WELCOME TO MHS VTAC & POST SECONDARY OPTIONS INFORMATION NIGHT 2005.
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Post Secondary Options Information
Welcome: Mr David SmythPresenters: Mr Paul Tonkin
Ms Anne ParkerMr Peter Wood
Ms Jodie FoxMr
Warren Fall
VCE RESULTS:• Administered by VCAA
(Victorian Curriculum & Assessment Authority)
• SACs and External Exams
• 3 Letter Grades per Study = Study Score out of 50
VTAC: WHAT DOES IT DO?
• Administers the application and selection process
• Undertakes scaling, calculates & distributes the ENTER
Term 3 TIMELINE
• VTAC Applications Now Open. Cost $19.00
• Student VTAC Briefings: August 8 to 12
• Practice Preference List due: Sept 12
• Timely Application: Sept 30, 5pm.
TERM 4 TIMELINE• Late Date Nov. 11 Cost
$66.00
• Final Closing Date – December 9 (Late Fee- $88.00)
• ENTER & VCE Results – Dec.12
• Change of Preference – 12-19Dec. noon
Dates 2006
• Round 1 Offers- Mon. January 17• Round 2 Offers- February 2• Round 3 Offers- February 16 Undergraduate enrolment dates:• Round 1- Jan 23-27• Round 2- Feb 8-10• Details sent by post• No acceptance through VTAC must
turn up and enrol
PAYMENT CHOICES• Infonet• Payable by invoice at P.O. or • POSTbillpay on-line• If online payment fails invoice is sent• Application is processed when lodged• No refunds• No fee = no COP, no ENTER statement• Print receipt
THE VTAC APPLICATION• Infonet only method• Student number is VCAA number inc.
letter• PIN is first 4 digits of D.O.B.• PIN must be changed for security• Student details must be correct• ENTER Statement only sent to VTAC
applicants• Non-applicants can apply for a
statement. Cost applies.
COURSE PREFERENCES
• Up to 12 Preferences• CSP (course code ends in 1)• Full Fee (code ends in 2) • International (code ends in 3) • Code must be correct
PREFERENCE LIST
• In the order of desirability, taking into consideration the ENTER & Middle band
• Willingness to undertake courses
• Prerequisite studies met & any extra requirements satisfied
Change Of Preference
• Preferences can be changed if necessary
• Online• Dec. 12 to 19, 12 noon• Counselling available with Ms
Parker
TWO STAGE SELECTIONPROCESS
• About 50% courses use ENTER solely.• Other 50% use a range of selection
criteria STAGE 1 – 80% of places in a course use
ENTER + Prerequisites = Clearly in STAGE 2 – Middle Band (20% approx.)• Additional information considered eg,
study scores, disadvantage
Example: Monash Engineering 2004
Round 1 data
• 88.35+ (Clearly – in)
• MIDDLE BAND (35.33%)
• 85.40 (Clearly - out)
Irregular Offers
• Preference below a made offer• Access online• Need application Number & PIN• Only one irregular offer form per
student• Form will have student details• Must Not be duplicated or will
cancel out
EXTRA REQUIREMENTS
• Further assist selection. • Only some courses have them• Vary from course to course• Can be an interview, folio,
supplementary information form, • Published in the VTAC Guide
Enrolment: Jan. 23-27Must Have:• List of subjects to enrol in• Tax File Number• Money for amenities
fees/course feesBy Proxy:• Proxy form download from
VTAC site
CSP 2006 Costs per Year
• Nursing & Education - $0-$3847• Band 1:$0 - $4808 – Arts, Vis/Perf. Arts,
Soc. Studies, Behavioural Science
• Band 2: $0 - $6849 – Agric. Maths, Science, Computing, Arch/Built Enviro. Commerce, Engin. Health Sci.
• Band 3:$0 - $8018 – Law, Medicine, Dentistry, Vet Science
Who Qualifies For CSP?
• Australian Citizens
• New Zealand Citizens
• Holders of a Permanent Visa - 2 categories
PAYMENT OPTIONS: TYPE 1 CSP PLACES: Eligibility• Citizens & Permanent Visa Holders
on Humanitarian Grounds• Pay up front & receive 20% discount• Part payment at least $500.00,
receive 20% discount = $600.00 CSP• HECS-HELP for full student
contributions• Repayment starts when you earn
$36,184+
Payment Options Type 1
Up Front Payment CSP
•NZ & Permanent Residents pay each semester
NOTE: Any debt attracts CPI
Further Information: www.goingtouni.gov.au
Payment Options: TYPE 2Full Fee• Pay up front each semester• No discountsEligibility• Domestic students• NZ citizens• Permanent residents – both
categories
Fee HELP: Type 2 Only
• Can borrow up to $50,000
• Attracts 20% ($10,000) loan fee
• Loan indexed each year
NON – VTAC OPTIONS
• Interstate:- Similar deadline & process• Australian Defence Forces Academy:
apply by August 23• Victorian College of the Arts: Direct
application• SATAC Medicine & Dentistry – by Aug
31• Overseas: USA –SAT
TAFE COURSES
ADVANTAGES:• Small Classes• Cheaper – $1.25 per contact hour • Practical/ Skills based• Vocational• Can Articulate to a DegreeDISADVANTAGE:• Lack Degree Status
Apprenticeships
Advantages• 3-4 years paid learning• Skills shortage –electricians,
brickies, diesel mechanics, service technicians
• Highly paid• Further information:
www.newapprenticeships.gov.au
Traineeships• One-three year duration• Paid to train• Recognised TAFE qualificationDifference between the Two?• Different rights & obligations
between the employer & employee.• Further information: Centrelink or • http://jpp.detya.gov.au
LIVING AWAY FROM HOME
• Investigate accommodation options.- Residential Colleges
- Application Process
- Contact University Support Service
“FAILING TO PREPARE IS PREPARING TO FAIL”
• Course Scan documents• VTAC CourseLink Preference Practice• VTAC Guide• University Course Guides/websites• Careers Teacher• Pre-requisites/Special requirements• Realistic ENTER predictions
Scholarships Ms Jodie Fox
• Usually Based on Results
• All Universities Offer Them: information available on their web pages
• The education department offer some: www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/scholarships
• Melbourne High – Ada and Caroline Grant
DEFERRING
• Can be beneficial.
• Not automatic
• Apply after acceptance of placement or if given the option.
Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)
1. Access and Equity• Meet one or more of the ten
criteria• Apply online via the VTAC website• Supporting documentation
required• Further information available from
www.vtac.edu.au
2. Special Year 12 Consideration
• Adverse impact on Year 12 studies only
• Only for situations with no DES• Advise Year 12 coordinator• Supporting documentation
required• VTAC refers information to
institutions
TRANSITION ISSUES
•Takes time
•Responsibility
•Academic adjustment
•New challenges
•Social adjustment
•Independent learning
•Time management
•Information
•Orientation
•Networks