Lack of motivation

[dermite]

ever since i got my estimated atar, ive been losing my motivation to study.
my estimated was an 80 atar and my course at uni is a 93 atar. can this jump be made in this small time frame available?

[clovvy]

ever since i got my estimated atar, ive been losing my motivation to study.
my estimated was an 80 atar and my course at uni is a 93 atar. can this jump be made in this small time frame available?

I am in a very similar situation as you so I can feel your pain, I have gone through tremendous amount of anxiety throughout the year so it is hard for me too and my course need 96 ATAR... I would say there is no point worrying about it (as hypocritical as this sounds since I am a heavy stresshead myself but it is what it is)... Just save as much marks as you can starting from now you may get the chance of 93+ above or you may get bonus points to make a cut to that degree....

[Maya24]

There is no point worrying about it. I suggest using this as motivation to do better. Just keep studying and pushing yourself. You never know what might happen.

[jamonwindeyer]

^ 100%. You need to turn it from a demotivator to a motivator. The fact you aren't there now shouldn't stop you from tying to get there - You can do a lot in two weeks! Plus, estimated ATARs are just that - Estimates. They might or might not be accurate, and are certainly not taking your HSC results into account. Aim to maximise your stuff from here

[dermite]

^ 100%. You need to turn it from a demotivator to a motivator. The fact you aren't there now shouldn't stop you from tying to get there - You can do a lot in two weeks! Plus, estimated ATARs are just that - Estimates. They might or might not be accurate, and are certainly not taking your HSC results into account. Aim to maximise your stuff from here

how inaccurate are they?

[jamonwindeyer]

how inaccurate are they?

Totally depends. But what it can't possibly account for is improvements in these final weeks, which is what you should be working towards

[clovvy]

Totally depends. But what it can't possibly account for is improvements in these final weeks, which is what you should be working towards

Cannot agree any further to Jamon's statement...  I was actually very severely down throughout my HSC year and I did got sent to hospital etc...   But keep in mind that if you change what you do, you may change the outcome..  I always remember Einstein's quotes "insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results", so just chin up and strive for improvements..  You may surprise yourself and the same goes for me.. 

[l1vvy]

thats just like me!! i'm estimated with an 80 atar however my course requires 90+ and is very competitive and i feel like i have no time to improve it . rip

[Maya24]

thats just like me!! i'm estimated with an 80 atar however my course requires 90+ and is very competitive and i feel like i have no time to improve it . rip

It's okay. You still have time to improve. Just keep working hard and learn from your mistakes.

[annabellez]

ever since i got my estimated atar, ive been losing my motivation to study.
my estimated was an 80 atar and my course at uni is a 93 atar. can this jump be made in this small time frame available?

I suggest simple things such as starting studying with the easier subjects and gradually building more productivity up. Talk to your teachers about your exams and ask them where you need to improve

[zuriah]

I wouldn't be too discouraged by an estimated ATAR, as there are always alternate pathways that can lead you to the field that you are interested in.
I would definitely try to develop motivation by focusing on your passion for the course that you'd like to enrol in and let that drive you to perform your best.
Hope this helps, good luck!

[LadyWhoAsksTooMuchQuestions]

80 atar

wow..i'm happy to even get a 70s