Transcript Post Secondary Options Evening

WELCOME TO MHS VTAC & POST
SECONDARY OPTIONS
INFORMATION NIGHT 2005
Post Secondary Options
Information
Welcome:
Mr David Smyth
Presenters: Mr Paul Tonkin
Ms Anne Parker
Mr Peter Wood
Ms Jodie Fox
Mr Warren Fall
VCAA : Assessment & Results
Mr. Paul Tonkin
VCE Coordinator
VCE RESULTS:
• Administered by VCAA (Victorian
Curriculum & Assessment
Authority)
• SACs and External Exams
• 3 Letter Grades per Study = Study
Score out of 50
TERTIARY SELECTION
PROCESS
Anne Parker
Careers Coordinator
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 OffersFebruary 2
• Round 3 OffersFebruary 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
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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
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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 SELECTION
PROCESS
• 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
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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. 23-27
Must Have:
• List of subjects to enrol in
• Tax File Number
• Money for amenities fees/course
fees
By 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 2
Full Fee
• Pay up front each semester
• No discounts
Eligibility
• 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 Degree
DISADVANTAGE:
• 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 qualification
Difference 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
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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 PROVISION
For Students
Mr Warren Fall
Year 12 Level Coordinator
Special Provision
• For SACs
• Special Examination Arrangements
• Derived Examination Score
Special Entry Access Schemes
(SEAS)
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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
Mr Peter Wood
Year 12 Coordinator
TRANSITION ISSUES
• Takes time
• Responsibility
• Academic
adjustment
• New challenges
• Social adjustment
• Independent
learning
• Time management
• Information
• Orientation
• Networks
What Can Parents Do?
• Seek out information – Course Guides,
VTAC Guide & www.vtac.edu.au /library
• Encourage independence
• Go to Open Days
• Discuss transition issues with your son