Is EE2 really worth it? (1 Viewer)

[UnrealAnchovies]

Recently, I've been thinking about taking extension English 2. I think if I do take it, I'll be the only EE2 student at my school. I'm just wondering if it is really worth taking it. My subjects for prelim are listed below, adding up to 12 units. I'm also quite determined NOT to go into the HSC with 10 units, as I'm fairly good at all those subjects and don't want to take the risk; in particular if i do EE2. My EE1 marks aren't too bad, usually 85% and over. Anyways, my 3 questions here are:

Should I take EE2 considering my EE1 marks?

If so, how many units should I take into the HSC?

Is all the work in EE2 worth it?


Thanks in advance.

 

[brendroid]

Take in 13 units if you're comfortable with that. Keep in mind though that Extension 2 English does take up alot of time.

I'm one of two doing it at my school, so I'm sorta in your situation. Keep in mind with EE1, the area of focus will change when you hit Year 12. With that in mind, you might be better at the topic you're doing now or the one you do next year.

 

[UnrealAnchovies]

Thanks for the response Brendroid. I'm seriously thinking about it because If I do take it, I want to start drafting in year 11, to get a head-start on the amount of work because of it. Anyways, once school starts I'll ask around.

 

[brendroid]

You do that - the experience differs from person to person. Most who finish it seem to enjoy it though

 

[UnrealAnchovies]

Yeah, most likely. Just out of curiosity, does it take a fair bit of time out of the study of your other subjects?

 

[brendroid]

For me, not really. I can just sit down and write in one block and get a bit done. When you're doing outside research, that could take time though.

 

[UnrealAnchovies]

Alright thanks Ben.

I'm just gonna start asking around once school starts, teachers, advisers and whatnot.

 

[iRuler]

Take it up, but remember there isnt a real certainty with marks at the end. maybe take it 12/13 units with what ever you feel best with.

That said I wish I took up ext2 english, advance is gay.

 

[UnrealAnchovies]

Thanks for the response iRuler. Tbh, the only thing I'm worried with concerning EE2 is the amount of time it could possibly 'rob' from my other subjects, especially if the mark doesn't get counted.

 

[t00l]

at least theres no exam for eext2 right? just a large piece of work

 

[supercalamari]

EE2 is my favourite subject. It allows me to forget about exams and course content for a while, focusing on something I'm really interested in. The freedom you have in EE2 can be a blessing and a curse. Make sure you have a mentor (someone who knows how to write well/former EE2 student/Someone who has taught EE2 before) to help you, mine has been an amazing help.

 

[brendroid]

What supercalamari said ^^

Good stress reliever sometimes, but it can be stressful near the end.

 

[thongetsu]

m.ext1 scales just as high as e.ext2 i think so mmmmmm.

 

[supercalamari]

What supercalamari said ^^

Good stress reliever sometimes, but it can be stressful near the end.

And also GOOD TIME MANAGEMENT is a must-have

 

[brendroid]

Definately - that should go without saying.

I need to improve on that lol

Appalling time management right here. Definately need to improve that.