Dancers, pilot, lawyer, farmer: High achievers offer their secrets to exam success
Three high-achieving HSC graduates proved creative arts courses need not hurt university entrance scores. Julia Bickell, Makayla Lawrence, and Yuuki Hiwatashi scored ATARs of 93.6, 94.5, and 98.4 respectively while completing HSC Dance. They credited the experiential learning as essential relief amid demanding study loads and rejected the myth that STEM subjects alone secure top results.
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Published 26 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 26 Jul 2026, 19:11 UTC
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