{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How Many VCE Subjects Should You Do?","description":"What we\u2019re talking about: I\u2019m talking to anyone who is choosing and finalising their VCE subjects, and I\u2019m answering the question \u201cHow many VCE subjects should I do?\u201d 2:13 How many VCE subjects do you need to get an ATAR? According to VCAA, you have to do an English subject, and then at least 3 other VCE subjects (so 4 VCE subjects in total). Most schools will have their own rules about what they expect their students to do, but officially, you only need to complete 4 VCE subjects. 3:54 How will your ATAR be calculated? See the episode linked below that goes through this in detail, but understanding how your ATAR will be calculated is important when you\u2019re weighing up how many subjects you need to do. The important part for today\u2019s discussion, is that the main part of your ATAR is calculated from your English result, your next top 3 results, and then 10% of a 5th subject and 6th subject if you do it. 5:57 Should you do a 6th VCE subject? Knowing how your ATAR is calculated, I have some questions for you to consider if you\u2019re trying to decide whether or not to do a 6th subject. Is it a prerequisite? Is it something you\u2019re really interested in? Is it very different to your other subjects so it will help you feel more balanced in Year 12? 7:42 Don\u2019t do a 6th VCE subject to try to get a better ATAR Yes, it\u2019s true that you will get 10% of your 6th subject added to your aggregate. But what\u2019s the cost of doing that subject? Will doing that subject mean that you don\u2019t have as much time to focus on your other subjects? If that\u2019s the case, then you could actually end up with a lower aggregate and ATAR than if you had just completed 5 subjects and scored higher in those subjects. Listen as I explain it using calculations to make it more clear. Links mentioned: Work with me: https:\/\/www.roadmapeducation.com\/services How Are ATARs Calculated? https:\/\/www.roadmapeducation.com\/podcast\/58 ","author_name":"Course and Career Chat","author_url":"https:\/\/www.roadmapeducation.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/33865227\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/33865227"}