A reminder to the class of '17 (or anyone really)

[abbeyrose]

Just like me, I'm sure there are at least a few of us who are anxiously awaiting the release of their results next Friday. Considering we've made the effort to at least peruse through this website, I'm going to assume that we all (to some extent) care about our results and hopefully for all of us, we get the ATAR we deserve. Since completing my last exam, I've been reflecting on my time in year 12 (and VCE in general) in which I believed I worked incredibly hard. I gave up quite a few things in order to give year 12 my 'best shot' and I cannot count the number of nights I sat at my desk and tried my hardest to meet deadlines, study and (some nights) just to survive year 12.

Coming out of my exams, I honestly don't know how I feel about my performance on them and one question continues to linger in my mind: "What if my hard work doesn't pay off?". I thought I'd make this post because I'm certain that I'm not alone in thinking this. After letting the thought of potential study scores, ATARs and SAC marks consume any ounce of sanity I had prior to year 12 for the longest time, I have finally realised that my ATAR doesn't determine whether I had a successful VCE. Recently I stumbled upon a relatively old thread and I found something that really stuck with me (I wish I could remember and credit who said it but I can't find the thread just now).

Doing VCE properly does not mean getting 50s in everything, or getting a 99+ ATAR, or getting to be dux of your school. Doing VCE properly means picking yourself up after your setbacks. It means putting in the effort even if you can't really see what your life will be like 1,5, or even 10 years after.

This is something I genuinely think needs to be remembered around this time. The ATAR you receive does not determine whether your hard work during year 12 has paid off or not. Thus, I encourage everyone to reflect on their year and think about the things that they dub as their achievements. It doesn't matter how insignificant or silly they may seem to others; it can be anything from a PB on a SAC or work sheet to participating in any extra-curricular activities - it just has to matter to you. The fact that we made it to the end, surviving exams, countless SACs and the pressures of year 12 is a remarkable achievement within itself. Celebrate these personal victories because no one else knows what it took to accomplish them, and these are the things that make you successful. It's all a mind game really, the notion of hard work paying off isn't decided by a singular result or achievement but rather where you personally see improvement or genuinely feel satisfied. Realising this has made me feel satisfied and proud of my time in year 12, so I thought I'd share this to hopefully help others realise it too. Irrespective of what next Friday brings, I still think it's possible for any of us to achieve our goals. Good luck everyone! 

[The Bus]

Damn they’re out next Friday?? I stopped caring a day after my last exam, thankfully I was able to forget all about VCE rather quickly, although this might be because I bombed exam 1 for spesh and methods so I know I’ll be disappointed regardless when results are released 🙃

[lilyrosee]

Just like me, I'm sure there are at least a few of us who are anxiously awaiting the release of their results next Friday. Considering we've made the effort to at least peruse through this website, I'm going to assume that we all (to some extent) care about our results and hopefully for all of us, we get the ATAR we deserve. Since completing my last exam, I've been reflecting on my time in year 12 (and VCE in general) in which I believed I worked incredibly hard. I gave up quite a few things in order to give year 12 my 'best shot' and I cannot count the number of nights I sat at my desk and tried my hardest to meet deadlines, study and (some nights) just to survive year 12.

Coming out of my exams, I honestly don't know how I feel about my performance on them and one question continues to linger in my mind: "What if my hard work doesn't pay off?". I thought I'd make this post because I'm certain that I'm not alone in thinking this. After letting the thought of potential study scores, ATARs and SAC marks consume any ounce of sanity I had prior to year 12 for the longest time, I have finally realised that my ATAR doesn't determine whether I had a successful VCE. Recently I stumbled upon a relatively old thread and I found something that really stuck with me (I wish I could remember and credit who said it but I can't find the thread just now).
This is something I genuinely think needs to be remembered around this time. The ATAR you receive does not determine whether your hard work during year 12 has paid off or not. Thus, I encourage everyone to reflect on their year and think about the things that they dub as their achievements. It doesn't matter how insignificant or silly they may seem to others; it can be anything from a PB on a SAC or work sheet to participating in any extra-curricular activities - it just has to matter to you. The fact that we made it to the end, surviving exams, countless SACs and the pressures of year 12 is a remarkable achievement within itself. Celebrate these personal victories because no one else knows what it took to accomplish them, and these are the things that make you successful. It's all a mind game really, the notion of hard work paying off isn't decided by a singular result or achievement but rather where you personally see improvement or genuinely feel satisfied. Realising this has made me feel satisfied and proud of my time in year 12, so I thought I'd share this to hopefully help others realise it too. Irrespective of what next Friday brings, I still think it's possible for any of us to achieve our goals. Good luck everyone! 

A lovely message. I am definitely feeling what you have described. Thank-you for your words of encouragement

[Yertle the Turtle]

Don't forget, guys, you don't go about in life with your SSs and ATAR on your chest. Except for getting into uni, no one cares what your ATAR and SSs are. We care about who u are as a person, how your life can affect us and how we can help u in your life. "Be yourself, everybody else is taken". It is just important to not get down on yourself. If you are disappointed, that is OK so long as u use this as a motivation to improve. No matter what you get, you are still the same awesome person.

[abbeyrose]

Don't forget, guys, you don't go about in life with your SSs and ATAR on your chest. Except for getting into uni, no one cares what your ATAR and SSs are. We care about who u are as a person, how your life can affect us and how we can help u in your life. "Be yourself, everybody else is taken". It is just important to not get down on yourself. If you are disappointed, that is OK so long as u use this as a motivation to improve. No matter what you get, you are still the same awesome person.

This is an incredible attitude to have at your age. Keep this up during year 12 and you'll go far! Good luck for year 12 next year Marvin K. Mooney.

[Yertle the Turtle]

This is an incredible attitude to have at your age. Keep this up during year 12 and you'll go far! Good luck for year 12 next year Marvin K. Mooney.

Thanks. About my point that:

You don't go about in life with your SSs and ATAR on your chest.

That may not be true. I was merely making a generalisation. If you know anyone who does go around with their SSs and ATAR stenciled on their chest, please feel free to PM me, and I will edit my previous comment. ;P