Year 13: Shifting the Focus from the HSC to What Comes Next

The pressure of the HSC is overwhelming, but what if we focused less on ATAR scores and more on what comes next—Year 13?

Too many students are pushed into university pathways without real exploration of their strengths, interests, or alternative career options.

Whether it’s university, TAFE, apprenticeships, freelancing, or starting a business, Year 13 should be about designing a future that excites them. It’s time to shift the conversation from test scores to real-world possibilities.