The HSC is right around the corner now and I remember how I felt when I was in this position, feeling overwhelmed and stressed. However, it is important now to try and stay relaxed for your final few weeks of studying before it is all over.

1- Set daily goals of what you want to achieve while studying.
— Setting a to do list a the start of each day ensures that you stay on track with what you need to do before each of your exams. It helps to make each day feel manageable and helps to maintain motivation in this last stretch as there is no better feeling as having a completed list at the end of a day!

2- Practice papers
— Practice papers are going to be your best friend in these final weeks as you are hopefully feeling confident in the content and now are mastering answering questions that may come up in the exam. It is important to do these exams in timed conditions as this helps your time management and stress on exam day as you would have already finished an exam as practice. It is also important to thoroughly go over and mark the exams so you know where to improve and keep note of this for the next exam that you do.

3- Take some time for yourself
— It may seem like the HSC is the most important thing going on right now but it is just as important to take a break from studying and allow yourself to relax and reset. Try and schedule some time each day to do the things that you enjoy and try and fully switch off from study. This could be going on a walk, seeing friends or watching your favourite tv show to end the night. Doing this will help prevent burnout and help you stay motivated throughout the entire HSC.

Maddie Manins