Should I drop to English standard? (1 Viewer)

[Hehehe22]

Do u go to selective? But yeah I decided that I will talk to my teacher tmrw and we’ll see. But she will probably make me drop cause she said that she needs to talk to some people as to whether or not adv is the “right” course for us

I do, but I think it's not even a matter of ATAR and scaling anymore, it's about whether your hard work will pay off in the course or not

If I were u, I'd try to convince my teacher that I can stay in adv, but if they're absolutely adamant then there might not be much u can do

 

[Study to success]

I do, but I think it's not even a matter of ATAR and scaling anymore, it's about whether your hard work will pay off in the course or not

If I were u, I'd try to convince my teacher that I can stay in adv, but if they're absolutely adamant then there might not be much u can do

Ok I might have to use the mental health excuse then. If that’s the case I’m gonna have to plan what I’m gonna say. But also if I just say that i willl try harder that won’t cut it for them cause last year some people said that and they weren’t allowed to do adv. and also I don’t want my teacher to hate me if I fight with her to stay cause that won’t look good

 

[Study to success]

Ok I might have to use the mental health excuse then. If that’s the case I’m gonna have to plan what I’m gonna say. But also if I just say that i willl try harder that won’t cut it for them cause last year some people said that and they weren’t allowed to do adv. and also I don’t want my teacher to hate me if I fight with her to stay cause that won’t look good

But I swear if she doesn’t take my excuse then I’m gonna sue the skl. But also I hope she doesn’t question my mental health too much cause that will make things uncomfortable

 

[Hehehe22]

Ok I might have to use the mental health excuse then. If that’s the case I’m gonna have to plan what I’m gonna say. But also if I just say that i willl try harder that won’t cut it for them cause last year some people said that and they weren’t allowed to do adv. and also I don’t want my teacher to hate me if I fight with her to stay cause that won’t look good

Yeahh don't fight with her, but u can be a little passive-aggressive if u really want to be. Also don't let it stress yourself out too much since ur already feeling down (and it's not like the mental health excuse is a lie because it does seem like ur struggling a little)

 

[Study to success]

Yeahh don't fight with her, but u can be a little passive-aggressive if u really want to be. Also don't let it stress yourself out too much since ur already feeling down (and it's not like the mental health excuse is a lie because it does seem like ur struggling a little)

Yeah but honestly I’m terrified cause she’s really scary and strict

 

[Socialism]

it does seem like ur struggling a little)

I wanted to say this, too i just couldn't think of the words

 

[Socialism]

Yeah but honestly I’m terrified cause she’s really scary and strict

... ok hot take but you shouldn't be afraid of ur teachers

 

[Hehehe22]

I wanted to say this, too i just couldn't think of the words

Yah I'm afraid I may have been too direct but I'm not a sweet talker lolll

 

[Hehehe22]

... ok hot take but you shouldn't be afraid of ur teachers

SO TRUE, if ur afraid of your teachers as a senior student then that's not gonna work in your favour, esp since most senior students are in constant correspondence with their teachers

 

[Study to success]

Yah I'm afraid I may have been too direct but I'm not a sweet talker lolll

No it’s ok. My teacher talks 10x more harshly lol. I’m very used to it

 

[Study to success]

SO TRUE, if ur afraid of your teachers as a senior student then that's not gonna work in your favour, esp since most senior students are in constant correspondence with their teachers

No but literally everyone is scared of this teacher

 

[Hehehe22]

No but literally everyone is scared of this teacher

I mean students from other schools, bc at the end of the day ur not rlly competing with your classmates, ur competing with the state

 

[Study to success]

I mean students from other schools, bc at the end of the day ur not rlly competing with your classmates, ur competing with the state

I mean I do talk to her when I have to but I just never have long one on one conversations like this with any of my teachers so I’m kinda scared. But I guess I will have to face my fears

 

[Hehehe22]

I mean I do talk to her when I have to but I just never have long one on one conversations like this with any of my teachers so I’m kinda scared. But I guess I will have to face my fears

Here goes the cliche: step out of your comfort zone for personal growth aka character development

(good luck talking to your teacher)

 

[its_ace21]

if ur not aiming high then drop imo, so many ppl ik (myself included) got a 90+ atar with std eng. i dont think its worth stressign this much but maybe u could try to keep it until year 12 and then decide?

 

[killer queen]

I know I'm super late to this and firstly, I hope you're okay mental health is a struggle especially for a subject like English which can be so demotivating

I do advanced and used to do extension so my opinion is definitely skewed, but here is my honest opinion

Standard is less work. I know many people who dropped and half of them say it's the best decision they ever made because of how little effort they put in compared to adv (they're topping the course after dropping).
On the other hand, my school averages like 10-20 b6s for adv a year and gets almost no b6s for standard. One of my closest friends really regrets dropping adv bc, in their words, "the content is basically the same but for worse scaling". Scaling is a bit of a taboo topic which I totally understand but in year 12 they sometimes talk to you about it (which imo is a bit late, but whatever). Also, just consider the texts - some people love Shakespeare and hate modern texts, or vice versa. How much you like a text will significantly affect your willingness to study, so maybe ask some older kids what texts they're doing.

Idk how scary ur teacher is, but worst comes to worst, just go higher up the ladder - complain to the head of department, or ur cohort or learning leader or whatever they're called

I understand getting subpar marks is really demotivating - I completely understand it when you feel like you're not reaching your goal and feel like you won't be able to - but all it takes is one breakthrough and then you'll be able to slowly push your rank and marks higher and higher! And you always have this site to help you if you have any questions

Honestly though, do whatever stresses you less, if adv is scary then the relief you get from dropping will probably lift your other subjects anyways and erase any potential loss of ATAR