APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY

Applications

Guaranteed Entry Scores

Halls

Scholarships

Applying for University

• Not urgent open 1st August shut 10th December

• HOWEVER some programmes have different closing dates i.e. B of PE from Otago – 1st Dec or Bachelor of Teaching from Vic – 10th January

• Best to use resources offered by Universities i.e. student liaison visits to school, course planning advice available on line or their website

• Do not just apply to ONE university – keep your options open

Guaranteed Entry Scores

These give you guaranteed places on courses, but are change for particular courses so you have to check for the university and course you want to do. You can still get a place if you don’t achieve the guaranteed entry score, but you have to go on a list and wait for an individual decision.

Victoria University - the GES is currently 150 points for all undergraduate degrees, except the Bachelor of Architectural Studies and Bachelor of Building Science which require a Guaranteed Entry Score of 180.

How to calculate your NCEA score:

Your score will be based on your 80 best credits in University Entrance approved subjects at Level 3 or higher, and weighted by the level of achievement.

All Level 3 or higher approved subjects can be counted.

A maximum of 24 credits in each subject may be counted.

Excellence 4 points

Merit 3 points

Achieved 2 points

Approved Subject (best 24 credits per subject)

Excellence Credits Merit Credits

Achieved Credits

English 8 4 6

History - 6 10

Statistics and Modelling 4 4 16

Geography - 10 10

French - - 24

SUB TOTAL 12 24 66

Best 80 Credits 12 24 44

Calculate Points

48 pts(12 x 4)

72 pts(24 x 3)

88 pts(44 x 2)

      Score 208 points

An example of a score for a student studying for NCEA

Applying for Halls

• Open 1st August shut 1st October HOWEVER CCRF due 15th September

Either

• See PK with 3 teachers who you wish to contribute to your references (2 must be current) and which Halls you are applying for

• OR access the form www.ccrf.ac.nz/students for you to enter information but you will still need to tell PK 3 teachers

• PK to send out form to those teachers and collate results and send to Universities

• Would be polite to give 3 teachers heads up

Advice for when applying to the Halls

Try to avoid selecting the popular halls:

o Victoria Uni – Te Puni, Joan Stevens and Weir House

o Otago Uni – Arana, Cumberland

• Proof read your essay

• No bullet points – use full sentences

• Spelling mistakes and silly email addresses will put your application at the bottom of the pile

University ScholarshipsThere are a variety of scholarships available from the Universities:

• Academic Excellence

• Maori or Pasifika

• Financial Hardship

• Disability

• Leadership

• Sporting Excellence

• Ranging from $3000-5000 for the first year

• Top Scholars can be awarded full tuition for the duration of your study

Closing date: early September 2015

How to find out about scholarships GivMe (Break Out) library computers and/or public

library

Links on MyKC

University/Polytech websites

Applying for Scholarships

University/Polytech/ GivMe (Breakout) websites

Make sure you understand details of what is required i.e. authenticated results, official NZQA results

Make sure your personal statement specifically targets the scholarship you are applying for

Give TK/PK/RM plenty of time to write reference & give them the name of the scholarship you are applying for.

Need help? – Come and see RT

Applying to Polytech

• Different courses have different closing dates and different entry criteria

• What level course are you applying for?

o Certificate

o Diploma

o Degree

• High chance of being interviewed

• You may have to submit a portfolio or audition

• Contact their student liaison, visit their website, call or e-mail

• Scholarships are available