What I Wish I Knew podcast
Our resident experts spill their top tips to get through Year 12 – and get more for your ATAR – in a podcast you won’t want to miss.
We sat down with VTAC experts, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app academics and current students to ask them: what do you wish Year 12s knew before applying to uni?
This tell-all podcast is packed with insider intel to help you get through Year 12, navigate the VTAC process, and increase your chances of offers.
Episode 1: What I wish I knew about choosing the right course - and uni
When it comes to picking your dream uni course, some green flags matter more than others – so here’s what the VTAC experts say should be on your criteria list. We’ll also dive into questions like: should you take a gap year? Is a double degree always a good idea? And what’s the best way to prepare for the transition from high school to uni?
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Episode 2: What I wish I knew about ATARs (no calculator required)
Did you know you might still land your dream course, even if you didn’t achieve the ATAR you wanted? Hear how one student went from an ATAR in the 60s to an offer for a course that required an ATAR of over 80. We’re also talking all things entry requirements, why you need a backup plan, and how to create one.
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- Pathway Planner
- Early Entry Program
- Samuel’s course: Diploma of Graphic Design
Episode 3: What I wish I knew about VTAC: from preference tips to scholarships
Learn the key to arranging your VTAC preferences to make your application stand out (and more importantly, what not to do). Plus, find out how to save on tuition with a scholarship – and some of the different ways to get into your dream course you might not even know about.
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Episode 4: What I wish I knew about Change of Preference - AKA how to maximise offers
Not sure where to start when it comes to adjusting your VTAC preferences? Good news: we’ve decoded the Change of Preference process for you to give you the best possible chance of getting more and more offers with every single round. We’ve even thrown in some bonus tips on how to calm those offer day nerves.
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Episode 5: What I wish I knew about getting an embarrassingly good ATAR without living in the library
What’s the secret to nailing your Year 12 results – even if you’re ‘bad at studying’? That’s what we asked Aidan, a current ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app student and self-confessed ‘chronic pathological procrastinator’. Learn about the foolproof exam question system he swears by, and why he recommends ditching your study schedule (and what to do instead).
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Episode 6: What I wish I knew about about studying smarter and beating burnout (according to science)
Two of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app’s brainiest experts are here to safeguard your mental health and your grades – with science on your side, of course. You’ll learn evidence-based strategies to maximise your memory by building a ‘network of knowledge’; trick your brain and body into relaxing when the exam panic sets in; and make stress your secret weapon.
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