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Wednesday 11 August 2021 Get help with the VTAC Early admission programs application process University applications open August closing dates include: VTAC is running live webinars this week to assist You are now able to apply for university and students and families. The webinars cover University of Wollongong TAFE courses across Australia. For most various aspects of the application process and courses, you apply via state-based Tertiary are presented live so that you ask questions. Early Admission Admission Centres. Below are the weblinks for Applications close 13 August each state: There are two sessions: www.uow.edu.au/early-admission Victoria: Victoria Tertiary Admissions Centre Applying for tertiary courses (and RMIT University www.vtac.edu.au understanding the ATAR) Early Offer Program NSW/ACT: Universities Admissions Centre Provides an overview of the entire application Applications close 30 August www.uac.edu.au process, including finding courses, preferences, https://bit.ly/3etwSy3 results and offers. Includes a brief discussion of SA/NT: South Australia Tertiary Admissions SEAS and Scholarships. Swinburne University Centre www.satac.edu.au Wednesday 11 August, 4pm Early Entry Program Applications close 31 August Queensland: Queensland Tertiary Admissions Understanding special consideration https://bit.ly/3rhRdf0 Centre (SEAS) and scholarships: www.qtac.edu.au Charles Sturt University Provides detailed information about applying for Western Australia: Tertiary Institutions Service SEAS and scholarships. Charles Sturt Advantage Centre Applications close 31 August (Round 2) www.tisc.edu.au Thursday 12 August, 4pm https://bit.ly/2UmOlgT Tasmania: apply directly to the University of For information and to register for any of the Tasmania Career and course above sessions, visit https://vtac.edu.au/events www.utas.edu.au exploration resources To apply you will need access to: Good Careers Guide • a computer or smart phone • your student ID number Students can search over 400 different occupations narrowed down by the field or type • USI number of work they would like to do in the future. They • PayPal account or credit/debit card. can also research ‘career ladders’ and take an Via the Tertiary Admission Centres, you will be aptitude test, www.goodcareersguide.com.au/ able to apply for: Course Seeker • special consideration • some access and equity scholarships, and Students can explore university courses for each • some early entry/guaranteed programs. state in the one website and can research courses, prerequisites, selection criteria and ATAR profiles for the 2022 intake, www.courseseeker.edu.au/ The University of Melbourne - Access Melbourne Expansion Employment resources 2022 admissions update The University is excited to announce an Do you need a Tax File Number (TFN)? expansion of our Access Melbourne program and admissions criteria in 2022. Guaranteed ATARs for 2022 If you are planning to get a job or if you would like undergraduate entry to study at university or TAFE next year, you will This program extension builds on the University’s need a TFN. To start the application process, go commitment to building a vibrant, diverse and Applicants who meet the criteria below will receive to http://bit.ly/2aLCSjJ inclusive community and increasing opportunities guaranteed entry to the University for the 2022 intake: for capable students from all backgrounds. Find out about your rights at work This year, in addition to ATAR, we will be • meet the ATAR requirements in the table Learn about your rights, responsibilities, how to below assessing further criteria to welcome students from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds resolve issues in the workplace and rules about • achieve course prerequisites into their preferred University of Melbourne unpaid work, https://bit.ly/1Svl7DP • list the course as the first preference through course. VTAC Learn about safety in the workplace Current Year 12 applicants will be considered for Formal offers will be provided through VTAC on selection if they satisfy the following eligibility Your rights and responsibilities - 20 December 2021 and 14 January 2022. criteria: https://bit.ly/2K2AYPK Students who achieve the minimum ATAR listed Eligible for at least one of the following Access How to stay safe - https://bit.ly/2VA24j5 in the table will be considered for a place. Melbourne categories: Important tips about your first or current ATARs on the left: 2022 Minimum ATAR • Disadvantaged financial background job ATARs on the right: 2022 Guaranteed ATAR • Difficult circumstances • Resident of a rural or isolated area Bachelor of Agriculture 70 72 The team at Careers with STEM asked the • Disability or medical condition Bachelor of Arts 85 88 following questions: how will the experience of Bachelor of Biomedicine 94 95 your first job prepare you for your next job and AND how do you make the most of your first or current Bachelor of Commerce 91 93 Bachelor of Design 85 88 job to prepare you for the future? Achieve an ATAR (or notional ATAR) of at least: Bachelor of Science 85 88 Bachelor of Oral Health 85 N/A To read their answers and suggested industries to • 72.00 for the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Diploma in General Studies 50 N/A work in (e.g., pharmacy assistant), go to Design or Bachelor of Science http://bit.ly/2x8imoh • 86.00 for the Bachelor of Biomedicine Access Melbourne for 2022 - guaranteed • 80.00 for the Bachelor of Commerce entry AND Students who have experienced disadvantage can qualify for the Access Melbourne program by Achieve a VCE study score (or equivalent) of at completing a Special Consideration (SEAS) least 35 in at least one VCE subject (or equivalent) application via VTAC. that is relevant to the degree for which admission is sought. Applicants who qualify under SEAS in the following categories will be guaranteed entry into AND courses with lower ATARs, providing they meet course prerequisites and preference the courses Submit a VTAC personal statement that outlines via VTAC correctly. Technology Scholarship their: • Resident of a rural or isolated area • motivation to enrol at the University Westpac Young Technologist • Disadvantaged financial background • career ambitions and the future benefits for Scholarship • Disability or medical condition their community from their participation in • Recognition as an Indigenous Australian higher education. This is a fantastic scholarship for students applying for technology related degrees at one of ATARs on the right: Indigenous Australian Applicants who meet the above criteria will not be the following universities: guaranteed entry, but will be considered for Bachelor of Arts 76 75 selection (in addition to those who qualify for entry § RMIT University Bachelor of Arts (extended) n/a 50 under other Access Melbourne categories). § University of Wollongong Bachelor of Biomedicine 88 85 § Western Sydney University Bachelor of Commerce 82 75 § Queensland University of Technology Bachelor of Design 76 70 § Murdoch University Bachelor of Science 76 75 Bachelor of Science n/a 55 The Careers Department has information about (extended) the scholarship and profiles of previous recipients on their website. Go to https://bit.ly/2BeteHz Information - https://bit.ly/3h91ZhZ Upcoming open days Year 12 Tertiary Dates: Victoria (August – October) The following are open day dates and information August for selected Victorian universities. Register your Early entry programs are now open for: details using the weblinks to access information and plan your events. Victoria University - VU Guaranteed https://bit.ly/2whSd6P Australian Catholic University - ACU Guarantee https://bit.ly/38PiLiA CQUniversity La Trobe University – Aspire Early Admissions Program https://bit.ly/2KdjGN1 Charles Sturt University - Charles Sturt Advantage https://bit.ly/2O1U244 Virtual Open Day – Saturday 14 August. RMIT University - Early Offer Program https://bit.ly/3etwSy3 www.cqu.edu.au RMIT University - SNAP http://bit.ly/2vAPiVT University of Melbourne – Access Melbourne https://bit.ly/2gBAqPD Deakin University Monash University – Monash Guarantee https://bit.ly/2x5nwBC Swinburne University – Early Entry https://bit.ly/3rhRdf0 Deakin University – Regional Access Scheme https://bit.ly/2VnEbRn Virtual Open Day - Sunday 15 August https://openday.deakin.edu.au 2 University applications - VTAC Federation University Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC) applications open for undergraduate courses, scholarships, Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS) etc., www.vtac.edu.au/ Virtual Open Day – Sunday 15 August. https://bit.ly/31bhBul 30 Early Entry Charles Sturt University Applications close for RMIT Early Offer Program. Virtual Open Day – Sunday 15 August. https://study.csu.edu.au/life/events/open-day 31 Early Entry Victoria University Applications close for Charles Sturt University Advantage. Applications close for Swinburne University – Early Entry Virtual Open Day - Sunday 21 August www.vu.edu.au/open-day-2021 September The University of Melbourne 17 VTAC Virtual Open Day – Sunday 22 August. Preference date for students to get evidence uploaded for SEAS and Scholarship. After this date, VTAC may not be able to contact students about missing or incorrect documentation. On-campus: The University will run on-campus events and tours during August and September. 17 Early Entry https://study.unimelb.edu.au/openday Applications close for La Trobe Aspire RMIT University 24 Early Entry Next Fest: The University will run digital events Applications close for ACU Guarantee