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.
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How to Prepare for VIC Selective Year 9
Start 6-12 months early — the ACER exam covers reasoning skills that improve with consistent practice, not last-minute cramming.
Focus on time management — with 220 questions across 4 sections in just over 2 hours, speed and accuracy are equally important.
Practise under timed conditions weekly to build exam stamina and reduce test-day anxiety.
Don't neglect writing — the 40-minute essay is often the differentiator between borderline candidates.
Use your diagnostic results to prioritise weak sub-skills rather than re-practising areas you already know.
Why Prepare with Big Brain?
Unlimited Practice
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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
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Exam-Matched Questions
Questions designed to match the ACER exam format and difficulty.
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School Guides
Learn more about each school, entry requirements, and how to prepare.
Exam Guides
Free detailed breakdowns of what to expect on exam day
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