Somerset College scholarship Test Preparation (scholarship exams)

Somerset College’s scholarship test is hard. If your child has an upcoming scholarship test at Somerset College Somerset Drive
MUDGEERABA QLD 4213, https://www.somerset.qld.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 Somerset College’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 Somerset College please see the below information - remember to check the school website https://www.somerset.qld.edu.au for the most up to date information.

School Test Information

Somerset College is pleased to offer scholarships for students entering Years 7, 10 and 11 in 2020. Scholarship applications are open to Australian Citizens or students with permanent residency in Australia.

Academic Excellence Scholarships for students entering Years 7, 10 and 11 in 2020.

Music Excellence Scholarships for students entering Years 7, 10 and 11 in 2020.

General Excellence Scholarships for students entering Years 7, 10 and 11 in 2020.

All applicants are required to sit the Scholarship examination on Saturday, 23 February 2019.

Candidates should arrive at the College no later than 8.20 am. Please bring with you

Two (2) blue or black pens

water in a clear bottle

The following are not to be brought into the testing rooms.

Rulers

Mathematical instruments of any kind

Programmable watches

Mobile phones

Books or notepaper

Parents may wait at the College while the students are being tested. A tour of the College’s facilities will be possible, and refreshments will be available.

Car parking is available at the front of the College only.

In applying for and accepting a Scholarship to attend Somerset College parents and students undertake to support the rules, regulations and programmes of work of the College, as they may be determined from time to time and to be responsible for the payment of fees and charges should the application be successful.

Parents will be advised by the end of Term 1 2019 of the outcome of the Scholarship process. Please note, we do not provide a report on the applicant’s performance.

Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the College and the College’s decision is final.

Please note that Somerset College reserves the right to recover any financial assistance provided for a student if the recipient leaves the College, other than because of relocation, before completing Year 12.

For further information please contact the Admissions Office 07 5559 7243 or email us here.

Click on your preferred link/s for more information

Academic Scholarships Years 7, 10 and 11 - 2020

General Excellence Scholarships Years 7, 10 and 11 - 2020

Music Scholarships Years 7, 10 and 11 - 2020

Other links you may find useful are:

here - mailto:enrolments@somerset.qld.edu.au?subject=Scholarship%20Enquiry
Academic Scholarships Years 7, 10 and 11 - 2020 - https://scholarships.academicassessment.com.au/parent/scpgm_info.php?ScholarshipID=5290
General Excellence Scholarships Years 7, 10 and 11 - 2020 - https://scholarships.academicassessment.com.au/parent/scpgm_info.php?ScholarshipID=5291
Music Scholarships Years 7, 10 and 11 - 2020 - https://scholarships.academicassessment.com.au/parent/scpgm_info.php?ScholarshipID=5292