Choosing a course

How to Decide

In deciding which courses to undertake students should consider the following:

• • Abilities - choose courses in which you are capable of doing well.

  • Interests - choose courses, which interest you.

  • Motivation - choose areas, which you really want to study.

  • Careers aspirations and needs - be realistic about choices re: career and subjects.

Select your pattern of study carefully as most courses extend over two years.

How not to Decide

Your decision should not be influenced by:

• • Your friends are taking it – your friend can have different abilities, interests, motivations and career aspirations to you.

  • Your favourite teacher is teaching it – teachers often change classes or schools.

  • You’ve heard it’s a “bludge” subject – chances are the person telling you this is “bludging” and will do poorly.

  • Boys / Girls don’t do that subject – there are no separate subjects for boys and girls, if you are good at or interested in it then do it.

  • The subject will boost the ATAR score - you will achieve a better result in a subject that you are passionate about.

Who can help?

Students are encouraged to consult with the following people in helping to make their choices:

• Year 11/12 students from other schools: can talk about their experiences in particular subjects.

• Subject teachers: can discuss your ability in a particular subject.

• School Counsellor: can help by discussing study problems or any other concerns you may have.

• Assistant Principals: can help with overall advice on requirements for HSC and ATAR

• Parents: can help by discussing your ideas and supporting your decision.