memorisation and notetaking, how to approach short answer responses and how to get on top of challenging topics. She also unpacks how she maintained motivation, managed her time and reduced stress in the HSC.

Rachel completed the HSC in 2021 and achieved state ranks in both Legal Studies and Business Studies with an ATAR over 99. In this conversation she discusses specific strategies across different aspects of those two courses including business reports and legal essays. She also shares how she approached study during the year, how she maintained motivation and organised her time.

Jack completed Year 12 in 2021 with a perfect ATAR of 99.95. He also scored two state ranks (NSW) - 1st in Advanced Mathematics that he completed in Year 11, and 2nd in Chemistry with a mark of 99%. This conversation unravels the strategies behind Jack's commendable achievements, how to balance your life during the HSC and study tips for maths, chemistry, physics and English.

Leila completed Year 12 in 2021, placing first in NSW for Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE). With a score of 99/100 in PDHPE she also achieved a commendable ATAR of 99.40. In this conversation, Leila shares her effective study strategies during the year, insightful tips that helped her succeed in PDHPE, and also reflects on transitioning to University.

Ashleigh placed fourth in NSW for HSC Modern History last year. In this video she provides practical insights to approach history study, general study skills and a discussion of adapting to University life after high school.