Why So Many Students Choose the Wrong VCE Subjects — and What to Do Instead

Every year, it happens quietly.

A student chooses subjects they think will impress a university. Or a parent suggests something “safe” — just in case. A friend mentions that a subject scales well. A school meeting moves too quickly. And just like that, decisions that shape the next two years — and far beyond — are made with very little clarity.

The intention is good. But the process? Often rushed, reactive, or misinformed.