Beginning year 12 is an exciting achievement, it’s the foundation to properly begin thinking about your future and careers, improve on your preliminary marks, set goals and make lasting school memories with your cohort and friends. But it’s also the year where you sit your HSC exams, a concept that you would have heard about since starting school! Which can be a nerve-wracking thought/experience to many students. That’s why it’s very important to begin preparing for this journey from day one! By setting yourself up from now it will reduce most of the stress that will come later in the year, and it will also build strong habits that can be carried into Uni and future careers!

Some tips to help you achieve your success will be going in with a clear and fresh mindset setting realistic goals. Year 12 is a marathon not a sprint, so its highly important to pace yourself and set achievable goals to work towards throughout the year. you can do this by asking yourself early in the year what you want to achieve? are you aiming for a certain atar? or improve your marks in a certain subject? by setting realistic goals it will allow you to focus and set clear expectations that you want to achieve.

Another tip is organisation, in year 12 organisation is key! create a study routine that fits into your life and commitments, but make sure you keep it as realistic as possible. Write down assigmment due dates, or exam blocks and set some time for weekly revision. Also keep your notes tidy ( in line with the syllabus) and up to date from week one it will save you so much time and be a huge stress relief before your Half yearly, trials and HSC.

Also dont forget to balance and wellbeing matter just as much as academics. Priotise your sleep, exercise, hobbies, and seeing friends and family. A healthy routine throughout the year keeps your mind sharp and prevents burnout.

Daniella