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In your last week of study I highly recommend practicing past papers under exam conditions. This means with time and no access to notes. Pretend you are actually sitting the exam. Afterwards, mark yourself and you will have a realistic idea of the mark you will likely get in the actual exam...

Don't just write out notes again for dot point subjects like business. Use flash cards instead. Anything that you can convert to bite sized pieces of info for any of your subjects would be good for you to turn into flashcards. You can use them for definitions, quotes, formulas, statistics...

RivalryofTroll gave a great answer in terms of WHAT you need to do. I can help you out in terms of WHEN and HOW you can to study in the best way for your subjects if you like. It really depends on the way your brain likes to learn information. As in, are you a visual, auditory or kinesthetic...

I know someone who helps students out with this sort of stuff. She is a life coach but works with students heaps because of her experience in tutoring. What she can do to help you out isn't so much teaching you content but rather helping you develop a plan for your schooling and your life in...

For content heavy subjects you ideally want to write your own. Start off with the syllabus then you expand it by adding heaps of notes (as much is necessary for you to understand the concept). Add notes from different sources as mentioned by Bedpotato. Once you have expanded and you understand...

Cramming works well for some people but it involves a lot of stress! Can be done more efficiently with less stress and in less time Use flashcards rather than just reading off a page if you are still intent on cramming. If you would like more advice to prepare for the actual HSC exams contact...

1. No need to stress. Actually, stressing less will mean youu can focus on getting better marks 2. Yes and no. Depends how many units you intend on studying and also what kind of hobbies and activities you engage in outside of school. Managing a social life and study helps with study. Otherwise...

An ATAR involves more than just your personal ranking at school. Your school's ranking affects it as does the scaling of your marks and the combination of subjects you have chosen. I did HSC in 2009. Got an ATAR >96 but most of my rankings at school weren't that impressive. Some of my subjects...

Depends on what study techniques you use and how you approach your study. Two months should be plenty of time if you seriously apply yourself and focus. I am not talking studying for ridiculous hours either. Quality of study trumps quantity. I have been coaching students on these matters for...