Nat Locke: A note to students about to climb their WACE mountain

From my extensive research (I spoke to some people at the dog park) I am aware that this week, WACE exams start.

Oh, what tortured memories. I still get a bit twitchy when the jacarandas start to flower. But — and parents, you might want to let your panic-stricken Year 12s know this — it turns out that the exams weren’t all that bad.

Back in my prehistoric day, there was no such thing as an early offer, so when we went into our exam period, it felt like our entire future was hinging on the outcome. No pressure.

My own study methodology required a concerted effort when it came to procrastination. My room was never tidier. My desk was never more ordered. My itemised and colour-coded study schedule was a work of art. Unless my Post-it notes and highlighters were positioned precisely in my