Careers & Pathways

Scaling of VCE Subjects

Over the past two weeks I have commenced meetings with Year 10 students and their parents to discuss the students’ Morrisby Profiles and begin the VCE subject selection process based on the required prerequisites for their current areas of interest. The topic of scaling comes up in meetings with students and families fairly regularly and there is a lot of confusion surrounding it. It is very important that students and parents understand what it is, why it happens and how it may affect a student’s ATAR. 

VTAC provides detailed information regarding scaling here and there is more information in the subject selection PowerPoint on HT Connect here.  

The most important thing when it comes to VCE subject selection is that students are selecting subjects that: 

• they enjoy; 
• they are good at; 
• reflect their study interests; 
• help them meet their goals; 
• meet any prerequisites; 
• meet VTAC’s rules and restrictions for specific combinations if they wish to obtain an ATAR; and 
• provide them with options should their interests change. 

2026 Careers and Pathways Expo

SAVE THE DATE!

Students and parents from Years 9-12 are invited to attend our Careers and Pathways expo on Wednesday 29 April from 6:00pm-8:00pm. With presentations and exhibitors from a range of institutions, this event is a great opportunity to find out more information about courses, entry requirements and pathway options. Please look out for further information, will be released shortly.

Additional Resources

Please click the photo below and take some time to look around at the resources available to help students and families navigate options for today as well as beyond secondary school. You will find links to the VTAC course search page and My Future, as well as information on various courses, gap years, non-ATAR pathways and much more. There is even a jobs board to help with finding a casual job!

Upcoming Events

The best way for students to research and plan for their futures is to experience things for themselves. Please read through the following opportunities carefully and register for anything that is of interest. Most of these activities are free to participate in. 

Campus tours

Why wait until Open Day to have a look around the various tertiary institutions? Many offer tours on a regular basis, while others have specific tours on offer during the upcoming Easter holidays. This is a convenient way to explore the options outside of the hectic August Open Day period.

Ms Alison Howard

Career Pathways Advisor