Arden Senior School’s scholarship test is hard. If your child has an upcoming scholarship test at Arden Senior School 37-41 Oxford St
Epping NSW 2121, http://www.arden.nsw.edu.au or plan to sit one in the near future, it’s important that you prepare now with practice test questions and papers so that your child is prepared and confident to do their best.
The last thing you want is for your child to panic on the day when they face questions that they’ve never seen before.
The scholarship test itself is written by Academic Assessment Services (AAS) as part of their scholarship exams.
Because of the huge financial incentives involved (usually in the 1,000s of dollars saved) and the number of test questions (students usually need to answer every questions in 60 seconds or less) - it is a seriously competitive test that makes children anxious and parents worried.
So when should you start test preparation?
It depends on your child’s current level. We have prepared students from 1 to 12+ months before the exam.
It is not uncommon for many students to prepare more than 12 months ahead of the exam. It is a test after all and one that is high stakes.
The scholarship exam is the hardest hurdle to pass and preparing will mean that your child will be less stressed on the day from seeing a whole bunch of questions they’ve never seen before.
So what should your child be studying to prepare for the test and what is the test format?
The test varies and some schools set their own test. The information below about test preparation is provided for general information at the Year 7 entry level and your test may differ. It’s important to confirm that actual components of the test with your school.
But as a guide, in general, scholarship tests by Academic Assessment Services (AAS) for Year 7 entry are in the following format:
To help your child prepare for their test, Exam Success has test preparation materials and resources designed for your child’s success.
Check out our teaching test bank with 600 practice questions in Academic Assessment Services (AAS) style and format, similar to the REAL test where your child can:
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Test preparation doesn’t need to be all consuming or stressful to be effective. It just needs to be done regularly and give your child the tips and tricks they need to be able to answer questions quickly and correctly!
Our expert solutions video are what really helps our students get those extra marks to ace that Arden Senior School’s scholarship test!
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Check out our range of online test preparation comprehensive courses and if you want more information about the scholarships offered at Arden Senior School please see the below information - remember to check the school website http://www.arden.nsw.edu.au for the most up to date information.
Arden is a vibrant Christian-based, Pre-School to Year 12 school, providing a positive learning environment that inspires girls and boys to thrive.
The School’s dedicated and caring classroom and specialist staff pay attention to the individual needs of every student, encouraging them to be the best they can be - ensuring that, when students complete their education at Arden, they will have positive attitudes, sound values and skills to equip them for the future.
2020 Scholarships
Arden is pleased to offer Year 7 Academic Scholarships, Year 7 Music Scholarships, Year 10 Academic Scholarshipsand Year 11 Academic Scholarships.
These scholarships are open to candidates who are existing students of Arden Anglican School, those who have been offered a place to start at Arden in 2020, or those who are yet to submit an enrolment application.
Application Details
Applications for all scholarships close Friday, 15 February 2019 and must be submitted via this website.
The academic examination will take place on Saturday, 23 February 2019at Arden Senior School, 37-41 Oxford St, Epping.
Please note:
Medical conditions and taking medications during the examination
Not all staff at the test venue/s are trained in first aid or the administration of life-saving medication such as Epipens, Anapens, asthma inhalers or diabetes devices, so parents must disclose information about medical conditions and medication to the School and Academic Assessment Services well before the examination. Parents may be required to wait near the test venue/s during the examination to administer medication if necessary.
Please detail any food allergies in the dietary and medical issues question in the online application.
Apple or smart watches are not permitted in the examination room.
UNPAID applicants will not be allowed to sit the examination.
NO ALTERNATE TESTING DATE WILL BE OFFERED
Parents of all candidates will be notified by Term 2, 2019 as to whether a candidate has been successful in gaining an interview.
To find out about upcoming Open Mornings, please visit our web site www.arden.nsw.edu.au.
For further information about the school, please contact the Enrolments Officer on enrolments@arden.nsw.edu.au
Click on the preferred link for more information on each scholarship or to apply.
Academic Scholarships Year 7 - 2020
Music Scholarships Year 7 - 2020
Academic Scholarships Year 10 - 2020
Academic Scholarships Year 11 - 2020
Remote or Distance applications - Australian residents only
Overseas applications - Australian residents only
Other links you may find useful are:
www.arden.nsw.edu.au - http://www.arden.nsw.edu.au
enrolments@arden.nsw.edu.au - mailto:enrolments@arden.nsw.edu.au
Academic Scholarships Year 7 - 2020 - https://scholarships.academicassessment.com.au/parent/scpgm_info.php?ScholarshipID=4804
Music Scholarships Year 7 - 2020 - https://scholarships.academicassessment.com.au/parent/scpgm_info.php?ScholarshipID=4806
Academic Scholarships Year 10 - 2020 - https://scholarships.academicassessment.com.au/parent/scpgm_info.php?ScholarshipID=5316
Academic Scholarships Year 11 - 2020 - https://scholarships.academicassessment.com.au/parent/scpgm_info.php?ScholarshipID=4805
Remote or Distance applications - Australian residents only - https://scholarships.academicassessment.com.au/parent/scpgm_info.php?ScholarshipID=5149
Overseas applications - Australian residents only - https://scholarships.academicassessment.com.au/parent/scpgm_info.php?ScholarshipID=5150