Subject Selection for Medicine
Hi everyone! I’m currently in Year 12 in NSW, Australia, and I’m aiming to get into medicine. Last year, I completed Advanced Maths, Chemistry, Legal Studies (compressed), and English. This year, I’ve dropped Chemistry and I’m enrolled in Compressed Business, English, Advanced Maths, Compressed Music, Compressed Physics, and Compressed Economics.
I’m considering dropping one of the compressed subjects to maximize my ATAR, but I’m struggling to choose which one. I enjoy all of them and I’m performing well, so I’d appreciate an objective recommendation on which single subject I should let go of in order to increase my chances of achieving an ATAR of at least 93 for medical school. Thank you!
When considering which compressed subject to drop in order to maximize your ATAR for medicine, the decision should be based on both your strengths and the scaling of each subject.
Subject Scaling: Typically, subjects like Physics and Maths Advanced tend to scale better than subjects like Business or Economics. Consider looking into the scaling statistics for each of the subjects you’re doing, as this could influence your decision significantly.
Interest and Performance: Since you mentioned that you enjoy all of the subjects you’re currently taking, think about where you’re performing strongest. If one subject has consistently lower results or you feel less confident about it, that might be the one to drop.
Future Relevance: Medicine is a science-heavy field, so if you have a strong foundation in Physics or Maths, keeping those could be more beneficial than Business or Economics, which are less central to a medical career.
Based on general trends and assuming scaling is consistent with past years, I would recommend dropping Business. While it is valuable, it often does not have the same scaling and relevance for medicine compared to Physics or Maths Advanced.
However, make sure to evaluate your performance in all subjects, scaling data, and personal interest before finalizing your decision. Good luck with your studies and your application to medical school!