71 415 Higher School Certificate students will be able to access their results from 6am on Wednesday December 14.

Most are expected to check their results online by going to www.hscresults.nsw.edu.au or www.hsc-results.nsw.edu.au or using a link on the Board of Studies homepage, http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au.

It is also possible to get results via SMS – text a student number followed by a space and then the HSC PIN to 0427 659 900 – or by phone on 1300 669 248. Internet access fees and call charges can apply.

“This is a very exciting time for many HSC students and their friends and family,” the chief executive of the Board of Studies NSW, Carol Taylor, said.

“While some might approach finding out how they went with an dose of confidence and a little touch of trepidation, the most important thing is that they feel proud of having gotten this far.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity too, to acknowledge and congratulate the outstanding achievers named on the 2011 HSC merit lists,” she said.

December 14 also sees the naming of the 2011 All-round Achievers, Top Achievers in Course, and Distinguished Achievers. They will join the First in Course achievers - named at a special presentation the day before – on this year’s HSC honour roll.

The All-round, Top and Distinguished achievers lists will be published on the Board’s website from 12 noon on Wednesday and the First in Course from 12 noon Tuesday.

The HSC Results Inquiry Centre opens on December 14. This hotline offers a valuable opportunity for students to talk with experienced Board staff about any aspect of their results. Call 13 11 12 for 30 cents from a landline phone.