Year 12 Tertiary OptionsYear 12 Tertiary Options20132013

Wednesday 25 July 2012Wednesday 25 July 2012

Mr BredenMr BredenCareers and VET Coordinator

OverviewUniversity Admissions Centre (UAC)

• UAC - how to apply for HSC and IB• UAC timelinesUAC timelines• Understanding the Australian Tertiary

Ad i i R k (ATAR)Admissions Rank (ATAR)Apply to Study around Australia & New Zealandpp y y

Overview Cont’d Tertiary Entry Options 2012

• University, Private Colleges & TAFE• Bonus ATAR programsBonus ATAR programs• Alternative Entry Schemes

S h l hi Elit Athl t & P f • Scholarships, Elite Athlete & Performers Entry Schemesy

Tertiary Entry Options 2012 Cont’dTertiary Entry Options 2012 Cont d

• Educational Access Scheme• Deferment of Tertiary studies in 2012• Deferment of Tertiary studies in 2012• Having a Plan A and Plan B for study options in 2012

Overview Cont’dQuestion & Answer SessionClose and FinishCollect booklets

UAC – How to ApplyVisit www.uac.edu.au

D ti St d tDomestic Students

• 2012 HSC Students2012 HSC Students

• 2012 IB Students - http://www.uac.edu.au/international/faq/ib.shtml

International Students

• 2012 HSC or IB Student in Australia –http://www.uac.edu.au/international/

UAC W b itUAC Website

Visit www uac edu auVisit www.uac.edu.au

How to Apply: IB StudentsIf I'm sitting the IB in 2012 :(a) If you are: y

an Australian citizen (including dual citizen) a New Zealand citizen (including dual citizen)an Australian permanent resident visa holderan Australian permanent resident humanitarian visa holderyou must apply through UAC Undergraduate .

(b) If you are: an international student and completing the IB in 2012 you

l h h UAC I i lmust apply through UAC International.

How to Apply: IB Students (cont’d)

•IB Students receive a UAC Rank not an ATAR.• An ATAR is only calculated for students sitting an Australian y gYear 12 qualification in NSW, ACT, South Australia, Northern Territory, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia, who satisfy requirements. Students who sit an Australian Year 12 in Queensland and satisfy requirements will receive an ATAR equivalent.

• The following table provides information on IB conversions to a UAC Rank for 2012 admissions only.

Aggregate score including bonus and penalty points

UAC Rank (Combined Rank)

penalty points45 99.95 44 99.80 43 99.5542 99.2041 98.7040 98.0539 97 4039 97.4038 96.6037 95 6037 95.6036 94.1535 92.7535 92.7534 91.10

How to Apply: IB Students (cont’d)

Key Question:If I do not get IB results until after the 4 January If I do not get IB results until after the 4 January 2013, am I still able to Change my preferences for consideration in Main Round on 16 January 2013??2013??Answer: YESThe deadline for 2012 IB students to change UAC preferences will be extended after 4 January preferences will be extended after 4 January 2013. **Check with Dr Allan Pride **

UAC - Things I need to Apply UAC Application Number – 2012 HSC Applicants

Thi i 9 di it b hi h i l d 8 di it • This is a 9 digit number which includes your 8 digit Board of Studies student number . Add 1 to front of your BOS number, EG:

Student Number UAC Application NumberStudent Number UAC Application Number

20961111 120961111

UAC Application Number - 2012 IB Students

• Your UAC application number is issued when you Your UAC application number is issued when you apply. Have your student number nearby.

UAC 4 digit PINUAC 4 digit PIN

• HSC Students, posted to you early August 20122012

• IB Students – first 4 digits of your date of Birthg y

• 17 May, your UAC PIN is 1705

Contact UAC on 02 9752 0200 for any UAC PIN ydifficulties.

UAC - Things I need to Apply

Credit Card/PayPal/BPay/Aust Post/ y / y/

• Domestic - processing charge is $27.00

$• International – processing charge is $64.00

Course Preferences

• Domestic - Choose up to nine (9) preferences

• International – six (6) courses from UAC InternationalInternational six (6) courses from UAC International

Course Search

UAC Course CodeCourse Search – Commerce 85.00 – 99.00

K D t E l A t UAC li ti

Key Dates Early August – UAC applications open

28 September – UAC on time applications close (late p pp (Fees apply after this date)

8 November Last day HSC Exams8 November – Last day HSC Exams

19 December - HSC Results released

20 December – ATAR Rank released

4 January 2013 Last Day to Change UAC 4 January 2013 – Last Day to Change UAC Preferences**

16 January 2013 – UAC Main Round Offers released 9pmp

** IB Students check extended deadline for changes

Applying to Study Aust & NZpp y g yAustralian Tertiary Admissions Centres (TACs)1. Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)2. Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)2. Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)3. South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre

(SATAC)(SATAC)4. Western Australia (TISC)5 Ch l D i U i it N th T it 5. Charles Darwin University, Northern Territory 6. University of Tasmania

Web link: http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/links.shtml

On time applications by 28 September

Higher Education reforms in 2012g• Commonwealth Grants Scheme• Demand driven funding systemNO LIMIT on undergraduate student NO LIMIT on undergraduate student places (exception is Medicine)Funding follows the STUDENT

• Abolish Student Learning Entitlement (SLE)• Abolish Student Learning Entitlement (SLE)• Since 2008, 20% increase in available undergraduate places

KeyKey QuestionQuestion

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KeyKey QuestionQuestion

Does this change mean I will be able to get into any course I be able to get into any course I want to study?y

NoNo

• Universities will still set admission requirements

• Decide how many students they can enrol y yin each course

• However tertiary admission scores will not • However, tertiary admission scores will not be inflated due to restrictions on the number of student places in a course.

Bachelor of CommerceInstitute Campus Course 2009 2010 2011 2012

UNSW Kensington B Commerce 95.65 96.00 96.70 96.30

U Sydney  Camperdown/Darlington B Commerce 94.10 94.40 95.50 94.05

Macquarie North Ryde B Commerce 83.60 83.60 82.60

ANU Canberra B Commerce 82.00 84.00 82.00

U Wollongong Wollongong B Commerce 77.10 75.00 75.00 75.00

Griffith Uni Gold Coast B Commerce NC 69 30 85 25 67.10Griffith Uni Gold Coast   B Commerce  NC 69.30 85.25 67.10

Bachelor of ArtsInstitute Campus Course 2009 2010 2011 2012UNSW ‐ ADFACanberra  B Arts N/A N/A N/AU S d C d /D li t B A t 84 40 84 00 84 00 80 05U Sydney  Camperdown/Darlington B Arts 84.40 84.00 84.00 80.05ANU Canberra B Arts  80.00 81.00 80.00UNSW Kensington B Arts 78.00 79.00 80.00 78.00gU Wollongong Wollongong B Arts 77.10 75.00 75.00 75.00

Macquarie North Ryde B Arts 75 05 75.00Macquarie North Ryde B Arts 75.05 75.00U New England  Armidale B Arts 72.55 72.55 72.55 72.55

UWS Parramatta B Arts NC 70 10 70 05 70 00UWS Parramatta B Arts NC 70.10 70.05 70.00U Canberra  Canberra  B Arts 67.95 65.00 65.00 65.00U Newcastle  Callaghan B Arts 67.05 60.05 60.00 60.00

ACU Strathfield (Mount St Mary) B Arts 62.50 63.00 60.05 58.90

Tertiary Study OptionsTertiary Study Options

Post Secondary Choices• 3 types of tertiary education providers:

U i iti /TAFE i tit t /P i t t ti • Universities/TAFE institutes/Private tertiary education providersp

• FOCUS on Australian Universities

37 Public Universities

2 i t i iti 2 private universities

150 plus other Higher Education 150 plus other Higher Education providers

Post Secondary Options1. Continuing Education (Tertiary)2. Employment (Work)3 Education & Employment3. Education & Employment

• Apprenticeships/Traineeshipspp p / p• Cadetships

Tertiary Entry Options 2013• University, Private Colleges & TAFE

B ATAR • Bonus ATAR programs• Alternative Entry Schemesy• Scholarships, Elite Athlete & Performers Entry

SchemesSchemes• Educational Access Scheme (EAS)• Deferment of Tertiary studies in 2013• Having a Plan A and Plan B for study options• Having a Plan A and Plan B for study options

in 2012

Reasons for EnrollingReasons for EnrollingFirst Year Experience (2009)First Year Experience (2009)

Centre for the Study of Higher Education, The University of Melbourne

The First Year Experience in Australian Universities: Findings from 1994 to 2009 – 15 year longitudinal studyFindings from 1994 to 2009 – 15 year longitudinal study

• 96% Studying in a field that really interests me

• 86% Improving my job prospects

• 77% Developing my interests and creative • 77% Developing my interests and creative abilities

• 75%To get training for a specific job

• 35% Expectations of family

• 75% of were studying in their course of 1st

preferencepreference

•85% aged 25 plus (more likely study part-time)

72% 19 g•72% 19 years or younger

• 1 in 8 (13%) had deferred their enrolment in 1 in 8 (13%) had deferred their enrolment in 2009

• 23% (2004-28%) thought about deferring or discontinuing during or at the end of 1st yeardiscontinuing during or at the end of 1 year.

First Year Student Movement

7% Changed course during first year 7% Changed course during first year

26% Hope to change course after first year

8% Hope to change institution after first year

Sense of Purpose

•88% were clear about the reasons they •88% were clear about the reasons they choose to attend university

•66% knew the type of occupation they want after universityafter university

•61% of commencing full-time students were gin paid employment and average hours 13 ho rs per khours per wk

What am I good at?g

72% 19 years or younger studying in their 72% 19 years or younger studying in their course of 1st preference

Reasons for enrolling: 96% Studying in a field that really interests me 96% Studying in a field that really interests me

86% Improving my job prospects

77% Developing my interests and creative abilities

75%To get training for a specific job

PathwaysPathwaysFlexible EntryFlexible EntryInternal Course TransferT ti P ti PTertiary Preparation ProgramsScholarshipspSchool Partner/Network ProgramsBonus ATAR pointsBonus ATAR points

Course specific – Subject Band pointsElite Athletes & Performers, Leadership

Pathways Cont’dPathways Cont dColleges aligned with Universitiesg g

UTS >>>> UTS:INSEARCH UWS >>> UWS College UWS >>> UWS College MQU >>> Macquarie College & SIBTICMS degrees branded MQU

TAFE Pathways to UniversityTAFE Pathways to UniversityOpen Universities Australia

Help Paying My FeesHelp Paying My FeesFEE HELPFEE-HELP

HECS-HELP

VET FEE HELPVET-FEE HELPWeb Link: Web Link: http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/studyassist/helppayingmyfees/pages/help-paying-my-fees

How much a How much a Student paysBand 3 $28,275

Band 2 $24,150

Band 1 $16,944

NP $13,560

Course TransferSydney UniversityCourse Transfer

•2012 ATAR cut-offs:–B Arts 84.00–B Economics 94.15–First year study Arts (Economics Major) identical subjects First year study Arts (Economics Major) identical subjects

to EconomicsDiscuss with USYD option of Internal course transfer or –Discuss with USYD option of Internal course transfer or UAC application requirement

University of NSWUniversity of NSW•Similar options available

PathwaysPathwaysMacquarie UniversityMacquarie University

•Bachelor of Arts/Science (Dist Ed)– Direct entry scheme– Student statement (non ATAR)– Student statement (non ATAR)

Combined Law programs•Commence in single degree

Add Law end of 2 3 semesters full time study – Add Law end of 2-3 semesters full-time study (check specifics with institution)

Internal Transfer LAWInternal Transfer - LAW

••Guarantee a minimum 100 placesGuarantee a minimum 100 places••WAM 80WAM 80•• Semester 1 only each yearSemester 1 only each year

Macquarie University Macquarie University doesdoes offer similaroffer similar

The University of Sydney The University of Sydney does notdoes not........UAC........UAC

48 it 8 bj t i l t f ll ti l d 48 units = 8 subjects = equivalent full time load 4 subjects per semester (2 semester study program)

PathwaysPathwaysUTS:INSEARCH – www.insearch.edu.auUTS 2012 ATAR t ffUTS 2012 ATAR cut-offs:B Business 92.00B Business 92.00B Arts Communication (Journalism) 90.00B Design in Architecture 93.15

UTS:INSEARCH

B Business 92.00

Diploma of Business - ATAR 72Diploma of Business ATAR 72Achieve a specified GPA leading to

•B Business with advanced standing of one year•B Business B Science in IT advanced standing of one B Business, B Science in IT advanced standing of one

yearD i Th (12 h )•Duration - Three semesters (12 months)

•Fee: $23,100 for the course ($3,300 per unit)$ , ($ , p )

UTS:INSEARCH

B Arts Communication (Journalism) 90 0090.00Di l f C i ti (P bli R l ti ) Diploma of Communications (Public Relations) -

ATAR 67Achieve a specified GPA leading to

•B Arts Communication (Journalism) with advanced •B Arts Communication (Journalism) with advanced standing of one year

•Duration - Three semesters (12 months)•Fee: $23 100 for the course ($3 300 per unit)Fee: $23,100 for the course ($3,300 per unit)

UTS:INSEARCH

B Design in Architecture 93.15

Diploma of Design (Visual Communication) ATAR 67Diploma of Design (Visual Communication) – ATAR 67Achieve a specified GPA leading to

•2nd year of B Design in Visual Comm with advanced standing of one year of 48 credit pointsstanding of one year of 48 credit points1st year of B Design Architecture with advanced standing of 24 credit pointsstanding of 24 credit points

•Duration - Three semesters (12 months)•Fee: $24,525 for the course ($2,725 per unit)

Flexible EntryFlexible EntrySydney University Sydney University - http://sydney.edu.au/science/fstudent/undergrad/entry/flexible.shtml

Some course exclusions •ATAR of up to 5 points below cut-off•Portfolio students statement tell us something about •Portfolio, students statement - tell us something about

yourself: your skills, your passion for the area of study•Holistic approach - able to show community activity,

sport and leadership as well as academic achievementsport and leadership as well as academic achievement

Decision-MakingDecision Making

We make decisions based on:We make decisions based on:An understanding of who we are

(our personality)– MBTI - Extroverted Intuitive a thinker a perceiver– MBTI - Extroverted, Intuitive, a thinker, a perceiver

Personality does not determine the career we will choose. However, it influences the way we like to do jobs rather than the jobs we like to do

• Peers (what are our friends going to do)( g g )• Parents (their aspirations for us)• Research (knowledge and understanding)

O i (D i g)• Our own experiences (Doing)• Experiences of others (Feedback)Experiences of others (Feedback)• Motivation & Passion (Desire)

Fi di g th Right CFinding the Right Course&&

Institution for ME

Do Your Research1. Attend Open Days2 Cost HECS HELP vs FEE HELP2. Cost – HECS-HELP vs FEE-HELP3. Entry requirements4. Flexibility – courses, study mode5 Location5. Location6. Size Develop a

ti g l7. Campus Life8. Support Services

contingency plan8. Support Services9. Career Development10 G d O10.Graduate Outcomes

Bonus ATAR ProgramsBonus ATAR ProgramsUniversity of NSW - HSC Plusy

Sydney University Flexible EntrySydney University – Flexible Entry

Macquarie University – Academic Advantage

University of Technology -Year 12 Bonus Scheme

Bonus ATAR ProgramsBonus ATAR ProgramsUniversity of NSWy

• HSC Plus Up to 5 Bonus ATARCommerce (International) Diploma in Commerce (International), Diploma in Science, Engineering and Technology; Combined Law, Medicine/Surgery, Optometry/Science PsychologyOptometry/Science, PsychologyPsychological Science, ADFA Chief of Defence Force Special Programs (CDFSP)

Bonus ATAR points are awarded Bonus ATAR points are awarded dependent on HSC Subject Band jResults (4,5,6) and relevance to the Course of Study

B Commerce at UNSWB Commerce at UNSW

No application required as No application required as Faculty will automatically consider applicants whose ATAR f ll t 5 i t ATAR falls up to 5 points below the ATAR cut-off

** Additional Application required

Elite Athlete & PerformersElite Athlete & PerformersSydney University -Sydney University -

http://sydney.edu.au/current_students/student_administration/admissions/eaps.shtml

• Up to 5 Bonus ATAR (NA some courses)Up to 5 Bonus ATAR (NA some courses)• Applications Close 31 October 2012

University of NSW -yhttp://www.unsw.edu.au/futureStudents/undergrad/ced/eliteathletes.html

• Up to 5 Bonus ATAR • Application close end of November TBC

Elite Athlete & Performers Cont’d

U i it f T h l University of Technology -http://www.utsunion.uts.edu.au/sports/network.html

• Up to 5 Bonus ATAR• Up to 5 Bonus ATAR• Applications Close end of September TBC

Macquarie University Macquarie University -http://www.mq.edu.au/future_students/undergraduate/bonus_points/athletes_and_performers/

• Up to 4 Bonus ATAR Up to 4 Bonus ATAR • Application close end of October TBC

Elite Athlete & Performers Cont’d

University of Western Sydney -http://www.uws.edu.au/currentstudents/current students/applying to study/undergraduate studyhttp://www.uws.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/applying_to_study/undergraduate_study

Australian Catholic University -http://www.acu.edu.au/apply_and_enrol/applying_at_acu/acu_access_schemes/elite_athlete_program/

Alternative Entry Schemes

UTS:INSEARCHUTS:INSEARCH

Macquarie University – SIBT, Macquarie College

Private Colleges APMPrivate Colleges – APM

Australian College of Physical Education ust a a Co ege o ys ca ducat o(ACPE)

Course Transfer OptionsInternal Course Transfer1 year Tertiary Study – Good Grades and

l th gh UAC f d apply through UAC – referred Course/InstitutionCourse/Institution

Graduate Entry Programsy g

Educational Access Scheme

Deferment of Tertiary studies in 2013y

Having a Plan A and Plan B for study options in 2013options in 2013

Educational Access Schemes (EAS)

For students who have suffered long-term educational disadvantageSt d t t d t t th t Students must demonstrate that performance during Years 11 and 12 has performance during Years 11 and 12 has been seriously affected by circumstances beyond their control

Educational Access Schemes (EAS)

• EAS booklets available in August• Please speak with Mr. Stan Comino,

S CSchool Counsellor.• Applications open in August and • Applications open in August and

close end of Septemberp• Visit EAS website -

http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/eas/index.shtml

Deferment of Tertiary studies i 2013in 2013

Most institutions will allow you to d f t di f t 12 th defer studies for up to 12 months. Check with specific institutions on Check with specific institutions on how to defer.

Having a Plan A and Plan B for study options in 2013

There’s more than one way to get into f d f d if hi your preferred course of study if things

don’t quite work out don t quite work out.

Please see Mr. Breden, Careers and ,VET Coordinator to discuss developing a Plan B.

Consultation After the HSCI Will be available by appointment onlyto meet with Parents and Boys after the HSC 8 November and after HSC the HSC 8 November and after HSC and ATAR Results are released 20 December 2012.

Thank you for your time this evening and time this evening and Good Luck with the

i g T i l upcoming Trial exams

Mr Jamie Breden C d VET C di tCareers and VET Coordinator

dOffice: 02 9568 9429Email: jbreden@newington nsw edu auedu.auEmail: jbreden@newington.nsw.edu.au