We've slowly been witnessing an alarming dehumanisation trend as the tuition industry keeps growing. But students aren't memory sponges or computers, they're humans.
Hey, I’m Priaav 👋.
I started Synopsis with my best mate Satvik after we graduated from Normanhurst Boys last year. He got a 99.95 ATAR. I got a 98.65. But what actually helped us get through wasn’t just study notes or late-night cramming, it was having the right people around us. The right friends, the right teachers, the right tutors. People who understood what we were going through and could show us how to escape this pile of work that seemed to only increase day by day.
Figure 1: Satvik getting affectionately egged 🥚 before he leaves for America.
We built Synopsis to be that escape for you.
We teach properly. Yes properly, how to actually think, how to approach questions, how to study in a way that’s worth your time. Not to tell you to do textbook chapters 10-16, not to tell you that you should be doing 3 hours of revision daily (duh). We’re here to begin treating you humans, not like computers. We’ll show you exam strategies, memorisation hacks, and techniques that WORK because we used them ourselves! Your brain deserves better than to be treated like a rote memorisation tool.
But it’s more than subjects. Every single tutor here is someone we handpicked because they’re not just smart but because they’re interesting, they care, and they’ve done things worth sharing. You’ll have someone to message when you’re stuck, ask about what subjects to pick, what uni's really like, how to apply for cadetships or scholarships, or even how to make the most of your Year 11 and 12. You'll have...
We’ve been through the same stress, burnout, and uncertainty. We know what helps. And we'll be in your corner, every week, until you get where you want to be.
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We don't just teach. Our goal is to help students think, grow, and stay consistent. Our model takes your flaws and strengths, into account. We do the hard work, while you do the smart work.
We make it click first. Before anything sticks, it has to make sense. Our tutors connect new ideas to what you already know, using real-world links, visuals, or short stories that make it intuitive.
See Also: Priming, dual coding, schema theory
Now we break it down. We work through real questions together, slowly at first, then faster, until you understand the “why” behind each step. Not just solving, owning the process.
See Also: Cognitive apprenticeship, scaffolding
Here's where we're better than the rest. Your brain's inherent mental model operates on causal relationships and mental links: cause and effect. There's no need to abstract over the true nature of your brain. Ditch memorization. Ditch long-winded notetaking. Ditch formulas. Embrace the intuitive links we teach you.
See Also: Causal reasoning, neuronal networks, the limits of encoding while note-taking
Class ends. Learning doesn’t. Every session finishes with a personalised summary, targeted revision tasks, and a clear path to the next week. Plus, your tutor is always a Slack message away.
See Also: Spaced repitition, feedback
Many tutoring centres hire purely based on HSC results, but that doesn't guarantee great teaching. At Synopsis, our tutors are not only high-achievers — they're selected for their ability to communicate, mentor, and build long-term academic confidence.
State-ranking, Band 6, All-Rounder achievers
Trained in communication, not just content
From the same schools and exams as your child
Mathematics
ATAR 99.95, Sydney Grammar
"I know what it's like to struggle with calculus — now I teach students how to ace it."
Economics
State Rank 2, Knox Grammar
"Economics clicked for me in Year 12 — I help students find that same breakthrough moment."
English Advanced
Band 6, All-Rounder Medal
"Great essays aren't born, they're built — I show students the framework that works."
Chemistry
ATAR 99.80, James Ruse
"Chemistry is just patterns and logic — once you see it, everything makes sense."
Other centres: Hire purely based on HSC results, without considering teaching ability.
Synopsis: Our tutors are high-performing, but more importantly, they're trained mentors who know how to connect, simplify, and inspire.
Every student gets free access to their own HQ Portal — a private dashboard to manage every part of their learning.
Founded by two former high school leaders and HSC all-rounders, Synopsis was created to fix what most tutoring centres get wrong — outdated teaching, overpacked classes, and no real mentorship.
Co-Founder & Strategy Lead
Former school captain and HSC all-rounder who believes every student deserves personalized mentorship and genuine academic support.
Co-Founder & Academic Director
State-ranking graduate passionate about creating learning environments where students build confidence alongside academic excellence.
No commitments. No pressure. Just a chance to see how a focused, personal class can change everything.
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