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ABC of Applying for 2017

Year 12 students are encouraged to refer to their ABC of Applying booklet when it comes to making their VTAC application for study in 2017.  The booklet provides information on key dates, how the application process works, useful tips on scholarships, VTAC personal statements, and much more! You have a hard copy already, but you can also download the booklet at ABC of Applying  

Keep an eye out for early entry applications to universities such as LaTrobe (Aspire Program) and ACU.  You should also be registering for your VTAC account this week.

Parents - would you like more information on how to assist your child with the VTAC application process? A free Webinar to take you through the process is available on Wednesday September 14th 7pm - 8pm. Click here to register.

Applying Interstate?

Students considering applying for a course at an interstate university or campus might like to consider also applying for the Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS).  The Schools Recommendation Schemes (SRS) enables schools to recommend current Year 12 students – who are also UAC applicants – for early offers of undergraduate admission.   The aim of SRS is to help more Year 12 students gain access to higher education, especially those students who might otherwise not be offered a place. 

Students keen on finding out more should visit UAC - Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) and visit the careers office for more details.

University of Melbourne

Guaranteed Entry Scheme

The University offers four types of guaranteed entry pathways to its professional entry graduate courses.  For each pathway, students must enrol in an undergraduate degree at the University of Melbourne to be eligible.  A guaranteed entry is available for most graduate degrees, depending on the ATAR a student achieves:

Guaranteed Entry to Graduate Degrees

Frequently Asked Questions about the Guarantee to Graduate Degrees

Access Melbourne is special entry and access scheme offered by the University of Melbourne.  By applying through Access Melbourne, students can be assured that any circumstances that have affected their education will be considered when the university assesses their Year 12 results.  Access Melbourne can assist students to gain entry into a course even if their ATAR is below the Clearly-in Rank and also be considered for a scholarship.  Students can apply using one or more of the following categories:

• Disadvantaged financial background
• Applicants from rural or isolated area
• Under-represented school
• Difficult circumstances
• Disability or medical condition
• Non-English speaking background
• Recognition as an Indigenous Australian

The University of Melbourne has a selection guarantee for eligible applicants in the following Access Melbourne categories:

• Disadvantaged financial background
• Applicants from rural or isolated areas

Students will need to meet the prerequisites and attain an ATAR of:

ATAR of           78+                Guarantees a place in Design and Science

ATAR of           80+                 Guarantees a place in Arts

ATAR of           88+                 Guarantees a place in Commerce

ATAR of           95+                 Guarantees a place in Biomedicine

Even if a student's ATAR falls below these levels, they may still be considered for a place.  To apply for the Access Melbourne scheme, students must make use of the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) application on the VTAC website.  There are also a number of Melbourne Access scholarships available through the University's scholarships program, so students are encouraged to browse Melbourne Access Scholarships

Visit Access Melbourne to find out more about Access Melbourne.  A reminder that a SEAS application must be made through VTAC by 4 October 2016.  Students applying for an Access Scholarship must do so through VTAC by 14 October 2016

Year 12 students planning on applying for the Bachelor of Music, are reminded of the following important dates:

• Apply to VTAC by 29 September 2016
• Complete and submit the online Supplementary Form by 29 September 2016
• Be available for an audition mid-November to early December 2016

Find out more at Bachelor of Music - Entry Requirements

Year 12 students applying for the following Fine Arts courses at the University of Melbourne for 2017 are encouraged to take note of extra-requirements for eligibility to be selected.  All applicants must submit their Supplementary Application Form (available from their VTAC User Account) by the dates listed.  Details of the audition/folio/test/interview will be sent to applicants between late September and early November. 

Visit www.vtac.edu.au to confirm the summary of extra requirements below:

Monash University

• Law Inspiration Evenings

Monash University invites students to attend one or both of upcoming Law Inspiration Evenings.  This is an opportunity for students to listen to what Monash law graduates have done with their studies and where their Monash Law degree has taken them.  Attendees will also have the opportunity to question the speaker and chat with current students, so gaining a real perspective of where a Law degree might take you.

Date:               Thursday 8 September 2016 and Wednesday 12 October 2016

Time:               6.00pm – 7.30pm

Venue:             Monash Law Chambers, Ground Level, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

To learn more about the presenters, and to register visit Law Inspiration Evenings

• New Engineering Streams

From 2017, there will be three new engineering streams available to students: Geological Engineering, Oil & Gas Engineering, and Renewable Energy Engineering.  Find out more at - Engineering @ Monash

• The Monash Guarantee

The Monash Guarantee can get a student into a Monash course even if they do not reach the course’s clearly-in ATAR.  Students could be eligible for the Monash Guarantee if they:

• have experienced financial disadvantage
• live in a low socio-economic area
• are an Indigenous Australian
• attend a Monash under-represented school

So, every Monash undergraduate degree has a Monash Guarantee ATAR, which is lower than the expected clearly-in for that course.  Students who meet the eligibility criteria might like to browse Monash Guarantee ATARs to view the expected ATARs for courses. 

To be considered for the Monash Guarantee, Year 12 students must submit a VTAC course application, complete a Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) application including any required documentation, and complete a VTAC Scholarship application.

Find out more at The Monash Guarantee.

RMIT

• Changes to Maths requirement for Bachelor of Environmental Science

The mathematics prerequisites for the Bachelor of Environmental Science and the double degrees with Business (Management) and Environment and Society have changed from a VCE Units 3 & 4 study score of at least 20 in “Mathematical Methods” to "a mathematics" (i.e. Further, Methods or Specialist). 

• New double degree: Chemical Engineering/Pharmaceutical Sciences

Gain an end-to-end understanding of how pharmaceutical products are designed and developed, as well as their process involved in the large scale production.

From Semester 1, 2017, RMIT will be offering a 4-year double degree in Chemical Engineering and Pharmaceutical Sciences.   As the pharmaceutical industry expands in Australia and world-wide, an understanding of the engineering process and other scientific fields involved in drug development and production, will ensure students are well equipped to work across a range of roles.  Students will gain a thorough understanding of the principles of chemical engineering and pharmaceutical sciences, allowing them to apply their knowledge to large scale production in the pharmaceutical industry.

Students will need to complete at least 12 weeks of engineering industry experience – allowing them to gain first-hand experience in an engineering environment under the supervision of a professional engineer.  There are also opportunities for an overseas work placement of between six and 12 months (this satisfies the work experience requirement).  These placements are normally taken during a one-year break in the middle or at the end of the third year of the degree.

Current Year 12 VCE prerequisites are: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 20 in Chemistry and in Mathematical Methods (CAS); and a study score of at least 25 in any English (except EAL) or at least 30 in English (EAL).

Find out more at Chemical Engineering/Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Useful Links for Entry to Design Courses at RMIT

Students considering applying for design courses that require the submission of design exercises, and the attending of interviews, as part of selection into those courses, are encouraged to browse the following two links -

Applying for Art and Design Courses   

Art and Design Selection Interviews

Swinburne University

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is designed to equip students with technical expertise and management skills in an engineering field of their choice.  Of significance is that students complete common core units in their first year, and then select their major.  Find out more at Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)