Should I do 10 or 12 units for HSC?
You are doing the bare minimum, meaning all 10 units will count. You have a ‘backup’ subject, meaning that only your best 10 units will count towards your ATAR, so if you stuff up one subject, it is all good. I’ve heard a lot of people say you definitely must do 12 units, in case you mess up an exam.
How many units is recommended for HSC?
10 units
To gain an HSC, students must have completed a minimum of 12 units of Preliminary courses and 10 units of HSC courses. All courses in the HSC have a unit value. Most courses are 2 units.
Is 13 units too much for HSC?
Taking on 13 units doesn’t mean it’s impossible to get a good ATAR. It just means you need to invest more time studying and managing other aspects of life. You just need to be confident in your time management skills because it is quite a heavy workload.
What is HSC percentile?
Your percentile is your position in a course relative to other students. This means that you are in the 80th percentile, 80% of the students have scored below you. Similarly, if you scored in the 63rd percentile, then you have done better than 63% of other students.
What are the most popular HSC subjects?
Top 15 subjects
| Subject | Unique Students |
|---|---|
| English | 69446 |
| Mathematics | 59310 |
| Biology | 19178 |
| Business Studies | 18137 |
Can you get a HSC without an ATAR?
Students who do not want an ATAR, but do want a recognised school credential. Students who want an HSC that includes nationally recognised qualifications through vocational education and training (VET) and TAFE courses. Eligible VET courses can count toward an ATAR.
Should I do 10 units for HSC?
It is mandatory to take 12 preliminary units in Year 11. However, you only need 10 units in your HSC. You can take more, of course, but only your best 10 units will count towards your ATAR (should you be receiving one).
What are the highest scaling HSC subjects?
Maths Extension 1 & 2 are by far, the highest scaling subjects in the HSC. Because of their high scaling, you should take the highest level of Mathematics that you are capable of.
What is the average score for HSC?
The ‘average’ performance in most courses is usually a mark in the mid-70s (Band 4). Band 1 indicates that a student has not met enough of the course outcomes for a report to be made. Band 1 includes marks ranging from 0 to 49. For an Extension course, the bands are E4 (highest level of performance) to E1.
Has anyone got a 100 ATAR?
Why it’s impossible to get an ATAR of 100. Because the ATAR is a rank and not a score, and it’s measured in increments of 0.05 the highest ATAR you could get is 99.95. That means you did better than 99.95 percent of all the Year 12 ATAR eligible students in your state.