This guy was in both my extension Math and English classes. Probably the only person who could explain something to me in a perfectly logical and rational manner. I would want my essays marked by him..
No, not necessarily people who want to become writers or poets at all. A state ranking mark is probably at minimum a 98. If you would like a sample I can send you one, just email me :)
From my own personal experience, as Sinawi mentioned the creative does require less time hence less words. In my opinion 1200-1500 for the creative may cut it and 1600-1900 for the essay would be acceptable. The minimum and maximum I have specified are linked, so the less you write for the...
Joseph, your raw marks are almost completely irrelevant. Telling us how you ranked in those subjects and the rank of your school would be a much better way to get an accurate assessment of the situation.
I can speak with you more about this if you'd like, email if you have any questions.
The HSC is primarily about finding the shortest path from A to B. Of course with A being 0 and B being completeness of an assignment or exam readiness. With that said if you find the shortest path, (meaning the quickest in this instance) you may well have enough to time socialise and sleep...
This belongs in the tutoring classifieds... and internal "harshness" of marking has no bearing on the HSC mark (rank is only factor) just so people don't get confused.