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.
What’s on | Relevant to: | When? | Further information and registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCAT bookings open | 2026 Year 12 students interested in applying for Medicine courses | Tuesday 3 March | |
| Australian National University early entry applications | Year 12 students interested in studying at ANU | 11 March – 8 May | |
| Monash University – MySci | Year 11 and 12 students | 8 - 10 April | (cost of $125 per student) |
| Monash University - Discover Medicine (webinar) | Students interested in studying Medicine at Monash | Tuesday 14 April | |
| Discover Monash Information Sessions | Students interested in studying at Monash | Various dates March - July | |
| A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student | Year 9 - 12 | Various dates in the Easter holidays | |
| Melbourne University - Hands on IT | Year 10 students interested in engineering & IT | 8 April 30 September | |
| Melbourne University - Hands on Design | Year 9 - 12 students interested in design & architecture | 8 April 30 September | |
| Melbourne University - Girl power in Engineering & IT | Year 9 Female students interested in Maths & Science | Applications close 12 April | |
| Projects Abroad - International Work Experience Program | Year 10 - 12 students | June-July and other school holiday periods | |
| Monash University Science work experience | Year 10 students | July - September | |
| Huntingtower Careers and Pathways Expo | Year 9 - 12 students | Wednesday 29 April 6pm - 8pm | |
VCE and Careers Expo Melbourne Convention Centre | Year 10 - 12 students and families | 30 April - 2 May | |
| Monash Business Explorer | Year 11 & 12 students interested in Business & Commerce | 1 July | |
| Monash University Experience days: Design and Architecture | Year 10 - 12 students interested in design and architecture | TBC | |
| RMIT Tech & Trades Day | Year 10 - 12 students interested in pursuing a trade | 8 July |
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.
| What's On | When? | Further Info & Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Deakin University campus tours | Various dates in the Easter school holidays | |
| Monash University campus tours | Various dates in the Easter school holidays | |
| RMIT campus tours | 13 - 17 April | |
| Melbourne University campus tours | Self-guided | |
| Swinburne University campus tours | Various dates | |
| Latrobe University campus tours | Virtual when it suits or September school holidays -TBC |
Ms Alison Howard
Career Pathways Advisor