Alex W.

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 | 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐒𝐖 2025 HSC Chemistry: 97 (6th in NSW, completed in Year 11) | Band 6 / E4 & first in school: Chemistry, Maths Ext 2, Maths Ext 1, Maths Advanced My name is Alex and I just graduated from Mount St Patrick College. I completed the HSC for maths advanced in year 9, maths ext 1 in year 10 and maths extension 2 and chemistry in year 11, all in which I received a band 6 or an e4. My chemistry mark also put me at 6th NSW, even while I was a year 11 student. Additionally I achieved 98 in my physics trial, and 99 in my English advanced trial, however I am still waiting on my HSC results for those subjects. Having achieved these marks at a regional school without being privately tutored myself, I've learnt my own strategies on mastering content, and effectively preparing for exams. Doing well in the HSC requires more than just knowing the syllabus content. You must understand the fundamentals and be able recognise patterns and apply knowledge from across the course to unfamiliar questions, and using problem solving skills to show the markers what they're looking for. By focusing on ensuring that my students genuinely understand the underlying concepts, rather than simply memorising, I make the more challenging, application style questions which separate the top students easier and more approachable. I want to help students develop these skills and build confidence in achieving as high a result as they want. I never even considered the possibility that I could get top 10 in the state in a subject. I offer personalised one on one online tutoring, and also tutoring in person in my area. I adapt to my student's needs, whether that means I need to explain difficult concepts, help with homework, mark responses, preparing for assessment tasks, or giving exam tips on how to maximise marks based on my own strong performance. I can also identify gaps in knowledge and give guidance and steps on how to improve understanding. I am also available to contact outside tutoring sessions for questions so my students should feel comfortable messaging me when they don't understand a question. You can contact me to get help when you need it rather than waiting until next lesson.