Yr 12 is so tiring. (But I secretly love it so much).
I second this. That feeling of satisfaction when you realise your efforts now actually count for something is the best. I also don't just like the academic side to it, but also the social side. I've made and reaffirmed some really great friendships this year and it just makes the whole year so much more memorable. Sure, in years to come you may remember how stressed you were before a SAC or you procrastinating on ATAR Calc for that extra motivation, but I think for me, I will most remember the other things about Year 12 . The friends, the post-SAC coffee outings and the laughter. After all, when we are outside the predictability and security of high school, a lot of what we know and believe now will become irrelevant.
As scary as that is, I honestly can't wait.