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What we’re talking about:

Today I want to talk to you about 3 really practical ways that you can support yourself in VCE that will help you feel in control and give you a better perspective when you’re overwhelmed by homework, SACs and exams.

2:43 - Understand how VCE really works

The better you understand how VCE works, the better prepared you are to do well, and the more likely you are to focus on the things that you can actually control and that will make a difference in how well you do in VCE. Make sure you know how your VCE subjects work and how study scores and ATARs are calculated so that you don’t get distracted and stressed out by those parts of VCE that can feel really overwhelming.

4:57 - Keep track of important dates and processes

If you are in VCE and want to study in Victoria when you finish, it’s important for you to know when VTAC applications and SEAS applications open, when they’re due and when payments are due so that you don’t miss out because you didn’t meet the deadlines. If you’re submitting a SEAS application, also check the VTAC website early so that you understand what evidence you need to provide and have plenty of time to organise it.

9:23 - Learn about pathways that lead to courses that you’re interested in

It’s great to have one or two courses that you’re really interested in, but if that’s where your research ends, you’re putting a lot of pressure on yourself to get a particular ATAR or get offered a place in the course you want. The best way that I’ve found to remove a lot of that pressure, is to have a thorough understanding of what you need to do to get into the course, what alternative courses that you can look at if you don’t meet the entry requirements, and create a plan around what you’ll do in the change of preference period if you don’t end up with the results you’re hoping for so that you can still end up in the same course or career you’re dreaming of.

Links mentioned:

Discuss the podcast and get free career counselling advice here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vcecourseandcareerchat

My website: https://www.roadmapeducation.com

Check out career planning digital resources here: https://www.roadmapeducation.com/resources

How are ATARs calculated?: https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/58

VCE study designs: https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/curriculum/vce/vce-study-designs/Pages/vce-study-designs.aspx

VTAC dates: https://www.vtac.edu.au/dates.html

SEAS information: https://www.vtac.edu.au/access/seas.html