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VTAC INFORMATION SESSION

VTAC INFORMATION SESSION. TIS REMINDER. Bus departing from Kingswood at 1.00pm Thursday 26 th June Dismissed from Deakin at 3.00pm Information session on the tertiary application process and the range of post school study opportunities available.

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VTAC INFORMATION SESSION

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  1. VTAC INFORMATION SESSION

  2. TIS REMINDER • Bus departing from Kingswood at 1.00pm Thursday 26th June • Dismissed from Deakin at 3.00pm • Information session on 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 finalise your post school study options.

  3. WHAT DOES VTAC DO? • 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) for VCE students • Administers SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) • Administers scholarship applications

  4. VTAC RESOURCES • VTAC Guide Online: http://www.vtac.edu.au/ - free download late July. • VTAC Guide 2015 – available from newsagents late July. • ABC of Applying – copies distributed to you next term. • Distributed to students by VTAC when ATARS released in December • ABC of Scaling • ABC of Offers

  5. Qualifications through VTAC TAFE courses (yellow banner) • Certificates & Diplomas Higher Education courses (blue banner) • Bachelor degrees & Associate Degrees (undergraduate) Post Graduate (orange banner) (not for year 12s)

  6. Searching for courses on VTAC website http://www.vtac.edu.au/ • CourseSearch– general course search function available to the public. • CourseLink– search function for students in years 9-12. • Also refer to individual institution websites.

  7. Scholarship andSEAS applications • Merit scholarships - All applicants applying for courses through VTAC will automatically be considered for merit scholarships by the institutions on their application; no separate application required. • Access and Equity Scholarships for disadvantaged groups – must submit an application through VTAC. • SEAS – a reminder to come and see me ASAP if you consider you have suffered educational disadvantage which has had a detrimental impact on your results.

  8. Scholarships via Direct Application • A huge range of other scholarships available by direct application. • Not all scholarships are ATAR based! • How to find them: • MyFuture: http://www.myfuture.edu.au/tools-and-resources/study-or-training-options/scholarshipsearch • Scholarship resource available next term • Individual institutions • Careers office • While no one is guaranteed a scholarship, you can be guaranteed if you don’t apply, you won’t receive one! .

  9. Application Process Overview • Register to set up a user account; Register in class next termOnce registered applicants can log in and make a course application. • VTAC ID is your VCE number • They can also: • Update your personal details • Change preferences as many times as you like • Lodge a SEAS and scholarships application • Refer to messages • Pay the processing fee • Email VTAC • ATAR (when released in December) • Get an offer (when released in January)

  10. 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.

  11. Key Dates

  12. Key Dates

  13. EXCEPTIONS

  14. 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 Entry Program (EAP) • Open – Monday 11 August • Close – Monday 20 October • Outcome advice – end of November Min ATAR for most courses 58.5 La Trobe Aspire Early Admissions Program • Applications Open - 1 July • Applications Close - 31 August • Outcome advice - beginning of September Min ATAR 50 for all courses

  15. Preparation for VTAC applications • Parent & Student VTAC briefing & Tertiary Information evening 31st July. • Pathways Planning sheets to be completed in Wellbeing over 2-3 sessions. • Students to register to set up user account on VTAC website during these sessions. • 1: 1 interviews with Ms Glanvill to finalise course preferences and complete VTAC course application; must have completed planning sheets and bring with you to interview.

  16. Preparation….. • Students not intending to apply for tertiary study in 2015 – should also attend interview to finalise plans for 2015. • SEAS – prepare Impact Statement; if supporting evidence required, make appointment with appropriate ‘Responsible Person’ early! • If applying for Interstate universities as well, make 2nd appointment if you would like assistance to complete application. • TFN – if you do not have one already, see me to apply; required on day of enrolment if applying for HECs or FeeHelp. • Final Information Pack provided in term 4.

  17. La Trobe University video • Middle Banding • Alternative Pathways

  18. THANK YOU QUESTIONS?

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