This should be a time for exploring options, changing direction and exploring more options.

This is completely normal, particularly as you are exposed to more information and opportunities.

Choosing subjects for Year 11 and Year 12 should not be stressful.

My best advice is:
"Think about your strengths and what you are most interested in. Your choice of subjects based on this generally means you will perform well and remain engaged.

‍"Ensure you choose a balance of what you enjoy and what you might have to do as a prerequisite for further study, and space these choices across your two years of Year 11 and 12 - creating balance".

Career Balance Australia has a formula that will offer you the best scope of choice. If you are not sure what you want to do beyond Year 12, and you want to keep your options as open as possible, connect with us and we will assist you in creating your two year plan.

This can also be a time when you revisit your choices, through a career conversation, to ensure your plans remain manageable and on track.
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During Year 12 I was accepted into the Australian Defence Force Academy. This was an incredible achievement and I knew I was up to the challenge this opportunity offered. During my time at ADFA, I realised my real passion was for Psychology. Gill had been my senior secondary careers advisor and so I called her. We talked through all of my options and she made a big decision manageable. I now have a PhD in Psychology, I have taught at tertiary level, undertaken significant research and community based health programmes. I currently work with students who have disengaged from mainstream education, a role which is challenging and rewarding in equal measures.

So I picked up the phone and rang Gill for advice

Mai, Launceston 2021

YEAR 10, 11, 12 AND BEYOND

This should be a time for exploring options, changing direction and exploring more options.

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So I picked up the phone and rang Gill for advice