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Course and Career Chat

Listen up as Kim, a passionate careers teacher, chats to current tertiary students and staff to find out everything you need to know about university and TAFE courses, the careers they can lead to and the transition from high school to further study.

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09:22

Should You Study a Bachelor of Psychology?

Course and Career Chat ·

2024/05/07

What we’re talking about: 1:16 What do you need to do to become a psychologist? If you’re interested in becoming a psychologist, you need to do quite a bit of study including an undergraduate degree that is accredited by APAC (the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council). So as you’re looking at courses, if there’s any chance you’d like to become a psychologist later, check that the ones you’re looking at are accredited so that you’re on the right path. 3:05 What is it that you like about

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13:38

Should You Study a Bachelor of Science?

Course and Career Chat ·

2024/04/30

What we’re talking about: 2:50 Don’t assume you know what you can study in Bachelor Science I did all maths and science subjects in VCE, and never even considered a Bachelor of Science. Why? Because I felt like I wasn’t that good at Chemistry or Physics, and I didn’t realise that I could do a Bachelor of Science and major in Maths or something similar (which was clearly my strength and something I loved to explore). Don’t make assumptions - check the majors so you know what a course is actually

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18:40

Should You Study a Bachelor of Arts?

Course and Career Chat ·

2024/04/22

What we’re talking about: 1:33 What is a Bachelor of Arts? Don’t confuse “Art” with “Arts”! While the subject Art at school involves things like painting and drawing, a Bachelor of Arts is more about humanities and exploring ideas through a particular perspective. Some people are reluctant to pursue a Bachelor of Arts because they think it won’t lead anywhere, however if you look at the majors within the course, there are heaps of things you can study within a Bachelor of Arts that very clearly

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12:01

Should You Study a Bachelor of Business or Commerce?

Course and Career Chat ·

2024/04/15

What we’re talking about: 1:37 The difference between a Bachelor of Business and a Bachelor of Commerce While the words Business and Commerce are often used interchangeably, the two courses can be quite distinct. Find out what the focus of each degree usually is to help you decide whether Business or Commerce is right for you. Most importantly, make sure you look at what you can major in for each of the courses you’re looking at so that you know whether it has your area of interest. 4:40 What

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12:24

What is your VCE subject ranking?

Course and Career Chat ·

2024/04/08

What we’re talking about: 1:45 What is a VCE subject ranking? Find out what a VCE subject ranking actually is, and how it is used to help calculate your study score for the subject, which in turn is used to calculate your ATAR. 6:49 Why is your subject ranking not as important as you think? Now that you know what it is, I want you to forget about it. Because no matter how much you worry about your subject ranking, where you’re ranked for a particular VCE subject is not something you can control

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15:22

Should You Accelerate in VCE?

Course and Career Chat ·

2024/04/01

What we’re talking about: A lot of students are being encouraged to accelerate in VCE - that is, do Units 3&4 of a VCE subject early in Year 11 rather than waiting until Year 12. It can be great for some students and make life difficult for others, so let’s look at how it works and what the benefits and drawbacks are. 1:47 What is accelerating in VCE? 2:39 Is it a disadvantage to not do Units 1&2 of a VCE subject? Usually, no. Most subjects that are offered for acceleration are ones where the Unit

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17:34

What You Can Do In The Term 1 Break To Prepare For...

Course and Career Chat ·

2024/03/25

What we’re talking about: It’s the last week of Term 1! I know you’re tired, but if you can spend a little bit of time doing these 3 things during the holidays, you’ll thank yourself later. 2:12 Prepare for your SEAS application SEAS stands for Special Entry Access Scheme and is part of your VTAC application, so you can’t actually apply until later in the year. However, you might need a statement of support from someone who can explain how your circumstances have created an educational disadvantage

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18:46

Do You Need a Tutor or a Career Counsellor?

Course and Career Chat ·

2024/03/18

What we’re talking about: It’s nearly the end of Term 1 and everyone is reaching out asking for tutors. But do you really need one? How do you know? And is career counselling a better alternative for you. Let’s break it down and work out what would actually solve the problem you’re finding yourself in. 3:18 Questions to help you decide what you need There are 2 questions I want you to think about to help you decide if you’re better off with a tutor, a career counsellor, or even an entirely different

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14:05

Why is VCE English so Important?

Course and Career Chat ·

2024/03/11

What we’re talking about: As a student I always left studying for English to last, and as a result it was always my worst subject…until I was in Year 12. The fact is, it’s really important to prioritise VCE English if you want to do well in VCE, and there are a couple of reasons why: Your result in English (or Literature, or English Language, or EAL) WILL be used in the calculation of your ATAR. If you’re not sure how ATARs are calculated, I give you a brief recap in this episode, but check out

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09:51

How Do VTAC Offers Work?

Course and Career Chat ·

2023/12/18

What we’re talking about: Listen up to find out exactly how VTAC offers work so you can make the best decisions for yourself over the next few weeks. 1:00 You can only receive one offer per round Don’t wait to see how many you get 1:33 You will get your VTAC offer 2 ways - through your VTAC account and via email from the uni or tafe 1:48 ALWAYS accept the offer You may not get another offer, so accept this one and get your foot in the door. If you get another offer later on, you can accept the new

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12:33

VCE Results Are Out! Should I Change My VTAC...

Course and Career Chat ·

2023/12/10

What we’re talking about: 0:47 VCE results pep talk If you got the results you were hoping for…congratulations! Make sure you celebrate your achievement. If you’re upset about your results, it’s ok that you’re feeling that way, and I want to give you some perspective to get you back on track. 4:58 Should you rethink your preference list now you have your results? Unless you honestly initially chose your preferences because you didn’t believe you would get an ATAR high enough to get into your dream

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13:56

Finalising Your VTAC Preference List After Exams

Course and Career Chat ·

2023/12/04

What we’re talking about: Exams are over! Results will be out very soon. What should you do between now and then to take the pressure off your results and make sure you get started on your dream career path. 2:41 - You will only get one offer per round There are several rounds of offers, and each round you can only get at most one offer. This offer will be for the highest course on your preference list where you’ve met all the entry requirements and there’s space in the course for you. It’s also

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39:59

Electronic Engineering and Cybersecurity

Course and Career Chat ·

2023/10/23

What we’re talking about: In this episode, I’m chatting with Bo who initially worked as an electronic engineer in China and Australia before pivoting into cybersecurity. She discusses the similarities and differences between the two industries, the skills that she believes will hold you in good stead working in cybersecurity, the courses she completed at Holmesglen and RMIT to expand her knowledge and network, and what her day-to-day work looks like. 0:51 Introduction to Bo Listen to the summary of

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16:47

ATAR Myths and Misconceptions

Course and Career Chat ·

2023/08/28

What we’re talking about: While I could talk all day about the things that I don’t like about the ATAR system, these 3 myths and misconceptions around the ATAR, what it means and how it’s used are the most prevalent ones that I see that can cause a lot of stress and decision regret. 1:44 Your ATAR is not a budget Whether you’re trying to guess what ATAR you’ll get, or you already have your results in front of you, there are 2 ways that this number can trip you up. One way is to think of it as the

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18:59

How to create your VTAC preference list

Course and Career Chat ·

2023/08/14

What we’re talking about: 1:34 Check the prerequisites Take note: If you haven’t done the subject prerequisites, you will not be considered for the course. So if you haven’t done the prerequisites, don’t put it on your preference list. Instead, look at other pathways you can use to get into the course or career you’re aiming for. 2:57 Put the courses on your preference list in your preference order Don’t fall into the trap of putting the courses on your preference list in ATAR order. The lowest

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20:13

Doing VCE? Why are you working so hard?

Course and Career Chat ·

2023/07/31

What we’re talking about: This episode is for the students who are working really hard to do well in VCE. Put the brakes on for 20 minutes and listen up to get some perspective, consider how you’re coping, and, if it feels right to you, make a healthier choice for you. 2:00 My school experience In this episode I start by giving you some more information about my own experience as a student in the context of how it led to my current career. I explain how my thoughts around VCE have changed from when

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18:03

Your VTAC Application Checklist

Course and Career Chat ·

2023/07/17

What we’re talking about: VTAC applications are about to open, and it can feel pretty stressful when you’re not sure what you need to do and when you need to complete everything. In this episode I’ll talk you through what you need to know to submit your application on time and ready for course offers later in the year. I give you an indication of the timeline here, but please check the VTAC website for all dates and deadlines. 1:59 Submit your application The first thing you need to do is submit

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11:55

TAFE and University Open Days

Course and Career Chat ·

2023/07/10

What we’re talking about: TAFE and University Open Days are one of the best ways to really understand what your tertiary experience will be like…but they can also be a waste of time if you don’t have a plan for the day. Listen up for 5 of my best tips for getting the most out of your next Open Day. 2:05 - Register for your Open Day Before you go to the Open Day, make sure you go to the TAFE or University website and register so that you get all the information about what’s going to happen on the

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17:14

Course Types, Selection Ranks and Prerequisites

Course and Career Chat ·

2023/07/03

What we’re talking about: In this episode I discuss what sort of information you can find in VTAC CourseSearch and explain what it all means, particularly when it comes to course types and codes, selection ranks, subject adjustments and prerequisites. 2:00 Why you should start looking at VTAC CourseSearch asap Just like you get more out of working with a tutor if you’ve already had a go at your homework, you’ll get more out of your meeting with your career counsellor at school if you have already

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22:30

What does an independent career counsellor do?

Course and Career Chat ·

2023/06/26

What we’re talking about: I often get asked the question, “Why would students work with you when they get the same thing for free at school?” The honest answer is, because it’s not the same thing. In this episode I go into detail about the career education and resources you get from your school, and explain how what I offer supports students and families in a different way. 2:02 How your careers teacher is like a classroom teacher The analogy I’m using to explain the difference between what your

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