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.