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8 Solutions to Your Study Problems

After a wild year filled with Covid restrictions and teacher absences, exam season is finally upon...

The Never-ending Capacity of the Brain

The human brain is a mysterious beast. To some students, it’s a vital organ that helps them think...

Dealing with Multiple Assessments

Having a mile-long list of things you need to get done is one of the worst feelings brought about...

How to Prepare for Exams

Let’s all stop kidding ourselves - studying for exams is insanely hard. The content is confusing,...

Understanding Science Subjects

It’s no secret that science - be it chemistry, physics, or biology - is a difficult beast to...

How to Study with Past Exams

Attempting past exam papers seems like a solid use of your study time when you can’t really think...

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How to Effectively Study with a Past Paper

So you’ve decided that since exams are coming up, it might be time to do some...

The Science of Habit-Building

Why are Habits Important? “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend...

Understanding Science Subjects

It’s no secret that science - be it chemistry, physics, or biology - is a...

How To Bounce Back From Mock Exams

Mock exams are everyone’s favourite time of year, and by everyone, I mean no...

Neuroplasticity

What is neuroplasticity, and why should we care? If you’ve just hopped onto...

How to Study with Past Exams

Attempting past exam papers seems like a solid use of your study time when you...

How to Prepare for Exams

Let’s all stop kidding ourselves - studying for exams is insanely hard. The...

A Crash Course for Good Research

High school is all about learning, which is kind of why your teachers exist....

How To Make (Good) Goals for 2020

Goal-making is a notoriously common task you’re asked to do at the beginning...

The Never-ending Capacity of the Brain

The human brain is a mysterious beast. To some students, it’s a vital organ...

Preparing For Your First NCEA Exam

It’s your first year of NCEA exams, and you’re looking at the stressed-out...

7 Things to Remember Before Results Are Out

NCEA results come out tomorrow. Whether you’re actively dreading it or...

6 Step Guide to Writing a Killer Essay

At high school, particularly here in New Zealand, ideas are always assessed in...

How to Improve Your Focus In and Out of the Classroom

We know what it’s like. You’re sitting in your fifth period class, trying to...

Understanding University Degrees

As the end of year 13 sneaks closer and closer, so do big decisions about your...

How to Study with Past Exams

Attempting past exam papers seems like a solid use of your study time when you...

Timetabling Options for the Busy Student

With mock exams right around the corner, and NCEA externals following soon...

How To Analyse NCEA Film in 6 Steps

You’re gonna be asked to analyse The Truman Show at least once in...

Navigating Life After High School

So you’ve made it to your final year of high school. Amidst the final sports...

9 Study Hacks When You’re Unmotivated AF

When I was in high school, I knew exactly how much I was supposed to...

Dealing with Multiple Assessments

Having a mile-long list of things you need to get done is one of the worst...

How To Make (Good) Goals for 2020

Goal-making is a notoriously common task you’re asked to do at the beginning...

How To Analyse NCEA Film in 6 Steps

You’re gonna be asked to analyse The Truman Show at least once in...

Timetabling Options for the Busy Student

With mock exams right around the corner, and NCEA externals following soon...

Why Failure is Okay

Failure’s often seen as a bad thing, but sometimes it can actually be good. We share how you can turn failure into success.

How to Finally “Get” Maths, Once and for All

There’s nothing I hated at high school more than Maths. Not only were my...

The Study Method You’re Forgetting: Retrieval Methods

Retrieval methods refer to the ability to access information from your noggin...

How to Study for Correspondence Subjects

Heaps of students opt for correspondence school to study their favourite...

8 Solutions to Your Study Problems

After a wild year filled with Covid restrictions and teacher absences, exam...

Has Your Motivation Hit a Wall? Here’s How To Push Through

Do you find yourself going to the library only to waste your day staring at a...