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La Trobe University – Aspire Early Admissions Program
Campuses (Victoria): Melbourne, Bendigo, Mildura, Shepparton, Albury-Wodonga.
“There’s more to being a good student than marks alone. Aspire rewards the skills and knowledge you’ve gained through your community contribution with a conditional early offer into your chosen course at La Trobe”.
If you receive a place in the program, you will be eligible for a guaranteed place in your desired course providing you:
- Achieve the required minimum ATAR set by the University
- Meet eligibility criteria for the course.
- Place the course as your highest preference on VTAC.
Application process:
- Apply for the course/s via VTAC between 5 August - 30 September.
- Apply for the Aspire program direct to La Trobe between 1 June - 31 August.
Information: https://bit.ly/2KdjGN1
Monash University – Monash Guarantee
Campuses: Clayton, Peninsula, Caulfield, Parkville.
The Monash Guarantee can get you into a Monash course even if you don’t reach the course’s lowest selection rank. You could be eligible for the Monash Guarantee if you:
- Have experienced financial disadvantage.
- Live in a low socio-economic area.
- Attend a Monash list under-represented school.
- Are an Indigenous Australian.
You will need to meet the guaranteed minimum ATAR set by the University, and eligibility criteria for your course.
Application Process
- Apply for the course/s via VTAC between 5 August - 30 September.
- Fill out relevant the SEAS category via VTAC – Personal Information and Location and/or Disadvantaged Financial Circumstances between 5 August – 11 October.
Information: https://bit.ly/2x5nwBC
The University of Melbourne – Access Melbourne (Guaranteed Places)
You may receive a guaranteed place in your desired course with a lower ATAR set by the University if you’re eligible for Access Melbourne under the categories of:
- Disadvantaged financial background.
- Live in a rural or isolated area.
- Indigenous Australian.
You will need to meet the eligibility criteria for your course.
Application Process
- Apply for the course/s via VTAC between 5 August - 30 September.
- Fill out the relevant SEAS category via VTAC – Personal Information and Location and/or Disadvantaged Financial Circumstances between 5 August – 11 October.
Information: https://bit.ly/2JVRHFH
RMIT – Schools Network Access Program (SNAP)
Campuses: City, Bundoora, Brunswick.
The SNAP access scheme is designed to increase tertiary access and participation of eligible students from SNAP partner schools by giving them priority access to RMIT’s certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree and degree courses
How it works
- To receive SNAP consideration for a given course, applicants must have an ATAR that is within 20 points of the lowest selection rank (including adjustments) for that course. Depending on the applicant’s initial ATAR and the competitiveness of the course, this may deem them eligible for an offer.
- For courses that select on a range of criteria such as folio or interview, SNAP applicants receive equivalent consideration on their performance in these tasks.
- For entry to bachelor degree courses, the minimum English study score for SNAP applicants is 5 points lower than the published English study score.
Eligibility
- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or hold a permanent Australian residency
- Be a current student at a SNAP school
- Successfully complete any RMIT program prerequisites and extra requirements.
Application Process
- Apply for the course/s via VTAC between 5 August - 30 September.
Fill out the SEAS category via VTAC – Personal Information and Location between 5 August – 11 October
Information: https://bit.ly/2vAPiVT
Australian Catholic University
Campuses: Melbourne and Ballarat.
Community Achievers Program
“Our Community Achiever Program (CAP) is open to people who volunteer for local community, social justice, sporting or cultural causes. In return, you’ll gain early entry and tap into leadership and development opportunities”.
If you receive a place in the program, you will receive a guaranteed place in your desired course if you:
- Achieve the required minimum ATAR set by the University
- Meet eligibility criteria for the course.
- Place the course as your highest preference on VTAC.
Application process:
- Apply for the course/s via VTAC during August or September.
- Apply for the program direct to ACU between 1 May – August/September.
Information: https://bit.ly/2tb5Y60
Passion for Business, Australian Catholic University:
Students can receive an early guaranteed offer for one of seven eligible single or combined Bachelor degrees in areas such as business, IT, and commerce.
You must be studying a business-related subject at school. Applications are now open and close in August, http://bit.ly/2beXyl2
Passion for Law, Australian Catholic University: </