Step 1: Know what's at stake Externals are worth 50% in Maths and Sciences and 25% in most other General subjects. Spend your time where the marks are heaviest, and check your IA results so far so you know which subjects have the most room to move. Step 2: Build your countdown schedule (do this tonight) 1. Write down every external date from your QCAA timetable 2. Count the days until each one 3. Give every subject at least 3 full past papers before its exam 4. Put your weakest/heaviest subjects in your best-energy time slots (for most people, mornings) 5. Leave the day before each exam for light review only, not new content Step 3: Do past papers the right way Key = timed condition + closed book + mistake review.

One of the best parts of Project 99.95 is that there are hundreds of students here going through the same thing. A lot of you are starting to think more seriously about Year 12 externals, and this is a really good time to use the community for more than just reading posts. If you’re stuck on a question, post it. If you’ve found a really good resource, share it. If you’re doing the same subject as someone else, compare how you’re preparing. If you want accountability, find a few people here and set weekly goals together. You don’t need to have everything figured out before contributing either. Sometimes even just asking a good question can help ten other people who were wondering the same thing. There are a lot of smart, driven students in this community, and everyone has something different they can bring to it. So over the next few months, I’d really encourage you to actually get to know each other, help each other out and make Project 99.95 a place where preparing for externals feels a little less individual. Drop your subjects below and feel free to connect with anyone doing the same ones.

For the year 12's amongst us, welcome to the last 13 weeks of your schooling education. 13 Weeks for 13 Years... These next 80-90 days or so will play a defining role on how your schooling experience ends. The reality is regardless of your desired or required ATAR, I would empower each and every one of you to push beyond your personal best. Start strong, finish stronger. Prove to yourself and others that your level of performance is determined not on preconceived thoughts but instead by your personal will to achieve. 13 weeks for 13 years... Enjoy the next few weeks but just know the last push is well and truly here... Best of luck. Go well. Go Achieve YOUR BEST. RK.

Let’s kick things off. Drop a quick intro below: - Name - State - Year level - Subjects - ATAR goal 🎯 - What’s one thing you're currently stuck on?

📍 We’re heading to TSXPO Brisbane 2026! The RKA (and Project 99.95) team will be at the Brisbane Tertiary Studies & Careers Expo on 17–18 July at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. Whether you’re navigating subject selection, aiming for a competitive ATAR, preparing for medicine entry or simply looking for a clearer strategy for senior school, come and have a chat with us. We’ll also have our free ATAR Blueprint available on the day alongside our seminar speeches. Come say hello - we’re hear to help 🤝 📅 17–18 July 📍 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre 📲 @realknowledgeacademy_