Pros of the VCE

[Aqualim]

Seeing as there is a thread against the VCE, why not have one for the benefits or 'good things' about the VCE system. (and yes I know there are so many flaws)

But anyway I think it is good how they have developed a standardisation with the SAC's for each school. I know they may not be accurate, but it still makes you feel better knowing that because of an awesome exam mark, your SAC's will be as well.

I also like the fact that it has a degree of difficulty so that not all students get 98+, which is good for some, because they can brag about their score to others and say, 'I got 99.45 YAY!' haha

What do you guys/gals think?

[ZachCharge]

Extra curricular stuff doesn't make as much of an impact on getting into your desired course compared too that in the US, that is one thing I am grateful for (not saying extra stuff is bad though). I always have found it funny that in the US there are actual College prep courses that try and cram as much voluntary work so you look good in a Uni interview.

[andy456]

I think that it is good that there is pretty much a subject for everyone. There are so many subjects to choose from!!!!

[TrueTears]

I think that it is good that there is pretty much a subject for everyone. There are so many subjects to choose from!!!!

yeah true

[IntoTheNewWorld]

I think that it is good that there is pretty much a subject for everyone. There are so many subjects to choose from!!!!

yeah true

+1

[Juddinator]

I believe the VCE is fantastic in the sense that you can play to your strengths, meaning you can choose the type of subjects you think you will excel in. Whether they be art type subjects, maths/science type subjects or languages, you can always choose subjects where your strengths lie.

I say this in comparison to the IB (International Baccalaureate) where every student must do a second language, a maths, a science, a humanities, English, another subject from a science or humanties area and TOK (Theory of Knowledge). Let's also be reminded of the 150 hours of community service students need to complete in order to even be issued with their IB diploma, regardless of their marks!

IB students need to be all-rounded in order to excel rather than VCE students picking subjects they favour in order to succeed. However, an IB diploma lasts forever whereas a VCE certificate (along with an ENTER/ATAR) only lasts for two years.

[*ryan777*]

Extra curricular stuff doesn't make as much of an impact on getting into your desired course compared too that in the US, that is one thing I am grateful for (not saying extra stuff is bad though). I always have found it funny that in the US there are actual College prep courses that try and cram as much voluntary work so you look good in a Uni interview.

+1

the vce is based on academic performance alone and the vtac selection process is very anonymous

[vexx]

I think that it is good that there is pretty much a subject for everyone. There are so many subjects to choose from!!!!

yeah true

+1

yep, the wide range of subjects to choose from.

also that only 4 subjects actually really count, so you can screw up a subject (or two) and it won't matter so much
(true for a large range of people, though i'm sure a lot of people on VN will be wanting their 5th and 6th subjects to also be high )

[EvangelionZeta]

I've always enjoyed that VCE:

a. Let's you choose your subjects very liberally (with only compulsary English)

and

b. Has a wide range of subjects at that (Philosophy?  Classics?  )

It allows humanities students to truly enjoy schooling, and for science/maths students to truly enjoy schooling.   Everyone wins.  =)

[/0]

It is carefully moderated and scaled. In university if you get a hard exam scaling ain't gonna save you.

[appianway]

The moderation, the flexibility, the range of subjects, the recognition of student achievement and the fact that only 6 subjects count (and 2 can be increments).

[Visionz]

You only need to do well in 4 subjects to get a decent score.

[QuantumJG]

Apart from it being compulsory putting English in your top 4, I would say that it's a great system. I couldn't stand having the US system here.

I believe the VCE is fantastic in the sense that you can play to your strengths, meaning you can choose the type of subjects you think you will excel in. Whether they be art type subjects, maths/science type subjects or languages, you can always choose subjects where your strengths lie.

I say this in comparison to the IB (International Baccalaureate) where every student must do a second language, a maths, a science, a humanities, English, another subject from a science or humanties area and TOK (Theory of Knowledge). Let's also be reminded of the 150 hours of community service students need to complete in order to even be issued with their IB diploma, regardless of their marks!

IB students need to be all-rounded in order to excel rather than VCE students picking subjects they favour in order to succeed. However, an IB diploma lasts forever whereas a VCE certificate (along with an ENTER/ATAR) only lasts for two years.

WTF!

It is carefully moderated and scaled. In university if you get a hard exam scaling ain't gonna save you.

Yeah (why linear algebra, why?).

[vexx]

Apart from it being compulsory putting English in your top 4, I would say that it's a great system. I couldn't stand having the US system here.

I believe the VCE is fantastic in the sense that you can play to your strengths, meaning you can choose the type of subjects you think you will excel in. Whether they be art type subjects, maths/science type subjects or languages, you can always choose subjects where your strengths lie.

I say this in comparison to the IB (International Baccalaureate) where every student must do a second language, a maths, a science, a humanities, English, another subject from a science or humanties area and TOK (Theory of Knowledge). Let's also be reminded of the 150 hours of community service students need to complete in order to even be issued with their IB diploma, regardless of their marks!

IB students need to be all-rounded in order to excel rather than VCE students picking subjects they favour in order to succeed. However, an IB diploma lasts forever whereas a VCE certificate (along with an ENTER/ATAR) only lasts for two years.

WTF!

It is carefully moderated and scaled. In university if you get a hard exam scaling ain't gonna save you.

Yeah (why linear algebra, why?).

i honestly regret not doing the IB.. haha but oh well ;P

[Nomvalt]

i honestly regret not doing the IB.. haha but oh well ;P

just curious, why?