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Thirteen years of schooling will come to a conclusion for hundreds of year 12 students across Dubbo in the next three weeks.
With one English exam already out of the way and another to be sat this morning, students have already been hitting the books pretty hard.
They are out to achieve their best possible HSC and ATAR mark before moving on to other endeavours, either in further study or heading out into the world to find employment.
Both are daunting and the pressure on students to do well is immense.
After spending some much of their first 18 years at school, their schooling will be summed up by just a handful of exams.
While marks are important, giving 100 per cent is the most important thing.
By now many students will have decided what they want to do next year and if it is a university degree that requires a certain mark, the goal has already been set.
It isn't the end of the world if a person falls short of the ATAR they are aiming for.
There are always other alternatives and while they might require some hard work and maybe a little bit extra time, it is possible to get where you want to be.
Remember that last year's ATAR entry marks are a guide but can go up or down each year, depending on demand for the course.
The HSC is one of the most important and challenging times in a person's life but will also open the door to an exciting future.
So good luck to all students who are sitting their exams.
Study hard, give it everything and you will get the marks you want.