Girls show class as single-sex schools shine
SINGLE-sex schools dominated the VCE, with a girls’ public school named the cream of the crop with an incredible median ATAR of 96.25.
The Victorian schools producing perfect pupils
THESE students had a little something extra to celebrate, with 36 getting perfect marks. See which schools produced the top scores.
VCE leaders awarded for efforts
AN impressive crop of seven young Victorians has been recognised for their work as VCE leaders in their schools and communities.
How does scaling work?
SCALING is one of those confusing areas of VCE. Why do certain studies get marked up or down? How much by? Why do we even need scaling?
I have my ATAR, what are my options?
DIDN’T get the ATAR you were hoping for? There are other ways of getting into that course you want to do. Here’s how.
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What counts towards the ATAR?
Results guide THERE is more to the ATAR than meets the eye. Here is everything you need to know about how it is calculated and which Study Scores can be counted towards it.
ATAR facts and myths
VCE guide Will taking hard studies guarantee a good ATAR? We debunk some of the biggest myths and clarify what you can do to achieve your best result.
Should I change my preference?
VCE results SO you’ve got your ATAR, now what? Perform better than expected and want to try getting into a different course? Didn’t quite get the score you wanted and need to rethink your options? Here’s everything you need to know for Change of Preference.
Making sense of results
VCE results HAVING trouble making sense of all the VCE mumbo jumbo? These are the key things to look out for when you receive your Statement of Results and how to make sense of it all.
Everything you need to know about ATAR
Results guide IT’S that time of year where scores of Victorian students are eagerly awaiting their ATAR results. Here’s everything you need to know about the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank.
Why are VCE results scaled?
VCE guide EVER wondered why arts subjects seem to get scaled down whereas sciences often get scaled up? This is why.
How the ATAR is calculated
WE all know Study Scores are important. But how do the contribute to your overall ATAR result? And why are some studies scaled up while others are scaled down?
Life after ATAR
Final score FOR some students the ATAR might seem like the most important thing in the world. But in the ABCs new My Year 12 Life series, these VCE graduates are proving life is more than just a number.
Melbourne tops student city list
Student cities MELBOURNE comes up trumps on student city list.
Melbourne’s best happy hours
School’s out WITH daily drink specials at a bevy of bars and pubs, you’ll be coming in hot this summer. Here’s where to make the most of Melbourne’s best happy hours.
Deakin picks up award
Award winner DEAKIN University has been recognised for its leadership in global innovation and international partnerships at the 55th Australian Export Awards ceremony.
Pregnant women gaining too much weight, study finds
Baby belly EXPERTS are calling for regular pregnancy weigh-ins after new Monash University research reveals three in four women are failing to maintain a healthy weight.
Neha giving a voice to the marginalised
VCE LEADERSHIP Melbourne VCE student Neha Salahuddin is helping give a voice to marginalised groups in society and empowering them to speak up
Henry’s future is out of this world
VCE LEADERSHIP After being inspired by a space exploration movie as a kid, Henry Wu is now on a mission to inspire the next generation of space explorers.
Schools out forever: Students rejoice as exams end
VCE SCHOOL’s out as more than 50,000 students celebrate the end of VCE today — and it may come as a surprise how some of them plan to celebrate.
