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What is the Transition from Year 11 to Year 12 Really Like?

We get it – the transition from Year 11 to Year 12 can be challenging.

All of a sudden, everything you do throughout the Year 12 school year counts towards your HSC marks.

But, think about this:

Is the transition from Year 11 to Year 12 as hard as everyone makes it out to be?

In this video, past Year 12 students take you through everything you need to know about stepping up from Year 11 to Year 12!

Well, you heard it here first!

For some students, the transition from Year 11 to Year 12 can be overwhelming.

For others, they find they were well prepared and didn’t have a lot of trouble making that transition.

Regardless of how you feel about the transition from Year 11 to Year 12, here are our top three tips from students who have been there! 

Tip #1: The workload is generally the same as Year 11, but the trick is to stay on top of the work!

Tip #2: Change your mindset from “I don’t really have to do this” to “This matters and counts towards my HSC mark and ATAR!”

Tip #3: Develop a good relationship with your teachers, they want to see you succeed! They’ll put the time in to support you if you put in the effort with them.

Find out why the First Term of Year 12 is Critical for the HSC here!

Do you feel like you need some support through the transition from Year 11 into Year 12?

We have an incredible team of teachers, tutors and mentors who can have been there and are reading to help you make that transition!

Our team can help you:

Step 1: Consolidate your Year 11 knowledge so you’re prepared for the jump from prelims to the HSC

Step 2: Get ahead from Day 1, Term 1 of Year 12

Step 3: Develop a rock-solid study plan for the HSC

Need some advice preparing for your Year 11 end of year exams? Check out our guide here! You can also get some support from our incredible North Shore tutoring team.

Make the transition to Year 12 easier with our week by week guide on what to expect along with the essential resources you’ll need!

Looking for some extra help with the transition from Year 11 to Year 12?

We pride ourselves on our inspirational HSC coaches and mentors!

We offer tutoring and mentoring for Years K-12 in a variety of subjects, with personalised lessons conducted one-on-one in your home or at one of our state of the art campuses in Hornsby or the Hills! Take a look at how our expert K-12 tutors in Liverpool can enhance your results!

To find out more and get started with an inspirational tutor and mentor get in touch today!

Give us a ring on 1300 267 888, email us at [email protected] or check us out on TikTok!


Isabella Hanley loves science. That’s why she’s studying a Bachelor of Medical Science at the University of Sydney. Isabella is also the Digital Content Manager at Art of Smart. She is super passionate about sharing her knowledge on surviving the HSC since completing the HSC herself in 2014. In her downtime she enjoys Netflix binging like a pro, singing in the shower and hanging out with her awesome rescue dog, Ruby.

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