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How To Plan an Internal

We don't think we're being dramatic when we say internals are the single worst...

Recognition Versus Recall

What’s the Difference? If we were to insert the Burger King logo here and...

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 Science of Habit-Building

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

How to Study for Correspondence Subjects

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

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...

The Never-ending Capacity of the Brain

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

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...

6 Step Guide to Writing a Killer Essay

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

Planning your University Studies

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

Why Critical Thinking Is So Important

In an age where information can be spread so easily, as GC’s (good citizens),...

How to Study with Past Exams

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

How To Bounce Back From Mock Exams

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

Dealing with Exam Anxiety

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

The Study Method You’re Forgetting: Retrieval Methods

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

How to Juggle the Internal Rush

It’s mid-year(ish), internals are coming in hot as you get into the swing of...

The Never-ending Capacity of the Brain

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

Understanding Science Subjects

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

How To Analyse NCEA Film in 6 Steps

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

Moving Onwards and Upwards After Exams

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

9 Study Hacks When You’re Unmotivated AF

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

Timetabling Options for the Busy Student

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

Dealing with Multiple Assessments

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

Preparing For Your First NCEA Exam

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

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...

Types of Learners Don’t Exist

Have you ever seen a really good diagram in class, and it just made so much...

3 Ways to Study for Your Drama Exam

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

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...