What can you do if you got an ATAR in the 50s and an English score below 20?

[strawberries]

^question says it all.

I know some courses have an ATAR requirement of 40/50, but those courses have an English pre-requisite of 20/25.
Are there any TAFE alternatives one can do?

Thanks in advance

[Orson]

Some options would be to:

- Redo year 12

- Research mature aged student options. You might have to wait until you turn 21.

- Look at institutes like 'Monash College' that create pathways into degrees

[S33667]

I think you can do unilink diplomas at swinburne too if you got 50

[appleandbee]

I think you can do Monash and Melb uni tertiary diplomas too.

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That's harsh bro, I'm really sorry to hear it

It'll totally depend what area you're interested in - I'd definitely try a TAFE pathway.  For instance, in the health-scienc-y line (the only one I'm familiar with) you can do certificates/diplomas in nursing; but there'll also be certificates in business or accounting or community services or something.  You may find bridging English courses you could do too at TAFE that would get you scores that can enter uni.

I'd definitely research what's available at TAFE and take a 'gap year' from uni - if you work hard in these, pathways can relatively easily get you into uni I believe - plus you've often developed more hands-on skills which straight uni grads never got.  As someone who's gone through some TAFE this year, I'd actually recommend it as a gap year between school and uni - I've had (mostly) great experiences, and see absolutely no shame in it.

Can you talk to your careers counsellor?

[strawberries]

That's harsh bro, I'm really sorry to hear it

It'll totally depend what area you're interested in - I'd definitely try a TAFE pathway.  For instance, in the health-scienc-y line (the only one I'm familiar with) you can do certificates/diplomas in nursing; but there'll also be certificates in business or accounting or community services or something.  You may find bridging English courses you could do too at TAFE that would get you scores that can enter uni.

I'd definitely research what's available at TAFE and take a 'gap year' from uni - if you work hard in these, pathways can relatively easily get you into uni I believe - plus you've often developed more hands-on skills which straight uni grads never got.  As someone who's gone through some TAFE this year, I'd actually recommend it as a gap year between school and uni - I've had (mostly) great experiences, and see absolutely no shame in it.

Can you talk to your careers counsellor?

Thanks guys Btw bangali it's actually for my friend.

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Btw bangali it's actually for my friend.

Awks :/

Now I feel like I've insulted you Sorry!

[Dejan]

I would strongly recommend a TAFE pathway as I took the TAFE pathway after receiving a very low ATAR (in the 40's). After completing the diploma, I got into the course and uni that I desired!.