TESTIMONIALS

“We went to The Big Picture to try and take stress out of the HSC period and it totally delivered. It taught my son how to study more effectively through better note structure and a weekly study timetable structured around all his subjects. This ensured he was on top of all of his assessments and ready for his exams. He felt more prepared for the HSC and our household was calmer as a result. We would absolutely recommend The Big Picture for any student that needs help with structure in the lead up and preparation for their HSC.”

“You have been nothing short of a miracle worker! I can't thank you enough - not only for working with my daughter but for your support and kindness and thoughtfulness in keeping me calm too. With your help, she has been so focused and so calm and so on top of it all. Thank you Thank you Thank you ! We couldn't have done this without you! ”

“We were not happy with my son’s year 8 mid-year results so we went to The Big Picture before his end of year exam block. He needed some help getting organised and prepared so that he wasn’t so stressed during the exams. After only 1 session, he knew just how much work he needed to do for each of his subjects and was provided with a comprehensive timetable which included timeslots for all his commitments. This helped him remain calm, focused and lot less stressed which led to improved results. He felt so much better and so motivated after only 1 session. We were very impressed.”

I looked forward to coaching sessions each week as the planned timetable kept me calm and made me aware of what needed to be done and how much time I needed to set aside for each subject. Without the plan, it was too overwhelming, and I wouldn’t have known where to begin. Nikki gave me clear direction and mentored me about study tactics and exam technique. She is the most organised person I know and is a role model to learn from. I would highly recommend The Big Picture program to any student as it got me prepared, gave me the confidence to believe in myself and gave me the ability to manage my time more effectively. I truly have learned skills for life.

"A girlfriend of mine told me about The Big Picture program after singing its praises in regards to how it had helped, mentored, encouraged, cheered and pushed her son in year 11 and 12 !! It did all those things and more for my son. Nikki was always there to answer any questions at almost any time. Nikki is so professional and thorough with preparation and timetables and my son still contacts her months after gaining fantastic results in year 12 and she’s always happy to help."

“The Big Picture program has really turned around my high school experience and I would totally recommend it to anyone who wants to succeed and is looking for a less stressful way of dealing with school. It makes for a much more rewarding school experience.”

“Beginning this program in my senior years, I saw extreme improvement in my ability to time manage and set out appropriate work schedules that were sustainable, allowing me to maximise my results through study while allowing for my other interests to flourish. As I start my uni life, I have maintained a learnt pattern of working that was developed through the help of The Big Picture program and will help me maximise my productivity moving forward.”

“To say I was dreading HSC is an understatement. My son was disorganised and had no idea how to study for exams. Then as if by magic, along came this program. We walked out of our first session feeling calm and reassured, motivated and confident that we would get through the year. Goals were set and by sticking to them and doing what is recommended, you can achieve them. My son had weekly planning sessions which focussed him for the week ahead. He also had access to an online weekly planning tool. It managed his monthly calendar, and this all included his social, tutoring, sport and work commitments. The Big Picture program even provided past papers which were a huge help in preparation for exam blocks. I cannot recommend this program highly enough, and have already booked in my other children!”

My daughter began with TBP at the beginning of year 11. My daughter is an enthusiastic, well intended, and diligent student however struggles to see ‘the big picture’ and by the time the exams were due, she was never ready. With this came enormous stress. This pattern of events had become habit over 11 years of schooling, and we knew things needed to change. From the moment Sophia started working with Nikki, a very special working relationship and bond was created. Together they created work plans and by following these, my daughter was fully prepared for her exams, assessments and ultimately HSC removing unnecessary anxiety, extending into a better experience for our entire family. We received messages, calls, and ongoing mentoring. The HSC in our house was a team effort and the Big Picture program was in the driving seat. My daughter has just begun a double degree. We are extremely proud of this achievement but more importantly, she is! She could not have achieved this success without the help of this program. We are so grateful and have engaged The Big Picture again for our middle daughter who has begun her HSC journey this year.

"I am a current HSC student who joined The Big Picture program in year 11 and have loved it ever since. The program has taught me to organise my time better, allowing me to be less stressed during exam periods. In year 11, I learnt how to perfect my study notes and prepare for exams which has been very useful for HSC. Since joining the program, my overall marks have dramatically increased - now that I organise my time well, I have much more time to study, do sport and other activities.”