Final HSC Mark

[jamonwindeyer]

Hey! I was also just wondering if whether or not you get a Band 5 or 6 is determined solely by the mark you receive in your final HSC exam? Or is it the accumulation of your results?

Hey Steph! This guide should answer your questions - Your HSC mark at the end is half of it, and a moderated mark based on your internal rank and your cohorts performance is the other half

[Twety]

Hi, I am a year 12 student and this is the first time I am posting something on the ATARnotes. I am struggling with my advanced english and really disappointment. So far my marks for the last two essay's we have done in class have been 11/15 and now this one being 10/20. I am really struggling and have found the problem to be in memorising the essays. I am able to write an A+ range essay before hand but can never memorise it and then in the exam condition, my brain freezes. I really need some help and feel as if I have failed my HSC and won't b able to attain my Atar of 80 above. All my subjects have a really low scailing so unless i get around 85 total in each, I wont be able to have a good atar . The rest of my advanced english class are doing great except me . If suppose I can score A+ range responses in the trails and HSC final exams, will be atar be good?

 I don't know I may sound so stupid right now but I am literally bursting with questions and don't know anything.  Please help me. I really want to work hard.


-Upset year 12 Student

[jamonwindeyer]

Hi, I am a year 12 student and this is the first time I am posting something on the ATARnotes. I am struggling with my advanced english and really disappointment. So far my marks for the last two essay's we have done in class have been 11/15 and now this one being 10/20. I am really struggling and have found the problem to be in memorising the essays. I am able to write an A+ range essay before hand but can never memorise it and then in the exam condition, my brain freezes. I really need some help and feel as if I have failed my HSC and won't b able to attain my Atar of 80 above. All my subjects have a really low scailing so unless i get around 85 total in each, I wont be able to have a good atar . The rest of my advanced english class are doing great except me . If suppose I can score A+ range responses in the trails and HSC final exams, will be atar be good?

 I don't know I may sound so stupid right now but I am literally bursting with questions and don't know anything.  Please help me. I really want to work hard.


-Upset year 12 Student

Hey there!! Take a breath my friend, everything will be sweet. Lots of questions in there so let me link you to some useful reading.

- This guide explains exactly how your ATAR is calculated, and what it tells you is that a couple of less than ideal results isn't the end of you. This is only in one subject, even! So definitely no need to be concerned, put in the hard work now your goal is still well within reach ('poor scaling subjects' doesn't preclude you in any way, shape or form)

- This guide goes through a bit on memorising English essays, you might not want to go in memorising it word for word, being more flexible can help under pressure! That's what this goes through

- Another handy guide on studying for English!

If you are willing to work hard, things will improve and you will find success - It is simple. Just because you are struggling and those around you appear to be doing better right now, doesn't mean that will be the case in six months