Choosing a package

    Which practice test is right for my child?

    Australian select entry and scholarship exams differ by year level, school and test provider. This guide matches your child's situation to the right Topscore practice test package in a couple of minutes.

    Start with three questions

    1. What year level is your child applying to enter? You should choose the set at the year level that your child is applying to enter.
    2. Which school are they applying to? Use the school directory to confirm whether the school uses ACER, EduTest or AAS.
    3. How long until the exam? When students do tutoring in preparation for select entry, they usually do 2 terms of 9 weeks each beforehand. These tests will not replace those programmes, but they will give you a much better idea of where your child sits 9-10 weeks before the exam.

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    Year 5 — Scholarship entry (sitting in Year 5)

    Best for: Students in Year 5 applying for a Year 6 or Year 7 scholarship at an independent school.

    Test style: Usually ACER or EduTest style papers.

    • Reading comprehension
    • Mathematics
    • Written expression
    • Abstract / general ability reasoning
    View Year 5 packages

    Year 7 — Scholarship and select entry preparation

    Best for: Students sitting scholarship tests for Year 7 or 8 entry, or beginning select entry preparation.

    Test style: ACER, EduTest and AAS style papers.

    • Reading and comprehension
    • Mathematics and numerical reasoning
    • Creative and persuasive writing
    • Verbal and abstract reasoning
    View Year 7 packages

    Year 9 — Select entry high school exams

    Best for: Students applying to Melbourne High, Mac.Robertson, Nossal or Suzanne Cory for Year 9 entry.

    Test style: ACER-style select entry exam papers.

    • Reading comprehension
    • Mathematics
    • Verbal and quantitative reasoning
    • Written expression under timed conditions
    View Year 9 packages

    Year 10 — Late-entry scholarship and VCE-pathway tests

    Best for: Students applying to John Monash Science School (JMSS) for Year 10 entry, or for Year 10 or Year 11 entry and senior scholarships.

    Test style: ACER-style senior scholarship papers.

    • Advanced mathematics
    • Humanities comprehension
    • Extended written response
    View Year 10 packages

    Common questions from parents

    Which year level papers should my child use?

    Choose the set at the year level your child is applying to enter. A student applying for Year 7 scholarship entry should use the Year 7 papers.

    How do I know which test provider my child's school uses?

    Search our free school directory to see whether a school uses ACER, EduTest or AAS, and which year levels it tests. The question style differs between providers, so this matters when choosing practice papers.

    How many practice tests does my child need?

    Most families work through a full package over six to ten weeks, sitting one paper per week under timed conditions and reviewing mistakes together afterwards. Each package contains several complete papers with answers.

    Can I try a sample before buying?

    Yes. Free sample packages for Year 7 scholarship entry and Year 9 select entry are available on the home page so you can check the format and difficulty before purchasing.

    How are the papers delivered?

    Papers are delivered digitally as downloadable PDFs immediately after payment, with a copy emailed to you and available any time from your account.

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    Browse every package by year level, or try a free sample (Year 7 or Year 9) first.

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