by Swinburne University of Technology
We got a VTAC expert, a careers adviser and a current student together in a room and asked them: what do you wish Year 12s knew before applying to uni? This tell-all podcast is packed with insider intel to help you navigate the VTAC process, increase your chances of offers, and get more for your ATAR. Each episode takes you through a different step on the journey to uni, from getting through Year 12 exams to applying for courses and adjusting VTAC preferences.
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August 26, 2025
<p>Two of Swinburne’s brainiest experts are here to safeguard your mental health and your grades – with science on your side, of course. You’ll learn evidence-based strategies to maximise your memory by building a ‘network of knowledge’; trick your brain and body into relaxing when the exam panic sets in; and make stress your secret weapon.</p><p><a href="https://www.swinburne.edu.au/content/dam/media/docs/VTAC_Timely_Session_2025_Ep6_about_studying_smarter_transcript.pdf" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Transcript</a></p><p>--------------------</p><p><strong>Show notes</strong></p><p>Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players, you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time:</p><p>(00:00) Intro & guests</p><p>(01:00) Brain & habits</p><p>(02:00) Memory explained</p><p>(04:30) Cross-subject links</p><p>(05:30) Study techniques</p><p>(07:00) Cramming myth</p><p>(09:00) Burnout balance</p><p>(10:00) Stress curve</p><p>(12:00) Exam calm tips</p><p>(13:00) Catherine Q&A</p><p>(16:00) Meet Kelvin</p><p>(17:30) Active recall</p><p>(19:30) Spot burnout</p><p>(20:30) Mental health</p><p>(21:30) Get support</p><p>(22:30) Kelvin Q&A</p><p>(24:00) Final pathways</p><p>__________ </p><p><br></p><p>Links from today’s episode:</p><p><a href="https://www.swinburne.edu.au/life-at-swinburne/student-support-services/health-wellbeing/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Health and wellbeing support at Swinburne</a></p><p><a href="https://www.swinburne.edu.au/courses/planning-your-future/university-pathways/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Pathways to university</a><a href="https://www.swinburne.edu.au/courses/planning-your-future/university-pathways/unilink/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">UniLink diplomas</a></p><p><a href="https://www.swinburne.edu.au/preference-swinburne/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Timely info and resources</a></p><p>Swinburne’s <a href="https://www.swinburne.edu.au/course/undergraduate/bachelor-of-psychological-sciences/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Bachelor of Psychological Sciences</a></p><p>Swinburne’s <a href="https://www.swinburne.edu.au/course/undergraduate/bachelor-of-psychological-sciences-and-cognitive-neuroscience/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Bachelor of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience</a><a href="https://www.swinburne.edu.au/change-of-preference/vtac-one-on-one/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">VTAC help and course consultations</a></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Swinburne: </p><p><a href="https://www.swinburne.edu.au/change-of-preference/vtac-one-on-one/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Book a one-on-one appointment with a Future Student Adviser</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.swinburne.edu.au/courses/planning-your-future/entry-into-university-from-vce/year-11-12-students/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Visit the Year 11 & 12 Hub</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.swinburne.edu.au/change-of-preference/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Explore Change of Preference resources</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/swinburne/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Follow Swinburne on Instagram</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@swinburneuniversity" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Follow Swinburne on TikTok</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/swinburne" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Check out Swinburne on YouTube</a> </p>
August 26, 2025
<p>What’s the secret to nailing your Year 12 results – even if you’re ‘bad at studying’? Ask Aidan, a current Swinburne student and self-confessed ‘chronic pathological procrastinator’. Learn about the foolproof exam question systemhe swears by, and why he recommends ditching your study schedule (and what to do instead). </p><p><a href="https://www.swinburne.edu.au/content/dam/media/docs/vtac_timely_ep5_good_atar_without_living_in_the_library_transcript.pdf" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Transcript</a></p><p>--------------------</p><p><strong>Show notes</strong></p><p>Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players, you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time:</p><p>(00:00) Introduction </p><p>(02:00) Staying focused</p><p>(03:00) Class time > home study </p><p>(04:00) Burnout & losing support </p><p>(08:00) “Anything is better than nothing” </p><p>(09:30) Traffic light exam system </p><p>(11:00) Invest in friends & hobbies </p><p>(12:30) Rapid-fire Q&A </p><p>(14:30) Final reflections </p><p>__________ </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links from today’s episode:</strong></p><p><a href="https://example.com/aidens-course" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Aidan’s course</a></p><p><a href="https://example.com/professional-degrees" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Professional degrees</a></p><p><a href="https://example.com/timely-info-resources" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Timely info and resources</a></p><p><a href="https://example.com/vtac-help-consultations" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">VTAC help and course consultations</a></p><ul><p><br></p></ul><p>Connect with Swinburne: </p><p><a href="https://www.swinburne.edu.au/change-of-preference/vtac-one-on-one/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Book a one-on-one appointment with a Future Student Adviser</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.swinburne.edu.au/courses/planning-your-future/entry-into-university-from-vce/year-11-12-students/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Visit the Year 11 & 12 Hub</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.swinburne.edu.au/change-of-preference/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Explore Change of Preference resources</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/swinburne/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Follow Swinburne on Instagram</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@swinburneuniversity" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Follow Swinburne on TikTok</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/swinburne" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Check out Swinburne on YouTube</a> </p>
August 26, 2024
<p>Not sure where to start when it comes to adjusting your VTAC preferences? Good news: we’ve decoded the Change of Preference process for you to give you the best possible chance of getting more and more offers with every single round. </p> <p><a href="https://www.swinburne.edu.au/content/dam/media/docs/VTAC_Timely_Session_2024_Ep4_ChangeOfPreference_final_transcript.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Transcript</a></p> <p>--------------------</p> <p><strong>Show notes</strong></p> <p>Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players, you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time:</p> <p>(00:00) Introduction</p> <p>(00:28) What you should know about offer rounds </p> <p>(02:00) Why you should always accept your first offer </p> <p>(03:33) What is Change of Preference? </p> <p>(04:43) Get personalised advice at Change of Preference Expo </p> <p>(05:54) What if you don’t get the ATAR you were hoping for? </p> <p>(07:11) Supplementary offers </p> <p>(09:18) The most common mistake students make when applying for uni </p> <p>(09:41) Advice for offer day nerves </p> <p>__________ </p> <p> </p> <p>Links from today’s episode: </p> <p><a href="https://www.swinburne.edu.au/change-of-preference/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Change of Preference resources</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.swinburne.edu.au/change-of-preference/vtac-one-on-one/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">VTAC help and course consultations</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.swinburne.edu.au/courses/planning-your-future/university-pathways/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pathways</a> </p> <p><br></p> <p>Connect with Swinburne: </p> <p><a href="https://www.swinburne.edu.au/change-of-preference/vtac-one-on-one/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Book a one-on-one appointment with a Future Student Adviser</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.swinburne.edu.au/courses/planning-your-future/entry-into-university-from-vce/year-11-12-students/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Visit the Year 11 & 12 Hub</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.swinburne.edu.au/change-of-preference/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Explore Change of Preference resources</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/swinburne/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Follow Swinburne on Instagram</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@swinburneuniversity" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Follow Swinburne on TikTok</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/swinburne" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Check out Swinburne on YouTube</a> </p>
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We got a VTAC expert, a careers adviser and a current student together in a room and asked them: what do you wish Year 12s knew before applying to uni?
This tell-all podcast is packed with insider intel to help you navigate the VTAC process, increase your chances of offers, and get more for your ATAR.
Each episode takes you through a different step on the journey to uni, from getting through Year 12 exams to applying for courses and adjusting VTAC preferences.
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