Busting the myths on HSC results and ATARs
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- ▪See all stories.It’s true – there are ways to maximise your HSC results and Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
- ▪The two are referenced interchangeably when they serve different purposes,” Tam said.Advertisement“The HSC is a credential and the highest level of attainment that secondary school students can achieve in NSW.
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