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you’re currently in Year 7, 8, 9 or 10 and want to go to a better-ranked High School and a more academically challenging environment this is for you. Whether you sat the Year 6 Selective test and didn't get the result you wanted, or you never sat it at all and are now realising you want a more challenging environment, I’ve been exactly where you are.
While everyone else is waiting for Year 12 to "start trying," the top students are already in environments that will improve and protect their ATAR.
The Reality of the "Selective Safety Net": Let’s be real, the school you go to does impact your ATAR. While you can succeed anywhere, being in a Selective school provides a massive "Safety Net." When you’re surrounded by a high-performing cohort, the overall school rank pushes everyone's internal marks up. If you have a bad day during an exam, a strong cohort can literally save your final mark.
Why this makes the difference for Uni offers: If you are aiming for highly competitive degrees, like Medicine, Law, or Actuarial Studies, even a 0.50 point difference in your ATAR can be a big deciding factor.
Hear from someone who has been through this exact process and fought their way through it.
Ilia's journey from 156/300 to 99.90 ATAR and UNSW Medicine
The Selective Transfer Resource Pack (Free)
Don’t waste time guessing what’s on the exam. I've put together the exact resources I wish I had when I was starting my transfer journey. You can access all of these FOR FREE:
Access the Resource Pack: https://selectivesuccessacademy.com.au/resources
FREE Trial Classes
If you want to see the specific strategies I used to jump from a "below average" local student to the top 0.1% of the state, we are running Free Trial Classes for our core specialised streams.
In these sessions, we don't just "tutor", we walk through real past-paper styles and show you exactly where most students lose marks. You will receive a first-hand look at our Specialised Lesson & Homework Booklets, featuring targeted question types and high-yield strategies that aren't found in standard textbooks.
Select your specialised stream:
Book a FREE Trial Lesson: https://selectivesuccessacademy.com.au/freetrial
What You Get in Every Selective Success Class:
Ask Me Anything (Q&A)
I’ll be monitoring this thread daily to answer your questions. I know what it’s like to be at a school where you feel like you’re capable of more, and I know exactly what it takes to break into the top-tier selective schools. If you have any questions, feel free to post them below, I'm here to help
While everyone else is waiting for Year 12 to "start trying," the top students are already in environments that will improve and protect their ATAR.
The Reality of the "Selective Safety Net": Let’s be real, the school you go to does impact your ATAR. While you can succeed anywhere, being in a Selective school provides a massive "Safety Net." When you’re surrounded by a high-performing cohort, the overall school rank pushes everyone's internal marks up. If you have a bad day during an exam, a strong cohort can literally save your final mark.
Why this makes the difference for Uni offers: If you are aiming for highly competitive degrees, like Medicine, Law, or Actuarial Studies, even a 0.50 point difference in your ATAR can be a big deciding factor.
Hear from someone who has been through this exact process and fought their way through it.
Ilia's journey from 156/300 to 99.90 ATAR and UNSW Medicine
- Year 6: I failed the selective test with a 156/300 (well below the average).
- Year 7–9: Attended my local high school and focused on building better study habits.
- Year 10: Successfully transferred into North Sydney Boys.
- Year 11/12: Duxed Year 11 and graduated with a 99.90 ATAR.
- Now: Studying Medicine at UNSW.
The Selective Transfer Resource Pack (Free)
Don’t waste time guessing what’s on the exam. I've put together the exact resources I wish I had when I was starting my transfer journey. You can access all of these FOR FREE:
- Year 8–11 Selective Entry Information Package: The complete roadmap for parents and students on entry criteria and spots.
- 6 + Sample Mock Exams: Targeted practice for EduTest, NBHS/SBHS, and HAST.
- Selective Entry Application Guide: Expert advice on navigating the application process.
- Extracurricular Opportunities Guide: How to stand out beyond just your academic marks.
- Mastery Guides: Specific strategies to sharpen your skills in key exam areas.
Access the Resource Pack: https://selectivesuccessacademy.com.au/resources
FREE Trial Classes
If you want to see the specific strategies I used to jump from a "below average" local student to the top 0.1% of the state, we are running Free Trial Classes for our core specialised streams.
In these sessions, we don't just "tutor", we walk through real past-paper styles and show you exactly where most students lose marks. You will receive a first-hand look at our Specialised Lesson & Homework Booklets, featuring targeted question types and high-yield strategies that aren't found in standard textbooks.
Select your specialised stream:
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EduTest Mastery (Targeting: North Sydney Boys, Baulkham Hills, James Ruse, North Sydney Girls, and Sydney Girls) -
NBHS & SBHS Targeted Prep (School-specific preparation for Normanhurst & Sydney Boys) -
HAST Excellence (Targeting: Girraween, Penrith, Hornsby Girls, Hurlstone, Fort Street, Sydney Technical, St George Girls, and Caringbah) -
School Maths & English Mastery (Advanced Curriculum for Years 7–10)
Book a FREE Trial Lesson: https://selectivesuccessacademy.com.au/freetrial
What You Get in Every Selective Success Class:
- Premium Lesson Materials: Every student receives comprehensive lesson and homework booklets specific to their exam style, featuring strategies designed to master complex question types.
- Mock Exams: Full-length mock exams conducted under strict conditions, replicating exact exam formatting and timing to build genuine exam-room confidence.
- Performance Feedback: Sharp, actionable feedback via diagnostic reports and direct consultation calls to track student progress with precision.
- Extensive Online Resources: 24/7 access to our student portal, including curated vocabulary lists, digital quizzes, and high-yield strategy guides.
- 24/7 Academic Support: Instant messaging assistance via Microsoft Teams, allowing students and parents to get immediate guidance from top selective graduates.
- Lesson Continuity: Every online 2-hour session is recorded, allowing for unlimited review and conceptual mastery at your own pace.
Ask Me Anything (Q&A)
I’ll be monitoring this thread daily to answer your questions. I know what it’s like to be at a school where you feel like you’re capable of more, and I know exactly what it takes to break into the top-tier selective schools. If you have any questions, feel free to post them below, I'm here to help