• Consider any additional course requirements listed. These requirements often take notable time away from other courses and students will need to be well-planned, motivated and organised to balance these requirements successfully 

• Does the course have a major work? Most teachers advise against undertaking two/three major work courses without careful consideration. 

• Does the course involve work placement or is it an external course that may take you away from your timetabled lessons? You are expected to complete any and all outstanding work during these times. 

• Consider potential requirements for any areas of tertiary study you may be interested in. 

• The Careers Adviser is an excellent source of advice and support on tertiary prerequisites.  

• If there are no prerequisites, then choosing courses that allow you to maximise your ATAR will give you as many options as possible! 

Ask, Ask, ASK! Everyone wants you to make the best choice for you and your education. There are a range of places you can get more specific information to support your preference listing: 

• 1. • Information sessions provided by the Head Teachers  

     • The Parent Information Evening 

     • Your teachers, Head Teachers, teachers of that subject. 

     • Ask for copies of the textbook or similar information sources 

     • Look up the NESA syllabus online  

     • Students currently doing the course 

     • Careers Adviser for advice on careers, tertiary institution requirements, TAFE NSW courses and VET courses.  

     • Deputy Principals regarding curriculum requirements and subject combinations.  

     • University Entry Requirements Year 10 Booklet produced by University Admissions Centre (UAC)