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UNSW Gateway 2021 Your gateway to university 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 at med.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.