Stories from our tutors and students of their achievements in the HSC.
Think you need to study eight hours a day to succeed? This is how I achieved more by studying smarter, not longer.
Kerry Mo
99.90 ATAR, 97 in 3U Maths
This is how I cultivated my HSC garden by building better habits, prioritising what mattered, and staying consistent throughout Year 12.
Sophia Sun
99.85 ATAR, 2nd in Maths 4U (95) & 4th in Maths 3U (97)
A reflective guide on studying with intention, learning from mistakes, and building smarter, more effective HSC study habits.
Arnav Desai
99.90 ATAR, 6th in NSW for English Adv, 1st in Maths 4U (97) & 1st in Maths 3U (98)
Failure can fuel your HSC studies. Be consistent, collaborative, and relentless to drive improvement and success.
Aavas Sedain
99.80 ATAR & 97 in 3U Maths
Navigating the HSC is like learning to drive. It takes practice, patience, and confidence turn early uncertainty into control.
Jessica Li
99.40 ATAR, 99 in Maths 3U & 98 in Maths 2U
I thought top students were geniuses. But here’s what I learnt about study habits, confidence, and avoiding the mistakes that held me back.
Ethan Wang
99.70 ATAR & 96 in Economics
I went from below average to 99.80 by choosing subjects I loved, staying consistent, prioritising health, and relentlessly practising past papers.
Christina Leung
99.80 ATAR, 8th in Business Studies & 19th in Modern History
At first, the HSC felt like a terrifying four-week storm, but I learnt to navigate it step by step by planning, practising, reviewing mistakes, and leaning on my cohort.
Christopher Tai
99.40 ATAR & 97 in 2U Maths
I started uncertain in unfamiliar waters, but learnt to stay afloat through teamwork, structure, feedback, timed practice, and steady resilience.
Nandini Kant
12th in NSW for English Adv. & All-Rounder
Strategic studying, consistency, balance, and reflection help students navigate Year 12 effectively without obsessing over ATAR outcomes.
Ashwyn Tyagi
99.60 ATAR & 97 in Chemistry
Top students break procrastination, prioritise understanding, optimise effort, personalise study methods, and maintain perspective beyond HSC.
Ethan Huang
99.80 ATAR, 10th in NSW for 3U Maths & 9th in NSW for IPT
Medicine preparation shaped my Year 12 habits, transforming HSC pressure into structured, achievable academic progress.
Chen Liang
99.90 ATAR & 6th in NSW for English Adv.
Effective planning, reflecting on mistakes, and learning from peers can transform a stressful HSC year into success.
Allison Wang
99.30 ATAR & 95 in 2U Maths
Believe in yourself, manage time, master exam technique, and personalise your study for HSC success.
Beatrice Chung
99.75 ATAR & 97 in Economics
A personal reflection on navigating the HSC, focusing on staying organised, balancing study with rest, learning from mistakes, and developing a healthier mindset to manage pressure and perform more confidently.
Ollisha Muthukuda
99.15 ATAR & All-Rounder
Consistency, micro goals, collaboration, and rigor shaped my HSC journey, leading to academic success.
Daniel Nguyen
99.85 ATAR & 4th in NSW for 3U Maths
With planning, realistic time management, and efficient study, Year 12 success can coexist with meaningful memories.
Akeesha Ekanayake
99.15 ATAR & 97 in 2U Maths
Have you ever wondered what it takes to achieve 2 state ranks and a perfect ATAR?
Cory Aitchison
State Ranks (Economics and Chemistry) & 99.95 ATAR
Year 12 is pretty weird. For the most part, we’re busy battling with the...
Patrick Kwon
99.15 ATAR & ALL-ROUNDER
Breaking down the secrets of NSW's highest performers.
Laura Hardy
State Ranker & 99.85 ATAR
My name is Rishabh, I graduated in 2019 as the Vice Captain of Baulkham Hills...
Rishabh Jain
Head of HSC Chemistry
Thinking of studying medicine? This guide is perfect for you.
Xerxes Lopes
All-Rounder & 99.65 ATAR
A misconception that I often hear students say about the HSC is that only...
Xerxes Lopes
All-Rounder & 99.65 ATAR
The motto that got me through the HSC was “something is better than nothing.”...
Laura Hardy
State Ranker & 99.85 ATAR
It seems that a lot of people push themselves through the HSC without any...
Ben Tran
99.40 ATAR, 16th in NSW for 3U Maths and All-rounder