Hi all,
I'm currently in year 11 taking the following subjects:
- 3 unit English
- 3 unit Maths
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Legal Studies
I want to do Medicine at university. I am struggling to decide what subjects to take for year 12 in order to ensure I achieve an ATAR of 95+. I've been told that ideally I should be taking Advanced English, 4 unit Maths, Chemistry and Physics, however, I'm not entirely sure that would be best for me. My physics teacher is awful, I do not enjoy class with him and he also has poor teaching techniques. We have never had a Band 6 Physics student at our school and he has been the Head of Physics ever since my school was established. But the other day we had a substitute and for the first time I actually really enjoyed class and was interested. Should I keep physics and just try my best by self-learning and getting a tutor? Would it be best?
With 4 unit maths I would be the only one in my year taking it. I enjoy maths, but unfortunately my extension results so far have not been up to my regular standard. I am looking at getting a tutor and putting in a lot of effort for the yearly exam coming up so I can show my teacher that I am capable. Do you think this is wise? Or would I be safer taking other subjects?
I only want to do 10 units for year 12, but all my teachers are saying that they want me to keep my current subjects. Especially for legal, I'm currently 1/16 and my teacher believes that I can achieve a high band 6 next year. But what am I best-off taking? If you were in my situation, what would you do in order to have the best chance of getting into Med?
I'm currently in year 11 taking the following subjects:
- 3 unit English
- 3 unit Maths
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Legal Studies
I want to do Medicine at university. I am struggling to decide what subjects to take for year 12 in order to ensure I achieve an ATAR of 95+. I've been told that ideally I should be taking Advanced English, 4 unit Maths, Chemistry and Physics, however, I'm not entirely sure that would be best for me. My physics teacher is awful, I do not enjoy class with him and he also has poor teaching techniques. We have never had a Band 6 Physics student at our school and he has been the Head of Physics ever since my school was established. But the other day we had a substitute and for the first time I actually really enjoyed class and was interested. Should I keep physics and just try my best by self-learning and getting a tutor? Would it be best?
With 4 unit maths I would be the only one in my year taking it. I enjoy maths, but unfortunately my extension results so far have not been up to my regular standard. I am looking at getting a tutor and putting in a lot of effort for the yearly exam coming up so I can show my teacher that I am capable. Do you think this is wise? Or would I be safer taking other subjects?
I only want to do 10 units for year 12, but all my teachers are saying that they want me to keep my current subjects. Especially for legal, I'm currently 1/16 and my teacher believes that I can achieve a high band 6 next year. But what am I best-off taking? If you were in my situation, what would you do in order to have the best chance of getting into Med?
