TIS, VTAC & SEAS

What is it? Tertiary Information Service Where: Deakin University When: Thursday 25 th June Time: pm Bring: school bags Transport: –Bus departs Kingswood at 1.15pm –Meet in VCE Lounge at 1.00pm –Students make own way home at end of the day TIS EXCURSION INFORMATION

What happens at TIS? Information session on VTAC, the tertiary application process and the range of post school study opportunities available Tertiary Expo - representatives from Victorian universities, TAFEs and independent colleges available to help with your post school study options; course guides and flyers available Questions?

VTAC update Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre Central office that administers the application and offer process for places in tertiary courses at university, TAFE and Independent Tertiary Colleges VTAC also ▫ Calculates and issues the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) ▫ Administers SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) ▫ Administers scholarship applications

VTAC RESOURCES  VTAC Guide Online: - free download late Julyhttp://  VTAC Guide 2016 – available from newsagents late July  ABC of Applying – copies distributed to you next term  ABC of Scaling  ABC of Offers

Qualifications through VTAC TAFE courses (yellow banner) Certificates & Diplomas Higher Education courses (blue banner) Bachelor degrees & Associate degrees at University and TAFE

VTAC applications Registration and course applications open Monday 3 August Timely course applications close 30 September Application fee $29 (for timely applications) Registrations close Friday 4 th December

Registrations open Monday 3 rd August Register on VTAC home page to set up a user account Once registered, you can log in and make a course application. You can also: –Update your personal details –Change preferences as many times as you like –Lodge a SEAS and scholarships application –Access messages from VTAC –Pay the application fee – VTAC –Access your ATAR (when released 14 December) –View your offer (when released in mid January) Application Process

The course application To add course preferences: Select institution and/or course or type in the course code. To move a course on the preference list use the up/down buttons. To delete a course use the x button.

VTAC briefing in WB early next term Parent VTAC briefing & Transition to Tertiary information evening 30 th July Pathways Planning sheets to be completed in Wellbeing early term 3 Register to set up your user account on VTAC website during these sessions. 1: 1 interviews with Ms Glanvill to finalise course preferences and complete VTAC course application NB: Must have completed planning sheet prior to interview and bring with you to interview. Preparation for VTAC applications

VTAC Code (in order of preference) 2014 ATA R Name of Course Institution/ campus Prerequisites (if any) Extra require ments Y or N Planning Sheet

Extra requirements for tertiary courses InstitutionCourseExtra RequirementsDates

Preparation for 2016 Students not intending to apply for tertiary study in 2016 are also required to attend an interview to finalise plans for next year. If applying for Interstate universities, make 2nd appointment if you would like assistance to complete application. Tax File Number – if you do not have one already, apply for one now; required on day of enrolment if applying for HECs or FeeHelp. Final Information Pack provided in term 4.

SEAS – Special Entry Access Scheme Allows selection officers to grant special consideration to students who have experienced educational disadvantage Does not exempt you from meeting the course entry requirements

SEAS categories 1.Personal Information – no evidence required 2.Difficult Circumstances 3.Disadvantaged Financial Background 4.Disability or Medical Condition

SEAS documentation Required for categories 2, 3 & 4 Impact Statement prepared by YOU Statement should focus on impact of your circumstances on your education Must state if disadvantage short term (2013 or later) or long term (existed prior to 2012) Maximum 2000 characters

SEAS Impact Statements ‘When writing an impact statement, be brief. It is the quality of the information, not the length of prose that makes your application stronger. Write enough to describe the circumstances and their educational impact, but do not repeat yourself or try to be creative in your writing style.’

SEAS Statement of Support Must be written by a ‘responsible’ person familiar with your circumstances, e.g.: counsellor, teacher, social worker, etc. The responsible person should support the circumstances described in your application and comment on how the circumstances have affected your educational performance Disability/Medical category – must be written by your treating medical practitioner

SEAS applications SEAS Applications:  Open 3 rd August  Close 6 th October (2 nd day term 4) Start preparing Impact Statement NOW and contact provider of Statement of Support No last minute applications please!

Scholarships VTAC administers large number of scholarships: –Merit scholarships (ATAR based): no separate application required; automatically considered by institutions on your application –Equity and Access scholarships: separate application required through VTAC; SEAS applicants eligible –Scholarship applications Open 3 August Close 16 October

Early Entry Schemes Early offers made to students (subject to meeting minimum ATAR), who can demonstrate: positive impact on local community, volunteering, leadership potential etc. Australian Catholic University Early Achievers Program (EAP) Opens 10 August Closes– Monday 19 October Outcome advice – end of November Min ATAR for most courses y/early_entry

Early Entry programs La Trobe Aspire Early Admissions Program Applications now open Applications close 31 st August Outcome advice in September Min ATAR 50 for most courses

Ernst & Young Cadetship Combine full-time work with part-time university study Eligibility  Planning to enrol in a single, three year Accounting degree  Available to commence full-time work early 2016 and study at university part-time  An Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian permanent resident Applications close 12 noon, Monday 22 June 2015 (earlier if positions are filled prior to this date.) For more information, go to: ey.taleo.net/careersection/gcam01/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=MEL 0015Uhttps://tas- ey.taleo.net/careersection/gcam01/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=MEL 0015U

TERTIARY OPEN DAYS Every weekend throughout August Programs in VCE Lounge

Why go to open days? To help you make an informed decision - drop out rate from 1 st year uni around 30%! Access: public transport, drive? Atmosphere – what does it ‘feel like’ Campus & sporting facilities, clubs, etc. Speak directly to staff members, selection officers and current students about the course/s you are interested in

Getting the most out of Open Days Do your VTAC research first; decide which institutions and courses you are interested in Register on institution website open day page; use the online planners to streamline your visit. Monash uni page: Make a list of questions before you go Arrive EARLY! On arrival, get a map and ask for directions to relevant faculties/schools

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