Ace the OC Test - The Newsletter Every NSW Parent Needs

• Get our expert PDF guide with a detailed monthly calendar
• Monthly emails with exactly what you/your child need to do that month
• Valuable test tips and resources to help your child prepare

Sharp Minds Club transforms child from sad and confused to confident and excited

Ace the OC Test - The Newsletter Every NSW Parent Needs

• Our expert PDF guide with a detailed monthly calendar
• Monthly emails with exactly what you/your child need to do that month
• Valuable test tips and resources to help your child prepare

The Ultimate Sharp Minds Club Calendar

We'll send you a comprehensive preparation timeline with study milestones that make sense. Steady, accelerated and intense timelines let you choose the best fit for your child.

Guidance, reminders, and support to stay on track for May 2027

Your calendar is just the beginning

We aim to provide you and your child with timely and relevant information to help you prepare most effectively.

Monthly roadmaps

We'll send you practical tips for the month, and key dates to be aware of, including application deadlines.

sample test question from Sharp Minds Club showing similar format to the NSW OC test

OC news and updates

As new updates and information becomes available, we'll summarise them for you.

Progress dashboard from the Sharp Minds Club dashboard showing recent test history and spiderweb chart breaking down performance by categor

Expert strategies

The OC test is hard, timed and digital. We'll provide you with the best strategies to prepare for it.

Test history details on the Sharp Minds Club platform

Monthly roadmaps

We'll send you practical tips for the month, and key dates to be aware of, including application deadlines.

OC news and updates

As new updates and information becomes available, we'll summarise them for you.

Expert strategies

The OC test is hard, timed and digital. We'll provide you with the best strategies to prepare for it.

Join a growing community of NSW parents who want to help their children succeed

Sharp Minds Club is designed to support you through the journey. And when you're ready, we'd love for you to check out our Sharp Minds Club platform. It's the clearest and most effective way to prepare for the OC test. See it in action below!

BUILT EXCLUSIVELY FOR the NSW OC TEST

Features designed for success

The test is hard, timed and completely digital. The best test preparation should reflect this and support your child to succeeed.

Practice like the real test

Infinite digital full length test simulations to build confidence

See your progress

Clear dashboards track knowledge over time and show where to focus

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Get the details

We show you exactly how you did on the test, and provide detailed explanations for every question

Practice like the real test

Infinite digital full length test simulations to build confidence

See your progress

Clear dashboards track knowledge over time and show where to focus

Understand where to focus

Personalised recommendations and detailed explanations for every question

Try a free diagnostic test

TRUSTED BY NSW FAMILIES

What parents and children are saying

Hundreds of NSW children are training for the OC and Selective tests here — and their parents can see it working

My daughter used to freeze the moment the countdown timer started. After a few practice tests here, she's pacing herself with real confidence. So glad we found this before the actual test!

— LH, parent

I can't believe I'm saying this about test prep, but it was actually fun.

— RF, student

The parent report confirmed what I'd seen in my child's progress, showed me we were focusing on the right areas — and gave me suggestions I'd never have thought of myself.

— KB, parent

Fantastic preparation for the OC test. Our son came out of the real exam saying it felt just like his practice tests — same style of questions, same level of difficulty.

— TM, parent

I love the format of the tests and mini tests — and the reports show me exactly how my son is performing.

— SA, parent

We never needed a tutor. The platform covered maths and thinking skills on its own — all it took was a little encouragement from us at home.

— DJ, parent

We've tried other online platforms, and this stands well above the rest, especially the reading section.

— NP, parent

My daughter used to freeze the moment the countdown timer started. After a few practice tests here, she's pacing herself with real confidence. So glad we found this before the actual test!

— LH, parent

I can't believe I'm saying this about test prep, but it was actually fun.

— RF, student

The parent report confirmed what I'd seen in my child's progress, showed me we were focusing on the right areas — and gave me suggestions I'd never have thought of myself.

— KB, parent

Fantastic preparation for the OC test. Our son came out of the real exam saying it felt just like his practice tests — same style of questions, same level of difficulty.

— TM, parent

I love the format of the tests and mini tests — and the reports show me exactly how my son is performing.

— SA, parent

We never needed a tutor. The platform covered maths and thinking skills on its own — all it took was a little encouragement from us at home.

— DJ, parent

We've tried other online platforms, and this stands well above the rest, especially the reading section.

— NP, parent

My daughter used to freeze the moment the countdown timer started. After a few practice tests here, she's pacing herself with real confidence. So glad we found this before the actual test!

— LH, parent

I can't believe I'm saying this about test prep, but it was actually fun.

— RF, student

The parent report confirmed what I'd seen in my child's progress, showed me we were focusing on the right areas — and gave me suggestions I'd never have thought of myself.

— KB, parent

Fantastic preparation for the OC test. Our son came out of the real exam saying it felt just like his practice tests — same style of questions, same level of difficulty.

— TM, parent

I love the format of the tests and mini tests — and the reports show me exactly how my son is performing.

— SA, parent

We never needed a tutor. The platform covered maths and thinking skills on its own — all it took was a little encouragement from us at home.

— DJ, parent

We've tried other online platforms, and this stands well above the rest, especially the reading section.

— NP, parent

COMPARE YOUR OPTIONS

How does Sharp Minds Club compare?

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Digital test simulations	-	-	?
1000s of questions	-	-	?
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Practice anytime, anywhere	-		-
Affordable monthly pricing			-

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1000s of questions

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Instant feedback & explanations

Live progress tracking

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Adaptive recommendations

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Exclusive focus on NSW OC Test

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Practice anytime, anywhere

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Affordable monthly pricing

Join a growing community of NSW parents who want the best preparation for their children

Prepare wisely and effectively

The OC test weekend is in May 2027. Don't wait until the last minute.

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Frequently Asked Questions

These FAQs are for parents who are seriously considering whether their child should apply for OC schools. We aim to go beyond questions like "Who is the test for" (High-potential and gifted children in Year 4), "When is the test" (May 2027), "What sections are on the test" (Mathematics, Reading and Thinking Skills) and "What is the format of the test" ("Timed and mostly multiple choice). Our goal is to tell you everything we know and think so that you can use that information to make considered decisions for your family.