Trials are over and for a lot of students it feels like the hardest part is done. It’s tempting to take a break, sleep in and convince yourself there’s heaps of time before the HSC. But this short window between trials and final exams is actually one of the most important parts of the whole year.

Lots of students start to lose motivation during this time. They’re tired and think they’ve already done the hard work. But here’s the truth. This is the best time to fix the gaps. You’ve already seen what you’re good at and where you struggled in the trials. Now is when you double down and sharpen the areas you weren’t confident in.

It’s not about doing ten hours a day and burning out. It’s about being consistent. Even one or two focused sessions each day can make a huge difference. This is when your brain starts locking in the information for the long term. If you stop now, you risk forgetting a lot of what you worked so hard to learn.

Tutoring during this time can also help you stay on track. It gives you structure, helps you target the right topics and keeps your head in the game when motivation dips. Every hour of effort now will pay off in your HSC results.

Finishing strong matters. When you walk into those exams knowing you gave it everything, the pressure lifts. You’re not guessing, you’re ready. So don’t switch off now. You’re nearly there. Make it count.

Eireyna Papinyan