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Making the decision about senior course
In order to make a decision about what course to do next year you need to do some research.
Decisions can only be made when you have the FACTS and UNDERSTAND them.
Before you go to the subject pages read the information provided on:
1. What is NCEA Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3
2. What is required for University Entrance?
3. What is scholarship?
4. What are vocational pathways?
5. What are alternative courses?
Choosing a course of study for 2017
for year 11, 12 and 13 students
Here is a formula that may help you
Ability + Interest + Career Pathway + Subject choice
How good are What do you If you know what Investigate
you at a enjoy? you would like to carefully all
subject do, ask the subjects you are
careers adviser interested in
what subjects you
need to take
Assessment
results will help
you determine
your ability
Discuss your
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WHO TO TALK TO
If you need help with your choice of subject please ask:
•
The careers adviser – Ms Straight
•
Your present subject teacher
•
Your dean
•
The guidance counsellor – Mrs Mintrom-Pearce