More than 57,000 people across the state received their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank on Friday.
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Students met early in the morning at Bega High School ahead of their 9am ATAR text message, while across town at the Sapphire Coast Anglican College students met up after ranks were released.
Some shared their results, others kept it under wraps, while a few had plans for their future outside the university pathway.
Bega’s Jayden Harris has early entry into a Bachelor of Arts course at Wollongong University, and is interested in a career in consumer law.
“I do have an interest in law, and I did pretty well in my law exam," he said.
“I can help out normal people, it’s an important thing for people to know.
“It should be something everyone knows.”
Nic Mott’s ATAR of 82.5 made sure he could enter a Bachelor of Commerce course, also in Wollongong.
“I’ve enjoyed all the business stuff. I was going to do engineering, but I didn’t enjoy the maths side of it,” he said.
18-year-olds Chloe Allen and Caitlin King studied photography and video together throughout the year.
“I still feel like I’m on a holiday. I’m trying to get my head around not having school next year,” Ms Allen said.
Ms King will be studying photography at TAFE in Sydney.
“Ever since I was little I liked taking photos,” she said.
Year adviser Scott Harris said the year had seen many changes in curriculum and school policy through their time at the high school, and had also brought back some old traditions.
“They were trailblazers,” he said.
“They’ve set the standard for everyone else to follow.
“The thing I like about them was the diversity of personalities and interests, and the way they go about things.”
Sapphire Coast Anglican College’s Jordan Ing is aiming to follow in the footsteps of stand-up comedian Jim Jefferies.
“The ATAR is just a number, and doesn’t effect us. I’m hoping to kick start a career in comedy and writing,” he said.
“I wouldn’t mind spending a bit of time in England.”
Meanwhile, 17-year-old Jade Moxey’s ATAR of 86.35 will set her on a journey through the world of forensic science.
“It’s been a journey and a half with lots of ups and downs and stressful moments. It’s good looking back at it all now,” she said.
The award winning student is hoping to later study medicine and specialise in pathology.
Principal Colin May said 60 per cent of the school’s HSC students had band 5 results, or higher in at least one subject.
“Our high achievers have had amazing success throughout their college life, each making the most of every opportunity at the college,” he said.
The school had three students, including Jade, listed as high achievers on the NSW Education Standards Authority 2017 merits list.
Samantha Gordon topped the list with an ATAR of 96.55, and Jye Turner’s ATAR of 94.
“As these students receive their ATAR result, we are sure that they will be able to move to their chosen careers thoroughly prepared for what lies ahead in their hopes and dreams, while making a difference in society,” Mr May said.
