Decisions, decisions, decisions. Throughout your school years, it probably feels like you don\u2019t get much say and then all of a sudden – it\u2019s all on you!<\/p>\n
You might be introduced to deciding on your subjects in Grade 9, as you\u2019ll need to make some concrete choices before the end of Grade 10, ready for what your final years will look like. In some schools, you might make subject choices for Grade 10.<\/p>\n
For some, this is exciting! For others, it can be really daunting. Not least because this is just the first stepping stone in what could potentially shape ongoing decisions for your immediate future after school<\/a>.<\/p>\n So, how do you make the right decisions for you?<\/p>\n Except for one compulsory English subject, you\u2019ll usually have a significant say over what you study.<\/p>\n This is your opportunity to consider the subjects you feel will support your ongoing journey after school. Having this choice probably sounds exciting, but when you start to weigh up the bigger implications, some other questions usually come up:<\/p>\n Plus, you\u2019ll need to study the right combination of subjects to qualify for a certificate of school completion.<\/p>\n If you want to get into an apprenticeship, you might want to explore what VET qualification options are available in your later years – and even look into a school-based apprenticeship. If you want to go to university, you\u2019ll need to think about ATAR and the subjects that help you get the score you need.<\/p>\nWhy You Need to Make These Decisions<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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11 Ways to Help You Make a Confident Decision<\/strong><\/h4>\n