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A State Ranker's Guide to 20/20 Paragraph Writing by Jessica Wei

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How To Ace HSC English: Practical Tips From a 2nd in NSW & 99.95 ATAR Achiever

Jessica Wei

I know that Advanced English is one of the most, if not the most challenging subject of the HSC having gone through it myself not too long ago.‍There are no syllabus dot points to memorise that will lead you down a linear path to success. It can be scary to think that so much of your ATAR rides on this compulsory subject, where the marking standards can seem utterly unpredictable or cryptic at best.‍Coming to terms with the reality that the majority of top achievers are comparably good at subjects like maths and the sciences, English also becomes one of the most important subject of Year 12 that you'll need to contend with. In my years of tutoring, and my own HSC experience, I've witnessed English be the main differentiator between students at the higher end of the bell curve (AKA. the realm of 99.0+ ATAR).‍

Achieving 3 State Ranks, a 99.90 ATAR and Blitzing 4 units of English

Ana-Sofia Petrovic

When I started the HSC, I felt overwhelmed by the often confusing and conflicting advice that circulated in my Year 12 study space.‍I knew I wanted to do well, but how to get there seemed like a mystery.‍Despite my hesitation, I bravely followed my passion and took on 4 units of English against the stern warnings from my friends and family against doing four extension subjects and two major works.

Achieving Two English State Ranks and a 99.90 ATAR Whilst Being School Captain

Sydney Bao

HSC English; an insatiable beast, a hardened foe, the most notoriousadversary for prospective acolytes seeking the fabled lands of 99+ ATAR.