Free VCE Success Guides for Year 7 - 12

Unlock your potential with free Year 7–12 Success Guides, offering expert resources for test prep, subject selection, essay writing, and study planning.

Full Selective Entry High School Mock Test

For Year 7-8

Our free full Victorian Selective Entry High School Mock Test contains all five test areas:

  • Reasoning – Reading
  • Reasoning – Maths
  • General Ability – Verbal
  • General Ability – Quantitative
  • Writing

Simulate the exam and boost your confidence.

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Give your child the competitive edge with this test and help them succeed in the real thing!

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VCE Subject Selection Guide

For Year 9-10

Our VCE Subject Selection Guide for Year 9 – 10 students will help you:

  • Learn how to choose subjects that match your strengths, interests, and goals
  • Understand how subject scaling can affect your ATAR and future study options
  • Understand the workload and difficulty of each subject
  • Plan a balanced mix of subjects that’s easier to manage
  • Ace the VCE and reach your ATAR goals

Set yourself up for VCE success with this guide.

Free VCE Subject Selection Guide for Y10 Download

In-depth guide on how to choose your VCE Year 11 and 12 subjects.

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  • Step 1 guide for choosing university course preferences with example ATAR cut-offs for courses
  • VCE subject selection templates with worksheets for course preferences, requirements, strengths, career goals, workload planner, and final subject list.

VCE English Text Analysis Essay Guide

For Year 11-12

Our VCE English Text Analysis Essay Guide will help you:

  • Learn how to structure a high-scoring VCE English text analysis essay.
  • Effectively analyse themes, characters, and techniques in your text.
  • Develop clear, insightful arguments that respond directly to the prompt and use evidence to strengthen your analysis.

Set yourself up for VCE success with our guide.

FREE VCE Text Analysis Essay Guide

A step-by-step guide to writing exceptional textual analysis essays for VCE English.

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VCE study planner: A breakdown of your goals

For Year 11-12 students

Our VCE study planner will help you:

  • Learn to use our exclusive study templates to break down tasks and track your progress.
  • Set focused academic goals aligned with your ATAR and university targets.
  • Prioritise subjects based on scaling, performance, and ATAR impact.
  • Manage study time efficiently, balancing intense study with rest to avoid burnout.

Plan smarter and achieve your ATAR goal with our guide.

Free VCE Study Planning Kit Download

Get VCE ready with this comprehensive study planner.

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Frequently asked questions

Nothing! The Year 7–12 Success Guides are completely free to download and use. They’re designed to help students excel in their academic journey without any cost.

These guides are for students in Years 7–12, tailored to support key milestones like selective entry preparation, subject selection, essay writing, and study planning.

Each guide is designed to address a specific need:

  • Mock tests for Year 7–8 students preparing for selective entry high schools.
  • Guidance for Year 9–10 students on selecting VCE subjects that align with their interests and goals.
  • Essay writing tips for Year 11 students focusing on text analysis.
  • A comprehensive study planning kit for Year 12 students to help manage their workload and prepare for VCE exams.

Yes! The guides include printable resources and templates, such as study planners, subject selection charts, and essay outlines, to help you stay organized and on track.

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