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VIC Selective Entry Year 9 Exam

Prepare for the ACER Selective Entry exam to gain entry into Melbourne's top selective high schools.

Year 9 Entry
ACER
Exam held annually in June/July

About the Exam

The Victoria Selective Entry High Schools (SEHS) program offers academically gifted students the opportunity to attend one of four prestigious selective schools. Entry is highly competitive, with thousands of students sitting the ACER-administered exam each year for approximately 1,000 places. Big Brain provides comprehensive preparation with unlimited practice tests, detailed analytics, and AI-powered study plans tailored to the SEHS exam format.

Exam Components

Reading Reasoning (50 questions, 35 min)
Mathematics Reasoning (60 questions, 30 min)
General Ability - Verbal (60 questions, 30 min)
General Ability - Quantitative (50 questions, 30 min)
Writing (Creative or Persuasive, 40 min)

Schools

Melbourne High SchoolThe Mac.Robertson Girls' High SchoolNossal High SchoolSuzanne Cory High School

How to Prepare for VIC Selective Year 9

1.

Start 6-12 months early — the ACER exam covers reasoning skills that improve with consistent practice, not last-minute cramming.

2.

Focus on time management — with 220 questions across 4 sections in just over 2 hours, speed and accuracy are equally important.

3.

Practise under timed conditions weekly to build exam stamina and reduce test-day anxiety.

4.

Don't neglect writing — the 40-minute essay is often the differentiator between borderline candidates.

5.

Use your diagnostic results to prioritise weak sub-skills rather than re-practising areas you already know.

Why Prepare with Big Brain?

Unlimited Practice

Access 10,000+ questions and unlimited practice tests. No test pack limits.

Personalised Study Plan

Our AI creates a Duolingo-style learning pathway tailored to your diagnostic results.

Sub-Skill Analytics

See exactly which areas need work with detailed breakdowns, not just a total score.

AI Writing Feedback

Get instant, detailed feedback on your writing with suggestions to improve.

Exam-Matched Questions

Questions designed to match the ACER exam format and difficulty.

Study Anytime

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