Repeating is an option, but if you can get into university (even a different course or uni) then it would be better to do that than repeat.hart2hart said:If you didnt pass the hsc, is repeating a good idea if your determined enough?
Tafe isn't the only other option, there's non-award, SWIC, UniAccess, Open Education ... its all in the link and someone with a UAI of 50 can still use those options. It also isn't that hard to get from TAFE to uni.hart2hart said:thanks, i wasnt sure if i should persuade them to repeat or not. the uai was below 50, and wont be able to get into any course at all. tafe is an option, but to get into uni from tafe is hard as well. is there a limit of how much you can earn in the following year if you repeat?
I suppose it comes down the individual, so some things to consider would be.hart2hart said:thanks, i wasnt sure if i should persuade them to repeat or not. the uai was below 50, and wont be able to get into any course at all. tafe is an option, but to get into uni from tafe is hard as well. is there a limit of how much you can earn in the following year if you repeat?
Um, except uni subjects also tend to have tons of exams...hellomike said:It's hard to decide to repeat Year 12 because everyone else in the form has not even experienced what university is like. I knew two friends who repeated Year 12 but they had to be more determined to make it. I think if you repeat Year 12 it is much harder than university. The reason being is you are doing a number of subjects again and you have to go through those exams again. Whereas at university, you are concentrating on a course you have interest in and you experience the flexibility in time.
I think it's hard for all Year 12 students especially when you are not told about other options at university. That's what most students think that it's to end all be if you don't get that UAI. There are things to be aware of and for example, USYD's flexible scheme where you can still gain a place within 1-5 UAI points (with the exception for some courses).
Although it is unfortunate not to make a particular course, choosing a similar one somewhere else can give you the chance of doing well.
maybe so. but your yr 12 results are still a sort of trophy. you may wish to keep it hidden but it's still there in your mind as a reminder of your achievements and what you are capable of.glitterfairy said:I'm glad you got a lot out of your HSC the second time around, but I must disagree. Once you go to uni, no-one will EVER ask what your UAI or HSC marks were. Ever.
Tons of exams but look at how much time you get at university to go over your work? Your not at university Monday to Friday so I'll rather do uni exams than the school's.withoutaface said:Um, except uni subjects also tend to have tons of exams...
I am so glad that's trueWithout Wings said:Exactly. It's the same as the SC becoming worthless once you do your HSC. If you move onto a higher level of education then no-one is interested in your previous results, they are only interested in your current academic results.