Knox Grammar School scholarship Test Preparation (scholarship exams)

Knox Grammar School’s scholarship test is hard. If your child has an upcoming scholarship test at Knox Grammar School Pacific Highway
Wahroonga NSW 2076, http://www.knox.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:

Here's test preparation designed for your child's success

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:

  • Practice with 600 test questions!
  • Learn from experts for each question - our experts answer the question in our expert solutions video in just 1 minute and then explain to your child how they can answer the question. This is crucial in helping your child learn how to better do problem-solving (the skill that is tested in the exam!).

Here’s an example of a maths solutions video from our Teaching Test Bank.



Here’s an example of a reading solutions video from our Teaching Test Bank.



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 Knox Grammar School’s scholarship test!

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Academic Assessment Services Scholarship Yr 7 - Teaching Test Bank

Start practicing for your test and get 600 multiple-choice questions similar to Academic Assessment Services Scholarship Yr 7 paper in Exam Success' Teaching Test Bank. These questions are split up into:

  • Abstract Reasoning and Problem Solving - 200 sample test questions (this part of the test is composed of numerical, verbal and abstract reasoning and in the test bank, this is split up into 67 numerical reasoning, 67 verbal reasoning and 66 abstract reasoning questions).
  • Reading - 200 sample test questions.
  • Mathematics Achievement and Reasoning - 200 sample test questions.

The teaching test bank combines 600 online practice questions (option to use timed or untimed practice mode) with a 'how-to' video to show your child how to answer the question in 5 steps or less for each question.

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To help your child with the written expression / writing test, Exam Success has a writing club and individual writing corrections where you child gets a 370+ word report on your child’s weakness and a determination using our 52-point Expert Writing Insights to find out whether their writing piece is competitive or not.

This means your child has information to help improve their test game, before the real test!

Here’s an example of an essay that’s considered competitive for a scholarship test and here’s a written expression piece that’s not considered competitive for the exam.

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Prepare for a variety of writing exams with prompts from the following categories:

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  • IELTS (General Training – Task 1 or Task 2)
  • Open response writing for Grade 7 entry (advice sheets, letters, etc.)
  • NAPLAN Grade 3, 5, 7, and 9 (persuasive and narrative styles)

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  • Detailed written feedback on 5 essays, with suggested corrections and definitions for 5 vocabulary words. See an example here: CLICK HERE. Additionally, receive a general score from 1-10 for all essay categories (except for IELTS, where you’ll receive a score from 0-9).
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Prepare for a variety of writing exams with prompts from the following categories:

  • Selective and scholarship high school entrance exams for Grade 7 and Grade 9 (narrative and persuasive writing)
  • IELTS (General Training – Task 1 or Task 2)
  • Open response writing for Grade 7 entry (advice sheets, letters, etc.)
  • NAPLAN Grade 3, 5, 7, and 9 (persuasive and narrative styles)

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  • A fully revised written version of 5 essays, with a report highlighting 3 major improvement points, including examples to help you understand how to enhance your writing. See an example of this report here: CLICK HERE. Additionally, receive a general score from 1-10 for all essay categories (except for IELTS, where you'll receive a score from 0-9).
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Please note that this plan does not include live online tutor-led writing club sessions or video feedback. The subscription cycle for this writing club is 31 days.

How does it work?

  1. Purchase the program and check your email for login details.
  2. Log in, choose your exam category, and receive writing prompts.
  3. Submit an essay for feedback and explore the masterclass video library.
  4. Incorporate the learning from feedback and videos into your next essay, and watch your writing improve!

Not sure which Writing Club is right for you? Send us an essay using the contact form below, with the message "Help: Writing Club Fundamentals or Pro." We'll review your essay and recommend the best Writing Club for your needs.

$AU151.80
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$AU151.80 per cycle
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See writing club details here.
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Prepare for a variety of writing exams with prompts from the following categories:

  • Selective and scholarship high school entrance exams for Grade 7 and Grade 9 (narrative and persuasive writing)
  • IELTS (General Training – Task 1 or Task 2)
  • Open response writing for Grade 7 entry (advice sheets, letters, etc.)
  • NAPLAN Grade 3, 5, 7, and 9 (persuasive and narrative styles)

What's included?

  • A fully revised written version of 10 essays, with a report highlighting 3 major improvement points, including examples to help you understand how to enhance your writing. See an example of this report here: CLICK HERE. Additionally, receive a general score from 1-10 for all essay categories (except for IELTS, where you'll receive a score from 0-9).
  • Unlimited access to a library of 96 masterclass videos (viewable online) while your Writing Club subscription is active. Browse the full listing of available masterclass videos here.

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How does it work?

  1. Purchase the program and check your email for login details.
  2. Log in, choose your exam category, and receive writing prompts.
  3. Submit an essay for feedback and explore the masterclass video library.
  4. Incorporate the learning from feedback and videos into your next essay, and watch your writing improve!

Not sure which Writing Club is right for you? Send us an essay using the contact form below, with the message "Help: Writing Club Fundamentals or Pro/Flex" We'll review your essay and recommend the best Writing Club for your needs.

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Want more information or preparation?

Check out our range of online test preparation comprehensive courses and if you want more information about the scholarships offered at Knox Grammar School please see the below information - remember to check the school website http://www.knox.nsw.edu.au for the most up to date information.

School Test Information

Knox Grammar School is pleased to offer a range of scholarships for 2020.

You must register on line, and make your payment to complete your scholarship application.

Applicants for ALL scholarships must register and sit the scholarship examination at Knox Grammar School and must complete and submit a separate written Resume prior to the examination date as per the instructions on the appropriate Resume cover (see below).

Applicants for the Senior Regional Boarding scholarships may sit the examination in Dubbo on Monday 25February 2019.

The Year 7 and Year 11 scholarship examinations will be held on Friday 22February, 2019at the Senior School campus in the Great Hall.

The Preparatory School scholarship examination for Year 5 entry will be held on Friday 22February, 2019at the Preparatory School campus, Billyard Avenue Wahroonga.

Applicants should arrive no later than 8.20 am.

The Year 5 and 7 examinations will conclude at 12.30 pm, the Year 11 examination at 12.40 pm.

Music Auditions for selected music scholarship applicants will take place between Friday 22February (from 2.30pm) and Wednesday 27 February 2019. Students will be notified one week prior to the exam date of their audition time.

Scholarship registration will close on Friday 8February 2019. No late applications will be considered and NO UNPAID applicants may write the examination and will not be considered for a scholarship.

Steps in the Knox Scholarship Registration Process

make application and payment online - payment is only required for the Academic Scholarship - other scholarships on offer are at no additional charge.

download the appropriate cover sheet for those scholarships (shown below and during the application process)

complete the required Resume/s that relate to applications

Note:

If you are applying for an ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP ONLY you will need to download and fill in the Academic Scholarship Resume Cover Sheet and send it in with your Resume. See the Cover Sheet for Resume requirements.

Click here to download Academic Scholarship Resume Cover Sheet

If you are applying for ANY OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS you will need to download and fill in the Resume Cover Sheets for each Scholarship applied for and send them in placed in the front of ONE RESUME ONLY. You do not have to do separate Resumes for each scholarship you are applying for.

Click below to download OTHER Scholarship Resume Cover Sheets:

Sons of Old Boys Scholarship Resume Cover Sheet

Senior Regional Boarding Scholarship Resume Cover Sheet

Music and All Rounder Scholarship Resume Cover Sheet

Norman Winter Boarding Scholarship Resume Cover Sheet

Scholarship Conditions

NOTE CONCERNING RESUMES: ALL Applicants are automatically considered for Academic Scholarships. Separate Resume Cover Sheets must be submitted with the information below for Music or All Rounder or Boarding or Son of Old Boy Scholarships. Only ONE Resume is needed. This covers ALL applications being made.

If you have not received a receipt number and email confirmation, you have not registered properly.

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/digital devices are not permitted in the examination room.

Click on the appropriate scholarship link for more information.

Academic Scholarship Year 5 2020

Academic Scholarship Year 7 2020

Music Scholarship Year 7 2020

The All Rounder Scholarship Year 7 2020

Sons of Old Boys Scholarship Year 7 2020

Academic Scholarship Year 11 2020

The All Rounder Scholarship Year 11 2020

Norman Winter Boarding Scholarship Year 11 2020

Senior Regional Boarding Scholarship entry 2020 - sitting at Knox

Senior Regional Boarding Scholarship entry 2020 - Dubbo test centre

Other links you may find useful are:

Click here to download Academic Scholarship Resume Cover Sheet - https://scholarships.academicassessment.com.au/parent//schools/35/2020_Academic_Scholarship_Resume_Cover_Sheet__v1.pdf
Sons of Old Boys Scholarship Resume Cover Sheet - https://scholarships.academicassessment.com.au/parent//schools/35/2020_Sons_of_Old_Boys_Scholarship_Resume_Cover_Sheet__v1.pdf
Senior Regional Boarding Scholarship Resume Cover Sheet - https://scholarships.academicassessment.com.au/parent//schools/35/2020_Boarding_Scholarship_Resume_Cover_Sheet__v1.pdf
Music and All Rounder Scholarship Resume Cover Sheet - https://scholarships.academicassessment.com.au/parent//schools/35/2020_Music_Sport_Scholarship_Resume_Cover_Sheet__v1.pdf
Norman Winter Boarding Scholarship Resume Cover Sheet - https://scholarships.academicassessment.com.au/parent//schools/35/2020_Norman_Winter_Y11-12_Boarding_Scholarship_Resume_Cover_Sheet__v1.pdf
Scholarship Conditions - https://scholarships.academicassessment.com.au/parent//schools/35/Knox_Grammar_School_Scholarship_Conditions_2020.pdf
Academic Scholarship Year 5 2020 - https://scholarships.academicassessment.com.au/parent/scpgm_info.php?ScholarshipID=4783
Academic Scholarship Year 7 2020 - https://scholarships.academicassessment.com.au/parent/scpgm_info.php?ScholarshipID=4785
Music Scholarship Year 7 2020 - https://scholarships.academicassessment.com.au/parent/scpgm_info.php?ScholarshipID=4778
The All Rounder Scholarship Year 7 2020 - https://scholarships.academicassessment.com.au/parent/scpgm_info.php?ScholarshipID=4786
Sons of Old Boys Scholarship Year 7 2020 - https://scholarships.academicassessment.com.au/parent/scpgm_info.php?ScholarshipID=4782
Academic Scholarship Year 11 2020 - https://scholarships.academicassessment.com.au/parent/scpgm_info.php?ScholarshipID=4781
The All Rounder Scholarship Year 11 2020 - https://scholarships.academicassessment.com.au/parent/scpgm_info.php?ScholarshipID=4780
Norman Winter Boarding Scholarship Year 11 2020 - https://scholarships.academicassessment.com.au/parent/scpgm_info.php?ScholarshipID=4784
Senior Regional Boarding Scholarship entry 2020 - sitting at Knox - https://scholarships.academicassessment.com.au/parent/scpgm_info.php?ScholarshipID=4779
Senior Regional Boarding Scholarship entry 2020 - Dubbo test centre - https://scholarships.academicassessment.com.au/parent/scpgm_info.php?ScholarshipID=4844


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