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VCE Results Are Coming: Understanding Your ATAR and Finding the Right Pathway
Episode 110
Tuesday, 9 December, 2025
VCE results are released tomorrow, and whether you're feeling excited, nervous, or a mix of both, this episode is here to support you. Even though we all know ATARs aren't the most important thing in the long run, they do feel important right now — and that's completely normal. In this short pep talk, I explain why your ATAR is simply a piece of data that helps you make your next step, not a measure of your worth, potential, or future success. You're allowed to celebrate if you're proud of your results, and you're allowed to feel disappointed if they're not what you expected. I also walk you through the wide range of pathways available through VTAC, including vocational courses, UniLink programs, starting at a different university with lower entry requirements, or choosing a similar course at your dream uni and applying to transfer after 6 or 12 months (often with credit!). No matter what number appears on your screen tomorrow, you still have options — so many options.
