Exam Strategy

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...

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...

Moving Onwards and Upwards After Exams

Logging into NZQA for external results feels like a cold slap-in-the-face to the commitment-free...

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Planning your University Studies

In your last few years of high school, things can get pretty exciting. More...

Navigating Life After High School

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

What To Do When Your Goals Aren’t Going To Plan

We all know that sinking feeling you get when you realise that you aren’t...

What to do in High School to Prepare for University

Getting to finish high school, move out of home, and start to study for a...

How to Study with Past Exams

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

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.

A Crash Course for Good Research

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

How to Catch Up On Your Studies

We’re almost halfway through the year and with COVID-19, a truckload of...

3 Ways to Study for Your Drama Exam

Before you read further… Everyone loves a little bit of drama. We’re all...

Understanding University Degrees

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

What To Do When Your Goals Aren’t Going To Plan

We all know that sinking feeling you get when you realise that you aren’t...

Dealing with Exam Anxiety

You’re not weird if you often find yourself feeling particularly anxious...

How To Analyse NCEA Film in 6 Steps

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

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...

Writing in the Real World

Do you groan internally when your English teacher announces that you need to...

Understanding University Degrees

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

Maintaining New Habits

Introducing a new habit can be tough. It’s too easy to get demotivated, you...

Moving Onwards and Upwards After Exams

Logging into NZQA for external results feels like a cold slap-in-the-face to...

A Procrastinator’s Guide to Planning

Before we dig into the details of our planning guide, we just want to combat a...

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

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

Understanding Science Subjects

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

How to Analyse NCEA Poetry in 6 Steps

If you’re doing English, there’s a 100% chance you’ll be asked to...

The Study Method You’re Forgetting: Retrieval Methods

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

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...

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.

Timetabling Options for the Busy Student

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

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...

Writing in the Real World

Do you groan internally when your English teacher announces that you need to...

Preparing For Your First NCEA Exam

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