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Matric results can feel like a final verdict, but they are only a starting point. Sit down with your statement and list the subjects you did well in. Then look at which courses and jobs those marks open up.
Check the entry requirements at two or three institutions before you decide anything.
A good plan beats a perfect mark. Start with what you have and build from there. Sipho Ndlovu, Padkaart CareersIf your results are lower than you hoped, you still have options. TVET colleges, learnerships and bridging courses are all real routes. Book a session with us in Somerset West and we will go through them with you.
Match your marks to a study path
Write down your best three subjects and the careers that use them. Compare this list with the minimum requirements for each course. Ask what happens if you miss the cut-off by a few points.
Make a back-up plan early
Apply to more than one option. Keep a TVET or learnership application open next to your university choice. Note every closing date on one page so nothing slips past you.
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