Explore the unique aspects of the senior secondary system in the ACT. Focus is on the ACT Scaling Test (AST), a critical thinking exam, and its role in calculating the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). The article highlights the system's flexibility, which offers various pathways for students, including vocational training and apprenticeships, and emphasises that the most significant factor for a high ATAR is consistent school-based assessment marks.

Canberra's population is experiencing consistent growth.

The city's economic expansion is concentrated in key sectors, including public administration, professional services, and construction. The ACT government's future strategies are focused on fostering a knowledge-based economy, improving liveability, and achieving sustainability goals.