{"id":22738,"date":"2023-12-11T14:53:21","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T06:53:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=advice&p=22738"},"modified":"2025-01-27T10:48:24","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T02:48:24","slug":"achieve-your-best-in-year-12-your-roadmap-to-success","status":"publish","type":"advice","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/advice\/achieve-your-best-in-year-12-your-roadmap-to-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Doing your best: Your roadmap to year 12 success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Welcome to your last year of school. What an incredible journey, and now you’re in your final year! It’s going to be big, but with the right approach, year 12 won’t be all study and no play. So let’s check your roadmap for year 12 success \u2013 which is the first stage in your journey to a fantastic future career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create a study routine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To thrive in year 12, establish a routine that suits you. Consistency is key. Identify when you’re most productive and plan your study schedule around those times. Remember to include breaks to rejuvenate yourself \u2013 your health and wellbeing will contribute to your overall success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find your balance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Outside of study time, continue to do the things that nurture you, enjoying time with your friends and hobbies. Add dedicated blocks of ‘me-time’ into your routine, to recharge and maintain motivation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quality over quantity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Studying isn’t about putting in endless hours, and cramming and all-nighters rarely work. Instead, create a routine and focus on the quality of your study sessions. According to productivity app DeskTime<\/a>, computer activity data showed that the most successful people work for 52 minutes then break for 17.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relax and explore your options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Don’t worry if you haven’t decided on a career yet, you’ve got time to search and discover. Take our Find U Quiz<\/a>! You might come across courses and study areas you hadn’t thought of, that suit your personality and strengths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep all your pathways in perspective<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course year 12 is your focus right now, but it won’t define the rest of your life. Remember that Curtin offers a range of entry pathways if you don’t get your ideal ATAR. Try our pathway finder and you’ll discover other ways into uni that could suit you better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Remember: Year 12 is an exciting time!<\/h2>\n
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Make the most of your Year 12 journey and enjoy every moment. If you\u2019re ready to explore what uni could look like for you, share a bit about your interests, and we\u2019ll create a personalised guide to Curtin, tailored specifically to you.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n