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

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

8 Solutions to Your Study Problems

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

The Science of Habit-Building

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

6 Step Guide to Writing a Killer Essay

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

Preparing For Your First NCEA Exam

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

How to Analyse NCEA Poetry in 6 Steps

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

7 Things to Remember Before Results Are Out

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

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...

Why Critical Thinking Is So Important

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

How To Plan an Internal

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

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...

Recognition Versus Recall

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

The Never-ending Capacity of the Brain

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

Maintaining New Habits

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

Understanding Science Subjects

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

How to Catch Up On Your Studies

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

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...

9 Study Hacks When You’re Unmotivated AF

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

Writing in the Real World

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

Dealing with Multiple Assessments

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

8 Solutions to Your Study Problems

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

How To Make (Good) Goals for 2020

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

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...

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

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

How To Plan an Internal

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

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...

3 Ways to Study for Your Drama Exam

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

How To Bounce Back From Mock Exams

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