Not if you're in a selective environment and have the standards of 99+ with possibility for a state rank. Like how
@tokyocalling made that thread.
It doesn't define you, but some people have expectations that can be the difference of getting into a dream course without delay, people would fuss about getting 98, others would be happy with 60. In no means is that a bad result, but for his goals that include admission into UNSW Medicine, he fell short.
His standards involve getting into a Med Degree, and unless you're rural or have an outstanding UCAT, you won't get into the course unless you have 99.6+ (Because of the sheer number of applicants) which influenced
@Speedāoāsound Sonic to lie about that 99.65.