Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta scholarship Test Preparation (scholarship exams)

Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta’s scholarship test is hard. If your child has an upcoming scholarship test at Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta Victoria Road
North Parramatta NSW 2150, http://www.olmc.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 Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta’s scholarship test!

You can find more details about Exam Success’ teaching test bank here (for selected Entry Levels):

Want to know if your child’s writing is competitive or not?

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.

You can find more details about how to join Exam Success’ writing club here:

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 Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta please see the below information - remember to check the school website http://www.olmc.nsw.edu.au/ for the most up to date information.

School Test Information

The Vision of Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta is to provide a contemporary Mercy education that empowers young women to lead with courage and act justly, making a difference in whatever sphere of life they choose to move, in the spirit of Catherine McAuley

A commitment to Mercy Values is at the heart of an OLMC education. Mercy Scholarships are a means of making a Mercy education, with its tradition of academic and musical excellence, available to more young women.

For 2020, OLMC will offer Mercy Scholarships for selected students entering Year 7.

Three types of Mercy Scholarships will be awarded.

During the registration process you are able to nominate the scholarship/s you wish to be considered for.

Mercy Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Mercy Scholarship for Music Excellence

Mercy Scholarship for Alumnae

Please note: All candidates MUST sit the Academic Scholarship examination, even if only applying for Music and Alumnae.

Mercy Scholarships provide full or part remission of tuition fees. All other costs, including resource fees, cocurricular activities and uniforms, are required to be met in full by the families. The College’s Enrolment Application Fee and Enrolment Acceptance Fee are also payable upon acceptance of a Mercy Scholarship.

Following the receipt of test results by the College and consideration of additional information provided, applicants and their families may be invited to attend an interview and, for applicants for Mercy Scholarships for Music Excellence, an audition.

Applications close:Friday, 15 February 2019. No late applications will be considered.

Examination date: Saturday, 2 March 2019

On Examination Day: Your daughter will need to arrive at the College by 8.20am. Please enter the College through Gate 3 on Ross Street where you will be met by College Staff.

We suggest that you avoid arriving before 8.20am as an early arrival would create a long wait.

Finishing Time: The testing will conclude at approximately 12.30pm and your daughter can be collected from outside the Edith Angel Hall.

What to bring:

Two blue or black pens

Bottle of water

Morning Tea (for recess break)

What NOT to bring:

Ruler

Mathematical instruments of any kind

Mobile Phone

Programmable watches (including Apple or smart watches)

Photographic or other image/data capturing devices

Books or any papers

Please note: Medical conditions (including food allergies) 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 medical conditions in the medical issues question in the online application.

UNPAIDapplicants will not be allowed to sit the examination.

Invitation to Open Day

You are invited to attend our Open Day in early 2019 or any of theOpen Morning Tours held throughout the year. Here you will have the opportunity to tour the College, meet students and staff and see the Mercy spirit in action. Please check the College website for dates and further details.

Click on the link of your choice for more information.

Academic Excellence Scholarships Year 7, 2020

Music Excellence Scholarships Year 7, 2020

OLMC Alumnae Scholarships Year 7, 2020

Other links you may find useful are:

Academic Excellence Scholarships Year 7, 2020 - https://scholarships.academicassessment.com.au/parent/scpgm_info.php?ScholarshipID=4901
Music Excellence Scholarships Year 7, 2020 - https://scholarships.academicassessment.com.au/parent/scpgm_info.php?ScholarshipID=4902
OLMC Alumnae Scholarships Year 7, 2020 - https://scholarships.academicassessment.com.au/parent/scpgm_info.php?ScholarshipID=4908