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  1. ronny thamer

    Idk if I should do History Ext.

    Hello BOS user's, I am a student just beginning year 12, and I don't know if I should pursue the often contentious sector of History Extension. My subjects are listed in my signature, and I think the addition of 4U maths with HEX will be extremely demanding, yet extremely rewarding. There are...
  2. ronny thamer

    I'm confused?

    Hello Board of Studies Users, I just want to know a simple question: If you do math extension 2 (4 units), are the internal assessments for math advanced used for your HSC Marks, or is it that Maths Advanced does not count to the HSC at all? I am asking this because I have seen some sources...
  3. Kat.crazi

    13 Units for the HSC?

    I am currently going into my HSC year with subjects: English Extension 2, Mathematics Extension 1, Chemistry, Biology, SOR II (13 units) Would I be able to manage this considering I have a part time job (averaging only 4-8hrs per week) and am aiming for an ATAR of 95+? I wanted to drop to SOR I...
  4. M

    how does ext2 math and english work?

    hey guys i was just wondering if anyone knew how your atar is calculated/what actual subjects you do in y12 if you take ext2 math compared to ext2 english. i may do ext2 english but im definetly not considering doing ext2 maths, i was curious as to how it all works. basically is it if you do...
  5. M

    subject selection 2024 (hsc 2026)

    hey guys im a current y10 student who is a bit conflicted on what subjects i should take for y11 and 12. i currently go to a high ranking selective school and have had straight As for all my subjects from y7-10. my options are: ext1 eng advanced math legal studies (accelerated hsc 2025)...
  6. thatnormster

    What's easier? Biology or Economics?

    Yo! Here are the subjects that I've locked in for next year • Math Adv + Ext 1 • English Adv + Ext 2 • Geography And I'm tossing up between Biology and Economics. I hate studying Economics but I'm doing unbelievably well in it... I grasp the content well, it's just a chore to study for. I'm...
  7. C

    ENG EXT OR GEO....???? 🚑💨💀

    Hi guys if you're reading this PLS help me out!!!! I currently have 13 units for Y12 (4u math, 3u eng, mod his, chem, geo) And I'm thinking about dropping either 3u eng or Geography but I can't choose... both have their pros and cons Drop Eng Ext, Keep Geo Drop Geo, Keep Eng ext - Geo is a...
  8. A

    Economics vs Business studies

    Hi, I am in Year 10, and I am struggling to decide on my last 2 units for next year. These are the subjects I am definitely going to choose: English Advanced Mathematics Ext 1 Biology Chemistry Art For anyone doing either economics or business studies what are the advantages/disadvantages? how...
  9. yx0302n

    Year 11 Subject Selection

    Hello, I'm struggling to decide on my last two units for next year. So far, I have: 2 English 3 Maths 2 Biology 2 Chemistry 2 Physics and am unsure what to pick for my last two. I have an idea of either Economics, Modern History or PDHPE. I want to achieve the highest ATAR possible and do well...
  10. 0

    Need some guidance

    Last year when choosing subjects for prelim/hsc, all of my subjects clashed (somehow even my backup subjects managed to be on same line) and I only ended up getting two of the subjects I am really interested in (modern history and biology), whilst I had to pick subjects on other lines to fill...
  11. A

    What HSC subjects do future doctors choose in Australia?

    For those who are looking to study medicine in the future, what kind of subjects did you choose for HSC? Also for those that are currently studying medicine, what HSC subjects did you choose? Also does doing extension subjects make your application to uni more favourable?
  12. sweena

    Subjects

    Hey, I need some help with my subjects and I'm stressing out about it at the moment. I'm currently doing: - Math & English Standard (happy with this) - Distance Education Legal Studies - Visual Arts - Ancient History - Society and Culture - History Extention (I think I am going to drop, too...
  13. W

    Is internal ranking really that important?

    Hi, So recently I discovered the importance of internal rankings and its impact on my final HSC mark/ATAR. I'm personally more of a science/math person, meaning that I will need to complete depth studies for two of my subjects (physics and chemistry). To be honest, depth studies are my weakest...
  14. Bumblebee_18

    Subject Selection Help plz

    SO, I'm so so stressed for the subject selection, I'm stuck on 11 units and I can't decide on any more subjects because I'm kinda scared of what the workload and will be like. Our school interview was NOT helpful, the person in front of me kept talking and my appointment was delayed and...
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