hsc advice

  1. Kat.crazi

    13 Units for the HSC?

    I am currently going into my HSC year with subjects: English Extension 2, Mathematics Extension 1, Chemistry, Biology, SOR II (13 units) Would I be able to manage this considering I have a part time job (averaging only 4-8hrs per week) and am aiming for an ATAR of 95+? I wanted to drop to SOR I...
  2. M

    Modern History or Business Studies?!

    Hello, I'm in Year 10 and about to select my subjects for HSC. The subjects I'm already set on are 3U English, 2U Maths, Legal Studies, Economics, and Music 2. I still need to choose one more subject and am having difficulty deciding between Modern History and Business Studies. In 2022, only...
  3. katiekms

    Is term 1 holidays too late to start my major work?

    Unfortunately I am an avid procrastinator, so even though I knowwwww I should’ve started in the summer holidays… I well.. didn’t. I’m just wondering, have I made this impossible for myself? I’m doing some moderately large scale acrylic paintings for context. My teacher has made it quite clear...
  4. S

    Do HSC actually have an impact?

    Ok I just got my maths advanced term 2 marks back and let’s just say I’m pretty disappointed. Even though I’ll try hard the next two tests I don’t think my rank can dramatically improve. Everything i’ve read says your HSC marks just depend on your internal rank so even if i do insanely good in...
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    What is the maximum amount of units that you should take on in Year 12 (HSC)?

    My subjects at the moment are: English Advanced/Extension One, Mathematics Advanced/Extension One, Biology, Chemistry and Modern History. At least at the moment it seems like I wouldn't want to drop any of these subjects going into Year 12. Is this level of workload sustainable or it is more on...
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    Should I drop Extension 2

    Hi All, I'm an accelerated student for Maths Extension 1 who did the HSC last year. I got a 47/50 for Extension 1 and 97/100 for Advanced. I'm now doing Maths Extension 2 but after the first assessment task, I'm not sure if I should continue doing it. I'm currently ranked 7th(last) and I got 30...
  7. S

    Tutoring Help - Whats the best approach

    Hi, I'm in year 10, live in Western Sydney and planning for tutoring for Yr 11 and HSC. There is so much information out there so I'm a bit stressed and need your help on what tutoring options should I consider going forward. I'm targeting an ATAR of 90-95 in HSC and I'm currently average in...
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    MATH PRODIGIES PLS HELP

    Do any math prodigies on BOS have any tips for getting good at maths especially in a short amount of time without going to like 10 different tutoring centres? Please let me know what you guys have done cos I need to raise those marks!
  9. A

    Physics or Biology for prelim and hsc?

    So Im currently in year 10 choosing my subjects for year 11 and 12. As the title suggests, im a bit conflicted with choosing between either bio or physics. Ive already decided on math advanced, math extension 1, english advanced, economics, business studies and chemistry. Most of these are...
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    I'm going into preliminary year and HSC (12) for some subjects and terrified. HELP

    2022, I'm going into prelim with subjects -biology -chemistry -english advanced -english ext 1 -music 1 These subjects are accelerated and taking the HSC (2022) for -Maths advanced -Maths ext1 -SOR (Studies of Religion1) I haven't really consulted an expert for my subject choices just fully on...
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