Everything you need to know.
Summer Holiday Exam Preparation Guide
The summer holiday is the longest break of the year. Here’s how you can help your child make the most of it.
4 Common Mistakes Students make and how to Fix Them
Mistakes can greatly cost students in an exam but prior to the test, they can be used as a great learning tool. Read about the 4 most common ways students lose marks in the OC and Selective Test as well as how to prevent these so your child can reach their full potential.
How to Choose the Right OC or Selective School
Choosing an OC or Selective School for your child can be a difficult decision to make - so we’ve covered the most important factors you need to consider to make the right choice for your child’s future.
Trial Tests - Are they Useful?
We are often asked whether or not it is necessary for students to attend trial test classes to improve test marks. Senior tutor Alex Lu gives us his thoughts on this topic based on his extensive teaching experience.
The Selective Test: Key Differences from OC
The differences between the OC and Selective Test are often unclear - we have highlighted the key changes between the two so you can make the most of your child’s preparation time.
Mathematical Reasoning Tips for OC & Selective Test
The Mathematical Reasoning section of the OC or Selective Test is the most prone to silly mistakes. Here’s how you can minimise them and achieve your best results!
Analysing Different Text Types
Reading Comprehension has always been a topic students have struggled with in the OC and Selective Test. Read our top tips on how to analyse different text types to improve your reading comprehension skills.
The Equity Placement Model Explained
One-fifth of all Selective and OC school places will be reserved for disadvantaged and under-represented students starting from 2023 entry. Read our blog to find out how this impacts your child.
Thinking Skills - Overview
The new Thinking Skills section has left many of us confused and stressed over what will be examined. We broke down the topic into the main question types to provide an overview of what you can expect in the exam.
4 Stages of Exam Preparation
To help you plan your child's exam preparation, we’ve created a roadmap with the four stages of exam preparation to help you understand what the process looks like, how long it will take and how to break past plateaus in improvement and results.
Reading Tips for OC & Selective Test
Read our top tips for the increasingly difficult Reading section of the OC and Selective Tests!
Our top tips for the increasingly difficult reading comprehension section of OC and Selective Tests!