e12 isn't that competitive. As long as you've done things outside of school and been a leader inside, you'll be set. Rankings don't matter either. However, you gotta make sure your school's apart of a low-socioeconomic area.
Most communication grads go on to work in Public Relations firms and according to this website http://joboutlook.gov.au/occupation.aspx?code=2253 at least 4 of the key tasks of a PR worker require a bit of socialising and people skills. Also, i'd give creative writing a miss. The general rule of...
Everyone at uni is so much more nice, welcoming and open than I expected, which is great since a lot of the assignments are group work.
Lectures are a bit of a slog through since most are about 2 hours long.
Army Cadets is an opportunity too good to pass out on imo. Even if you don't make it into your course, you can transfer later on BUT you'll still have the camp to attach to your resume which is invaluable for later employment. You're only missing out on a week anyway; nothing too detrimental...
I'd definitely recommend looking into Kip McGrath Education Centres. They have a very diverse tutoring staff and tutees in most of their centres. You'd be working from after schools clock off to about 8 in the evening on weekdays and mornings on weekends. Rooms are stocked with plenty of...