For most secondary students, the idea of studying during the holidays feels unnecessary. Ye when used well, the holidays provide an opportunity to reset before the HSC year begins. This guide explains the 4 things you must do to get ahead during the summer holidays

Every year, thousands of students dream of achieving a 99+ ATAR. And while it may seem impossible from the outside, high-performing students use specific, repeatable study habits that anyone can learn. This guide breaks each principle down into actionable steps, so you can move closer to your dream ATAR.

To help you feel prepared for your end of year exams, we’ve compiled a list of 24 Macbeth practice questions, designed to test your knowledge and get you thinking about the play from multiple angles. We’ve arranged them into 4 key question types: To what extent, discuss, form and extract questions.

English is a very different subject from other essay writing subjects. Often, business, modern history, legal students who excel at their respective subjects may find it very challenging to find success in English when applying the same frameworks. This guide breaks down 3 key components to help boost your grades in English throughout your introduction.

Studying 1984 for the Common Module? You’re in the right place. We’ve pulled together 14 essential quotes that capture thecore anxieties of Orwell’s novel: the pervasive surveillance, the manipulation of truth, and the struggle to “stay human.” If you want to write confidently about 1984, these are the quotes you NEED to know inside-out. Let’s dive in.

Common Module: Texts and Human Experiences. Use this guide to deepen your understanding of the rubric, refine your textual analysis, and approach your first Year 12 assessment with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

In this post, we break down the final and most challenging question from the 2025 HSC Mathematics Advanced paper: Question 31. Use this guide to strengthen your understanding of abstract trigonometric problems, sharpen your problem-solving techniques, and prepare with confidence for any curveball NESA throws your way.

In this post, we break down 13 key quotes from Act 1 Scene 1 of the Merchant of Venice, including techniques, effect, analysis, and links to themes and the Common Module Rubric. Use these quotes to structure your paragraphs, supplement your understanding and reading of the text, and show off your (superior) knowledge in class.

Crime essays can feel overwhelming with so many cases, statutes, and reforms to juggle, but practising with real exam-style questions is the best way to build confidence. This guide gives you 10 practice questions to sharpen your structure, timing, and use of LCMIDs for stronger Legal Studies essays.

Find out whether your school can make you take English Standard in this guide from Pinnacle Learners. We break down NESA’s rules, why schools recommend certain courses, and how you can advocate for yourself if you feel ready for Advanced.

In this blog, we break down the key differences between the courses- from scaling and workload to module content to help you make the best decision for your goals and strengths

The HSC can feel overwhelming for both students and parents. Here are five practical ways to support your child - from setting up the right study space to building healthy habits and getting extra help when it’s needed most.

In this blog, we break down the 5 key elements of an Aristotelian tragedy, explaining how each of them apply to Othello. Use these devices to boost your essays into an A.

Short answer questions can feel overwhelming, but with the right structure they’re some of the easiest marks to secure in HSC English. This guide breaks down how to read strategically and use PETAL to write sharp, exam-ready responses.

In this guide, we break down how to answer English essay questions - from unpacking key words and planning paragraphs to writing a thesis - so you can approach any exam with confidence.

Staying organised in high school doesn’t have to be hard. This guide shares how simple tools like timetables, study spaces and revision routines can help you stay on top.

Practice 16 exam-style Othello essay questions with this guide from Pinnacle Learners. Build confidence by learning how to plan thesis statements, use syllabus terms effectively, and refine your analysis for stronger Prelim and HSC responses.

Confused about HSC scaling? Scaling affects how your raw marks are converted into your ATAR. In this guide, we explain how scaling works and share tips to help you choose subjects wisely and maximise your results.

This guide reveals 10 smart strategies to take your HSC English essays from average to Band 6 by improving structure, analysis and evidence integration.