Competition for a school scholarship or a selective entry placement has never been more competitive. Among the most attractive drawcards of these schools are their consistently high VCE results, high NAPLAN results and the social connections which greatly benefit the students when they join the workforce.
What is a School Scholarship/Selective Entry Placement and how does it work?
A school scholarship is a financial award granted to students based on various criteria such as academic excellence, leadership skills, extracurricular involvement, or special talents. Scholarships can cover partial or full tuition fees, and sometimes even additional costs such as books, uniforms, or transportation.
Selective entry positions are offered by certain high-performing schools and are based on merit. These positions are highly competitive and require students to pass a rigorous entrance exam. Below is a short list of well known selective entry schools in Australia:
- Melbourne High
- John Monash Science School
- Nossal High School
- Mac.Robertson Girls’ High School
- Perth Modern School
- Queensland Academies
- Elizabeth Blackburn School of Science
Scholarship/selective entry tests are designed to assess a student’s abilities and potential. Different organisations administer these tests, each with its own format and topics. Common testing organisations and test formats include:
- ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research):
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- Topics: Maths, English comprehension, two essay writing tasks
- EduTest:
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- Topics: Mathematics, Numerical Reasoning, Reading comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Essay Writing
- John Monash Science School:
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- Topics: Mathematics, Numerical Reasoning, Science Reasoning, Science Writing, Science Communication
- ASET/GATE (Western Australia):
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- Topics: Quantitative Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Communicating Ideas in Writing
- AAS:
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- Topics: Mathematical Achievement, General Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Essay Writing
- Newman:
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- Topics: Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Written Expression
- HAST (ACER):
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- Topics: Mathematical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Written Expression
How We Can Help You Prepare
At Strive for Excellence, we offer tailored preparation programs to help students excel in scholarship and selective entry tests. Our programs include:
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- All lessons are 1-on-1 for better student outcomes
- Personalised study plans
- Scholarship/selective entry program designed by teachers
- Homework is provided at the end of each lesson
- Practice tests and mock exams
- Expert tutoring with verbal feedback at the end of each lesson
Why Choose Strive For Excellence Tutoring?
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- Experienced tutors with a track record of success
- Guidance for parents on the scholarship/selective entry process
- Proven strategies for test preparation
- Supportive and motivating learning environment
- Commitment to helping students achieve their academic goals