Scaling?

[Manar.alogaidi]

Hey,
I have recently decided to drop extension 1 maths as it is by far my weakest and least enjoyable subject (only subject I failed an exam (prelims) for). However my teacher has constantly warned me that I have potential if i apply myself and extension 1 is our school's highest scaling subject with the most band 6s, and that even getting 1st rank in other subjects may not guarantee me a band 6. This is concerning, since I'm aiming for at least a 99.6 ATAR.

My other subjects are chemistry (accelerated), 2u maths, 4u english, Spanish Beginners, Biology and physics. Do these subjects scale good? Do you think it's possible for me to get a high atar without extension maths?

Thanks 

[fantasticbeasts3]

Hi!

Welcome to the forums, hope you enjoy your stay :-)

You can do any subject and still get an amazing ATAR. As long as you do well in all your subjects, a 99 ATAR is attainable. Take this for example: the dux at my school did what some might call "basic" subjects (Advanced English, Biology, Business Studies, 2U Maths, SOR II) and got an ATAR over 99.

In summary: you can do anything you put your mind to.