Why it worked
The video taps into the common experience of academic pressure and underestimation, creating a relatable narrative of overcoming expectations. The reveal of a significantly higher ATAR than predicted provides a satisfying and inspiring payoff.
Summary
The creator shares their academic journey, starting with a prediction of an 85 ATAR based on their Year 12 subject marks. They then reveal their actual 2025 ATAR of 96.25, proving their initial predictions wrong.
Structure
- 1Initial ATAR prediction based on subject marks
- 2Reveal of actual ATAR
- 3Demonstration of exceeding expectations
On-screen text
School predicated my ATAR,
thought I would get an 85
85 (340) Daniel Raw
Adv Eng 84 85
SOR 1 42 44
Bus 80 85
Legal 87 83
Modern 84 81
P.DHPE 86 79
Your 2025 ATAR
Had to prove them wrong
As at: 18-Dec-2025
Year 12 student number or UAC application number:
Name: DANIEL FEGHALI
NSW ATAR
96.25
2025 HSC results
Units Course Examination Assessment HSC Performance
Mark/Grade Mark Band
2 Business Studies 93/100 93/100 93 6
2 English Advanced 88/100 91/100 90 6
2 Legal Studies 94/100 93/100 94 6
2 Modern History 91/100 86/100 89 5
2 Personal Development, 91/100 92/100 92 6
Health and Physical
Education
1 Studies of 48/50 47/50 48 6
Religion I