Externals aren’t about being the smartest in the room. They’re about being the most prepared, disciplined, and consistent. I just dropped a new blog where I share the exact strategies I used to hit a 99.90 ATAR — and trust me, they work. 🔥 Inside you’ll learn: - How to outsmart the marking guide - Why active recall is the #1 study method for memory - The best way to practise under exam pressure - Simple mindset hacks to stop stress from taking over 👉 Read it here: https://www.realknowledgeacademy.com.au/post/external-exam-tips-from-a-99-90-atar-student-real-knowledge-academy If you want to walk into your externals calm, confident, and ready to perform, this is for you.

Your holiday break can be your biggest advantage — if you use it right. In this session, David Sun and I - two ATAR graduates who have been in your shows before - will show you exactly how they planned and studied during holidays to get ahead and stay balanced. 💡 What you’ll gain: ✅ A practical holiday study plan that actually works ✅ Smart revision and memory techniques to lock in marks without burnout ✅ How to maintain motivation ✅ A live Q&A – your chance to ask questions and get real, honest advice 🗓️ Date: Wednesday 17th of September 🕒 Time: 7:00 - 8:00 Pm 📍 Zoom: Found in the calendar event This masterclass is designed to help you roll into next term prepared, confident and ready to perform at your best. 👉 Add it to your calendar now and turn your holidays into a head start. See you there!

Hi everyone! Great to have met some of you at our Externals Academic Masterclass yesterday! If you found the masterclass useful, please come along to our upcoming masterclasses. For those who wasn't able to come along, feel free to attend our next class and join us on our journey. For today's question, have a go at these organic chemistry questions in anticipation to our upcoming organic chemistry videos as requested by many of you: Q1: Which group has the highest priority in naming? A) Alcohol (–OH) B) Ketone (C=O) C) Carboxylic acid (–COOH) D) Alkene (C=C) Q2: What is the correct formatting for a molecule with methyl groups on carbons 2 and 3 of butane? A) 2,3 dimethylbutane B) 2,3-dimethylbutane C) 2-3-dimethylbutane D) 2,3-dimethyl butane Q3: Which option correctly distinguishes between aldehydes and ketones? A) Aldehydes have a carbonyl group at the end of the chain; ketones have it in the middle. B) Aldehydes are acids, ketones are bases. C) Aldehydes contain OH, ketones contain NH₂. D) Aldehydes always have longer chains than ketones.

Q1. Which of the following reagents is required to convert an alkene into an alcohol? A. NaOH (aq), cold B. H₂O/H⁺, heat C. KMnO₄, cold D. H₂, Pt Q2. What reaction conditions are required to convert a carboxylic acid and an alcohol into an ester? A. Room temperature, water B. Reflux, dilute sulfuric acid C. Heat, concentrated HCl D. Cold, NaOH

Hey Everyone, The External Masterclass Bootcamp was a great success thanks to all of your involvement! We hope you were able to take away some key points moving forward. For those who were not able to attend - the recording is now available in the classroom section. To access the course we have now added a "Level 2" member barrier - which will mean that you need to engage with the community and gain 5 likes on your comments/posts in total before gaining access to this ATAR changing resource + mindset. This will hopefully create a great community of high engagement and value adding. So if your keen to get access get busy posting and commenting! Cheers, RK