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Neuroplasticity

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

The Science of Habit-Building

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

9 Study Hacks When You’re Unmotivated AF

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

3 Ways to Study for Your Drama Exam

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

Recognition Versus Recall

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

A Crash Course for Good Research

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

6 Step Guide to Writing a Killer Essay

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

How to Catch Up On Your Studies

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

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...

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...

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...

Understanding University Degrees

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

Why Critical Thinking Is So Important

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

A Procrastinator’s Guide to Planning

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

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 Bounce Back From Mock Exams

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

Planning your University Studies

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

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.

Navigating Life After High School

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

The Never-ending Capacity of the Brain

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

Dealing with Multiple Assessments

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

Recognition Versus Recall

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

Types of Learners Don’t Exist

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

Timetabling Options for the Busy Student

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

Maintaining New Habits

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

Why Critical Thinking Is So Important

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

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...

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 Study with Past Exams

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

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...