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    How to stop comparing my marks to others?

    You should never compare yourself with other people. I know how easy it is to do with the HSC ranking system and all, but you must focus ahead. There is still the trials and the major HSC exams which count for the other 50% of your final mark. Just look at it this way what if you stop comparing...
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    State Ranking English

    English Advanced is probably one of the most hardest subjects to state rank considering english is compulsory so everyone has to do it. And no, State rank is only based on your external mark, So to state rank you have to beat the rest of the state in the HSC exam itself.
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    What are you guys doing in the holidays?

    Ive been aiming to finish the whole 2u Math course (we have like 2-3 topics left now) . For physics, I have an assignment this term and for chemistry i have a practical on one experiment. For business studies I also have an assignment. I only have major tests for Maths and Adv English at the end...
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    Half Yearlys

    If i was in your position I would be, Its HSC you shouldn't be missing out on exams specifically if your going to watch commonwealth games ( or are u a competitor though?). 25% is a lot. 12.5% of your HSC, every exam you miss means that you will probs get zero in it and others will get ahead of...
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    Half Yearlys

    Depends on your school. Every school has different weightings for exams. But generally for all schools at this time, I think it should be usually 25%.
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    Computer Science at UNSW or USYD or UTS?!

    Im starting to think in what order i should put my uni preferences and wanted some input. Also if you can please give a reason on why you think the particular uni is good.
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    rote learning in chemistry

    I had a question for the b6 people in chemistry, whether i should rote learn after people telling me its bad and stuff. i mean like there is so much content in chemistry which can be rote learned like the impacts and effects of things and examples etc. off course you have to understand the...
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    Making Maths Compulsory for HSC students

    In saying that its important to make some level of mathematics compulsory, I also believe that some level of English also should be compulsory in year 11 at least. Both subjects are equally important to society, but my argument is rather on why isn't maths compulsory rather than a Mathematics vs...
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    Advanced english question!

    Although I do use fancy language and complex sentences. Im not sure at what level of complexity in language the sentences need to be to achieve good marks? Is it possible jazz519, if you can just provide a two-three sentences example so i know the level of complexity in language you went to...
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    Advanced english question!

    Hi guys, I just want to know from previous graduates on what markers specifically look for in essays to get top marks in advanced english. Like when im writing essays Is it better to have simple & concise sentences and a sophisticated argument which is direct in answering the questions or...
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    Making Maths Compulsory for HSC students

    Do you guys think that maths should be compulsory for HSC Students? Personally I do considering the use of mathematics daily in our lives and the simple fact that so many people cannot do simple calculations in their head. I also feel they should revise the syllabus and make general maths more...
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    Make Notes or Combine Notes for Business Studies?

    To tell the truth it takes me time typing notes for business studies as you have to find different sources to make them perfect. For a subject like business studies where there is less understanding and more memorising is it necessary to write your own notes?. My business teacher has been...
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    How is HSC Chemistry different from Prelim?need help.

    Hi lol i have posted couple of times on boredofstudies now but im really worried about chemistry cause i enjoy it a lot and have a good rank in class but im not getting good marks at all. I wouldnt even call them decent. I just finished prelim chem and didnt do too good. Some people are saying...
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    11 units or 10 units for HSC?

    Hi, I would like to ask for your opinion on whether i should drop Studies of Religion 1 or keep it. Im currently on 11 units as year 12 starts and in year 11 although they don't effect HSC results, these were my ranks (before prelim exams, don't think they will change as Im quite ahead in marks...
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    subject selections for year 11

    Highly recommend Chemistry. Although the exams aren't easy the content is fun and interesting to learn. Plus scales well.
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