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Making wise decisions about subject choices

Posted on: July 19, 2024
Author: Shanthi Gerard

A small percentage of students possess a clear understanding of their career goals and the subjects they must take to excel in school. Most students require assistance in making decisions about their future course of action. Many students base their decisions on what their parents and peers believe is best for them.However, one in two of your parents and classmates are not trained career counselors and are unaware of the intersections between your passions, interests, skills, and aptitudes.Many of them would be second-guessing their own professional decisions!It is up to you to make sensible, knowledgeable decisions regarding your future, not theirs.

You've had enough time by Classes 8, 9, and 10 to learn about and get interested in the things you do well in and find enjoyable to study as opposed to those you find boring. At this point in the process of selecting decisions, it's critical to be cognizant of your advantages and disadvantages so that, in Class 11, you can choose the appropriate path to further hone in on that area.

After finishing your Class 10 Board Exams, you would feel relieved, but now you have to make a crucial choice: which Class 11 subject stream will help you have a successful career? For students who have not yet discovered their career goals, this can be a challenging period.

Here are five easy steps you can take to help ensure that you make the right choice now so that you succeed tomorrow.

Step 1: Consider your long-term career goals

This is a difficult yet crucial step. Consider your future self and work your way back to your current situation. It is crucial for you to question yourself about what matters to you. Do you prefer working in a team environment or are you more of an individual who prefers structure and independence? Which do you prefer: flexibility or routine? These are crucial questions that will help you determine the appropriate subject stream to follow in order to get your desired career.Look for emerging career trends in the job market.

Step 2: Develop self-awareness

You've had enough time by Class 10 to become familiar with the material, and now is the time to identify your strong and weak subjects. This is where things can become confusing since sometimes you might not actually be looking forward to taking that challenging course in college, or maybe your interests shift to something else. You can now always ask yourself this question when faced with a dilemma by listing the following:

  1. Subjects you might like to talk about further
  2. Subjects you'd like to stop discussing and
  3. Subjects on which you are unclear or perplexed Interest-related subjects

You should ask yourself questions such as, "Do I really like mathematics?" when you are unsure about a subject.
Do I perform well at it, and could I perform even better with the correct direction and coaching?
Will I put in the effort to practice math in order to get better grades in class 11?

Step 3: Study up on new subject areas

You already know a little bit about topics like science, math, and social studies. You can choose from a wide range of new subjects in class eleven that you haven't taken before, such as psychology and economics. To determine your level of interest, find out what subjects are offered at our school and make an effort to learn more about them. To learn more, it is beneficial to talk to seniors who are familiar with the coursework.

Step 4: Decide which college or university you want to go to further your education

It should be the finest choice for you to attend a college or university for your undergraduate and graduate studies, whether it is in India or elsewhere.Examine the NIRF rankings for Indian colleges and the QS World rankings for universities overseas. Make a shortlist of the top five to ten options.Visit their website to review the prerequisites for the course in which you want to specialize.You will learn the courses you must complete in grades 11 and 12 in order to be eligible, as well as what GPA or percentage is needed to guarantee admission. (P.S. You will also learn whether you need to take any entrance examinations in order to apply, which you can do after Grade 12.

Step 5: Select a Stream using the information above

Our school offers the following streams.To assist in selecting your streams, you could also want to consult the high school instructors and consult the textbooks and course materials.

SCIENCE STREAM

The optional subjects in the Science stream are computer science, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and biology.Numerous well-paying conventional job paths, including those in pure sciences, engineering and technology, and medicine, are available in the science stream.

COMMERCE STREAM

The basic subjects in the Commerce stream are Business Studies, Economics, and Accounts; Applied Mathematics is an elective. Students majoring in commerce are able to select electives from the Humanities stream rather than the Science stream. Students interested in jobs in business, finance, accounting, investment banking, econometrics, and entrepreneurship, among other fields, often choose to major in commerce with

HUMANITIES STREAM

Social science courses including psychology, entrepreneurship, political science, economics, and English are included in the humanities stream. Careers in the humanities include teaching, writing, filmmaking, community work, civil service, journalism, mass communication, law, and diplomatic missions.

Step 6: Approach decision-making with initiative

Make decisions with an active mind by conducting independent research, meeting and speaking with friends, parents, and teachers, as well as physically visiting institutions or taking virtual tours via their websites. To find out more, search for online webinars, alumni reviews of college organizations, projects, and internships. Above all, keep in mind that there is no one-size-fits-all solution or appropriate stream. The goal is to take the time to learn about yourself and to be sincere in your decision-making. Hard work is the key to success in any area; if you are prepared to put in the effort, you will succeed in the end.

Wishing you the very best!

By
Shanthi Gerard
HOD Commerce & Humanities

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