Double Acceleration VCE: Doing VCE in years 9-10

paprika

Hi all,
I've recently been selected to double accelerated in the three subjects they offer at my school. This means I will be completing my units 1&2 in year 9 (year 11 equivalent) and units 3&4 in year 10 (year 12 equivalent) if I continue from units 1&2.
The three options are:

General Maths
Environmental Sciences
Legal Studies
I'm hoping for a career in some kind of IT engineering or computer sciences and I'm quite strong in maths. However, as we only get 4 main and a total of 6 subjects, including the 5th and 6th which count only 10% towards our ATAR for VCE, I feel that picking general maths right now would be a waste if I then do Methods (definitely) and/or Specialist (unsure). Another factor is that it scales down, but it should balance if I get a high mark as 73% of double GM accelerants get a study score of 40+/50. Environmental science sounds interesting however I don't know if I'd be any good at it, though I was selected.

I plan on taking Chemistry as a single acceleration in years 10-11 as well, so that should cover my science for any prerequisites. I also intend on taking French and Physics later on. One English subject is compulsory as well.

I'm really confused with what I should do. I know if I want I could drop a subject after units 1&2 but it feels like throwing away hard work. Any ideas on what I should do? I'm in Year 8 currently btw........

i_need_mental_asylum

paprika do you go to bmg woodlea perchance

KingYen

paprika Hello Hello! Your in year 8. Putting the carriage before the horse is something you do not want to do. There's nothing wrong with getting a head start but this is overkill. The least I can do if you an IDEA of what you could do. Now this may change in the future but so far, your intentions are French and Physics. That's 2/6 done! There's also the intention of Chem so that is 3/6 subjects that you intend to do. We also have methods which makes that 4/6 subjects for intention. To be honest, I don't really see the point of excelling. None of the 3 options suit your career or are in your list. You have a LOT OF TIME. Don't rush it!!!! The fact your thinking about this in year 8, shows that you care, but you should slow down. I feel like your going a bit fast with this. I recommend checking the VCE handbooks and getting a better idea of the content. Good Luck!!

paprika

i_need_mental_asylum yes alaina 🙂

JRT-TTMMFP

Hi,
I got a double acceleration invite too when I was in year 8, I ended up choosing general maths because I found it more interesting than the others ( I got the option of HHD, Environmental Science, Empires and General Maths). I did unit 1 and 2 last year but ended up moving to a new school this year (I'm in year 10 by the way). Honestly, if you like maths, I would suggest General because it's easy to keep up and you also get a bound reference during exams. It really prepares you for upcoming years in high school. Good luck!

paprika

JRT-TTMMFP Thank you for the help! me and my mum are still debating between enviro and maths...

i_need_mental_asylum

paprika AYY

okay so time to share my advice 🙂 i got offered all three of these too last year, but bc i wasnt staying i didnt do any of them. anyways, doing vce in year 9 is a big task and i would recommend it. i think you should start in year 10, but remember, you have a certain amount of spots for vce and i dont think you should waste them. even if this is only 1/2, i think you shouldnt do them unless you plan to do it in units 3/4

i_need_mental_asylum

i_need_mental_asylum why do i feel like ive experiencedthis beefore

paprika

i_need_mental_asylum I completely agree........... my mum is leaning towards me taking enviro tho for learning experience. do u know what subjects we can accelerate for year 10?

KingYen

paprika It depends on which school. Some schools have stricter rules on what you can accelerate

i_need_mental_asylum

paprika i think its a free choice but im not quite sure