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    Maths extension 2! Help asap

    Tbh, it wouldn't be such a bad mini exercise if it was completed the way it should be, i.e. no online help, tutors etc... As long as the weighting is less than 10%
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    easiest way to learn hsc verbs?

    It's just a matter of practicing with questions, maybe for the first few of them you can have the verbs handy. After a while you should be able to remember most of them. You should notice some of them come up more than others and these are the ones you should be focusing on, i.e. identify, list...
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    Most popular/commonly used HSC English trials

    Easily CSSA, practically every school will use them with little to no adjustment...
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    Tips on getting a 97+ atar

    Seems about right, but for English you really need to have prepared essays ready to go if not there is no way you can pump out 1100+ words in 40 minutes...
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    How many hours are you studying?

    Stay sane guys, you don't want to burn out half way through he year!
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    Would it be a bad idea to use BOS notes as study notes?

    This, English should be a very personal subject in that you'll need your own opinion/spin on a text to do well. For other theory based subjects just make sure to use a good set of notes you'll be fine
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    Sleep the night before exams

    Just make sure to stay healthy before a test, i.e. don't go studying 10 hours in a day. Keep your balance of eating well, getting some exercise and studying within reason. And get an early night sleep so even if it takes a bit longer you would still be well rested.
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    Advice needed

    Not exactly sure what you're asking us.. Do you mean in terms of your accelerated subjects, i.e. Maths and Business Studies?
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    Quick question on HSC verbs

    Draw up a table with advantages and disadvantages then begin listing your points, i.e. Advantages for why cellulose can serve as a raw material in the production of petrochemicals and vice-versa
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    In a dilemma - please help

    After reading this I'd definitely say go with the private school. You wouldn't want to have that "What if I sent her to the private school" feeling 6 years down the track...
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    Is English the hardest language to learn?

    English is one of the most complex languages for a person to learn. You guys might think this is funny but that's only because we grew up with it. I mean which other language has these complex rules, pronunciations etc. For e.g. "cup" and "put" have the same vowel put completely different...
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    In a dilemma - please help

    This is true but in terms of results and the HSC, it all comes down to the quality of the cohort and the level of teaching quality isn't too significant. E.g. the quality of teaching between James Ruse and a comprehensive high school wouldn't be too different but their cohorts makes all the...
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    Is year 11 & 12 really that hard?

    Make sure to work consistently right away from year 11 and you should be fine....
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    Should I review the preliminary stuff for a 97+ atar? Year 11 maths? HELP!!!

    Yes, there's no "year 11 and 12" for maths. Everything will be built upon so it's extremely important!
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    So how much work have you done in your holidays?

    Just remember this is you last real holidays until after the HSC again so make sure to get some good R and R.
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    Can I get 99.95 with these subjects?

    Definitely possible, just need to get around 96 or so like what others have mentioned...
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    Least favourite maths topic.

    Someone had a bad time in Maths at school... But for me it's probably conics, had no practical relevance. Then again it's probably the process of doing the questions that we improve our algebraic, problem solving skills..
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