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Learn more gateway.unsw.edu.au UNSW Gateway Admission Pathway

During the UNSW Gateway Program, we will be working with you to prepare your application for an early conditional offer to UNSW through the Gateway Admission Pathway.

What is it? NB. A separate scholarship application is not required. Can I apply for an early conditional I want to apply for UNSW Medicine You simply register your interest in being considered The Gateway Admission Pathway is an early conditional offer through the Gateway Admission If you’re planning on applying for UNSW Medicine, there are for an Equity Scholarship when you complete your offer to UNSW for Year 12 students that is administered some additional requirements and eligibility criteria. We will UAC Application. For more information go to Pathway if I do not attend the through the UAC Schools Recommendation Scheme. support you with more information during the Gateway Winter uac.edu.au/current-applicants/equity- UNSW Gateway Program? Your application will be assessed on the basis of your Program and you can find out more atmed.unsw.edu.au/ scholarships and scholarships.unsw.edu.au/unsw- personal statement and your school’s ratings of your Yes, if you are completing your HSC and receiving an ATAR in local-applicants aptitudes and performance in relevant areas of study. equity-scholarships the year of application and attend a Gateway school listed on If your application is successful, you will receive an page 32 or are eligible based on UAC SEIFA criteria then you I’m applying for an early conditional offer to How will my attendance in the can apply for an early conditional offer through the Gateway early conditional offer with an ATAR entry requirement the Bachelor of Laws (LLB), do I need to sit up to 15 points lower than the advertised Guaranteed Gateway Program help me with Admission Pathway. However, if you do participate in the UNSW Gateway Winter the Law Admission Test? Entry rank. Then, if your ATAR result is the same or my application? higher than the requirement set for you in your early or Spring Program, you will receive assistance in completing If you are eligible for the Bachelor of Laws through the During the UNSW Gateway Program, we’ll give you conditional offer, you will receive a firm offer to that your application. Gateway Admission Pathway, you are not required to sit all the tools to write a winning personal statement. UNSW degree, if it is your highest eligible preference. the Law Admission Test (LAT). LAT results will not be used You will receive individualised support and will be able How can my family and school help me with to assess your Gateway Admission Pathway application. to ask questions about your application. However, you can still register for and sit the LAT if you would Am I eligible? my application? like to retain the option of entry to the Bachelor of Laws You are eligible if you attend one of our UNSW Gateway See pages 14 and 24 for the application timelines for If you’re not sure what to study, your school careers advisor through the LAT admission process. schools (see pages 32-37) or if you are identified by UAC the UNSW Gateway Program and the Gateway may be able to provide you with some advice. They can also as eligible for the Educational Access Scheme based Admission Pathway. read through your Gateway Admission Pathway application. on SEIFA criteria. For more information about what this They might think of something about you that you have means you can download a fact sheet from UAC at Applications close Sunday 19 September at Midnight forgotten to include, and it’s always helpful to get feedback on EAS Fact Sheet:Socio-economic Indexes for Areas written work. Apply via the UAC Schools Recommendation Scheme: (SEIFA) uac.edu.au/assets/documents/eas/eas- uac.edu.au/future-applicants/scholarships-and- socio-economic-indexes-for-areas-seifa.pdf. schemes/schools-recommendation-schemes) What will I receive? 1. An early conditional offer to UNSW 2. Priority for UNSW Equity scholarships which may UNSW Gateway include awards of $5,000 or $10,000 per year for We are committed to making university entry the duration of the degree, or accommodation equitable by removing barriers to enter UNSW. scholarships valued at $24,000 per year (subject UNSW Gateway is a different way into university, to availability). that recognises that there is so much more to you than just your ATAR.

1 Image of UNSW What’s inside:

Year 12 Gateway Winter Program p5 Who, What, When, Where, Why & How p6-7

Bring your ambition p8 HSC subject specific preparation p9 Early conditional offer application p9 Uni Bites: Prep4Uni sessions p9

What is the UNSW Gateway Winter program like? p10

Year 12 timeline p12

Year 11 Gateway Spring Program p14 Who, What, When, Where, Why & How p16-17

Spring into university p18 Faculty experiences p18 Early conditional offer application p18 Level Up: Academic sessions p19

What is the UNSW Gateway Spring program like? p20

Year 11 timeline p22

Year 10 Gateway Summer Program p25 Who, What, When, Where, Why & How p27

Your future, your voice p28

What else do you need to know? p30 How is it run? p30 What tools do you need to have? p30 What will we give you so you can participate online? p30 How much does it cost? p31 What is our digital safety policy? p31 How do I apply? p31

Gateway schools p32

2 3 Year 12 Gateway Winter Program 15 June - 2 July 2021

4 5 UNSW Gateway Winter Program

Maximise your ATAR. Succeed in your assessments and HSC. Access support and resources for the HSC. Apply for an early conditional offer to UNSW with our guidance.

Who What When Where Why How If you’re sitting your HSC This online program includes Kick Winter This program is 100% online. Become part of a community of Register at: this year, are on an ATAR academic preparation, HSC Term 2, Week 4 All you need is access to like-minded HSC students. Meet bit.ly/Gateway-Winter-2021 current university students and pathway and plan to go to uni, assessment and subject 12 May a computer (or tablet or Registrations close: staff. Be prepared for your first this program is for you. This guidance, personalised smartphone) and the internet. 6 June 2021. includes Year 11 students who mentoring and opportunities Gateway Winter Program year of uni. are completing a compressed to connect with our UNSW Term 2 Week 9 - first week If you don’t have a computer or curriculum HSC program. Ambassadors. We’ll also be school holidays internet, let us know. The program will support you assisting you to submit your 15 June - 2 July to apply for an early conditional We are looking for dedicated, UNSW Gateway Admission offer through the Gateway passionate and driven students Pathway application so you can Your program. Your way. Admission Pathway, so you who want to study at UNSW. The secure your place at university. We’ve tried to make this can secure your place at UNSW Gateway Winter Program Access exclusive follow-up program as flexible as possible, university. In addition, students is open to students who attend academic and tutoring support so you can take control of your who take part in the UNSW any of our Gateway schools. in the lead up to exams. own schedule. To learn more, go Gateway Winter Program Check out page 32 to see if to page 10. and who are successful in you’re eligible. receiving a conditional offer will be given priority for all equity scholarships at UNSW and invited to participate in exclusive academic and transition support activities as part of the Gateway Scholars Program.​ 6 7 Your ticket to success

UNSW Gateway Winter Program is designed to prepare you for success during your HSC and at Bring your university. The online program has these key components:

1. Kick Winter 3. Gateway Admission Pathway support Get in early to understand how to navigate the Gateway During the UNSW Gateway Winter Program, you will be fully Winter Program and find ways to fast track your preparation supported to successfully complete a Gateway Admission ambition. Pathway application to UNSW. for writing an early conditional offer application. Reconnect with your motivating passions and identify your learning strengths. You will receive: • Step-by-step guidance to write a great personal 2. HSC Subject Masterclasses statement You want to succeed in your HSC and we want to • Q&A sessions with our Ambassadors and staff to get make that happen. Access support for your HSC subjects tailored advice and feedback about your application from experienced HSC markers so that you can maximise • Guided portfolio support for select degrees your results. Live, interactive online booster sessions will run for the 4. Uni Bites following subjects: We will be going live, serving up all the tips and tricks to • Biology study smart, stay motivated, nail your HSC and secure an • Chemistry offer to UNSW. • English Standard • English Advanced Go Write Ahead • English Extension 1 Get tailored support and advice on how to write a • Mathematics Standard personal statement for your Gateway Admission • Mathematics Advanced Pathway application. • Mathematics Extension 1 StudyShare These subjects will be delivered by teachers from Trouble with procrastinating and staying motivated? InspirationED, who are experienced HSC markers. UNSW Ambassadors will share their key strategies for They will cover the HSC syllabus and provide you with success so you can feel more confident heading into exam tips and tricks. the HSC and university.

Burning Questions Connect with University Ambassadors to find out more about their transition from high school to university life.

5. Know your faculty Access UNSW Faculty Welcome webinar sessions, to help you to make informed decisions about future degree choices.

6. Post program support Exam Practice Papers Receive exclusive academic enrichment and tutoring Sit and submit online practice through supported access to the InspirationED HSC4Me exams in the above subjects to webapp for all subjects and an opportunity to participate in receive individualised feedback on Cluey Learning 6-week online tutoring packages in the lead your performance. up to exams.

8 9 This online program, accessed via the Open Learning platform for registered students, is designed so that you can do a little bit each day and choose the sessions that best suit you. Session recordings and What does the information about accessing practice exam papers will be posted to the platform. UNSW Gateway Kick Winter Wednesday 12 May Winter Program 6 - 7pm Kick Winter Gateway Winter Program look like? Twilight Week 1

Tuesday 15 June Wednesday 16 June Thursday 17 June

Nura Gili welcome for Gateway Admission Pathway Go Write Ahead: writing your 5 - 6pm Indigenous students info session personal statement

6-7 pm StudyShare UNSW Degree and Scholarship Burning questions info session for students from 7-8 pm regional NSW

Twilight Week 2

Monday 21 June Tuesday 22 June Wednesday 23 June Thursday 24 June

English Standard 1 English Standard 2 Maths Standard 5 - 6pm Chemistry English Advanced 1 English Advanced 2 Maths Advanced

Gateway Admission 6 - 7pm Ext 1 English Ext 1 Maths Biology Pathway info session

Holiday Week 3: Online Practice Exams

Monday 28 June Tuesday 29 June Wednesday 30 June Thursday 1 July Friday 2 July

Paper 1 English Standard/ Maths Advanced Maths Ext 1 Standard Chemistry Biology Paper 2 English Ext 1 Maths Advanced English Standard/ Advanced

10 11 Year 12 timeline 2021

3 MAY (T2 W3) 6 JUNE 19TH SEPTEMBER (T2 W7) Gateway Gateway Winter Program Gateway Admission registrations Winter Program Pathway open registrations close applications DECEMBER close 12 MAY Firm offers (T2 W4) to UNSW are Kick Winter released (online) APR JUL SEPT

2021 2022 MAY JUN DEC

3 MAY - 21 MAY 15 JUNE NOVEMBER (T2 W3 - W5) (T2 W9) Successful 1ST APRIL Kick Winter Gateway applicants (face-to-face) Winter Gateway notified of their Program Admission early conditional starts Pathway offers 2 JULY applications (WINTER SCHOOL open HOLIDAYS) Gateway Winter Program ends

Get all the details:

futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/unsw-gateway

12 13 Year 11 Gateway Spring Program 6 - 23 September 2021

14 15 UNSW Gateway Spring Program

Discover university. Explore faculties and degrees at UNSW.

Who What When Where Why How If you are in Year 11, on an ATAR In this digital program, you will Spring Into This program is 100% digital. Get prepared for your HSC Register at: pathway and want to discover participate in interactive faculty Term 3, Week 5 All you need is access to and beyond. Discover degree bit.ly/Gateway-Spring-2021 options. Get to know our staff the degree options available at experiences that showcase the 11 August 2021 a computer (or tablet or Registrations close: and student community UNSW, then this program is for range of degrees available at smartphone) and the internet. 27 August 2021. you. The UNSW Gateway Spring UNSW and what it’s really like to Gateway Spring Program well before you attend UNSW. Program is open to students be a student. Term 3 Week 9 - school If you don’t own a computer or Become part of a community who attend any of our Gateway holidays tablet, please let us know. of like-minded and motivated schools. Check out page 32 to Get prepared for your HSC with 6 - 23 September 2021 Year 11 students. see if you’re eligible. academic skills workshops and receive early guidance on how Your participation in the to apply for an early conditional Gateway Spring Program can offer through the Gateway be referenced in your Year 12 Admission Pathway so you can Gateway Admission Pathway apply next year and secure your application. In addition, students place for 2023. who take part in the Gateway Spring Program and go on to be successful in receiving a conditional offer will be given priority for all equity scholarships at UNSW.

By participating in the Gateway Spring Program, you are joining our community of students. You will be invited to the Gateway Winter Program and prioritised for other UNSW opportunities and events.

16 17 Spring into university Your path to uni

UNSW Gateway Spring Program is your starting point for success in your HSC, uni and beyond. The digital program is made of up these core components:

1. Spring Into 3. Faculty experiences 5. Level Up In this introductory workshop, explore your interests and You will experience interactive faculty workshops to get As part of Gateway Spring Program, you can in see how they connect with UNSW faculties and discover a sense of what it’s like to be a student at UNSW. You will participate sessions covering: degrees that interest you. learn what faculties have to offer and explore the wide range of options available for future study. Effective notetaking 2. Gateway early conditional Learn strategies and techniques to make the best use of your notes for learning and assessment. offer support 4. HSC Subject Masterclasses Take part in HSC subject workshops and get a head start Critical Thinking During the UNSW Gateway Spring Program, you on your HSC prep in English and Maths. Extend your analytical and critical thinking skills will be fully supported to begin thinking about your and develop new ways to express your thoughts degree choices and your Gateway Admission Pathway English Standard and Advanced and opinions. application for Year 12. • Deconstruct Paper 1 and understand how to best Real Talk: Student Stories You will receive: approach questions relating to unseen texts Talk to real uni students and learn how they chose • Step-by-step guidance to write a great personal statement • Understand how to navigate Module C: Craft of their degree, navigated the transition from high school • Q&A sessions with our Ambassadors and staff Writing by learning key skills required to write a to uni, and worked through the challenges of entering a Band 6 response new environment. Start Here Mathematics Standard and Advanced Begin preparing a strong personal statement for your • Work through some of the most challenging questions Gateway application. in the Year 11 syllabus • Learn tips and strategies required for success so you can ‘hit the ground running’ with your Year 12 studies

18 19 What does the Spring Into

Wednesday 11 August

UNSW Gateway Spring Into 6 - 7pm

Spring schedule Twilight Week 1 Term 3 Week 9

Monday 6 Tuesday 7 Wednesday 8 Thursday 9 look like? September September September September Gateway Admission Maths Standard/ Start Here: Begin Academic skills 6 - 7pm Pathway information Advanced- harder preparing your This online program is designed for you to select and participate in workshops that workshop: Notetaking session preliminary topics personal statement best suit your schedule.

Twilight Week 2 Term 3 Week 10

Monday 13 Tuesday 14 Wednesday 15 Thursday 16 September September September September

English Advanced/ UNSW Faculty Standard Paper 1 UNSW Faculty UNSW Faculty 6 - 7.30 pm Experiences Common Module: Texts Experiences Experiences and Human Experiences

School holidays

Monday 20 Tuesday 21 Wednesday 22 Thursday 23 September September September September

English Standard/ Academic skills Gateway Admission Advanced Paper 2 3 - 4pm workshop: Critical Q and A Pathway info session Module C: The Craft Thinking of Writing

20 21 Gateway Spring timeline 2021

2 AUGUST - 20 AUGUST (T3 W4 - W6) Spring Into (face-to-face) 27 AUGUST (T3 W7) Gateway Spring Program registrations close

JUL SEP

2021 AUG

11 AUGUST 23 SEPTEMBER (T3 W5) (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS) Spring Into Gateway Spring (online) Program ends

6 SEPTEMBER 12 JULY (T3 W1) (T3 W9) Registrations open Gateway Spring Program starts

Get all the details:

futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/unsw-gateway

22 23 Year 10 Gateway Summer Program 16 - 19 November 2021

24 25 UNSW Gateway Summer Program

Communicate with influence, map your future goals.

Who What When If you are in Year 10 and on an This workshop will support Term 4, Week 7 ATAR pathway, then this program you to explore your strengths, 16 - 19 November 2021 is for you. The UNSW Gateway passions and goals and to Summer Program is available to develop your presentations skills students from select Gateway using dramatic techniques. schools. See page 32. These presentation skills can be applied in any interview, public speaking or professional setting.

Where Why How UNSW Campus. By participating in the Gateway Ask your Careers Adviser if Summer Program, you will get your school is participating in a head start in mapping your Gateway Summer Program. future pathway to university and be able to connect with like- minded Year 10 students from across Sydney who are also dedicated to succeeding in their HSC.

26 27 Your future, your voice

The UNSW Gateway Summer Program will guide you to map your future goals in the following three sessions.

1. Write Now Use our app Inside Out to see how your interests and values can help guide future degree and career decisions that feel right for you and write your own persuasive personal elevator pitch.

2. Pitch Perfect In NIDA-led workshops, you will bring your elevator pitch to life, use dramatic techniques to develop your communication and presentation skills.

3. Careers networking lunch Network and hear from industry representatives and put the skills you’ve developed into practice.

What does the UNSW Gateway Summer Program schedule look like?

10 - 11am Write Now

11.15am – 1pm Pitch Perfect

1 – 2pm Lunch with corporate mentors

28 29 What else do you need to know? Everything you need to know about UNSW Gateway

How is it run? The Gateway Summer Program is an on-campus experience. The Gateway Spring Program and Gateway Winter Program are both delivered online.

What tools do you need to have? To take part in the Gateway Spring Program and Gateway Winter Program, you will need: • A computer with a camera and microphone (you can also use your smart phone or tablet) • Internet access

What will we give you so you can participate online? • All resources in a digital format prior to the program • 24hr access to all digital resources, for the duration of the program

How much does it cost? Our Gateway Program is completely free of charge. We may also be able to support some students with technology requirements.

What is our digital safety policy? We will be using online platforms that have been approved by the NSW Department of Education (DoE). The program will also be delivered in line with DoE policy on student safety online.

How do I apply? Gateway Winter bit.ly/Gateway-Winter-2021 before 6 June 2021. Gateway Spring bit.ly/Gateway-Spring-2021 before 27 August 2021.

Any more questions? If you want more information about the UNSW Gateway Program please email us at [email protected]

30 31 Bonnyrigg High School High School A Boorowa Central School G Airds High School High School Cowra High School Gilgandra High School Al Amanah Bourke High School Cranebrook High School Glen Innes High School Al Sadiq College High School Crookwell High School Glendale High School Al Zahra College Bowraville Central School Glenmore Park High School Albion Park High School Braidwood Central School Gloucester High School High School Brewarrina Central School D Goodooga Central School Ambarvale High School Secondary College Good Samaritan Catholic College Woy Woy Campus Central School Delany College Broken Hill High School Central School High School Bulahdelah Central School Armidale Secondary College Denison College of Secondary Grafton High School Arthur Phillip High School Bundarra Central School Education, Granville Boys High School Gateway Ashcroft High School Denison College of Secondary Granville South Creative and Ashford Central School Education, Performing Arts High School Auburn Girls High School C Doonside High School Senior Campus Dorrigo High School partner Jesmond Campus Dubbo College Senior Campus Gulargambone Central School B Cambridge Park High School Dubbo School of Distance Education Gulgong High School Dunedoo Central School High School Ballina Coast High School Dungog High School Gunnedah High School schools Central School Camden High School Guyra Central School Girls High School Campbelltown Performing Arts High School If you go to one of the schools on this E Canobolas Rural Technology High School list, then you are eligible to apply for Baradine Central School Eagle Vale High School H Canowindra High School the Gateway Program and the UNSW Central School East Hills Boys High School Hastings Secondary College, Gateway Admission Pathway. Canterbury Boys High School Campus Barham High School East Hills Girls Technology High School Cardiff High School Hastings Secondary College, Barraba Central School Eden Marine High School Casino Westport Campus Bass High School Casino High School Hawkesbury High School Elizabeth Macarthur High School Casula High School Hay War Memorial High School Batlow Technology School Emmaus Catholic College Bede Polding College Emmaville Central School Henry Kendall High School Bega High School Endeavour Sports High School Chatham High School Heritage Christian School Bellfield College High School Hillston Central School Bellingen High School Erskine Park High School Chifley College Bidwill Campus Belmont High School Evans High School Chifley College Senior Campus Holsworthy High School Belmore Boys High School Evans River Community School Cobar High School Holy Spirit Catholic College Bethel Christian School High School Beverly Hills Girls High School Central School Billabong High School F Collarenebri Central School Hunter Sports High School Bingara Central School Fairfield High School Hunter Trade College Binnaway Central School Colyton High School Boys High School Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School High School Birrong Girls High School Condobolin High School Blacktown Girls High School I Coolah Central School Sports High School Blayney High School Five Islands Secondary College Coolamon Central School Blue Hills College Forbes High School Coomealla High School Inverell High School Boggabilla Central School High School Coonabarabran High School Bomaderry High School Coonamble High School Ivanhoe Central School Bombala High School High School Bonalbo Central School List continues on the next page >

32 33 J M N J J Cahill Memorial High School Macarthur Adventist College Nambucca Heads High School James Busby High School Macintyre High School Narara Valley High School James Cook Boys High School Narooma High School Maclean High School Narrabri High School Maitland Grossmann High School High School Maitland Grossmann High School Narromine High School John Edmondson High School Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School John Therry Catholic High School Manilla Central School Newcastle High School High School Manning Valley Anglican College Nimbin Central School Marian Catholic College (Griffith) Northlakes High School Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta Secondary College K Kandos High School Mary MacKillop Catholic College Nyngan High School Matraville Sports High School Kariong Mountains High School Melville High School Mendooran Central School Kempsey Adventist School Menindee Central School O Oak Flats High School Kempsey High School Merriwa Central School Oaklands Central School Oberon High School Kingsgrove High School Miller High School Orange High School Kingsgrove North High School Mitchell High School Kingswood High School Molong Central School Monaro High School Kurri Kurri High School Moorefield Girls High School Kyogle High School Moree Secondary College P Albert St Campus Pacific Coast Christian School Morisset High School Pacific Valley Christian School L Parkes Christian School La Salle Mount Annan High School Patrician Brothers College Blacktown La Salle Catholic College Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield Lake Cargelligo Central School Mountain View Adventist Peak Hill Central School High School Mount View High School Lake Macquarie High School Lake Munmorah High School Mulwaree High School Picnic Point High School Mungindi Central School Picton High School Murray High School Plumpton High School Lightning Ridge Central School Murrumbidgee Regional High School Portland Central School Lisarow High School Murrumburrah High School Lithgow High School Punchbowl Boys High School Liverpool Boys High School Muswellbrook High School Liverpool Girls High School Lockhart Central School Loyola Senior High School Q High School Quirindi High School

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34 35 Richmond River High Campus Windsor High School R The Rock Central School Wingham High School Red Bend Catholic College Thomas Reddall High School Wollumbin High School Richmond High School Woodenbong Central School Robert Townson High School Central School Rooty Hill High School Toormina High School Woonona High School Rutherford High School Toronto High School Tottenham Central School Wyong High School Trangie Central School S Trinity Catholic College Auburn Trundle Central School X Sarah Redfern High School Tullamore Central School Xavier College, Llandilo Tullibigeal Central School High School Shoalhaven High School High School Y Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Yass High School The Entrance Campus Sir Joseph Banks High School Yeoval Central School Tweed River High School South Grafton High School Young High School Southern Cross School of Distance Education U St Agnes Catholic High School St Andrew's Christian School Ungarie Central School St Brigid's Catholic College Uralla Central School St Clair High School St Clare’s Catholic High School, Hassall Grove V St Johns Park High School St Joseph's High School, Aberdeen St Mary's Catholic College, Casino St Mary's College, Gunnedah St Narsai Assyrian Christian College W Wadalba Community School St Paul's College, West Kempsey High School Strathfield South High School Walcha Central School Swansea High School Walgett - High School Warialda High School T Warrawong High School Taree Christian College Warren Central School Wauchope High School Temora High School Wee Waa High School Tenterfield High School Wellington High School The West Wallsend High School The West Wyalong High School The , Westfields Sports High School Wilcannia Central School The Rivers Secondary College, Wiley Park Girls High School Willyama High School The Rivers Secondary College,

36 37 UNSW Gateway Program Winter: 15 June - 2 July 2021 Spring: 6 - 23 September 2021 Summer: 16 - 19 November 2021

Winter: Register at bit.ly/Gateway- Winter-2021 before 6 June 2021.

Spring: Register at bit.ly/Gateway- Spring-2021 before 27 August 2021.

Apply for an early conditional offer through the Gateway Admission Pathway via the UAC Schools Recommendation Scheme uac.edu.au/future-applicants/ scholarships-and-schemes/schools- recommendation-schemes

This program is an initiative of Access and Equity (Students) and is supported by:

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