Success Secrets

The Matrix Blog is the best online resource for NSW High School Students. With popular and insightful articles written by our subject matter experts, you should check back regularly to read the HSC success secrets that have helped thousands of students achieve their academic goals. Here, our teachers, tutors, and high achieving Matrix students and graduates share their secrets for academic success.

Success Secrets

Hedy's Tips: Overcome the Fear of Failure to Achieve a 97.85 ATAR

Don’t let the fear of failure hold you back from achieving your best. As the HSC approaches, it’s natural to feel the pressure. Hedy explains how to avoid succumbing to this fear and achieve an excellent ATAR score.

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Transforming Dislike to Triumph: Johnathan's Journey to English Success

Tinas Study Tips 1-Minute Trials and Fake Deadlines to Kickstart Your Study Sessions
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Tina's Study Tips: 1-Minute Trials and Fake Deadlines to Kickstart Your Study Sessions

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Journey to a 99.60 ATAR: Josh's Steps to Tackling Silly Mistakes

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Elvera's 99.65 ATAR Hacks: My Secret Recipe for HSC Success

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Johnathan's Year 12 Study Tips: Goal-Setting During The HSC

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HSC Study Tips: Ace Year 12 With The Help Of Afrina And F.R.I.E.N.D.S

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Sienna's HSC Study Tips: How To Ace Your Half Yearlies

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My HSC Study Tips: How Exercise Keeps Me On Track

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Isabel's HSC Creative Writing Hacks: Brainstorm A Band 6 Idea (Imaginative or Discursive)

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Hannah's HSC Hacks: Top Study Tips For Composing The Perfect HSC

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Caitlyn's HSC Hacks: Top Study Tips for Maximising Your Holidays

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Ved's 99.50 ATAR Hacks: How To Turn A Failed Year 11 Into A Flawless Year 12

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How top students learn with Matrix+ Online

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Sienna's Hacks: Accelerate Maths Without Slowing Down Year 11

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Hannah’s Hacks: How I'm Overcoming My Weaknesses to Ace Half Yearly Exams

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Megan’s Top 5 Tips to Manage the Increased Workload of Year 11

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Afrina’s Exam Hacks: How I’m Prepping for Half-Yearly Success

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Caitlyn’s Half-Yearly Exam Hacks: How I’m Prepping For My Half Yearlies

Sienna's Hacks: How To Hit The A-Range Every Time With Proper Research And Study Hero Images 4- Blog Guides
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Sienna's Hacks: How To Hit The A-Range Every Time With Proper Research And Study

Shradha’s HSC Hacks: How I Planned Ahead To Keep My Sanity During The HSC And Score 99.65! Hero Images 4- Blog Guides
Year 12

Shradha’s HSC Hacks: How I Planned Ahead To Keep My Sanity During The HSC And Score 99.65!

How I Improved From Scoring 60% To Rank 2 In English: Shailaj's Hacks for scoring 99.4 Hero Images 4- Blog Guides
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How I Improved From Scoring 60% To Rank 2 In English: Shailaj's Hacks for a 99.40 ATAR

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Adam's Hacks: How I Used Class Time to Become More Efficient And Score 96.60

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How to Study Smarter in Year 12: Talia's 8 Practical Tips To Score A 93.6 ATAR

How I Scored 97 External for English Adv After Bombing An Internal
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How I Improved My Marks and Scored 97 External for HSC English Adv

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Cindy’s Hacks: How I've learnt to fight distractions to stay ahead

Megan’s High School Hacks_ How I Bought back Time With Extracurriculars And Hobbies
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Megan’s High School Hacks: How I Bought Back Time With Extracurriculars And Hobbies

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Afrina's Hacks: How I Take The Stress Out Of Exam Prep

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Hannah’s High School Hacks: The Balancing Act – Managing Multiple Extracurricular Commitments & Successful Study

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Juggling Study and Extracurriculars: How To Have It All | Caitlyn's Hacks

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How I got a 99.95 ATAR by tackling each subject

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Year 12

Elvera's Hacks: How I Achieved 100% In My Chemistry And Physics Prelims

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