<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[ABC College]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia ABC College]]></description><link>https://www.abccollege.com.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 17:14:06 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.abccollege.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to Prepare for the OC Placement Test (Year 4 Entry Guide)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Opportunity Class (OC) Placement Test is one of the first major academic challenges students face in primary school. With limited spots available and strong competition across NSW, effective preparation can make a significant difference. The key is not just working harder — but preparing the right way. Understanding the OC Placement Test The OC test is designed to assess a student’s ability across three main areas: Reading comprehension Mathematical reasoning Thinking Skills (logical...]]></description><link>https://www.abccollege.com.au/post/how-to-prepare-for-the-oc-placement-test-year-4-entry-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f84d0990b4365cb8676271</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 07:49:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9c8482_9d9c014b4f124677ae35890c05ec30ea~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joey Ng</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Retesting and Targeted Courses Made a Difference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rather than simply moving on after a test, students were able to learn from their mistakes, correct poor habits, and strengthen the areas that needed the most attention. Students also found our Special Thinking Skills Course highly beneficial. As this course runs every week, students were able to take their Thinking Skills understanding to a deeper level, especially with reasoning-based questions that require careful logic rather than guesswork. Our Creative Writing Course also played an...]]></description><link>https://www.abccollege.com.au/post/why-retesting-and-targeted-courses-made-a-difference</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f84b53356085c6404e701e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 07:33:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9c8482_98519aa67fe14454a905e9c7d025d4e7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joey Ng</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selective Test Reflections: How Did Our Preparation Compare to the Actual Test?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NSW Selective School Placement Test has just passed, and over the past few days, we’ve spoken to many of our students about their experience. As always, their reflections provide valuable insight — not just into this year’s test, but into how students respond under real exam conditions. Reading: Familiar and Aligned Students noted that the Reading section closely matched the types of questions they had been practising. Question styles were very similar Skills required were familiar...]]></description><link>https://www.abccollege.com.au/post/selective-test-reflections-how-did-our-preparation-compare-to-the-actual-test</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f848c5b27e981e27c367b1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 07:30:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9c8482_4cc8c13ae91e424f9d615fba3aaf4737~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joey Ng</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>