This period is crucial for the final sprint in OC test preparation, focusing on mastering core concepts, familiarising with question types, and refining effective strategies.

Under the guidance of Mr. Steve, our OC, Selective & Scholarship Writing Expert, Ms. Anastasia, our thinking skills specialist, and Scholarly 99.95 ATAR tutors students will explore:

Reading Mastery with Mr. Steve: These sessions are designed to sharpen students’ reading comprehension skills across a range of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and comparative texts. Through a step-by-step, formulaic approach, students learn to master critical reading techniques, from identifying key examples in the text to evaluating themes and comparing diverse perspectives. Steve’s unique method builds clarity and depth in understanding, supporting mastery in skills like inference, analysis, and cloze comprehension. His teaching transforms ordinary reading habits into a powerful skill set, instilling the confidence needed to excel. This program is particularly beneficial for scholarship exams, where comprehension carries significant weight. Many students trained by Steve consistently achieve in the highest percentiles in the OC test

Thinking Skills with Ms. Anastasia: Ms. Anastasia’s classes directly address the toughest parts of the OC exam: logical reasoning, pattern recognition, and complex problem-solving. Students often struggle with these due to their abstract nature and the precision required. By breaking down these concepts into simpler steps and providing clear rules, she helps students master the skills necessary for a high score. Her approach effectively prepares students for the most challenging and heavily weighted sections of the test.

It is well known that continuous, consistent effort leads to compounding improvements in learning.

Regular practice transforms initial learning into deep understanding, significantly enhancing recall and application skills during exams.

This ‘tortoise approach’—steady and deliberate—proves more effective for long-term retention and success compared to last-minute cramming.