About the Exam
Leading NSW private and independent schools offer academic scholarships through competitive Edutest entrance exams. These assess verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning, reading comprehension, mathematics, and written expression. Big Brain provides unlimited practice tests in the Edutest format with AI-driven analytics to maximise your scholarship preparation.
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How to Prepare for NSW Scholarships
NSW scholarship exams are Edutest-administered — practise with Edutest-format questions to build familiarity with question types and timing.
Scholarship interviews are common — prepare to discuss your academic interests, extracurricular activities, and why you want to attend the school.
Each school has different scholarship tiers (full, half, partial) — research what's available before applying.
Written expression often carries extra weight in scholarship assessments — schools want articulate, well-rounded students.
Apply to multiple schools to increase your chances — many NSW private schools use the same Edutest sitting.
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