Year 12 Opportunities

Casper Tests for Medical Entry

Live online masterclass are on webinars on 7 June and 26 July. 

The Casper test is a situational judgement test that assesses an applicant's personal and professional characteristics through open-ended questions. It's used by many universities, particularly for programs like medicine, dentistry, and education, to evaluate candidates beyond academic achievements. The test presents scenarios and asks applicants to explain their approach and reasoning. The test is currently being used as part of the Curtin University application criteria for their undergraduate medical program. 

The Casper test is done IN ADDITION TO THE UCAT. Webinar starts at 11am Western Australian time.  Register HERE.

Casper medical entry test and interview training 

The Casper test is crucial if you’re applying to Curtin medicine (undergraduate), Notre Dame (post graduate).

Casper Webinar 10am – 12.30          

• Sunday May 10 
• Sunday August 2 
• Saturday September 12 

Find details HERE

Casper Test for Veterinary Medicine

Please make sure you select the Veterinary Medicine version of this test.

If you’re planning to apply for Veterinary Medicine in 2027, sitting the 2026 Casper test is an essential part of your application. Murdoch University requires all Veterinary Science applicants to complete the undergraduate Casper assessment, with 2026 test dates scheduled for:

• 14 May
• 21 June

Casper is an online situational judgement test that takes around 65–85 minutes and assesses qualities like communication, empathy, problem‑solving and resilience, attributes that are crucial for future veterinarians. You can only sit the test once per admissions cycle, so we strongly recommend registering early (at least three days before your chosen test date) to avoid missing out and ensure your application remains valid. 

To book your test, visit: https://acuityinsights.app/

Out Now: Year 12 SCSA Information Handbook, Part 1

The Year 12 handbook is provided in two parts, with Part I for all Year 12 students, including information about: 

key dates that are important for you this year 

what is involved in the WASSA and the WACE • 

the student portal and the WACE Checker •

equivalences and how they can count towards your WACE •  school-based assessment and how it works examinations (the focus of Part II, available in July) general advice on life as a Year 12 student. Download the Handbook HERE.

Curtin 2027 Excellence Scholarship

The Curtin Excellence Scholarship has been developed for students who have demonstrated academic excellence through their ATAR in 2026 and want to pursue study at Curtin University.

Application forms are not required; students apply by selecting an eligible Curtin degree through TISC as their first preference by the scholarship closing date.

Students who receive the StepUp bonus and therefore achieve the required ATAR will be eligible for this scholarship. Check the details HERE.

Predicted ATAR – Future estimates are inaccurate

The ATAR calculator on TISC’s website should not be used to predict your future ATAR. It is a general guide only. 

TISC does not endorse any third parties that claim to calculate a predicted ATAR, and caution should be used in procuring any such service.

Adding together four scores based on raw subject scores does not give an accurate TEA and therefore can result in an incorrect outcome. 

2026 Medicine - University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) Bookings Open

If you want to apply for medicine for 2027 you will need to undertake a UCAT assessment. 

These are the important dates for UCAT in 2026:

Deadline times are 11.59pm AEST - Australian Eastern Standard Time

Sign up for notices on the UCAT ANZ website.

Curtin Medicine Admission Guides

Download your Curtin Domestic Admission Guide

Download your Curtin International Admission Guide 

31 July Applications Close Veterinary Medicine 

The 2027 Veterinary Medicine Admissions Guide is now available and all applicants should review it before applying. It outlines key requirements for entry into Murdoch’s BSc/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, including completion of the Casper assessment and submission of the official application form.

All applications to this program are to be submitted through TISC and are due by 31 July 2026.

See information about the Casper Test for Murdoch Veterinary Medicine above.

Junior wage changes

The Fair Work Commission has announced upcoming changes to junior wages under the:

• Retail Award
• Fast Food Award
• Pharmacy Award.

The changes mean employees between the ages of 18 and 20 will be paid the adult rate for their classification if they’ve worked for their employer for more than 6 months.

The Commission has indicated the changes will be introduced gradually, with further hearings to be held about how and when this will happen. They’ve said the changes could start from 1 December 2026.

See details HERE.