Yeah people generally view the UMAT as harder since it's more difficult to prepare for. In the HSC, there is a logical structure, so you can systematically work your way to success if you're persistent enough. However, in the UMAT, preparation is more a matter of doing as much practice as possible and not many people know about the preparation, and even when they do, don't manage to finish all the material out there.
@mirakon:
what a legend! thanks heaps mate.
and as for half yearlies: i haven't received my results since i just finished them. The exams were hard so I won't be expecting fabulous results. Note to self: study more next time. How did you guys go?
nah i don't go to ruse. those guys are insanity. But i'll do my best to beat them.