Careers update
Year 12 students wishing to apply to university have now completed their applications through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). This has required students to submit up to eight course preferences in priority order. They have received counselling on different pathways that can take them to their dream courses should they not receive the required pre-requisites. This should ensure students are well prepared when they receive their results on 12 December and the first round of offers on 21 December.
There are a couple of events taking place in the next few months that may be of interest to our students. These are run independently from the school. We do ask that students advise the school of their participation by sending me an email.
Upcoming events
National Institute of Education (NIE) Australia has partnered with Immerse Education UK to bring you the Academic Insights Program for Medicine, Engineering, Business, and Creative Writing.This program will see participants live, study, and become immersed in social activities as University Students on the grounds of the University of Sydney. As this is a residential program, you will be living at St Paul's College (University of Sydney) residential facility for the duration of the program. Please note, that the number of places for this program are limited and strictly capped for each faculty, therefore, if you are interested, then please enrol soon.
Dates: 4 –14 January 2023
Venue: The University of Sydney (Sydney Campus)
- 10 nights’ accommodation in a college of the University of Sydney
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner in College Hall
- Accommodation in an individual bedroom
- 35 hours of academic sessions from Oxford University and Cambridge University tutors
- Carefully designed study and lecture materials
- Mentor program and access to support material
- Formal hall dinners at the University of Sydney
- Visits to iconic landmarks including Sydney Opera House, Darling Harbour, and the Taronga Zoo
- Cultural and social activities including Australian Football, Cricket
- Graduation ceremony and certificate
- A detailed evaluation is written by the tutors
- Mentor family photograph
- Free premium membership to UniPrepare's 'Nurture' plan
Detailed information and how to enrol.
Education USA Public Event
EducationUSA offers a free service and is a U.S. Department of State network of over 425 international student advising centres in more than 175 countries. They are running a public event providing information on studying in the USA for students in years 9-11 and their parents on Friday 21 October from 4.30-6pm at 553 St Kilda Rd Melbourne. Nancy Meislahn, the longest serving Dean of Admission at Financial Aid at Wesleyan University will be presenting on the application process, scholarships and financial aid.
More details and registration.
Catherine Freney
Careers & Future Pathways Coordinator