well...OP: u really shouldn't get all high and mightly because some people are doing 'soft' subjects, and you aren't. have you thought that some might not be the same level inteligence as you? at least they're having a go at the HSC. they could just go and get a job as a checkout person. but no, they try. get off your high horse, k?
also, you mentioned scaling....did you know they don't actually do that anymore? they *used* to scale. our science teachers said they did to get us to do physics and chemistry. but no, scaling is non existant. besides, it wouldn't matter unless you got above the state average anyway. so you can go do physics and chemistry and 325 uinits worth of advanced anything, it doesn't matter unless you actually do well.
meh. don't you love a good rant forum?