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If you are ranked third do you get third highest HSC mark in that subject? (1 Viewer)

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This confused me. I hear conflicting things about this

Some say third rank = third highest mark in subject

Even if you say beat 1st in the actual HSC

True or false ?

Thanks
 

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This confused me. I hear conflicting things about this

Some say third rank = third highest mark in subject

Even if you say beat 1st in the actual HSC

True or false ?

Thanks
False. Third highest INTERNAL mark in subject. Which is then averaged with your external mark to get your final HSC mark.
 

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You get a mark that would reflect both the third place ranking AND the relative gaps between you and second and fourth.
 

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I think it's best to give an example.
For the actual exam on the day, you received 95 (HSC Exam mark). However, after aligning and moderation the third highest mark in your cohort is only 91 (HSC Assessment mark). Since you are third, you will get the 91.
These marks will be averaged out and you will receive a HSC mark of 93, where this mark will contribute towards your atar.
 

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I think it's best to give an example.
For the actual exam on the day, you received 95 (HSC Exam mark). However, after aligning and moderation the third highest mark in your cohort is only 91 (HSC Assessment mark). Since you are third, you will get the 91.
These marks will be averaged out and you will receive a HSC mark of 93, where this mark will contribute towards your atar.
Fuckk that sorta sucks :(
 

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Fuckk that sorta sucks :(
Fine, another example, on the day your mark was 95, however, after the moderation, the third highest mark in your cohort is 99. Since you are third you will get the 99. Hence, they will average the two marks and you will receive a HSC mark of 97. Happy now?? :p
 

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Fine, another example, on the day your mark was 95, however, after the moderation, the third highest mark in your cohort is 99. Since you are third you will get the 99. Hence, they will average the two marks and you will receive a HSC mark of 97. Happy now?? :p
Omgg yess!!! That sounds so good :)
 
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Fine, another example, on the day your mark was 95, however, after the moderation, the third highest mark in your cohort is 99. Since you are third you will get the 99. Hence, they will average the two marks and you will receive a HSC mark of 97. Happy now?? :p
Yeah if you go to ruse, third highest will be 99. Probably 10th as well :p ahahaha
 

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