Guides & Resources

John Monash Science School Edutest practice: a free diagnostic, timed maths, and the science papers a generic pack skips. Year 10 and Year 11 entry.

Year 10 Edutest practice for Melbourne High, the boys' selective school in South Yarra. A free diagnostic and timed papers. Not the Year 9 ACER exam.

Year 10 Edutest practice for The Mac.Robertson Girls' High School. A free diagnostic and the same five papers as the other Victorian selectives.

Year 10 Edutest practice for Nossal High School in Berwick. A free diagnostic and timed papers. Not the JMSS science papers.

Year 10 Edutest practice for Suzanne Cory High School in Werribee. A free diagnostic and timed papers. The same five papers, with no extra science paper.

Edutest exam format, Year 10 selective sections, and how to practise: Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension and Written Expression. Free online diagnostic on Big Brain, not a PDF.

The 2025 NAPLAN assessments for Year 7 and 9: exam structure, key topics and preparation strategies, for students aiming at selective entry or scholarship schools.

Elizabeth Blackburn School of Sciences Year 10 and Year 11 entrance exam: Edutest format, Science Reasoning, study plans, and a free diagnostic. The single EBS exam guide for 2028 entry.

Year 10 Edutest exam for Melbourne High, Mac.Rob, Nossal and Suzanne Cory: format, written expression, and how to apply for 2028 entry. Not the Year 9 ACER paper.

John Monash Science School Year 10 and Year 11 entrance exam: Edutest format, science papers, and how to apply for 2028 entry.

Already sat the Elizabeth Blackburn Sciences written exam? This is the interview-day and post-exam checklist (group tasks, written bioethics, 1:1). For Edutest format and practice, use the EBS exam guide.

Creative writing for Victorian selective entry (Melbourne High, Mac.Rob, Suzanne Cory) and for scholarship exams. The two are different papers. Structure, grammar, and the mistakes that cost marks.

Persuasive writing tips for selective entry and scholarship exams: essay structure, planning, rebuttals, grammar and punctuation, and the mistakes that cost marks.

Science, technology and co-curricular programs at John Monash Science School (JMSS) for students in grades 7-11: hands-on electives, university-level courses and research projects for a future in STEM.

Five time management techniques for selective school exam prep: schedule study blocks, space them out, set session goals, don't over-commit, and plan breaks.

The top performing VCE schools in Victoria for 2024: median study scores, the share of 40+ scores, and which schools moved most since 2023.

Didn't get the selective school exam result you wanted? Reflect on your preparation, fix your study routine and plan your next attempt with practical steps.