Career News
UCAT 2019 – Medicine/Dentistry Students for 2020
UCAT will replace UMAT in 2019.
UCAT is an admissions test used by the UCAT ANZ Consortium of universities in Australia and New Zealand for their medical, dental and clinical science degree programmes. UCAT is a two-hour computer-based test which assesses a range of mental abilities identified by universities as important to practicing in the fields of medicine / dentistry / clinical sciences.
More information at www.ucatofficial.com
Applications open 1st March 2019 and close 16th May 2019.
UNSW's Women in Engineering Camp 2019
Applications Open for UNSW's Women in Engineering Camp 2019
For any female student going into Year 11 or 12 in 2019 - applications for the 2019 UNSW Women in Engineering Camp are now open! The 3-day residential program will run from 7th-9th January 2019. Participants will take part in site visits, workshops, networking events and more. Head to http://www.unsw.to/wiec for more info and to apply. Applications close October 31st.
Orange Aero Club
Are you in Year 7,8 or 9 and interested in the aviation industry.
Orange Aero Club will be running its Junior Training Program during Term 4 2018, with the aim of encouraging and assisting young people to develop their interest in any facet of aviation.
Register your interest by emailing info@orangeaeroclub.com.au by 19th October 2018.
Scholarships Guide
This useful and interactive guide is aimed at all senior high school students who are starting to plan for their time after high school. There are thousands of scholarships available from a variety of universities, and we even have scholarships aimed at vocational education pathways! The Scholarships Guide includes:
- Search by degree/vocation, state and university
- Interactive personality quiz
- Student-written blogs
- Tips and tricks for a successful application.
Go to the Scholarships Guide: https://cef.org.au/scholarships-guide/
Take a look at our Scholarships Guide today, and feel free to share it far and wide.
Studying in the USA
SAT Standardised Testing Dates 2018-19
Internationally Educated has written an article on US University Standardised Testing Dates for 2018 - 19. As there are currently no ACT Test Dates announced for Sydney, students are encouraged to register for the SAT as early as possible to avoid disappointment. http://www.internationallyeducated.com.au/single-post/2018/09/07/The-SAT-and-ACT-Standardised-Tests---Updated-2018-19-SAT-Testing-Date
Farmhand Position
Available in February on a sheep, wheat and cattle family farm 60kms north of Condobolin which would suit a school leaver.
The successful applicant would be involved in all farm duties including, but not limited to:
Tractor, harvester and cropping machinery operation and maintenance, hay and earthmoving machinery operation, mustering, drafting and animal husbandry of stock, roustabout and shearing shed work, fencing, general farm upkeep and repairs.
The above position is for an initial 11 month period and would suit somebody looking for a gap year from study or a person looking to start a career in agriculture.
Potential applicants or interested people looking for more information should phone 0268937237 AH or by email at bunsenw@hotmail.com by 2nd November to be considered for this position.
Mrs Kimberley Jones
Year 12 Co-ordinator/Career Advisor