ATAR Notes: Forum
HSC Stuff => HSC Subjects + Help => Topic started by: joannelovescake on August 21, 2018, 02:35:06 pm
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Hi (again)!
Before I begin my lengthy post, I have created a motivational playlist to share which will hopefully boost your confidence : https://open.spotify.com/user/joannelovescake/playlist/2FG2ToJcJQIHO7Rb6irSvc?si=v5xdURKqSdurEUVKJUm-mg
Most of us are starting to get our trial marks back and for some of us, the results might be disappointing. I have compiled some *useful* piece of advice for all of us, which will hopefully make this stressful time a little bit more tolerable. While a disappointing result can be demotivating, it pushes for improvement. There's 58 days left until the first HSC exam, and we should all use this time wisely to improve or maintain our marks despite how happy we are with our trial results.
I think it is very crucial for each person to sit down and think about why their results were satisfactory/disappointing. Was the paper really hard? Not enough time? Not prepared properly? Crammed exam timetable? By reflecting on this, you can better understand what you need to improve on and to the extent you are responsible for your mark. (let's be realistic - 100%, but sometimes, sh*t happens that's out of your control).
A good idea is to sit down and make a plan. Draw a table with four columns and as many rows as the subjects you do. Name the first column TRIAL MARK. Name the second column ASSESSMENT MARK. Third column: RANK. Final column: HSC GOAL MARK or GOAL IMPROVEMENT (%). Stick this table on your vision board / cork board / whiteboard/ wall / mirror. Look at it every day. Make a list of your weaknesses and strengths and particularly focus on the weaknesses.
Revise, study, and get back on track. Set reasonable and achievable marks for yourself. Don't stress too much about your ATAR - your ranks are now determined and the only thing in your control is your raw mark. DO NOT put marks into ATAR calculator especially if they're unrealistic because you will feel overwhelmed, pressured, and you might cry.
REMEMBER: "Bad" results can be subjective. A 75% can be a disappointing mark for people with high expectations, while it can be satisfactory for others. Don't compare your marks to other peoples'. It all comes down to personal standards, ability and aspirations!