Only 4 subjects in year 12

[Shinyumnoodles]

Hi guys,

as you can see, this year for year 12, im only going to do 4 subjects (i did methods and LOTE in year 11). So Im just wondering, what are the disadvantages of only having four subjects in year 12? (should i pick another one up?)
(at first i was ecstatic because there would be heaps of free time, and then i realise heaps of VCEers are doing  5+ subjects for year 12, even if they've completed 2 in year 11.. whys that?)

[superflya]

massive advantage is that u'll have a lot more time to focus on your subjects compared to others doing 5 or 6 and this increases ur chances of a better ss. its that 10% increment of the 5th and 6th subjects that tempt most people.

[GerrySly]

I only did 4 in yr 12 (1 shit score in yr 11, 1 shit score in yr 12) and I got 90+.

Ilovemathsmeth, jimmy999, hard all did 4 subjects and got 90+ (99, 99, 92)

You can definitely get 90+ with 4 subjects (high low depends on how hard you work)

[superflya]

it is very possible to get 90+ with only 4 subjects, but if your gunning for that 98-99 i'd say pick up one more subject if your methods or lote score were below 35.

[Greggler]

i'm only doing 4
methods, english, physics chem.

I got two 44's for Revs and biol this year, and hopefully with my tonnes of spare time im hoping i can get a 45+ for english and then 40+'s for my other subjects with so much spare time to devote to them.

[kyzoo]

Lol I have to focus on being efficient as possible instead of relying on "tonnes of spare time"

[superflya]

efficiency is crucial, relying on spare time on the other hand...a tad iffy

[Shinyumnoodles]

I only did 4 in yr 12 (1 shit score in yr 11, 1 shit score in yr 12) and I got 90+.

Ilovemathsmeth, jimmy999, hard all did 4 subjects and got 90+ (99, 99, 92)

You can definitely get 90+ with 4 subjects (high low depends on how hard you work)

LOL i had shit score in year 11 as well. LOTE.. god its too depressing to even mention (WORST MISTAKE IVE EVER MADE) but i did okay for methods (thank god for scaling), and im expecting a really low score in Chemistry, so yeah like you one shit score in year eleven and HOPEFULLY only one shit score for year 12 ^^
Im also "trying" to be more efficient and use my 'tonnes of spare time' wisely. last year i wasted all my frees = =''
Well i guess we learn from experience.

hehe i feel abit better now seeing people with 4 subjects and getting 90+ thanks guys

[superflya]

haha gdluck

[m@tty]

Lol I have to focus on being efficient as possible instead of relying on "tonnes of spare time"

Me too. I think you'll have even more work compared to 6 'normal' subjects with your LOTE.

[Ilovemathsmeth]

I don't see any disadvantages of doing 4 subjects. If you're aiming for 99+, it shouldn't be too much of a problem - you just need to ace all four of them (which is achievable because you have heaps of time) or you should have aced your subjects from last year.

[GerrySly]

LOL i had shit score in year 11 as well. LOTE.. god its too depressing to even mention (WORST MISTAKE IVE EVER MADE)

If you're willing to PM me your score i'll tell show you my scores, you'll be surprised lol

[Stormer]

4 subjects seems ideal.

[superflya]

lol how bad can it possibly be gerry?

[vexx]

i reckon if your aiming for 90+, and you've already done two 3/4's. doing only four in year 12 is a good idea.
focus on them aiming for 40+ in all& study hard and you will be garenteed a 90+