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 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: 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: Tertiary Admissions SEAS and Scholarships. Swinburne University Centre

www.satac.edu.au Wednesday 11 August, 4pm Early Entry Program

Applications close 31 August : Queensland Tertiary Admissions Understanding special consideration https://bit.ly/3rhRdf0 Centre (SEAS) and scholarships: www.qtac.edu.au University

Provides detailed information about applying for : 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 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 • USI number occupations narrowed down by the field or type • PayPal account or credit/debit card. of work they would like to do in the future. They 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 - 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 for capable students from all backgrounds. intake: 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 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 ATARs on the right: 2022 Guaranteed ATAR • Disadvantaged financial background job • 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 Bachelor of Commerce 91 93 how do you make the most of your first or current

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 Technology Scholarship via VTAC correctly. their:

• Resident of a rural or isolated area Westpac Young Technologist • motivation to enrol at the University • 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 University Bachelor of Commerce 82 75 § Queensland University of Technology Bachelor of Design 76 70 § 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 – 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 – 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 between 6 – 31 August.

30 Early Entry Virtual Open Day – Sunday 29 August.

Applications close for Deakin University – Regional Access Scheme On-campus events and tours will run during

September. 30 VTAC

www.rmit.edu.au/openday Timely applications close for undergraduate courses.

Torrens University October Virtual Open Day – Tuesday 17 August. 8 Early/guaranteed entry applications close for www.torrens.edu.au/whats -on/open-day

§ Victoria University Other Victorian Institutes § University of Melbourne

§ RMIT University - SNAP Contact the institutes directly. § Monash University

NSW & Institutes 8 VTAC www.uac.edu.au/open-days Applications close for Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS) and Scholarships

RMIT University – Next Fest Year 12 Tertiary Dates – NSW & ACT (Term 3)

RMIT is running the following live webinars for August prospective students this week: Examples of early entry programs now open: Wednesday 11 August Schools Recommendation Scheme (multiple universities) https://bit.ly/34XIdkl • Accounting & Technology: making the world Australian Catholic University – ACU Guarantee https://bit.ly/38PiLiA a better place Charles Sturt University – Advantage https://bit.ly/2UmOlgT • Explore careers in science Southern Cross University – STAR Early Offer https://bit.ly/2AADGZO • What’s next in law? University of Wollongong – Early Admission http://bit.ly/3aduHuc • Information session for parents University of New England – Early Entry https://bit.ly/32O4b8s • Creativity in the workplace

University applications - UAC Thursday 12 August Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) applications are open for undergraduate courses, • Discover a career in aviation Equity Scholarships, Education Access Schemes (EAS) etc., www.uac.edu.au • Blockchain, economics, finance & marketing • Architecture, urban planning, landscape 13 Early Entry architecture • Business & enterprise Applications close for University of Wollongong

Register - https://bit.ly/3s7v4QV 31 Early Entry

Applications close for Charles Sturt University Advantage.

September

10 Early Entry

Applications close for Southern Cross University - STAR

17 Early Entry

Applications close for University of New England – Early Entry Competitions 19 Early Entry Wildlife photography Applications close for Schools Recommendation Scheme 2021 Crikey! Magazine Photography Competition. 24 This is a partnership between Crikey! Magazine Early Entry and the Australia Zoo . Applications close 31 August, https://bit.ly/2ACCKV2 Applications close for ACU Guarantee

30 UAC Science Writing

Timely applications close for undergraduate courses. UNSW Bragg Student Prize for Science Writing.

For students in Years 7 – 10. Applicants will write a short essay on ‘STEM in everyday life’.

Recipients can win a fantastic set of prizes, including publication in Australia’s top science websites. Applications close 27 August, https://bit.ly/3eZJ8VJ

Creative Arts

Bright Awards – run by Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University . Entries are now open for students in years 10-12 and their school to win monetary prizes to help kick start creative dreams.

Applications close 15 November, https://bit.ly/3xm8Z2x