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Sunday, 18 May, 2025

Year 7 - 12 VCE Success

Seminar Day

Unlock the best secrets behind Matrix student Selina Duan's 99.40 ATAR achievement. Boost your ATAR and marks with ultimate tips and tricks from VCE expert Dr Michael Xie.
Register free now
Register free now

Unlock your ATAR potential at our Seminar Day!

Discover key insights from Education leaders in this upcoming seminar designed to empower students with the tools and strategies needed to achieve academic excellence. With our expert-led workshops, you’ll master key skills, increase confidence, and prepare for long-term success.

Event details

Date and time

Sunday, 18 May, 2025

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Recommended for

Years 7 - 12
sudents and parents

Event Type

Seminar Series

Cost

FREE

Location

Box Hill
6 Ellingworth Parade, VIC 3128

Contact Details

1300 634 117
melbourne@matrix.edu.au

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Across both days, you’ll experience our expert-led seminars designed to help you build skills, boost confidence, and set the foundation for academic success.

Seminar Schedule

Year 7 - 12 students and parents

Secrets to acing the VCE seminar

Session time:

  • 9:00am – 10:00am

Matrix teacher Dr Michael Xie presents All About ATAR, VCE, and Scaling. 

  • Learn how your ATAR is determined and what it represents.
  • Understand the difference between VCE raw marks and adjusted marks.
  • Hear why assessment marks are moderated and how this process impacts your VCE marks.

How to Achieve Your ATAR Goal

  • Break down your ATAR goal into subject-specific targets.
  • Learn how to use school rankings to set realistic goals.
  • Discover the importance of regular tracking to monitor your progress and stay on course toward achieving your ATAR goal.
Year 7 - 12 students and parents

How I Achieved 99+ ATAR and got into Medicine

Session time:

  • 10:00am – 11:00am
Hear from Selina Duan, who achieved a 99.40 ATAR and is currently studying a Bachelor of Medical Science/Doctor of Medicine (BMedSc/MD), as she shares how she achieved her ATAR goals.
  • Goal setting to achieve academic success in the VCE
  • How to manage your time and stress to overcome setbacks
  • The top study tips that helped me achieve a 99+ ATAR
  • My insights into topping the state in English
  • How I prepared for university entry into Medicine
  • My regrets and what I would have done differently

Meet our subject matter experts

Dr Michael Xie

BSci (Hons), B.Adv.Stud, MD

Dr Michael Xie is an experienced educator specialising in senior Biology and junior Mathematics and Science. He has taught extensively as a private tutor and Year 12 Biology textbook author, delivering clear and engaging instruction tailored to student needs.

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Selina Duan

BBiomedSc BMedSc MD

Selina achieved a 99.40 ATAR and went on to complete a Bachelor of Biomedical Science. She’s now in her final year of Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine at Monash University, on the path to becoming a doctor.

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We’re just a 3 minute walk
from Box Hill Central

6 Ellingworth Parade, Box Hill VIC 3128

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Frequently asked questions

Matrix students will be given early access to the booking link. The seminar is open to Matrix and non-Matrix students.

Yes, this event is free. Would love to help as many students out there! Spaces are strictly limited so make sure you register to secure your ticket.

We’d like our free seminars to help as many parents and students as possible. We ask that students and parents attend with only 1 parent per family each seminar.

We organise these seminars and events to help as many parents and students as possible, so we ask that you register only if you are serious about attending to ensure that ticket availability is accurate.

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