If you want a solid 99+, it's not enough to 'study smart'. Sure, your knowledge of that particular subject might be close to perfect, but you must befriend the most crucial part of the HSC - perfect exam technique. Whilst many will spam past papers, check answers and remember the structure of...
Yes, I am solely basing this on prestige - hence making every attribute of both individuals equal.
If you are operating a business, the reputation of your business is of value to your customers (and hence your business). One of the factors that contribute to this reputation is the prestige of...
Now consider this case: A person in UNSW/USYD with the the qualifications, qualities and experience you need vs someone from TAFE with the qualifications, qualities and experience you need. Assuming they both did extremely well in the interview process, and you only had one position left. Which...
Btw, on the topic of past papers, you can check my sig for some papers that you probably won't find on any other people's sites :P
(Goto the "additional resources" link)