My parents used to be so uptight but now they're not bothered arguing with me any more. The HSC is my responsibility and mine alone. If i get a good mark or a mark im happy with my parents will be happy too, but to them my hsc is just bragging rights. When my mum asked me what i wanted to do in...
cutting down your extended responses to 1200-1300 words. Use a pen that "glides". Putting weight on your pens, e.g. rubbers, batteries, etc. I've never tried this but i've seen some people use this technique and it apparently works.