Hi againnnn! I just wanted to know how you prepared for the HSC. I'm kinda worried because I procrastinate a lot.
Hello! I did too, we all do! What matters is that we try to procrastinate as little as possible and instead focus on our studies. What I did was put my phone and other distractions away while I was studying, which allowed me to concentrate and not waste time.
When I was able to overcome that obstacle, I designed a plan/schedule that included what I should be studying each day and how much time a particular topic should take me to study. I concentrated on content as a start in Business Studies and IPT for example. Once I felt I was confident in terms of the content, I started completing past papers to ensure I could effectively apply what I learned to HSC questions and when possible, I asked for feedback from my teachers.
For maths, I followed a similar approach, as I started by completing some textbook exercises for each topic to make sure I was familiar with the concepts/formulas. After that, my focus shifted to past papers. I wasn't great at maths, so I tried to complete as many papers as I could, allowing me to be exposed to different types of questions, which eventually allowed me to achieve a decent final HSC mark of 81.
For English, I made sure I knew my essays well (including analysis and quotes) and practised writing them until I was able to write my whole analysis in approximately 30 minutes. In addition to revising the techniques we learned throughout year 11 and 12 so I could include some in my answers for the short answer section, I focused on Module C. I practised some sample Module C questions and then sought feedback from my teacher. I kept implementing her suggestions until I was told my writing has considerably improved. That's when I knew I was ready for HSC English.
The most important thing is to remain calm and avoid worrying/stressing throughout this period of time, so you can ensure you get the best possible results.
I hope this helps!
