JL.S2 GAMSAT /The Section II Skills-Based Program

  • $200

The S2 Skills-Based Program

  • Course
  • 106 Lessons
  • 365-day access


Enrolments for September 2026 now OPEN!


The Skills-based program will equip any candidate, regardless of previous experience, with reliable and strong essay-writing foundations to build upon.


Purchasing this package offers the following inclusions:

  • 10 Hours of Instructive Recordings:

    • Walkthroughs of key Section II theory, preparation approach, and strategies

    • Worked examples demonstrating application of concepts.

  • 12 Essay submissions for feedback.

  • 12 Downloadable sample essays (Task A and B).

  • >200 Sample Task A and B Topics

  • Regular Updates for New Techniques, Theory, and Content

  • Personal Mentorship

  • Weekly Progress and Accountability Check-ins


For more details, L0: Program Introduction is available for preview below - scroll down and click on each chapter to preview the contents.

Otherwise, you may direct any inquiries to: jl.s2gamsat@gmail.com


Students who wish to upgrade from The Program to ongoing 1-on-1 tutoring are entitled to discounted 1-on-1 lessons until the course fee is fully reimbursed. Contact Jackson for more details

L0: Program Introduction

Key information on the Skills-Based Program. Available for previewing.

Welcome to the Program!
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Syllabus and Learning Objectives
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Conceptual Approach - Philosophy in Section II
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Copyright Notice
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Using This Platform For Section II Learning
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Logistics - Access, Essay Submissions and Feedback, Sample Essays
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Student Expectations
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Personal Mentorship
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Is The Program Right For You?
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Key Messages

L1: Section II Philosophy and Preparation Approach

Appreciate the benefits of employing different study strategies for Section II preparation

Preface - Your Inclusions
L1.0 - Lesson Introduction and Learning Objectives
L1.1 - Preparing for Section II
L1.2 - Preparation Approach and Strategies
L1.3 - The Philosophical Approach
L1.4 - Essay Writing Foundations for Section II
L1.5 - Logistics, Essay Submissions and Feedback
L1.6 - Learning From Sample Essays and Sample Essay Set 1
L1.7 - Video Walkthrough
L1 Addendum - What Kind of Essays Are We Aiming For In Section 2?
L1.8 - Homework Topic For Submission
L1.9 - Other Resources and Further Help

L2: Interpreting Stimuli

Gain an understanding of how to deconstruct and respond to prompts in Section II

L2.0 - Lesson Introduction and Learning Objectives
L2.1 - The Interpretation of Stimuli
L2.2 - The Interpretive Process
L2.3 - Using an Ideas Bank
L2.4 - Introduction to Planning and Essay Structure
L2.5 - Video Walkthrough
L2.6 - Worked Example Part 1: Interpreting Task A
L2.6 - Worked Example Part 2: Interpreting Task B
L2.7 - Practice Topics
L2.8 - Skill Mastery
L2.9 - Sample Essay Set 2
L2.10 - Homework Topic For Submission
L2.11 - Other Resources and Further Help

L3: Generating Ideas

Learn different strategies and techniques for the generation and structuring of ideas.

L3.0 - Lesson Introduction and Learning Objectives
L3.1 - The Generation of Ideas
L3.2 - Techniques For Generating Ideas
L3.3 - Incorporating an Ideas Bank
L3.4 - Generating a Thesis/Contention
L3.5 - Generating Body Paragraph Arguments
L3.6 - Expanding Body Paragraph Arguments
L3.7 - Generating Examples
L3.8 - Logic in Planning and Essay Structure
L3.9 - Video Walkthrough
L3.10 - Worked Example Part 1: Interpreting Stimuli and Generating a Contention with Key Arguments
L3.10 - Worked Example Part 2: Developing a Body Paragraph
L3.10 - Worked Example Part 3: Interpreting Stimuli and Generating a Contention with Key Arguments
L3.10 - Worked Example Part 4: Developing a Body Paragraph
L3.11 - Practice Topics
L3.12 - Skill Mastery
L3.13 - Sample Essay Set 3
L3.14 - Homework Topic For Submission
L3.15 - Other Resources and Further Help
L3 Addendum - Advanced Techniques for Generating Contentions

L4: Logic, Reasoning, and Structure

Understand how to optimise and structure your reasoning when presenting an argument.

L4.0 - Lesson Introduction and Learning Objectives
L4.1 - Logic and Reasoning
L4.2 - Logical Approaches and Reasoning
L4.3 - Qualifying Statements
L4.4 - Line By Line Logic
L4.5 - Side By Side Logic
L4.6 - Logic Summary
L4.7 - Video Walkthrough
L4.8 - Worked Example Part 1: Interpreting Stimuli and Generating a Contention with Key arguments
L4.8 - Worked Example Part 2: Developing an Introduction
L4.8 - Worked Example Part 3: Developing and Expanding a Body Paragraph
L4.9 - Practice Topics
L4.10 - Skill Mastery
L4.11 - Sample Essay Set 4
L4.12 - Homework Topic For Submission
L4.13 - Other Resources and Further Help
L4 Addendum - Assessing Intuitiveness in Line-by-Line Reasoning

L5: Expression and Language

Learn how to communicate your ideas with precision and accuracy.

L5.0 - Lesson Introduction and Learning Objectives
L5.1 - Overview of Expression and Language
L5.2 - Expression
L5.3 - Logic and Expression
L5.4 - Language
L5.5 - Video Walkthrough
L5.6 - Worked Example Part 1: Refining an Introduction
L5.6 - Worked Example Part 2: Refining a Body Paragraph
L5.7 - Practice Topics
L5.8 - Skill Mastery
L5.9 - Sample Essay Set 5
L5.10 - Homework Topic For Submission
L5.11 - Other Resources and Further Help

L6: Critical Appraisal

Apply an evaluation tool synthesised from previous learnings to facilitate self-motivated improvement.

L6.0 - Lesson Introduction and Learning Objectives
L6.1 - Critical Appraisal and Self-Reflection
L6.2 - The Critical Appraisal Process
L6.3 - Critical Appraisal Tool
L6.4 - Video Walkthrough
L6.5 - Worked Example Part 1: Critically Appraising an Introduction and Body Paragraph
L6.5 - Worked Example Part 2: Critically Appraising an Introduction and Body Paragraph
L6.6 - Practice Topics
L6.7 - Skill Mastery
L6.8 - Sample Essay Set 6
L6.9 - Homework Topic For Submission
L.6.10 - Other Resources and Further Help

Addendum L7: Improving Timing

Strategies and Techniques to improve your timing!

  • Added 8/06/26

L7.0 - Lesson Introduction and Learning Objectives
L7.1 - Determinants of Writing Efficiency
L7.2 - Strategies and Techniques for Improving Timing

Addendum L8: Post-Exam Advice and Steps

Practical and useful advice after sitting section 2

  • Added 13/6/26

L8.0 - Lesson Introduction and Learning Objectives
L8.1 - Aftermath and Results
L8.2 - Considering Interview Preparation

Conclusion

Reflect and summarise all of your learning throughout the program thus far.

Summary and Future Steps
Program Feedback
Even More SII Prompts.pdf

Testimonials

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