year 12

[TAnne]

not getting good grades

[geoff]

hello TAnne, it's only a short and simple post but it says everything, and by it I presume that you are capable of getting higher grades, but there is some reason which has made you suffer, I'm sorry.
I hope you feel as though you can trust us, it's a friendly anonymous site so no one has any idea of who you are, but you are suffering badly, so please get back to us at any time you like and thanks for posting your comment. Geoff.

[angelicdoan21]

Hey 🙂

This post is quite short so i definitely wouldn't know exactly what is going on but i thought maybe sharing my own experience with year twelve and the following years would help you. Year 12 and high school in general is quite a tough time especially for those who have to deal with mental health illnesses as well. I just wanted to say, be proud of yourself if you're doing your best. I know sometimes it is easier said than done but do know that a high school atar and high school grades aren't really that important. Yes it is important to try your very best but if it doesn't work out it isn't something to beat yourself up about. I did absolutely horrible in high school and my atar was low as well but now at 20 it has all worked out and im about to pursue what i say is my real passion. Even if you get bad grades, and even if you get an atar lower than expected or any other score depending on where you are from it is important to just remember that so long as you've tried your best, everything is okay! I did horrible, but i ended up getting into uni to do a certificate and a diploma before i got into a double degree of business and design. However, now at 20 i've discovered that what i want to learn and pursue instead is Health Science; Psychology specifically and i've actually been accepted into it!

So no matter what grades or atar etc, just make sure youre trying your best, don't beat yourself up over anything like grades, and focus on your own mental health instead. Once you focus more on your mental health, everything will fall into the right place. 🙂

I'm proud of you, and everyone else around you is too!

Angelic

[Spl spl]

Hey TAnne, wishing you the best. I don't know whether you're looking for a 99 ATAR or just want to pass 70 but I hope this advice can help you out. I promise you, the grades you get in year 12 do not matter nearly as much as all the teachers and students make it seem. You're talking to the guy that failed two classes and still got an ATAR above 70. Even if you are looking for a higher ATAR, keep on going, don't give up and remember there are always alternative pathways into uni- even if you need to go to tafe it's not the end of the world, bridging courses exist, there are many opportunities out there.

Still if you are really failing a class- and by failing I mean getting like 40% in tests, then it might be a good idea to change classes. People say things like taking maths will give you fantastic scaling but seriously- if you're failing it- don't do it! Save yourself the trouble and go into an easier class- a good score with bad scaling is always better than a failing grade. Remember that only your top 4 classes are counted towards your ATAR- prioritize if you absolutely have to. Even get friends to proofread your work or talk to the teacher after class. You can do this! Just get through the year and try putting your best work forward.

Year 12 is difficult with the amount of work they put you under, and so grades tend to suffer anyway. You can get where you want to be in life, no matter what scores you get- if people can see that you're trying your best there will always be an opportunity. Try not to overthink it and best of luck!