Year 8–9 entry
Selective Entry & Scholarship Prep
Prepare for Victoria's most competitive exam.
A structured preparation program for Suzanne Cory, Melbourne High, Mac.Robertson Girls', Nossal and John Monash Science School, covering reasoning, writing, mock exams and interview readiness.
Subjects covered
- Verbal Reasoning
- Numerical Reasoning
- Reading Comprehension
- Creative & Persuasive Writing
- Mathematics
Who it's for
- Year 8 students sitting the selective entry exam
- Students applying to selective government schools
- Scholarship candidates at independent schools
The results
- 1 in 3
- Offers from Melbourne High, Mac.Rob, Nossal or Suzanne Cory.
- 6+ papers
- Full timed papers completed and marked before students sit the real test.
- All 4 sections
- Reading, maths, verbal and quantitative reasoning progress tracked term by term.
- 94%
- Families who said they would recommend our tutoring to another parent.
Received a selective offer
Sat before exam day
Scored and tracked
Would recommend ACE
Benefits
What's included
- 1Full mock exams under real timing conditions
- 2Reasoning strategy taught explicitly
- 3Writing pieces marked against exam criteria
- 4Interview and application preparation
- 5Detailed percentile reporting for parents
Outcomes
What your student walks away with
- Confident across all four exam components
- Reliable exam pacing and question triage
- Polished writing under time pressure
- Composed, articulate interview performance
Weekly structure
How a lesson runs
Reasoning workshop
Pattern, logic and vocabulary strategy.
Timed section practice
Exam-condition drilling with review.
Writing task
One marked writing piece each week.
Mock exam cycle
Regular full-length mocks with percentile feedback.
Where students land
The four Victorian selective schools we prepare for
Every practice paper, interview drill and writing task is built around the entry standards of these campuses. Read more on the Victorian Government selective entry page.
Included with every course
What comes with your ACE course
Tutoring is only one part of the support. Every ACE course comes with the same set of tools and people to help students keep learning between lessons.
Weekly Tutoring
Regular structured lessons with an experienced tutor.
Recorded Classes
Students can revisit lessons through the ACE Portal when they need to review a concept or catch up.
ACE Resources
Access subject-specific notes, worksheets, revision material and other learning resources.
Homework & Feedback
Students can complete assigned work and receive feedback to help them understand where they went wrong and what to work on next.
Private Help Sessions
Students can book additional private help sessions when they need more individual attention.
Parent Updates
Parents can receive updates on progress, attendance, work and areas that may need attention.
Outside-of-Class Consolidation
Students have opportunities to revisit content, practise questions and consolidate what they covered in tutoring.
Study Advice
Students can access practical guidance around study routines, preparation, time management and assessment strategies.
Mentorship
Where available, students can connect with high-achieving peers who can share practical advice from their own recent experience.
The ACE Portal
Your tutoring doesn't end when class does.
The ACE Portal keeps everything students need in one place. Review a recorded class, download resources, submit homework, check feedback, book additional help and keep track of upcoming work.
Explore the ACE Portal- Class recordings
- Resources
- Homework
- Feedback
- Private help bookings
- Messages
- Parent updates
- Consolidation activities
FAQ
Selective Entry & Scholarship Prep questions
Also explore VCE Tutoring, NAPLAN Prep, Primary Tutoring.
Start Selective Entry & Scholarship Prep at ACE
Pricing depends on the program and how often your child comes in. Book a free consultation and we'll send a clear plan and quote the same week.