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CurlyBracket

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From: Your Maths Textbook

Registered: 2022-01-03

Posts: 155

VCE Maths and Careers

First off - Hello! I'm back!

Recently shifted countries and had to cut down on my leisure internet time drastically. I'm in Melbourne, Australia and I'm still adapting to the education system, public transport and most importantly the climate.

Brr...the Southern Hemisphere really freezes in May, doesn't it?

Anyways, there's something called the "VCE" and "ATAR" system here, and it's very confusing. Most people at school are willing to wait it out until Year 12 to understand it, but I'm trying to absorb everything I can and most sources tend to be very vague about it.

For reference, I'm currently in Year 10 and I'm thinking about pursuing a career in Mathematics or Science (more specifically Astrophysics). I'm a decent student, with A+ in all subjects except Sport Science because I can't be bothered to learn all the bones and muscles of the human body.

Due to some "age requirement" thing, my school has tried to put me in the easiest possible maths class, so I'm absolutely sailing through it. My work is already three weeks ahead of schedule and it gives me plenty of time to study on my own. The teacher's very understanding and lets me do whatever I want in class as long as it doesn't involve napping or origami. In short, my school maths life is good pretty good

What are some good college courses I should aim for? How does ATAR scoring work? What does "Specialist Maths Unit 3&4" mean? Why do people keep talking about and and then seem unable to explain it later (haha)?

Sorry about the long information-driven post, but I'm really glad to be back, and I'm looking forward to helping and being helped again!

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