They are a troll, believe me nothing they said in their post is true. Read the link I posted.
No, incorrect.
1. I am a tutor.
2. I have "2010 Higher School Ceritifcate Students Results by Course" sheet infront of me (P. High School).
3. I have spoken to many secondary school teachers, director of studies, headmasters, principles, etc.
IT IS NOT 50% 50%. HOW YOU PERFORM ON THAT DAY IS WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO GET.
I have achieved around mid 60s ~ low 70s but I studied and did very well in my Higher School Certificate external examination. It magically jumped up. I ended up getting 99.25. Currently, I am studying Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).
This is my fake account. I have completed my Higher School Certificate at Sydney Boys' High School back in 2009 (Therefore am male). Where did you complete your Higher School Certificate (Not a good school)? Was your school in the top 150~200 or something? That might be why.
Your current school position (school ranking) is the most important thing. Why are we so keen to go to top selective / top private schools?
AWB