Exam Guides
Exam format breakdowns, preparation timelines, interview guides, and subject-specific strategies: everything you need to prepare for Victoria's selective school entrance exams.
Victorian Selective School Year 10 & 11 Entry - Exam Guide [Edutest]
Exam Format
4x Multiple Choice & 1x Written: Mathematics (60Q/30min), Numerical Reasoning (50Q/30min), Reading Comprehension (60Q/30min), Verbal Reasoning (60Q/30min), Written Expression (15min, no planning time). One sitting shared by Mac.Robertson, Nossal and Suzanne Cory (Year 10 & 11) and Melbourne High (Year 10 only); apply to each school separately.
John Monash Science School Year 11 - Exam Guide
Exam Format
4x Multiple Choice & 1x Written: Mathematics (60Q/30min), Numerical Reasoning (50Q/30min), Science Knowledge (30Q/30min), Science Reasoning (30Q/30min), Science Writing Skills (30min). Shortlisted students then do group activities and an interview.
Victorian Selective School Year 9 - Exam Guide [ACER]
Exam Format
3 sections, 2 hours 35 minutes of testing (~4 hours at the venue): Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning (60min), Reading & Verbal Reasoning (55min), Writing (40min, 2 tasks). Paper-based. Content does not exceed the Year 8 curriculum.
Edutest vs ACER vs AAS: How the Exam Formats Differ
An informational comparison of Edutest, ACER and AAS: section structure, timing, and which Victorian schools use each provider. This is a format guide, not a tutoring or enrolment page.
When Should You Start Preparing for the Victorian Selective Exam?
A year-by-year guide to selective school exam preparation in Victoria. Covers when to start, what to focus on at each stage, and common mistakes parents make by starting too late.
JMSS Interview: What Happens After You're Shortlisted
Exam Format
An interview-only guide for students already invited to the JMSS panel. Format, question types, and what the panel looks for. Not a JMSS exam or entry-exam page.
After the Selective Exam: Results, Offers, and What to Do Next
What happens after your child sits the selective entry exam: how results work, what offers mean, how to evaluate options, and what to do if the outcome isn't what you hoped.
Selective School vs Private School in Melbourne: An Honest Guide for Parents
An honest, balanced guide for parents weighing selective school entry against private school options in Melbourne. Covers academic environment, cost, culture, and the questions to ask your child before committing.
JMSS Science Reasoning: What's Tested and How to Prepare
Exam Format
A detailed breakdown of the Science Reasoning section in the JMSS entrance exam: what topics are covered, how questions are structured, and specific strategies to improve your score.
Numerical Reasoning for the Edutest: Topics, Tips, and Practice Strategies
Exam Format
A focused guide to the Edutest Numerical Reasoning section: what it tests, how it differs from maths, and practical strategies to improve speed and accuracy.
ACER Verbal Reasoning: How It Works and How to Improve
Exam Format
A detailed guide to the verbal reasoning questions in ACER's Reading and Verbal Reasoning section of the Victorian Year 9 selective entry exam. Covers question types, vocabulary strategies, and how to build the reasoning skills that matter most.
Maths for the Victorian Selective Exam: Full Topic Breakdown
Exam Format
A complete topic-by-topic breakdown of the mathematics content tested in Victorian selective entry exams (ACER and Edutest). Covers what to learn, what to skip, and how to prioritise your study.
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