HSC Art of Smart News Resources
HSC Economics Review Ep #24: China VS Australia Part 2
Back for more news on the situation with China VS Australia? We've got everything you need to know in our latest episode of the HSC Eco Review!
HSC Economics Review Ep #23: Australia's Relationship with China
Trying to wrap your head around Australia's changing relations with China? Here's everything you need to know in the latest episode of the HSC Eco Review!
Meet Brooklyn Arnot, our 2020 Class Teacher of The Year!
Brooklyn won Class Teacher of The Year after countless glowing reviews from her students. She has been tutoring English with Art of Smart for four years!
Meet Chloe Skewes-Weir, our 2020 1-On-1 Coach of the Year!
Chloe is one of our inspirational tutors and mentors at Art of Smart who recently won the prestigious Coach of the Year Award for 1 on 1 Tutoring in 2020.
Meet Jessica Williamson, our 2020 Campus Coach of the Year!
Find out why our students love her! Jessica has been working with Art of Smart for a year and a half now tutoring English, Modern History and Legal Studies.
Vai's 3 Top Tips for Choosing a Career Path
Can't decide on a career path? Learn the tips Vai used to decide on her uni degree and future in this Pathfinder interview.
How to Analyse Billy Elliot for the HSC Common Module
Need to use 'Billy Elliot' in your HSC English essay? Find an awesome analysis and a sample Band 6 paragraph in this video/article.
How to Stop Leaving Things Until The Last Minute During the HSC!
Find yourself studying the night before for every assignment and test? Find out Ally's top 3 strategies for managing procrastination in this article.
How Maddy Turned Her HSC Chemistry Marks Around by 40%
Worried that your initial HSC Chemistry marks will affect your final results? Discover how Maddy improved her final marks by 40% in this video!
The Top 3 Tips For Improving Your English Writing Skills
Need to improve your English writing skills? Find out why you need to go back to basics and our Coach of the Month's top 3 tips in this article!
HSC Economics Review Ep #21: 2021 Australian Budget Breakdown
How does the new 2021 budget affect HSC Economics students? What do you need to know? Find out in the latest episode of the HSC Eco Review.
How David Turned His HSC English Marks Around by 20%!
Have your HSC English marks suffered from the result of one assessment? Find out how David improved his overall mark from 60% to a Band 5 in this video!
How These 3 Tips Helped Hamish Save his Exam Marks
Studying for a HSC exam? Find out how to turn around your marks from someone who's been there and done it in this article!
Textual Conversations: Ted Hughes Analysis ‘Red’
Want to engage in an effective Ted Hughes analysis? In this episode of #HER, we'll show you to ace Ted Hughes and Textual Conversations for HSC English!
Textual Conversations: Sylvia Plath Analysis 'A Birthday Present'
Need to complete a Sylvia Plath analysis? Learn how to tackle the Textual Conversations module in this episode of the HSC English Lit Program.
What to do if you get a mind blank in an exam
Scared that you'll get a mind blank in an exam? Check out our tips for overcoming mental blanks and acing your HSC in this video!
HSC Economics Review #19: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Australian Economy
Wondering what the impact of COVID-19 on the Australian Economy is? We're going to analyse everything you need to know through the lens of HSC Economics!
How Tom Achieved an HSC English Mark Improvement of 56%!
Getting average marks in English? Find out how Art of Smart Alumni Tom went from 15% to 71% with an incredible HSC English mark improvement in this video!
How to Break the Band 6 Wall for HSC Mathematics (Case Study)
Can't seem to break the Band 6 wall for HSC Mathematics? Learn how a top HSC student pushed his marks from a Band 5 to a Band 6 in this
HSC Economics Review Episode #17: Update on the China - U.S Trade Dispute
Studying HSC Economics? Need an update on the China - U.S trade dispute in 2020? In this episode of #HER, Rowan and Terry are going to cover everything!
Why It's Not Too Late: How to Catch Up For Your HSC Trials (Live Webinar)
Need to catch up for HSC Trials? Have you been falling behind? Improve your marks and turn your results around with this video!
HSC Stress Management: 2 Killer Strategies For Planning in Advance
Struggle with HSC stress management? In this video, I'm going to show you 2 key strategies that are super effective for getting everything done in time.
What are the Benefits of Online Tutoring?
Want to know the benefits of online tutoring? In this article, we're going to compare and contrast all the different services tutoring companies offer!
What to do if You Suck at HSC English?
Suck at HSC English? Worried it'll bring your ATAR down because it's compulsory? Find out how Keean improved his English results by 17% in this video!
How Long Should Your Study Break Be for the HSC?
How long should your study break be? Find out how to keep yourself motivated and stay on track by utilising study breaks to your advantage in this video.
How to Study Less and Get Better HSC Marks
Want to find out how to study less and still get better HSC marks? Let us teach you our 4 techniques towards improving your marks!
HSC Economics Review Episode #15: Bushfires, Drought and Coronavirus
In this episode HSC Economic Review, Rowan and Terry discuss the impact of bushfires, drought and the Corona Virus epidemic on the Australian economy!
How to Overcome HSC Procrastination!
Need to overcome HSC procrastination? Not getting enough study done? Find out how to get motivated and stop putting your work off in this video!
The #1 Way to Improve Your HSC English Essay Structure
Want to know the #1 way to improve your HSC English essay structure? Find out how to produce an essay quickly and effectively in this video!
HSC Economics Review #14: Will the Australian Economy Face a 2020 Recession?
Is the Australian economy poised for a recession in 2020? In this episode of the HSC Economics Review, we look at various forecasts to make the big call!
Coach of the Year Awards 2019
It's been an amazing 2019 for Art of Smart. We held our Coach of the Year Awards to show appreciation. Check out this video to find out who won!
How to Get Into any University Course with a Low ATAR
Didn't get the ATAR you needed to study your desired course? Find out how you can get into the course you want even with a low ATAR in this video!
How to Craft a Multimodal Presentation for HSC English
Need to make a multimodal presentation for HSC English? It can be a pretty daunting task if this is your first time! Find out how to nail it in this
HSC English Lit Review #1: How to Craft an HSC Essay Analysis (Merchant of Venice)
Want to craft an awesome HSC essay analysis? In this episode of the HSC Lit Review, we'll show you how by examining The Merchant of Venice as an example!
How to Balance Life and the HSC
Want to have fun during Year 12 but don't know how to get all of your study done as well? Find out how to balance your HSC and other life
What Schoolies can Teach you About Picking Your University Course
Going to Schoolies this year? Did you know that organising your Schoolies can help you pick the right University course? Find out why in this video.
Why You Shouldn't Quit Extra-Curriculars During Your HSC
Thinking about quitting your extra-curriculars during the HSC? This is a really TERRIBLE idea. Find out why in this video!
HSC Economics Review #10: Exam Question Predictions 2019
Wondering what'll be included in this year's Eco exam? Join Rowan and Terry as they make HSC Economics exam predictions based off of passed data and trends!
How to Step up From Year 11 and Start Year 12 Right
Going through the transition from Year 11 to Year 12? Find out how to step up for the HSC and start Year 12 with the right study habits in this
HSC Economics Review #8: Exchange Rates
Want to learn how to write a killer response for the HSC Economics exchange rates topic? In this episode, we'll break down everything you need to know!
The Ultimate Month Before Your HSC Exams Study Plan!
Only a month left until your HSC exams? Maximise your study time over the next 30 days with this ultimate HSC Exams study plan!
Should University Brand Affect Where You Choose to Study?
Wondering whether you should take University brand into account? Find out if it actually matters what Uni you go to in this article!
How To Prepare For Your End of Year 11 Exams in 4 Easy Steps!
Don't know how to prepare for the end of Year 11 Exams? Find out how to approach your first two week exam block in this article!
HSC Economics Review #6: The Australian Labour Market
Studying HSC Economics? Struggling to stay up to date on all the statistics? Unsure how to analyse gov policy? Check out our HSC Economics Review videos!
HSC Economics Review #5: Why is the RBA Cutting the Rates?
Studying HSC Economics? Struggling to stay up to date on all the statistics? Unsure how to analyse gov policy? Check out our HSC Economics Review videos!
Should You Ever do an All-Nighter?
Got an exam tomorrow that you're screwed for? Wondering whether doing an all-nighter is worth it? Find out in this video!
How to Bounce Back From a Bad Half-Yearly Report With These 3 Simple Tips
Disappointed by your half-yearly report results? You can bounce back and turn your marks around with these 3 simple tips!
HSC Economics Review #4: How to Study and Prep for HSC Trials
Studying for HSC Economics? Got your HSC Economics Trials coming up? Let Rowan and Terry break down how to study for your exams in four simple steps!
HSC Economic Review Episode #3: The U.S-China Trade War Explained
Studying HSC Economics? Struggling to stay up to date on all the statistics? Unsure how to analyse gov policy? Check out our HSC Economics Review videos!
Why You Should NOT Aim For a High ATAR
Do you actually need to get a high ATAR? The general goal when it comes to the HSC is to do as well as possible right? Whenever I talk to
Why you Shouldn't Study for What's Urgent First
Assignment due soon? Thinking of completing it before you do anything else? There's a better way. Find out how to study for the long term in this article!
HSC Economics Review Episode #2: Monetary Policy & Inflation
Studying HSC Economics? Struggling to stay up to date on all the statistics? Unsure how to analyse gov policy? Check out our HSC Economics Review videos!
4 Tips for Making Group Study Sessions Work
Organising group study sessions, but not getting any work done? Find out how to study effectively with friends with these 4 simple tips!
HSC Economics Review Episode #1: The Budget & Economic Growth
Studying HSC Economics? Struggling to stay up to date on all the statistics? Unsure how to analyse gov policy? Check out our HSC Economics Review videos!
Why You Shouldn't Study By Trial and Error
Are you studying by trial and error? Not seeing any valuable results? Check out this article to find out how you can find a better study approach.
What is the HSC Economics Review?
Studying HSC Economics? Struggling to stay up to date on all the statistics? Unsure how to analyse gov policy? Check out our HSC Economics Review videos!
How to Study Smart and Improve Your HSC Marks!
Want to stop wasting your study time and improve your marks? Learn how to study smart and improve your HSC marks in this article!
How Bad Do You Actually Want It?
Generally students have big goals, but aren't actually taking action to achieve those goals. So tell me, How Bad Do You Want It?
Why You Need to Celebrate Your Wins During the HSC
It's really easy when you're goal-driven to never celebrate your HSC wins. But there's a particular way you should be going about it. Find out how today!
How to Survive A Double Exam Day During the HSC
When you thought you couldn't hate NESA any more, they've given you a double exam day. Here's what you can do to make the most out of a bad situation!
Should You Have a Casual Job During the HSC?
Should you have a casual job during the HSC? And how can you maintain a casual job, extracurriculars and study during the HSC year? We'll show you how!
How to Use the +1 Strategy to Upgrade Your Exam Results
Preparing for an exam and actually taking it are two very different things. Find out how to use the +1 Strategy to upgrade your exam results this year!
The Difference Between Crammers and Planners: Explained!
Are you a crammer or a planner? Find out the difference between crammers and planners and how you can use certain study techniques to your advantage!
Why Asking "How Many Hours Should I Study" Is the WRONG Question!
It's not about how much time you spend studying, but about the outcome of your study. Find out how using a to-do list can help you upgrade your results!
How to Use the Traffic Light System to Improve Your HSC Marks
We know the quickest and easiest way to improve your results at school, and we bet you're not doing it. Find out what it is and start using it today!
Do You Have a Horrible Teacher? Here's What You Can Do
Have you got a horrible teacher that you just don't connect with and can't learn from? Find out the three simple steps to deal with this situation!
How to Help Your Teenager Make 2020 Their Best School Year Ever
Wondering how you can support your child and help them make 2020 their best school year yet? Find out the 3 simple strategies you can use in 2020!
How to Make the Most of The First Week of the School Year
The first week back is usually pretty chilled out, but here are three easy steps you can take in Week 1 to set you up for the rest of the
How to (Successfully) Make the Leap from Year 10 to Year 11
Remember being in Year 10? It was so chilled out! There wasn't much homework at all, not many assessments, so you could mostly just hang out with friends and have
How to Study and Ace the New HSC English Syllabus
The new HSC English Syllabus has changed the way you need to study for HSC English. Find out how to study for and ace HSC English in 3 easy steps!
How to Set Goals for School to Make It Your Best Year Yet!
Goal setting is the easiest way to make 2019 your best year at school yet! Find out how to do it with our easy framework to kickass HSC goal setting!
How to Balance Study and Taking a Break During the Summer Holidays
Wondering how to balance study with taking a break these summer holidays? We'll show you how in this handy step-by-step guide!
The Summer Holiday Study Plan To Get Ahead for Year 12
Want to get ahead before the term goes back after the school holidays? We've got you covered with our ultimate Summer Holiday Study Plan!
Why Reading Your Notes is NOT Studying
If you're re-reading your notes and calling it studying... you're in trouble. Find out why rereading notes is a terrible habit and what to do instead!
How to Deliver Engaging Oral Presentations at School
Nervous about your upcoming oral presentation for the HSC? We've got 4 simple strategies to help you nail it and get that Band 6!
The Difference Between Average and Top Performing HSC Students
There are two main differences between an average student and top performing HSC students. Find out how to become a top performing HSC student!
How to Stay Focused When Studying
It's difficult to stay focused while studying. Here are five simple tips to help you stay focused and minimise distractions while studying!
Introducing Our New HSC Syllabus Resource Books!
Can't find any resources for the new HSC syllabus? We've got you covered with our New HSC Syllabus Resources for HSC English, Science and Maths!
Why You Need a Pre-Exam Ritual to Help You Deal with Exam Anxiety
Athletes have pre-game rituals, and here are the reasons why you need to find your own pre-exam ritual to help you deal with that pre-exam stress.
Isabella Stansfield - Willoughby Girls High School | Art of Smart Future Leader 2018
Isabella Stansfield is one of Art of Smart's Future Leaders for 2018. Find out more about Isabella and why she's a Future Leader in this article!
Emma Cook - Northern Beaches Secondary College | Art of Smart Future Leader 2018
Emma Cook stood out from over 500 applications to become an Art of Smart Future Leader for 2018. Find out why in this article!
Sophie Rawsthorne - St Leo's Catholic College | Art of Smart Future Leader 2018
Sophie Rawsthorne stood out from over 500 applications to become an Art of Smart Future Leader for 2018. Read this article to find out why!
David Singleton - Northern Beaches Secondary College | Art of Smart Future Leader 2018
David Singleton stood out from over 500 applications to become an Art of Smart Future Leader for 2018. Read this article to find out why!
Paige Jackson - Pymble Ladies College | Art of Smart Future Leader 2018
Paige Jackson is a Year 11 student at Pymble Ladies College who is one of 30 incredible Art of Smart Future Leaders from across NSW for 2018.
Camille Chin - St Leo's Catholic College | Art of Smart Future Leader 2018
Camille Chin is a Year 12 student at St. Leo’s Catholic College and one of 30 incredible Art of Smart Future Leaders from across NSW for 2018!
How to Choose Your HSC Subjects for Year 11 and 12! [VIDEO + 4 Step Checklist]
In this video, Rowan from #AOSTV shares why choosing subjects for Year 11 and 12 can be like choosing whether to eat a delicious doughnut.. Plus get your 4-Step Checklist for
Coach of the Month (Service Award) - Charlotte Wilkinson [February 2018]
We are excited to announce that Charlotte Wilkinson has been selected as Coach of the Month and is the recipient of the Service Award for the month of February 2018!
It's Not Too Late to Improve Your HSC Results this Year!
In this post and video, Rowan from #AOSTV takes you step-by-step through the strategies you need to dramatically improve your HSC results TODAY! Find out how to do it in
Coach of the Month (Integrity Award) - Niamh Kirk [March 2018]
We are excited to announce that Niamh Kirk has been selected as Coach of the Month and is the recipient of the Integrity Award for the month of March 2018!
How Much Sleep Should You Be Getting During the HSC? [2019 CASE STUDY]
In this post and video, Rowan from #AOSTV interviews Prudence, one of Art of Smart's 2017 Future Leaders who scored an ATAR of 98.6, on her opinion on how much
How to Beat Procrastination When Studying for the HSC [2019 CASE STUDY]
Let's be honest, procrastination plagues all of us - especially when it comes to studying. In this article Rowan interviews Emmerson, who scored a 90+ ATAR!
Find Out Why Florence and Her 3 Kids Worked with AOS For 5+ Years!
Florence and her three children have been working with Art of Smart for 5+ years! Find out why they chose and stayed with Art of Smart!
How Gaining Confidence Helped Tom Score 100% in 3U Maths
After working with Art of Smart, Tom scored 100% on his 3U Maths Trial HSC Exam. Find out how he did it with the help of 1-on-1 tutoring and mentoring!
How Improving HSC English Results Helped Kritika Get Early Entry to University
Working with Art of Smart tutor Kathryn helped Kritika improve her HSC English results and receive early entry to study at Macquarie University!
How Cassandra Turned HSC Maths into One of Her Strongest Subjects!
Find out how working with Art of Smart tutor Praby helped Cassandra turn HSC Maths from her weakest to one of her strongest HSC subjects in under 12 months!
How Studying at AOS Hornsby Campus Helped James Prepare for HSC English!
Working 1-on-1 with a tutor and in small groups at the Art of Smart Hornsby Campus was the key to James' success in HSC English!
Coach of the Month (Growth Award) - Niamh Kirk [October 2017]
We are excited to announce that Niamh Kirk has been selected as Coach of the Month and is the recipient of the Growth Award for the month of October!
Coach of the Month (Integrity Award) – Frank Wong [October 2017]
We are excited to announce that Frank Wong has been selected as Coach of the Month and is the recipient of the Integrity Award for the month of October!
How Working at Art of Smart Helped Claire Land Her Dream Job as a Teacher
Working with Art of Smart as a tutor paved the way for Claire to start a career as a secondary science teacher. Find out how she did it!
How Michael Gained Confidence and Received Early Entry into University!
As a result of working with our Art of Smart tutor Alec, Michael’s confidence has improved and he now is Top 5 in Economics and Business Studies!
Coach of the Month (Service Award) - Ashley Nguyen [September 2017]
We are excited to announce that Ashley Nguyen has been selected as Coach of the Month and is the recipient of the Service Award for the month of September!
What Happens When You Choose the Wrong University Degree?
One of the hardest parts of Year 12 is making the decision of what to do after the HSC! So what happens if you do make the wrong decision?
How Working at Art of Smart Helped Joshua Land his Dream Job at NAB
Working at Art of Smart can seriously skill you up for future work! Find out how our graduating coach Joshua landed his dream job at NAB!
How Working at Art of Smart Helped Kavi Land his Dream Engineering Job!
While tutoring isn't too similar to engineering, working with Art of Smart helped Kavi land his dream job as an engineer! Find out how he did it here!
How Natasha Overcame Anxiety to Achieve a 90+ ATAR!
Like most of us Natasha struggled with stress and anxiety during the HSC, but found useful strategies to make it through and achieve a 90+ ATAR!
How Paris Transformed Her Results from 50% to 86% in HSC English
Want to find out how to love Shakespeare and ace HSC English? Find out how Paris transformed her HSC English Results in just one year!
How Working with Art of Smart Helped Gia-Yen Realise Her Passion for Teaching
Gia-Yen started working with Art of Smart during university, and it helped her realise her passion for teaching and mentoring. Now she works as a teacher!
How Developing Effective Study Strategies Helped Lachlan Ace the HSC!
Find out how Art of Smart coach Morgan helped Lachlan develop a variety of effective study skills and succeed in the HSC!
How Emelia Improved in HSC Maths by Learning How to Ask the Right Questions
We recently spoke with Stacey and her daughter Emelia about how their Art of Smart tutor helped Emelia develop the confidence to ask questions in class.
How Developing Effective Exam Skills Helped Nicholas Improve in Year 9 Maths
We recently spoke to Katja to find out how our Art of Smart coaches have helped her two sons build confidence and improve their marks at school!
How Having a Sounding Board Helped Paige Improve her Marks by 15% in Year 10 English
We recently spoke to Katie to find out how Art of Smart helped her children Paige and Aiden improve their marks at school and build confidence!
How Having a Mentor Helped Jacob Develop Confidence and Self Belief
We recently chatted to Zoe and Jacob to find out how Art of Smart helped Jacob build up his confidence and self-belief at school!
Coach of the Month (Service Award) - Harrison Yeung [August 2017]
We are excited to announce that Harrison Yeung has been selected as Coach of the Month and is the recipient of the Service Award for the month of August!
Coach of the Month (Service Award) - Sanjana Satheesh [August 2017]
We are excited to announce that Sanjana Satheesh has been selected as Coach of the Month and is the recipient of the Service Award for the month of August!
Coach of the Month (Growth Award) - Ashley Weir [August 2017]
We are excited to announce that Ashley Weir has been selected as Coach of the Month and is the recipient of the Growth Award for the month of August!
How Finding a Mentor Helped Ann-Marie Build a Strong Foundation for the HSC
We recently chatted to Lynda who shared her experience of working with Art of Smart and how we've helped her kids in Year 11 English and Year 9 Maths!
How Aura Transformed from Hating to Loving Maths in a Single Term
Oded and Aura have been working with Art of Smart to help Aura with Maths. We recently chatted to Oded who shared his experience and how we've helped Aura!
How Working at Art of Smart Helped Thomas Land a Graduate Role at the Australian Treasury
Find out how Thomas turned his 'casual' university job tutoring with Art of Smart into a graduate role at the Australian Treasury!
How Working at Art of Smart Helped Alec Land a Finance & Accounting Graduate Role at Westpac
Find out how Alec turned his 'casual' job with Art of Smart into his dream role at Westpac in their Finance and Accounting Graduate Position!
Coach of the Month (Growth Award) - Taniya Ekanayake [July 2017]
We are excited to announce that Taniya Ekanayake has been selected as Coach of the Month and is the recipient of the Growth Award for the month of July!
Coach of the Month (Integrity Award) - Hannah Easton [July 2017]
We are excited to announce that Hannah Easton has been selected as Coach of the Month and is the recipient of the Integrity Award for the month of July!
Coach of the Month (Service Award) - Natasha Fong [July 2017]
We are so excited to announce that Natasha Fong has been selected as Coach of the Month and is the recipient of the Service Award for the month of July!
How Tess Challenged Herself With Advanced English and Succeeded
Discover how Art of Smart helped Tess believe in herself to challenge herself with Advanced English and Maths and go from last in her class to above the NSW average!
How Chantel Transformed her Year 11 Maths & English Results By Asking Questions
Discover how Art of Smart and her tutors Thomas and Amy helped Chantel feel comfortable to ask questions and how it transformed her results in Year 11 Maths and English!
How Alex Got Confident & Achieved Top 10 in Year 8 Maths in 12 Months
Discover how within 12 months, Art of Smart and his tutor Benedict helped Alex get confident and achieve Top 10 in his Year 8 class for Maths!