Resources for High School Subject Selection
Subject Reviews and RatingsThese reviews are written by students who have studied particular subjects.
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VCE Subject Reviews and Ratings-
HSC Subject Reviews and Ratings -
QCE Subject Reviews and Ratings-
Year 10 (Stage 5) Electives Reviews and Ratings [HSC]-
Year 10 Subject/Elective Reviews & Ratings [VCE]For University Extension Subjects (VIC only):-
University Subject Reviews and Ratings - click on a university and then the "Subject Reviews and Ratings" thread
Subject Selection GuidesNB: if you take out the VCE specific information, the advice can be applied to other curricula.
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Heidi's Subject Selection Guide for VCE -
Glasses' Guide to VCE Subject Selection-
HSC: Choosing Your Subjects [A Guide] by Olivia
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Year 12 Subjects in Year 11 - A Guide to Starting VCE Early (can be generally applicable to those accelerating subjects)
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University Extension Subjects: Everything You Need to Know (NB: this article contains an outdated list of universities that offer uni extension subjects. See
this link for a new list. ACU also offer their
Uni Step-up Program for eligible students - see their website for more info on eligibility)
Other resources-
A Complete Database of ATAR Notes Articles - a plethora of study advice and tips for high school and university!
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How VCE WorksStudy designs and syllabusesThese give an overview of what content is studied in each subject.
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VCAA Study Designs-
NESA Syllabuses-
QCAA SyllabusesDiscussion threads-
Class of 2024 Discussion Thread-
Class of 2023 Discussion Thread -
Class of 2022 Discussion ThreadTertiary Studies Wise- University / TAFE / other higher education providers' websites - on each course page, it should state the entry requirements for the course (e.g. UQ's Bachelor of Science requires Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C)).
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AngelWings' Compliation of University Open Days 2021 - VIC/ACT/NSW/QLD. At Open Days, you can speak to universities about which subjects can inform particular courses.
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