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Biology

Complete Guide to HSC Biology Module 5 - Heredity

What is DNA replication? What on earth is a pedigree? What's the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction? All great questions that will we'll be answering today.

Beau Burrows

Beau Burrows

Biology Tutor, Band 6 in Biology

Chemistry

Complete Guide to HSC Chemistry Module 5 - Equilibrium and Acid Reactions

Doing HSC Chemistry? Here are the key concepts you need to know for Module 5.

Trisha Nangia

Trisha Nangia

99.85 ATAR, 96 in Chemistry

Study

5 Tips Prepare for Your HSC Trials

With trials and HSC exams around the corner, it's important to learn how to nail your prep!

Nikolas Haniotis

Nikolas Haniotis

All rounder at Epping Boys, 99.45 ATAR

Maths

3 Tips to Achieve an E4 in 4U Maths

Wondering how you could ace 4U? This one's for you.

4U Team

4U Team

Project's Team of 4U Teachers and Tutors

English

How to Write a Band 6 Discursive for Module C

Whether you've written 0 or 60 discursive pieces, this guide will help you polish your skills.

Shreya Mukherjee

Shreya Mukherjee

5th in Eng Adv at Cheltenham Girls, UNSW Co-op Scholar

Physics

Complete Guide to HSC Physics Module 7 - The Nature of Light

Studying HSC Physics? This one is for you.

Johnny Wu

Johnny Wu

Physics Tutor, 95 in Physics

Biology

Complete Guide to HSC Biology Module 7 - Infectious Diseases

Studying HSC Biology? This one's for you. Key concepts, sample answers, and tips - all in one spot.

Beau Burrows

Beau Burrows

Biology Tutor, Band 6 in Biology

Chemistry

Complete Guide to HSC Chemistry Module 7 - Organic Chemistry

Your one stop shop to ace Mod 7 of Chem. Covering key concepts and skills!

Jasmine Loh

Jasmine Loh

Chemistry Teacher, 99.65 ATAR

Biology

Complete Guide to HSC Biology Module 6 - Genetic Change

We got you! This is the only guide you'll need for Module 6 of HSC Biology.

Yolanda Pu

Yolanda Pu

99.40 ATAR & State Ranker

English

A Short Guide for Film Techniques for HSC English

Studying a film for HSC English? This one's for you.

Elliese Tjeuw

Elliese Tjeuw

English Team

Study

The Ultimate Guide on HSC Verbs

Navigating the HSC exams can be daunting, especially when it comes to understanding and responding to the nuances of the seemingly endless HSC verbs.

Alexandra Lawrence

Alexandra Lawrence

English Department

Study

Guide: How to Bounce Back From a Bad Assessment Mark

My goal throughout this article is to destigmatise the “f-word” (failure, to be clear), share tips to help you bounce back from bad marks, and motivate you to kick a** for the rest of your HSC!

Michelle Zhang

Michelle Zhang

99.05 ATAR, 98 in 2U Maths

Study

How to Write the Most Effective Set of HSC Study Notes

Writing study notes is easy. Writing great study notes is hard. Learn the art of writing notes to maximise your performance in the HSC.

Yolanda Pu

Yolanda Pu

99.40 ATAR & State Ranker

Biology

Top 5 Tips for Acing HSC Biology

The Head of Biology, Alex's guide to acing HSC Biology

Alex Loustau

Alex Loustau

Head of Biology & 99.45 ATAR

Study

Exam Prep: How to Consolidate Knowledge Ahead of Exam Time

Consolidating your knowledge before exam season is key to getting great marks. Learn the key techniques used to absorb and retain content.

Riddhish Chanda

Riddhish Chanda

Chemistry Team at Project Academy

Study

How to study for HSC: Constructing Study Habits

Learn how to construct the best study habits in to ace the HSC, written by 99+ ATAR tutors and distinguished achievers.

Riddhish Chanda

Riddhish Chanda

Chemistry Team at Project Academy

English

Ultimate Guide to Literary Techniques

This article will guide you through the use and analysis of literary techniques for the HSC English course. Written by the HSC English team at Project Academy.

Elliese Tjeuw

Elliese Tjeuw

English Team

English

The Ultimate Guide to Textual Integrity for HSC English

A guide to understanding textual integrity for HSC English Advanced

Elliese Tjeuw

Elliese Tjeuw

English Team

English

Common Module State-Rank Essay Showcase: Nineteen Eighty-Four

The following essay was written by Project Academy English Tutor, Marko Beocanin

Marko Beocanin

Marko Beocanin

99.95 ATAR & 3 x State Ranker

Economics

Ultimate Guide to HSC Economics Past Papers

I teach you all the past paper strategy skills needed to ace your next exam.

Aatish Budhwani

Aatish Budhwani

99.75 ATAR and 97 in Economics

Economics

Complete Guide to HSC Economics – How to Ace HSC Economics

Taking my years of teaching Economics and distilling it into one post.

Aatish Budhwani

Aatish Budhwani

99.75 ATAR and 97 in Economics

English

A State Ranker’s Guide to Writing 20/20 English Advanced Essays

Essays can be tough. Like, really tough.They’re made tougher still because...

Marko Beocanin

Marko Beocanin

99.95 ATAR & 3 x State Ranker

Economics

How I achieved a 99.60 ATAR and a State Rank in Economics

Like every other Year 12 student, I struggled A LOT with procrastination...

Jasmine De Rosa

Jasmine De Rosa

99.60 ATAR, 6th in NSW for Economics

Study

How I Achieved a 99.80 ATAR with 8+ Hours of Sleep Every Night

Here are 4 effective HSC study tips from the Vice Captain of Baulkham Hills!

Rishabh Jain

Rishabh Jain

Head of HSC Chemistry

Economics

Practical Guide on How to Collect Statistics for HSC & Prelim Economics

This is my state-ranking guide to collecting statistics for HSC Economics!

Zack Bolland

Zack Bolland

99.80 ATAR, Dux, 8th in NSW for Econ

English

T.S. Eliot Exemplar Essay - Module B HSC English Advanced

The following essay was written by Fenna Kroon, Project's English Resourcer!

Fenna Kroon

Fenna Kroon

94 in English Advanced

Study

How To STUVAC: Using Study Breaks and Holidays to Your Advantage

School holidays, HSC study breaks and STUVAC periods present an opportunity...

Saf Basha

Saf Basha

Co-founder of Project Academy

Study

How To Help Your Children Study More Effectively At Home

Whether studying after school, or in COVID isolation, this guide can help!

Project Team

Project Team

Team of Academic Advisors

Study

How to Improve in HSC Trials by Evaluating Your Mistakes

Are you simply rereading your notes, highlighting your textbook, or are you...

Rishabh Jain

Rishabh Jain

Head of HSC Chemistry

Study

How to Know When You’re Prepared for the HSC

How much working out you need to get muscular depends on if you're The Rock or..

Rishabh Jain

Rishabh Jain

Head of HSC Chemistry

Maths

4U Maths Past Paper Strategies

People only tell you "do more past papers", but they rarely tell you HOW to...

Alec Zhang

Alec Zhang

99.85 ATAR & North Sydney Boys Alumni

English

HSC English Module A Exemplar Essay: John Keats X Jane Campion Bright Star

Dissecting a John Keats X Jane Campion Bright Star Essay with Katriel Tan!

English Team

English Team

Katriel Tan and Marko Beocanin

English

Through a Marker’s Eyes: An Exemplar King Richard III x Looking for Richard Essay

Come along as Katriel dissects Riya's exemplar essay through a HSC marker’s eyes

English Team

English Team

Katriel Tan and Marko Beocanin

English

Module B: King Henry IV Breakdown - Critical Study of Literature

King Henry IV, Part 1 context, concepts and cheatsheet with Katriel Tan!

English Team

English Team

Katriel Tan and Marko Beocanin

English

Textual Conversations - The Context of Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes

Katriel discusses the Plath and Hughes' context within the scope of module A!

English Team

English Team

Katriel Tan and Marko Beocanin

English

HSC English Advanced: Textual Conversations - The Tempest and Hag-Seed

Katriel's guide to The Tempest and Hag-Seed in Module A, HSC English Advanced!

English Team

English Team

Katriel Tan and Marko Beocanin

Physics

State Ranker’s Guide to Year 12 HSC Physics Module 6 - Electromagnetism

Your complete guide to module 6 Electromagnetism in Year 12 HSC Physics!

Cory Aitchison

Cory Aitchison

State Ranks (Economics and Chemistry) & 99.95 ATAR

Chemistry

Complete Guide to Year 12 HSC Chemistry Module 6 - Acid/Base Reactions

One of the best online resources to learn Mod 6, written by Rishabh, Trisha, and qualified teachers.

Chemistry Team

Chemistry Team

Trisha Nangia & Rishabh Jain

Physics

HSC Physics: How To Answer Short and Long Form Answer Questions

A comprehensive guide to short and long answer questions, with exemplars from Light: Quantum Model to Advanced Mechanics to Magnetic Fields.

Alicia Pan

Alicia Pan

Head of Physics, 99.80 ATAR

Chemistry

HSC Chemistry Year 12: Your Complete Guide to Reactions and Chemical Processes

Learn equilibrium reactions, chemical synthesis, and organic chemistry reactions from an experienced teacher.

Grace Shim

Grace Shim

AR at North Sydney Girls, 95 in Chemistry

Economics

Deeper Dive: HSC Economics Topic 2 Australia's Place in the Global Economy

Bored of Economics? Come read my article where I explore the depths of topic 2!

Xerxes Lopes

Xerxes Lopes

All-Rounder & 99.65 ATAR

Study

Achieving a 99.85 ATAR and 1st in English Adv. at Baulkham Hills

Hello! Nice to meet you, I'm Maxwell Han, and I'm an English and Economics...

Maxwell Han

Maxwell Han

99.85 ATAR, Distinguished Achiever, All-Rounder

Chemistry

How to Study for HSC Chemistry

Hi, I’m Catriona Shen, a HSC Chemistry tutor at Project Academy. Here is my guide on how to study for HSC Chemistry.

Catriona Shen

Catriona Shen

Senior HSC Chemistry Tutor, 99.75 ATAR

Study

Exam Preparation: The Mental Preparation

What most exam guides miss, and what most students cannot observe, is the hidden mental preparation high performers go through to fully prepare for an exam.

Anna Pahlman

Anna Pahlman

99.25 ATAR & ALL-ROUNDER

Study

HSC Parents Guide: How to Create an Effective Learning Environment at Home

Whilst COVID-19 lockdowns are gradually being lifted, most Australian kids...

Project Academy

Project Academy

TEAM OF ACADEMIC ADVISORS

Physics

The Fundamental Physics Strategy

Not everything has to be as difficult as Quantum Physics. Here is my short guide to HSC Physics.

Edward Townsend-Medlock

Edward Townsend-Medlock

Head of Physics (18' - 22')

English

Module A Exemplar Essay – Poetry of Sylvia Plath & Ted Hughes

The following essay was written by Project Academy English Tutor, Marko Beocanin

Marko Beocanin

Marko Beocanin

99.95 ATAR & 3 x State Ranker

English

Module B Exemplar Essay – King Henry IV, Part 1, William Shakespeare

The following essay was written by Project Academy English Tutor, Marko Beocanin

Marko Beocanin

Marko Beocanin

99.95 ATAR & 3 x State Ranker

Economics

A State-Ranker’s Guide to Writing 20/20 Economics Essays

So, you want to know how to improve your preliminary and HSC economics essay...

Cory Aitchison

Cory Aitchison

State Ranks (Economics and Chemistry) & 99.95 ATAR

Study

Ultimate Guide To Getting A Co-Op Scholarship Offer

This is a summary of the best tips, tricks and techniques accumulated over...

Project Academy

Project Academy

TEAM OF ACADEMIC ADVISORS

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