With just a few weeks left until the Victorian Selective Exam, it's more important than ever to optimise your skills and prepare to perform at your best on the big day. One powerful, yet often overlooked technique is visualisation, which can play a crucial role in helping you achieve your goals. In this episode, we dive deep into how visualisation …

In this episode of the Spectrum Tuition Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Ayaan Ahmad, a former student turned tutor at Spectrum Tuition. Ayaan's remarkable journey from a determined student preparing for the Victorian Selective exam to becoming a scholarship recipient at Melbourne Grammar School is truly inspiring. The episode delves into Ayaan'…

In this episode of the Spectrum Tuition Podcast, we have a special guest, Jane, our newest franchisee from Spectrum Tuition Kew! Jane shares her educational background and experiences that led her to venture into the world of education. We discuss the gaps she sees in the current education system and how Spectrum Tuition addresses these gaps with i…

Are you up to date with the recent changes to the Victorian Selective Schools exam format? In this episode of the Spectrum Tuition Podcast, we take you on a captivating journey through the recent changes in the exam format and outline how Spectrum Tuition has adapted to help students succeed. We also point out a number of useful resources to help y…

Get ready for an inspiring episode of the Spectrum Tuition podcast! In episode 12, we are thrilled to chat with Andy and Lisa, who are the proud parents of a student who achieved not one, but TWO scholarship offers from elite private schools. These amazing parents have experienced first-hand the power of Spectrum Tuition's personalised tuition, whi…

Join our special guest interviewer, Thuy's daughter Annabelle, for a heartfelt conversation about the history and future of Spectrum Tuition which stemmed from one of Annabelle's school assignments. In this episode, Annabelle asks Thuy about her journey into founding Spectrum Tuition, the challenges she faced along the way and where she sees the or…

One of the most stressful periods for any parent is when you need to start thinking about schooling options for your child. We want to choose a school that is nurturing, positive and will guide our children to reach their potential. Since we’re approaching the end of Term 4, now is the time to start thinking about the school your child is or will b…

If you go to any sports field, you may find that there will be students who appear to be natural athletes and others who struggle to catch and throw a ball. Similarly, if you visit any classroom anywhere in the world, you’ll find that there are some students who might immediately engage with the material in class and there will be students who will…

What is it like to attend a selective school? Is it worth all the effort of preparation and the possibility that things might not go as planned? In today’s episode, I speak with Karthik, a current Spectrum Tuition tutor who attended a selective school. In the interview, we talk about what to expect on the day, how he prepared, what advice he would …

Last month, students from years 3,5,7 and 9 sat their NAPLAN tests. Since they were first introduced in 2008, there has been a great deal of controversy in the educational community as to whether these tests are appropriate, whether they have affected teaching negatively or positively, and whether the results of the test are being used for appropri…

Successfully gaining a place within a Selective School can be a once in a lifetime opportunity and it can have a phenomenal impact on the educational possibilities of the lucky students who are selected. Having said that, it might not be the best option for your child. In this episode, we go through four important questions you should ask yourself …

Have you been looking into finding the right high school for your child but are feeling a bit overwhelmed over the different options out there? If your child is bright and enjoys a challenge, it may be worthwhile to look into scholarship and accelerated learning programs on offer at various private, independent and government schools. So, what is t…

Do you find that after all the excitement of Christmas and New Year, as well as the long summer break, it can be very difficult to get back into things and holiday mode can stretch well into the term? That’s why in today’s episode, I will be going through how to set up an effective study timetable to maximise the time you have when you go back to s…

Have you ever wondered if your child has what it takes to sit the Victorian Selective Schools exam or other scholarship exams, and what would be the best way to prepare? Have you been thinking about enrolling at Spectrum Tuition but are unsure of whether it would be suitable for your child? In this episode of the Spectrum Tuition podcast, we speak …

Do you find yourself flitting from one task to the next, not really finding that you are getting anywhere with any particular task? Do assignments and projects slip through the cracks only to find out about them a few days before and madly rushing to get them done? Do you have reminders written in margins, on scraps of paper and post it notes and f…

Do you have a project coming up that you haven't started yet? Do you keep saying that you'll 'get to it later' but then later never comes?In this episode, we go through step by step how to break larger goals into smaller, manageable chunks while having a clear approach to making your study sessions as productive as they can be.Show notes can be acc…