More than 76,000 NSW students have just completed their HSC exams, now anxiously waiting until December 18 for their results. The HSC, a culmination of 13 years of schooling, has traditionally been a source of stress and pride, with many students using their marks to secure university spots. However, the importance of these exams is declining due to the increasing popularity of early entry schemes offered by universities.
Last month, more than 76,000 NSW students sat their HSC exams. They are now waiting until December 18 for their results. Thewill cover the day, as it always does, celebrating the top academic achievers and other success stories from the class of 2024.
But the extent to which a student’s university entrance mark – called the ATAR since 2009 – is based on their performance sitting in an exam room with a pen in their sweaty hand and a ticking clock is declining. And, as Lucy Carroll reports today, there is a growing number of students – particularly at private schools, or from higher socio-economic areas – accessing special provisions to complete their final exams in the first place, also raising equity concerns., as new data reveals almost 12,000 students lodged claims for extra help – such as additional time, rest breaks, or having a personal reader or writer – in this year’s tests.
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