Five Career Things for Year 12s to Do in April

Bev Johnson

11 months ago

You have fewer than 20 contact teaching weeks to go before the ATAR. The April holidays are going to be your last chance to sit back and get organised.

Tip 1 Relax

April is the last relax time you are going to have until your final exams are over.

Plan your time through until the ATAR exams, including relaxation time.
Take that time off…. Guilt free. Total relaxation.

Tip 2 Humanities or Science? Uni or TAFE?

Humanities or science? Which way do you want to go? If you can’t decide go to these sites for help. (If you contact me I will email you a link to this Coggle map so that you can get the links without looking them up.)

If it is Uni decide which uni is best for you. You can go to their open days in July and August.
If TAFE, get an appointment at your local Jobs and Skills Centre and get the experts to show you opportunities.

Tip 3 Check out the Year 12 Handbook

In Year 12 it is time to check important dates, exam information, double check WACE requirement to make sure you comply. They are all in the Year 12 Information Handbook.

Tip 4 Enrol in ATAR Revision Courses for Mid Year Holidays

Most successful students get at least some revision support from one of the companies that provides mid year ATAR revision programs.

Tip 5 Set SMART Goals and Ask for Help

List your subjects
Set a SMART goal for each subject
Check with each teacher to see what you need to do to achieve your goal
Ask them for help to achieve that goal.

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