Three outlets report advice from HSC dux Hugo Sharkey, who highlights three practical priorities for students preparing for the NSW Higher School Certificate. The first is to genuinely engage with the subject area being studied, with Sharkey stressing the importance of interest and motivation as part of effective learning. The second tip focuses on how students manage their revision and study outputs. He recommends structuring study summaries in a way that supports understanding and review, rather than treating preparation as unorganized note-taking. The third theme is wellbeing. Across the reports, Sharkey encourages students to prioritise their wellbeing during the lead-up to the exams, suggesting that maintaining health and balance is part of performing well. The articles present the advice as straightforward guidance for how to approach study in the final stretch of the HSC, and they do not introduce additional controversies or competing claims. All three sources converge on the same three-message framework: choose subjects you connect with, organise summaries effectively, and look after wellbeing throughout the HSC period.