i am so confused

Dr. Jess 😉

guys i did so bad in my specialist exam. I havent gotten a C in a long time. What should i do with grade 11 and 12?? like i dont think i should do specialist if i get grades like this. Its better if i dont do it and do better in other subjects right??

Leeshi

Are you currently in grade 11?

Dr. Jess 😉

Leeshi
no i am in grade 10

picturemeinthetrees

It depends on if you need it to get into a uni degree or for your career (if you know what you want to do). Getting a C in specialist is pretty good considering how hard it is- and it scales really well. I think a C - so like 60%- would scale to about 75%. But if you know you can do better in other subjects and you don't need spec at all then I would probably wouldn't do spec. But yeah it really depends on if you enjoy it/need it for uni.

Dr. Jess 😉

picturemeinthetrees
i dont know, i really want to get a high ATAR. I want to go into med but even if i get a 99 ATAR i probably still wont be able to get in. I think I am really bad at managing different subjects at a time. Because i normally only get one A due to focusing to much on only one subject.

Leeshi

Dr. Jess 😉

If you know what you got wrong, practice on those questions. Practicing the ones you don't know in Year 10 sets you up real well for year 11, and remember, year 10 is just the foundation and basics. If you don't have that down patted, it's going to be hard next year. If they are just tedious mistakes, make sure you don't do it again the next time.