My personal experience and advice to future HSCers.
During my HSC i had two relationships, which in hindsight I regret deeply. My first one was a mess and basically after my ex left me I lost all motivation and ambition during the HSC. My marks plummeted and my rankings dropped as well. I went from first in Eco/Business to 6th but managed to finish 3rd and 5th by years end. However, I was able to maintain my Modern Rank at 1st. Despite this, I know I could of done a lot better, especially considering my mind and the mental state I was in. Climbing up to the top in Eco/Business was especially difficult for me considering the ground I lost. Although this wasn't helped by the factor after my first relationship I was involved with another one 2-3 months after. I know many people will call me an idiot for that and I agree but at the time I felt that was the only way to make me feel better and hopefully improve on my mental state and other aspects. Although this itself turned to be another regret, as the girl left me one week prior to the HSC trials which screwed me even more. And, so again my trials were not as good could of have been.
What I've mentioned is brief summary of my HSC and the immense pain and anxiety in during with a relationship, as well as the pressure of the HSC. After the HSC I thought I would get like low 70s or 60s, however, I ended up getting 85.30, which in the end I think was a pretty good recovery considering everything that had happened. But then again there is a feeling inside me knowing 'What could of have been' had I totally focused on the HSC for the entire year and not been involved in relationships. This is primarily due to the fact I failed to get the course I wanted at UNSW or USYD, as I believe had I dedicated and focused my time I would of have made into the 90s. Compelled with the fact I felt I let my family down because I did not get into the 90s, and the fact my brother managed to get 99.95 for his HSC. But somewhat ironically, the girls that left me ended up getting 88.30 and 90.5 and got into the courses they wanted. Sure some may respond to me point out the girls that left me did well and got their courses and moved on from me, but then again I was totally in 'love' and 'attached' to them. So yeah, this is my brief experience of having relationships during the HSC. It can either be good or bad depending on what side of the pendulum you are on.
If you have a stable relationship then carry it and continue it during the HSC. But I recommended not to have one during the HSC, as It can immensely fuck you up and ruin you.
During my HSC i had two relationships, which in hindsight I regret deeply. My first one was a mess and basically after my ex left me I lost all motivation and ambition during the HSC. My marks plummeted and my rankings dropped as well. I went from first in Eco/Business to 6th but managed to finish 3rd and 5th by years end. However, I was able to maintain my Modern Rank at 1st. Despite this, I know I could of done a lot better, especially considering my mind and the mental state I was in. Climbing up to the top in Eco/Business was especially difficult for me considering the ground I lost. Although this wasn't helped by the factor after my first relationship I was involved with another one 2-3 months after. I know many people will call me an idiot for that and I agree but at the time I felt that was the only way to make me feel better and hopefully improve on my mental state and other aspects. Although this itself turned to be another regret, as the girl left me one week prior to the HSC trials which screwed me even more. And, so again my trials were not as good could of have been.
What I've mentioned is brief summary of my HSC and the immense pain and anxiety in during with a relationship, as well as the pressure of the HSC. After the HSC I thought I would get like low 70s or 60s, however, I ended up getting 85.30, which in the end I think was a pretty good recovery considering everything that had happened. But then again there is a feeling inside me knowing 'What could of have been' had I totally focused on the HSC for the entire year and not been involved in relationships. This is primarily due to the fact I failed to get the course I wanted at UNSW or USYD, as I believe had I dedicated and focused my time I would of have made into the 90s. Compelled with the fact I felt I let my family down because I did not get into the 90s, and the fact my brother managed to get 99.95 for his HSC. But somewhat ironically, the girls that left me ended up getting 88.30 and 90.5 and got into the courses they wanted. Sure some may respond to me point out the girls that left me did well and got their courses and moved on from me, but then again I was totally in 'love' and 'attached' to them. So yeah, this is my brief experience of having relationships during the HSC. It can either be good or bad depending on what side of the pendulum you are on.
If you have a stable relationship then carry it and continue it during the HSC. But I recommended not to have one during the HSC, as It can immensely fuck you up and ruin you.
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