Not the best way to spend your final two years of secondary school, and the stresses keep coming.

The general achievement test has been scheduled for October 5, just a few short weeks before year 12 students sit for their end-of-year exams.

Zac said at this stage, it's cutting it close to the actual exam period.

"It has to go ahead at this stage," he said.

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"Usually it's in the middle of the year, if they push it back anymore I don't know what will actual be able to happen in regards to the GAT."

Zac said his most significant concern is another lockdown happening.

"A lot of people have been struggling with the last period of lockdowns," he said.

"And with this cohort, we missed most of year 11. It's definitely been a struggle but hopefully VTAC helps us out with that."

Fellow Horsham College captain Bella Panozzo said students are preparing for exams.

"Gradual practice makes perfect," she said.

She said some teachers would be running revision sessions during the term three holidays.

"We've finished most of our content now, we can focus on exams," Bella said.

Bella said while the GAT doesn't hold a lot of pressure, it seems like the lowest priority at the moment.

"It seems irrelevant now, people just want to get it done," she said.

"It's a burden in the back of your mind."

Holy Trinity Lutheran College captain Lilly Kanoop said while the GAT isn't something you'd spend three weeks studying for, it helps standardise their results for the ATAR.

"It's one test, but it would be same for me if it was held tomorrow," she said.

"We've received so much support from the school, from our teachers that we feel confident."

Fellow Holy Trinity College captain Nathan Rokebrand said it's more than a backup; the GAT is also about the content.

"It's not just about timing, it also tests aptitude," he said.

Lilly said it didn't cross her mind even to stressed about it.

"We knew it was postponed for a reason, to keep us safe," she said.

"I just had to keep changing the date in my diary."

Lilly and Nathan agreed that their fellow students were plodding along.

"Everyone is pretty chill," Nathan said.

"A lot has changed this year and last year. It'll all get done one way or another."

Nathan said there doesn't seem to be much evidence that suggests the end of year exam will be moved.

"If they do, they do," he said.

"We're not too worried."

In reflection, the past two years of their education left Lilly and Nathan a bit speechless.

"It's crazy," Lilly said.

"It's all about adapting."

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Nathan said he's blinked, and now it's nearly over.

"It's been an interesting few years," he said.

"In some regards, it's been a long two years but in others it's gone quickly."

All four school captains agreed that being onsite for year 12 students was vital and a huge relief for the cohorts.

"We were worried that we wouldn't be able to spend a lot of time together as a class in person," Lilly said.

"We're so happy to be here and together."

Horsham College captain Bella said while the chapter being almost over is a bit scary, it's a bit sentimental as well.

"On to bigger and better things," she said.

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