The exam authorities are tweaking the timetable, just like last year

The NSW Education Standards Authority has revised dates for HSC major projects and performances and oral and written exams. To which the state’s universities agree, appreciating, “the disruptions caused by the current COVID-19 lockdown have impacted on students’ focus.”

“We will continue to work flexibly with NESA and the Universities Admissions Centre to ensure that admission processes can adapt in an equitable way to any changes in Year 12 assessments,” NSW VCs committee convenor, Barney Glover (WSU) says.

And he urges Y12 students to stick at it, given the “HSC is the preferred admission pathway into many universities.”

Except when it isn’t. “Professor Glover also reminded students that there are alternative pathways into university such as bridging and foundational courses to build up knowledge and skills lost during the pandemic.”