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Should I take a gap year? Things to consider
After 12 years of study, a gap year can be just what many students need. Careers expert Helen Green discusses the things you should consider, and the opportunities offered, by taking a year away from study.
ATAR surprise? Here’s what to consider
What should you do if your child's ATAR is higher or lower than expected? Careers expert Helen Green offers tips and suggestions
Unsure what to study next year? 6 things to consider as you make up your mind
Many Year 12 students will be considering what courses to do next year. UniSQ lecturer Alison Bedford offers her tips on how to choose
How to make the most of uni open days
The university Open Day season has arrived, and students are welcomed on to campus. Careers expert Helen Green gives practical tips and advice for you and your teenager to make the most of Open Days in 2024. Plus links to more info.
New pathways open for senior secondary students
There are big changes to senior secondary education for students following a vocational pathway. ISV's Pam Hargreaves explains.
Best of the Web: The Class of 2021: Giving it their best, and more
How our Year 12 students made it through, a different view on the impact of social media on teens, and the Secret Santa grandparents who helped struggling families.
Year 12 exam anxiety: 4 ways to help your child
As Year 12 students sit final exams after another tough year, Eimear Quigley provides strategies for parents to help their students manage anxiety.
How to study and increase your marks, from Andrew Fuller
What's the best way to study effectively? Leading adolescent psychologist Andrew Fuller provides his study tips and advice, part of our Best of The Parents Website series.
Andrew Fuller: Stay Calm and Carry On. How parents can help their VCE students
In the latest in The Best of The Parents Website series, here's one of our most popular posts by clinical psychologist Dr Andrew Fuller, on how you can support your student in Years 11 and 12.