I still remember packing my bags the night before my final term of Year 11 at NSB. Unlike years and terms past, this time felt different. It felt like I was standing at a crossroads: excited to be starting my final year of high school soon, but slightly terrified at the same time.
If you’re reading this, you’re probably at a similar crossroads.
Hi, I’m Jason, and I graduated from North Sydney Boys High School in 2021 (yes, I was a COVID grad). I wasn’t a stellar student in Year 11. My rank was pretty bad for some subjects, but that’s a story for another time.
So given that I finished with a 99+ ATAR, I’d like to think I made an academic comeback.
If I could talk to younger me, I’d tell him that the final term of Year 11 is VERY important - not because it will count towards my ATAR, but because it’s a crucial milestone for self-reflection.
If I were to do it all again, here’s what I’d do differently…
See Year 11 for what it was: a test run
Now that you’re in the last term, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your approach so far, and refine your strategy.
Here are some questions to ask yourself:
