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This career advice can make or break your university entrance marks. After your final year of high school, stressing and studying, it’s nice to reach the somewhat more relaxed scene of university. Teachers aren’t telling you what to do, ordering students to the coordinators office, or pressuring you into hours of homework. Tutors couldn’t give a continental if you turn up to class, or hand in the assignment, although they can get a little miffed if you haven’t done the readings, simply because it messes with their planned discussion time. 

A Pass is a nice grade. Not too much work or worry, and you’ve passed. Particularly in your first year of study, this is a great way to roll. And to be honest, if you’re simply at uni for your undergrad, then keep it up if it suits you. Study time can take a back seat for socialising which can be more rewarding than attending lectures.

However, simply passing isn’t for everyone. Here are so tips to remember:

• A Pass is the bare minimum to successfully complete a subject. You can do better than that, come on!
• You may look back on your efforts and feel disappointed that you didn’t try harder. You’ll never know what you could have achieved.
• It’s satisfying to feel your worth show itself in high grades.
• Acceptance into postgraduate courses generally requires students to have a Distinction average. Too many Passes will lower your average, and eliminate your option of further study down the track.
• A degree states whether you graduated with distinction or high distinction. Don’t you want that prestigious studious sounding word on your degree?

Are there any reasons you’d like to add to this list? Or any reasons you think passing is better overall? Discuss your thoughts below.