From 15+ Electives to a Clear Future in Research & Behaviour Science
Avika
A Year 9 student transformed overwhelming elective choices into a clear academic roadmap through scientific assessments, personalized mentoring, and structured career exploration—discovering her passion for Psychology, Neuroscience, and Research.
Choosing the Right Subjects from Endless Possibilities
Avika had to choose her Year 9 electives from a long list of 15+ subjects — including iSTEM, Psychology, Commerce, Work Education, French, and more. She wanted subjects she would enjoy, but also those that aligned with meaningful future careers. The sheer number of options made decision making stressful and confusing.
What We Discovered
Research & Analytical Thinking
Demonstrated exceptional analytical thinking, research aptitude, and a curiosity for experimentation, making research-oriented careers a natural fit.
Leadership & Collaboration
Displayed strong teamwork, leadership, and independent decision-making abilities, enabling success in collaborative academic and professional environments.
Behavioural Science Interest
Showed a deep interest in psychology, neuroscience, human behaviour, and wellness, supported by strong language and communication abilities.
Academic Exploration
Possessed the curiosity and adaptability to explore diverse academic disciplines, helping identify a balanced pathway aligned with future career aspirations.
What Ascend Career Compass & the Student Did
A Future-Ready Academic Roadmap in Psychology & Research
Avika now has a clear academic direction, meaningful elective choices, and a future ready pathway toward research driven careers. She feels confident, aligned, and excited about exploring psychology, neuroscience, and bio research — with strong secondary options in behavioural economics.
Key Highlights
Student Feedback
““I finally feel clear about what I want to study. Choosing my electives became easy once I understood my strengths.””
Parent Feedback
““The assessment and guidance helped Avika make confident choices. The entire journey with series of sessions was clear, structured, and easy to navigate. The expertise and depth gave us confidence that we were making the right academic choices for our child."”