Careers and Pathways HUB

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.

Future Pathways Expo

Students and parents from Years 9-12 are invited to attend our Future Pathways Expo on Wednesday 30 April from 4:30pm-6:30pm. 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 pathways options.

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	2025 Year 12 students interested in applying for Medicine courses	Tuesday 4th March 2025	Visit website to register
Australian National University early entry applications	Year 12 students interested in studying at ANU	3rd March – 15th May	Further information and applications
Tuckwell Scholarship applications	Year 12 students interested in studying at ANU	Open 7th March Close 14th April	More information and apply here
Melbourne University: Girl Power in Engineering and IT	Female Year 9 students	This is a 4 year program that commences in year 9. Applications close 21st April	More information and registrations here
Monash University Biomedicine Discovery Institute work experience	Year 10-12 students interested in a career in Medical Science	Application form and CV need to be sent to me by April 27th	Additional information and application form can be found here
Melbourne University: Girls’ Programming Network	Female students in years 8-12 who are interested in computer programming	Saturday 3rd May Saturday 30th August Saturday 11th October	Register here
A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student	Year 9-12 students	Various days through the Easter school holidays	Register here
Melbourne University: Hands on Engineering and IT	Year 10 students who are interested in IT and Engineering	9th-10th April 24th-25th September	Register here
Melbourne University: Hands on Design	Year 10 and 11 students who are interested in design and architecture	10th April 25th September	Register here
Melbourne Conservatorium of Music festivals and Mega Days	Music and performing arts students	Various dates throughout 2025	Details coming soon - register for updates here
Deakin University campus tours	Year 10-12 students	Easter School Holidays	Register here
Monash University campus tours	Year 10-12 students	Various dates during the Easter holidays	Register here
RMIT campus tours	Year 10-12 students	Various dates	Register here
Melbourne University campus tours	Year 10-12 students	Various dates	Register here
Swinburne University campus tours	Year 10-12 students	Various dates	Register here
Discover Monash: Course information series	Year 10-12 students	Various dates throughout 2025	Register here
VCE and Careers expo Melbourne Convention Centre	Year 9-12 students and families	1st – 3rd May	More information and purchase tickets here
RMIT Tech and Trades Day	Year 10-12 Students interested in entering a trade	10th July 2025	Registrations open soon
Monash Business Explorer	Year 11 and 12 students interested in studying Business or Commerce degrees	Tuesday 8th July	Register here
Monash University Experience days: Design and Architecture	Year 10-12 students interested in design and architecture	8th-9th July	Register here

Please take some time to explore the Careers and Pathways page on HT Connect. You will find links to the VTAC course search page and the Career Bullseyes, 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!

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Ms Alison Howard

Career Pathways Advisor