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My philosophy and the mission of EdAtlas are based on three beliefs
Any student who prioritises their studies and is committed to improving can achieve extraordinary growth - whether that's moving up a grade band, excelling in their favourite subjects, or earning a place among the state's highest achievers
Tutoring should be designed around the needs of each student. Whether the goal is moving from Ds to Bs or from As to the top of the school, our VCE programs provide the right level of challenge and support
Most students underestimate their potential. Not everyone will (or needs to) achieve a 45+, but every student has the capacity to make meaningful progress with the right guidance, structure and support
My story started with a digital addiction
I grew up in a stereotypical Asian family. My parents placed a strong emphasis on academic results. I've lost count of the number of times I was compared to high achieving family friends
But my academic life didn't always take priority. At 16, I would spend more than three hours every day playing video games or scrolling social media
All of that said, I was still a reasonably high-performing student. That was until I finished Maths Methods in Year 11 and underperformed significantly. I can still remember my feelings of surprise and disappointment, quickly followed by the (daunting) prospect of going down the stairs and telling my parents
I entered a spiral of underperformance
Looking back, I wasn't aware of why I was underachieving
Of course, a lack of hard work played a role. But I was also missing the hidden insights behind the VCAA exam system and didn't know how to present my answers the way assessors expected
Even after repeating Maths Methods in Year 12, I continued to underperform relative to my ability. Instead of addressing the root causes, I tried to brute-force my way through more than 60 practice exams
One of my biggest regrets is believing that simply doing more questions would solve the problem. The right guidance could have changed my approach - and my results - much sooner
Once I started university, I committed to investing in myself and things began to improve
When I started at the University of Melbourne, I began addressing the habits and misconceptions that had held me back. I learned how to work smarter within the examination system, not just harder
The results followed. In 2017, I became one of the youngest winners of an international case competition in the University of Melbourne's history. Two years later, I received a deferred admission offer to MIT - the only Australian offered a place that year
It was also at university that I discovered my passion for teaching. Helping students unlock their potential inspired me to found EdAtlas, where we've since helped hundreds of students achieve results they never thought possible
Vital lessons I've learned as a tutor
Since I started tutoring, my painstaking analysis has resulted in a deep confidence that any committed student, with the right support and irrespective of their current abilities, can truly redefine their VCE journey
Through the course of my career, I learned how to:
Go from an underperforming student to one of the top performers in my university class, securing no less than five 6-figure job offers at graduation
Approach VCE examinations in the optimal way to achieve top-level results
Build a finely-tuned study program that minimises the risk of falling behind
And it’s these results that I hope to help the next generation achieve. It’s that goal that truly drives me
Don’t take our word for it - hear it from the students themselves
“I think one of the main things that makes Rob just better than other tutors is just his resources and his way of teaching. It doesn’t just teach you the concepts of the maths that you need to know for the exam, but it also teaches you essential problem solving skills that you need for maybe some harder questions or separators on the exam that you might not have encountered in your practice. And that [was] essential in [getting] me this high mark.”
“The most impactful benefit I received whilst working with Rob is the confidence that he gave me, through his compendiums, practice SACs, all the work. It really allowed me to just really hone in on my skills and just develop them further to the highest level possible.”
“Working with Rob is one of the large reasons [behind] why I was able to get a Raw 50 in Spesh. Compared to other tutors that I’ve been to in the past, EdAtlas is a lot more motivational in regards to actually getting you to study”.
“Something that stood out to me compared to other tutors is that [Rob] genuinely cares about his students – Rob is always available to talk – that kind of support system that exists outside the classroom as well, was a really big standout and really motivated me throughout VCE. I definitely don’t think that I would have been able to get a 50 in either of these subjects without [Rob and the team].”
“The people that I’ve met at EdAtlas – there are a lot of really hard-working passionate and ambitious people. It’s not even a joke – I’ve made a bunch of friends from EdAtlas – it was definitely something I did not expect.”
“I was worried about the fact that it was a slightly competitive environment. However, I do think that this competitive environment was actually what was pushing me to do my best. So I think I found it to be a really positive thing rather than a negative thing. The competitive edge that EdAtlas gives is really unparalleled in the tutoring scene.”
“Rob isn’t an ordinary math tutor, he has stories, and these stories everyone love[s] to hear because they tell you about life, they tell the mentality, they tell you how to improve. And these things are what allowed me to have the motivation and drive to improve on my maths study score but also the direction of life in general.”
“Infinity’s Playground gave us additional insights, which enabled me to gain an extra 2-3 marks on the final exam. Without these marks, I wouldn’t have gotten a 50, or the perfect [99.95] ATAR. The impact is clear – with EdAtlas having taught every single Raw 50 in Methods that came out of Melbourne High this year.”
“One of the most valuable assets EdAtlas has is that you can have complete confidence that their materials are perfect to the point that if you write the same answers that they provide, you will also be able to get full marks on your exam or SAC.”
“There was definitely a noticeable advantage that I was given through IP (Infinity’s Playground) questions and even just Compendiums questions. There would be so many times where I’d be in class and there would be some question on the whiteboard that I would just think, I’d done a Compendium question like this, or this has been in the notes, or this has been in IP and everyone else in the class would be completely stumped by it.”
“Even with the size of his cohort, [Rob] was able to spend time messaging us [and] checking up on how we were doing. Also, I was able to ask Rob for tips regarding university, just studying in general, and also future jobs. There were times [during VCE] where I felt demotivated, so I [would] message Rob to keep me accountable, and I think that’s what really helped me through Year 12.”
“The resources which we receive are genuinely a level above any other company you can get. Every question is tailor made, super specific to the study design, modelled off of past exam questions [and] past school SACs.”
“I was expecting low 40s, but EdAtlas gave me quite a few [extra] study scores on what I otherwise would have achieved if I didn’t go [here].”
“I had a really clear goal in mind. I just didn’t know what I needed to do to get there. The Infinity’s Playground program – it’s really such a remarkable thing that Rob has set up for those who are willing to push themselves that extra mile. It is well beyond your expectations – within those hours that I spent at Infinity’s Playground, I was able to take onboard so many different problem solving techniques and styles to approach these questions – which I would otherwise really have no idea how to tackle.”
“EdAtlas was advertised to be really good… did it hold up? It definitely did.”
“I think one thing that really makes EdAtlas and just Rob stand out, compared to other tutoring companies, is how approachable and personable Rob is as a tutor. Across this year, it didn’t feel like Rob was just some distant lecturer that I was able to see once a week, but more so a close mentor, and someone who was really always there for me when I was going through difficulties.”
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“I was worried that it wouldn’t be much of a personalised experience. When I joined Rob’s classes, I immediately felt that there was something different from his classes that he did much better than other companies.”
“The compendiums, the practice SACs and the Infinity’s Playground really propelled me to the next level – [they] allowed me to get 50 raw because there were no foreign question types on the exam. I also liked how Rob helped me navigate other areas of my life – like my career.”
“Something I’ve noticed from Rob is that he has a very keen eye to detail that some other tutoring companies don’t have.”
“The best thing I liked about Rob was that he was able to give personal feedback and personalised comments. And also, he not only cared about your academics, but also your mental wellbeing. He gave advice about burning out or how to deal with [challenging] life choices.”
“I remember I was aiming for a 42 [in] Methods. EdAtlas really motivated me to aim for those high scores, and definitely played a really big part in me getting the score that I got.”
“Without Rob, maybe I could’ve gotten 40s, but I could have never gotten a perfect study score.”
“Rob is not just a tutor – he is a trusted friend who will listen to your questions and your thoughts and continually support you even beyond high school – there are not many tutors out there who can really beat that.”
“At the end of Year 10, I was struggling to maintain a 90% average but a lot of people in my class were consistently getting 100%. By the end of Year 11, I was fortunate enough to get the Methods Prize [Rank 1] and achieve a 50 [raw] in Methods. Without Rob, I definitely would not have been able to achieve the study score I got.”
“The end result was worth the investment I made. It wasn’t just the academics. I found a new approach to learning itself.“
“I was worried of getting low study scores because my course required really high study scores and so I knew EdAtlas was the place to go. My most impactful benefit from working with Rob was gaining so much more confidence. After being selected for Infinity’s Playground, my confidence definitely skyrocketed.”
“I think what makes Rob the best tutor out of the other tutors that my friends have gone to and have described to me about is that Rob is able to create this environment where ambition is quite normalised and that, when you’re surrounded by such smart individuals and such strong individuals, you sort of ultimately see how you yourself could be better and I think other tutors aren’t able to bring together these top tier individuals as well as Rob can.”
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