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Proven preparation timelines and strategies for QASMT, QACI, and QAHS success based on 300+ Brisbane families
Preparation time significantly impacts success rates. Based on 300+ successful Queensland Academies placements, we've identified optimal preparation timelines.
Recommended Timelines (Based on 300+ Brisbane Families):
Year 7 Entry (QASMT)
Ideal: 18-24 months (start in Year 5)
Success Rate: 95%
Year 10 Entry (All Campuses)
Ideal: 15-18 months (start in Year 8)
Success Rate: 92%
Choose the right timeline based on your child's starting level and availability
Ideal Timeline
Weekly Commitment:
4-6 hours
95%
Success Rate
Best for: Most students - builds solid foundation without overwhelming pressure
Standard Preparation
Weekly Commitment:
6-8 hours
85%
Success Rate
Best for: High-achieving students with strong academic foundation
Intensive (Not Recommended)
Weekly Commitment:
10-12 hours
60-70%
Success Rate
Best for: Exceptional students already scoring in top 5% consistently
💡 BrainTree Recommendation:
Year 7 Entry: Start in Term 2-3 of Year 5 for optimal results without overwhelming your child.
Year 10 Entry: Start in Term 1-2 of Year 8 for competitive advantage across all campuses (QASMT, QACI, QAHS).
Targeted approaches for each EduTest component based on student feedback
Hardest Component (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
What makes it difficult:
How to help at home:
Success Benchmark: 25 questions with 75%+ accuracy in 25 minutes
2nd Hardest (⭐⭐⭐⭐)
What makes it difficult:
How to help at home:
Success Benchmark: 25 questions with 70%+ accuracy, recognize 80% of Year 9-10 vocabulary
3rd Hardest (⭐⭐⭐)
What makes it difficult:
How to help at home:
Success Benchmark: 25 questions with 80%+ accuracy in 25 minutes
Moderate (⭐⭐⭐)
What makes it difficult:
How to help at home:
Success Benchmark: 25 questions with 75%+ accuracy, complete all passages
Ideal 18-24 month timeline (4-6 hours per week)
Focus: Core skills and concept introduction
Monday
45 mins
Numerical Reasoning practice (patterns and sequences)
Tuesday
45 mins
Verbal Reasoning (vocabulary building + analogies)
Wednesday
Rest day
Free reading or educational videos
Thursday
45 mins
Mathematics practice (word problems, mental math)
Friday
45 mins
Reading Comprehension (timed passages)
Saturday
60-90 mins
Mixed practice test (2 components)
Sunday
30 mins
Review mistakes, vocabulary review
Focus: Component mastery and speed improvement
Monday
60 mins
Numerical Reasoning (advanced patterns + timed)
Tuesday
60 mins
Verbal Reasoning (advanced analogies + timed)
Wednesday
45 mins
Mathematics (challenging multi-step problems)
Thursday
45 mins
Reading Comprehension (complex passages)
Friday
Rest day
Light review or vocabulary
Saturday
120 mins
Full practice test (all 4 components)
Sunday
45 mins
Detailed review of Saturday test
Focus: Full mock tests and exam simulation
Monday
45 mins
Weak component focus (based on results)
Tuesday
45 mins
Weak component focus (continued)
Wednesday
45 mins
Timed drills (speed and accuracy)
Thursday
45 mins
Mental preparation and strategy review
Friday
Rest day
Light review, relaxation
Saturday
150 mins
Full mock exam (exam conditions)
Sunday
60 mins
Comprehensive review and strategy adjustment
Practical tips for parents from 300+ successful families
Impact: Overwhelm, stress, lower success rates (60-70%)
Solution: Start 18-24 months before test date for optimal results
Impact: EduTest tests skills beyond school - students unprepared
Solution: Use specialized EduTest preparation materials and practice tests
Impact: Weak component drags down overall score
Solution: Spend 40% of time on weakest component, 30% on moderate, 30% on strong
Impact: Students can't finish in exam conditions
Solution: Introduce timed practice early, build speed gradually
Impact: Loss of motivation, decreased performance
Solution: Follow recommended weekly hours, include rest days, maintain hobbies
Impact: Repeat same errors, slow improvement
Solution: Spend 30-45 mins after each test reviewing WHY mistakes happened
No. Spend more time on weaker components. Ideally: 40% on weakest, 30% on moderate, 30% on strongest. This maximizes overall score improvement.
Minimum 10 full-length practice tests in final 3 months. Total across 18-24 months: 20-30 full tests plus 100+ component-specific practice sets.
Possible but challenging. EduTest tests skills beyond curriculum. 85% of successful students used structured programs. Consider hybrid: online resources + periodic tutor check-ins.
Still need 12-18 months. EduTest is different from school - even A+ students struggle with numerical reasoning and verbal analogies without practice.
With 18-24 month timeline, only need 4-6 hrs/week. Schedule around school: 45 mins weeknights, 90-120 mins Saturday. Maintain grades - school reports matter for selection.
Book a free diagnostic assessment to determine the ideal preparation timeline and campus fit for your child.
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