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  1. Pete1555

    ATAR Estimate - Pete1555 (2)

    Hey all! I'll just like my ATAR estimate please, cheers! Standard English: 5/25 [Somewhat weak cohort] General Mathematics: =2/25 [Somewhat weak cohort] Geography: 1/8 [EXTREMELY weak cohort] Business Studies: 6/25 [Average cohort] Information Processes Technology: 2/4 [EXTREMELY...
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    Using 2 Related Text in "with reference to ONE related text" Questions

    So I'm wondering if you will be marked down if you use two related text in a question which only requires you to use ONE related text. I sometimes feel the urge to use two of my related text as I believe it further portrays what I'm trying to say. So can I use two related texts when it...
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    Audi or Holden OR....

    Hey all, I'm going to purchase a car very soon, but I just don't know what to really buy. My budget is around 27-30 grand, and I'm currently trying to decipher on which care will be better for me. I'm thinking between an Audi or an Australian/Japanese owned vehicle. Currently, I have my eye on...
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    ATAR Estimate - Pete1555

    Hey all, may I please get an estimate for the following half-yearly ranks/marks. Standard English: 5/26 (Mark - 75) [Somewhat weak cohort] General Mathematics: 6/28 (Mark - 73) [Somewhat weak cohort] Geography: 1/8 (Mark - 90) [EXTREMELY weak cohort] Business Studies: =5/27 (Mark - 84)...
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    Easter Holidays

    So what does everyone plan to do during these Easter holidays? I plan on just catching up on missed homework and study notes for the majority of my subjects. This point marks the half-way of our HSC year :cry: So what's your plans for these holidays? Good Luck!
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    Is This Car P-Plate Legal?

    Hey all, I'm going to get my P's soon, and my parents want to buy a new car which is to be used by my mum and I. However, we are not sure if the Audi A5 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic is P-Plate legal. Website for car: http://www.audi.com.au/au/brand/en/models/a5/a5_coupe.html Thanks!
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    What Is This Question Asking?

    Hey all, I'm quite confused in how to approach this essay from 2010 HSC Standard English: Question 1 — Elective 1: Distinctive Voices (20 marks) (a) Prose Fiction – Marele Day, The Life and Crimes of Harry Lavender Compare the ways distinctive voices are created in The Life and Crimes of...
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    EAS Bonus Point at UTS

    Hey all, I know that the EAS program allows students to get bonus marks if they are at a disadvantage etc... I know that UTS gives out a maximum of 10 bonus marks. However, does the severity of the situation alter the marks allocated. For example, If someone who was to apply for 3 reasons...
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    Help With Modern History HSC Essay

    Hey all, I'm currently trying to answer the Question 10 in Modern History HSC 2005: Russia and The Soviet Union. Here it is... "Evaluate the view that Bolshevik power was consolidated only because Lenin modified Communist ideology in the period 1917–1924." I'm not asking for a complete...
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    Are The Teachers Realistic In Regards to Hours Per Night?

    Hey all!! I'm just curious in knowing if the teachers are serious in regards to hours per night spent on studying in Year 12. My school is continuously stating that the average student should be spending ATLEAST 4 hours a night on study every weekday, and ATLEAST 8 hours a day on a weekend...
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    Do World War 1 Notes Have to Be Detailed?

    Hey all! I'm currently very confused as many people state that World War 1 notes don't have to be as detailed and concise as it is a Source-based component in the HSC test. However my teachers and fellow classmates state that I should have very detailed notes as it is the core topic on modern...
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    Study When There Is No Examination?

    Hey all! I'm a bit confused on what I should do in regards to this issue, so that's why I'm asking yo dudes :D. So currently, 5 out of my 6 subjects involves an examination (half-yearly). However 1 subject only involves an assignment which is to be completed at home. So should I still study...
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    Studying Before and After Sleep?

    Hey all!! So I've heard many people say that studying before and after sleep makes you remember the content better. So is this true or false? I've done some research already, and supposedly it is better to study just before you go to sleep, however, there was no confirmation about studying...
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    Are the Following Low Scaling Subjects?

    Hey all, not sure if this is the right place, but here we go... I was wondering if the following are low scaling subjects: Business Studies, Geography and Information Processes and Technology. I know that English Standard and General Mathematics are low scaling subjects but I'm not too certain...
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    Does ATAR Relect Difficulty of Course?

    Hey all!! So I was just thinking about the ATAR cut-offs of certain university courses, & I didn't quite know how the ATAR requirement is found. From what I've been told, the ATAR cut-off goes higher due to the high demand of the course, so it fluctuates from year to year. However, does the...
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    Is it Still Possible to Apply for EAS?

    Hey all! I finally decided that once school starts, ill go to my school councillor to discuss the Educational Access Scheme. I'm eligible for it, but I didn't end up applying for it. So I did a bit of research, & I stumbled upon this website. WEBSITE: http://www.uac.edu.au/eas/ And...
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    I 'Dislike' English to the Point Where I Don't Try

    Hey all! I do standard English as I do somewhat struggle with the subject. I dislike everything about it to the point where I don't even attempt to study/revise for it, as I dislike it that much! I study for my other subjects as I do enjoy them, from Modern History to Mathematics to IPT. In...
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    Are Excel HSC Study Guides Useful?

    Hey all! I tried to search for a similar thread like this but had no luck. So are the 'Excel HSC Study Guides' any useful, or worth the money. I have seen many different types which range from English to Modern History to Chemisty etc... Do they exceptionally help whilst studying or are they...
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    How to Study for Modern History with Multiple Resources?

    Hey all, this is my first post on this website, & I'm really looking forward to becoming an avid member to this site during my HSC year. OK, so now to my concern. I'm currently creating notes for Modern History: World War 1, & I'm having difficulty doing so. My teacher gives out many handouts...
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