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'I knew I could go further with that': How students game the ATAR

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For his final year of high school, Guy Faber says he chose subjects according to what was likely to give him the best possible university entrance ranking.

He admits the strategy was intended to game the ATAR system "to a certain extent", but said it was also the best way he could think of to give him the options he wants for university.

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Robert Bolton is the Education editor. He covers primary and secondary education, universities and training. Connect with Robert on Twitter. Email Robert at rbolton@afr.com

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