CAREERS
2016 VTAC
Registration and Course Selection
The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) has opened for Year 12 students wishing to complete a tertiary study (University/TAFE) next year.
Students are reminded to register, apply and pay the $29 application fee by Wednesday 30 September, or they could be charged a late processing fee. Once students have completed the initial application process, they will be able to change or restructure their courses until Friday 21 December at 12 noon.
The 2016 VTAC Guide with its complete course listings, including selection criteria and application process will soon be available as an eGuide for Year 12 students. It will be available from Google Play Books for $4.99. Full details are available at the VTAC website.
The eGuide contains all the necessary information for applying for courses in all Victorian universities and TAFE institutes as well as a large number of private tertiary providers.
A condensed hardcopy of the VTAC Guide 2016, outlining the application process and course listings will be available in newsagencies no later than the beginning of August at a cost of $12.00.
All information in the guide, will also be available in an online version at; www.vtac.edu.au
WORK EXPERIENCE
Years 10 to 12
Students from Years 10 to 12 have the opportunity this year to undertake Work Experience to develop their awareness of appropriate attitudes and behaviour in real work environments, to explore employment and career options, to develop contacts with potential employers and to observe the use made of skills taught in school subjects.
Work Experience at Lilydale High School can occur at any time within the school year for up to 5 school days or 10 days, utilising part or all of the school holidays.
Students interested in completing Work Experience should speak with a Careers Practitioner who will inform them of the necessary processes and forms required to complete Work Experience.
MONASH GUARANTEE
The Monash Guarantee can provide a student with a course even if their ATAR is below the 2015 clearly-in.
Students who are financially disadvantaged, Indigenous Australians or completing Year 12 at a Monash under-represented school could be eligible for a guaranteed place at Monash – even if their ATAR is below the clearly-in.
http://www.study.monash/how-to-apply/special-admissions/the-monash-guarantee
ASPIRE
Early Admissions Program at La Trobe
The Aspire program is aimed at recognising students who are actively involved in the positive impact of community service and non-academic school commitments, such as leadership, sport or cultural activities.
Applicants for this program will be assessed on these criteria and not just ATAR scores. The assessment criteria will include;
- A recommendation by the Principal (or their nominee)
- A written statement where the student indicates the activities they have been involved in, the impact these activities have had on their community, and how regularly they participated
Applications close - 31 August 2015
Notification of Outcome – Early September 2015
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire
EARLY ACHIEVERS' PROGRAM
As a Year 12 student, do you demonstrate leadership in your school or workplace, coordinate a community initiative, volunteer in a local cultural, sporting or religious group or provide care to someone in need?
Australian Catholic University's Early Achievers' Program (EAP) recognises a student's potential to achieve great things. Gaining a place in the desired course is dependent on meeting the University’s minimum entry requirements and subject prerequisites, regardless of success in the program.
Offers will be made by the end of November 2015.
Students are encouraged to start gathering their required documentation now to submit with along their application.
2016 EAP applications
- Open – Monday 10 August
- Close – Monday 19 October
- Outcome advice – end of November
Watch the videos
- Preparing your EAP application
- Submitting your EAP application
- Monitoring your EAP application
Contact
Please call 1300 ASK ACU (1300 275 228) or email futurestudents@acu.edu.au
Website
http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/alternative_entry/early_entry
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Entry Scheme
The university encourages international, national and state representation in sports and artistic performance and recognises the impact that training and participation may have on the ability to achieve admission into undergraduate and graduate coursework degrees.
The Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Entry Scheme provides for additional consideration to be given for entry into degrees at the University of Melbourne by elite athletes and artistic performers who:
Meet the prerequisites of the course; and
- Can demonstrate that their training, competition, performance and/or practice commitments have interfered with their previous studies.
The program supports our student athletes by providing flexible study assistance and a range of financial and in-kind assistance for their studies and sporting endeavours.
Scholarships are available once you have been accepted into the scheme.
Students interested in applying for the Entry Scheme must apply for a University of Melbourne undergraduate degree through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) and submit an additional application form to the University.
Applications for the Elite Athlete Entry Scheme 2016 are now open at:
EXPLORE VIC UNI SERIES
Are you interested in a study area but not sure exactly which course is right for you?
The Explore VU Series is an opportunity to find out about course options, flexible pathways and career outcomes. You’ll hear from academic staff, VU graduates and current students.
Register
All sessions run from 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm on the following dates;
- 3 September
- 8 September
- 10 September
- 15 September
- 17 September
- 22 September
- 24 September
http://www.vu.edu.au/news-events/events/explore-vu-series
OPEN DAYS
Tim Kogelman and Craig Harris
Careers Practitioners