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General HSC Tips
The HSC is a strenuous time for most
people. We here at Craville Studies have compiled a list of tips to
help you through the HSC. They are divided into categories. Please
discuss this info with your career's advisor at school before making
any decisions.
Before Year 12
During Year 12
During the HSC
Before Year 12
Before you start year 12 (or even year
11 for that matter), you should carefully consider what university
course, TAFE course or apprenticeship you wish to get into. Many
post-year 12 opportunities have prerequisites that you must satisfy
in order to be accepted. Find out what these are and make sure you
meet the entry requirements.
Also, take a look at what the UAI cut
off for your uni course is. Decide whether it is realistic, too high
or too low.
When picking subjects, also consider
your ability level. If you are capable of doing an extension
subject, then you should generally do it. Not only do most extension
subjects have good adjusting and UAI scaling, they also generally
have more students in the top bands. Don't take an easy way out.
If you are unsure what you want to do
after school, make sure you leave your options open. Don't miss out
on a UAI or pick easy subjects just because you don't know what
you're going into. Pick subjects that are going to get you the best
UAI possible, giving you more options at the end.
In regards to your study, use the school
certificate and year 11 to work out what study methods work for you.
Try as many approaches as possible, including audio tapes, written
notes, typed notes, visuals, reading, memory puzzles, etc. That way,
by the time year 12 starts, you will have worked out what works best
for you.
During Year 12
Once year 12 is underway, don't waste
time at the beginning. Start summaries straight away, it saves heaps
of stress at the end.
Also, don't overburden yourself with
other commitments. Having a part-time job or playing sport is fine.
In fact, in most cases it can help as it gives you a break from
school, but make sure your life is balanced.
During the HSC
First thing, don't stress. The HSC is
not the end of the world. Do your best, but stressing won't help.
Take time out after exams or during study to do something you enjoy.
Don't overdo study. If you've worked
hard all year, then you are going to be well prepared. Don't study
to a point where your brain is jelly. Study until you have lost
concentration and are no longer absorbing information. After that
point, nothing will stick anyway.
Try and get the same amount of rest that
you would normally. If you usually go to bed at 9:30 on a school
night, do the same during the exams. Otherwise, you will be
disrupting what your body is used to.
Most of all, do your best, but don't
stress. The HSC is not as hard as it seems if you just take time out
to relax. Good Luck!
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