BHS VTAC Info SessionBHS VTAC Info SessionAugust 2012August 2012

AgenciesAgencies

VCAA administers all of VCAA administers all of the courses and your the courses and your results in VCE. They results in VCE. They automatically release automatically release your results to VTAC.your results to VTAC.

VTAC coordinates the VTAC coordinates the entry of approx 60,000 entry of approx 60,000 students into courses in students into courses in universities and TAFE. universities and TAFE.

You will need to use their You will need to use their website: website: www.vtac.edu.au

Much of what used to be Much of what used to be in the printed VTAC guide in the printed VTAC guide is now on the website.is now on the website.

What is in the VTAC Guide?What is in the VTAC Guide?Important dates - p1Important dates - p1VTAC application process – p9VTAC application process – p9Course entrance requirements – p5Course entrance requirements – p5Pathways – contains a list of institution sites for information - p16Pathways – contains a list of institution sites for information - p16About courses – p11About courses – p11Applying for courses – p21Applying for courses – p21Applying for accommodation – contains a list of sites to visit - p28Applying for accommodation – contains a list of sites to visit - p28SEAS applications – p29SEAS applications – p29Scholarships – p44Scholarships – p44Admissions tests – p51Admissions tests – p51Offers, enrolment and deferring – p50Offers, enrolment and deferring – p50Financial assistance – p63Financial assistance – p63Course index – p67 with last years ATAR listedCourse index – p67 with last years ATAR listedCourse Guide – lists course, course code, brief outline of course, Course Guide – lists course, course code, brief outline of course, whether there are prerequisites or extra requirements and whether whether there are prerequisites or extra requirements and whether applications are through VTAC or direct, all other info on vtac applications are through VTAC or direct, all other info on vtac website p122website p122Index of major study areas – p423Index of major study areas – p423

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The VTAC website?The VTAC website?• Is where you apply onlineIs where you apply online• Apply for SEASApply for SEAS• Apply for many scholarshipsApply for many scholarships• Change preferencesChange preferences• Find out definitive information about Find out definitive information about

courses: prerequisites, special courses: prerequisites, special requirements, middle band requirements, middle band information. This information no information. This information no longer contained in the VTAC Guide.longer contained in the VTAC Guide.

Before you apply...Before you apply...Read the information in the front section of the Read the information in the front section of the VTAC Guide VTAC Guide 20132013Refer to the ‘ABC of Applying’Refer to the ‘ABC of Applying’Collect handbooks from the Student Pathways CentreCollect handbooks from the Student Pathways CentreMake an appointment to meet with Mr. McKenzieMake an appointment to meet with Mr. McKenzieGo to Open Days, inquire about courses, accommodation, Go to Open Days, inquire about courses, accommodation, scholarships. Get the “feel” of the place.scholarships. Get the “feel” of the place.Visit the VTAC websiteVisit the VTAC website www.vtac.edu.auClick onto “CourseLink” to research courses.Click onto “CourseLink” to research courses.Check out institutions, courses and subjects in the VTAC Guide Check out institutions, courses and subjects in the VTAC Guide and in the VTAC websiteand in the VTAC websiteSee the Course Index at the front of the VTAC Guide for last See the Course Index at the front of the VTAC Guide for last year’s ‘clearly in scores’ and ‘fringe’ ATARs.year’s ‘clearly in scores’ and ‘fringe’ ATARs.If looking for which institutions offer particular study areas refer If looking for which institutions offer particular study areas refer Index of major studies.Index of major studies.

Before you apply…Before you apply…

You need a “Plan A”, “Plan B” and “Plan C”You need a “Plan A”, “Plan B” and “Plan C”Think about pathways into courses. Many University Think about pathways into courses. Many University courses have TAFE pathways. Check for units courses have TAFE pathways. Check for units credited. Details in handbooks or University websitescredited. Details in handbooks or University websitesMany TAFES now looking at your ATAR as part of a Many TAFES now looking at your ATAR as part of a range of criteria. Don’t assume you can relax range of criteria. Don’t assume you can relax because you are planning on going to TAFE.because you are planning on going to TAFE.Get advice from anywhere you can.Get advice from anywhere you can.Look for prerequisites, if you do not have the Look for prerequisites, if you do not have the necessary prerequisites no point applying.necessary prerequisites no point applying.Note, you are all undergraduate students.Note, you are all undergraduate students.

Before you apply…Before you apply…All this info is now on the website, not in the All this info is now on the website, not in the

bookbookCheck out the Selection Mode and Extra Requirements, may Check out the Selection Mode and Extra Requirements, may specify particular requirements e.g. folio, interview, test, specify particular requirements e.g. folio, interview, test, compulsory attendance at Information evenings, work compulsory attendance at Information evenings, work experience, etc., on the website. You will still have to meet experience, etc., on the website. You will still have to meet these requirements even if putting in at change of these requirements even if putting in at change of preference. preference. If you do not meet these requirements you If you do not meet these requirements you will not get in. Contact details and dates listed. You will not get in. Contact details and dates listed. You must adhere to thesemust adhere to these..Title and length of courses: FT 4 = 4 years full time, PTA = Title and length of courses: FT 4 = 4 years full time, PTA = part time available, a course with two titles and a / between part time available, a course with two titles and a / between indicates a double degree, e.g. Arts/Sciences.indicates a double degree, e.g. Arts/Sciences.Note: you are a CY12 (current year 12).Note: you are a CY12 (current year 12).The minimum study score published e.g. 25 for English is The minimum study score published e.g. 25 for English is before scaling.before scaling.

ATAR - Australian Tertiary Entrance ATAR - Australian Tertiary Entrance RankRank

Ranking of all students in the stateRanking of all students in the stateHighest is 99.95Highest is 99.95ENTER of 90 means that you are ranked better than 90% of ENTER of 90 means that you are ranked better than 90% of studentsstudentsDo not get lulled into a false sense of security, an ENTER of 50 Do not get lulled into a false sense of security, an ENTER of 50 means half the state has done worse and half done better. In Year means half the state has done worse and half done better. In Year 12 you are compared with every student in the state.12 you are compared with every student in the state.Add together Study Score for English and next best three plus 10% Add together Study Score for English and next best three plus 10% of fifth and sixth studies (after scaling).of fifth and sixth studies (after scaling).Many VET programs have a scored assessment (i.e. score included Many VET programs have a scored assessment (i.e. score included in Primary 4). If not 10% increment as a 5in Primary 4). If not 10% increment as a 5thth or 6 or 6thth study. If a Scored study. If a Scored assessment is offered you must sit the exam otherwise it does not assessment is offered you must sit the exam otherwise it does not count towards your ATAR at all.count towards your ATAR at all.Often a Certificate III SBA may count as an increment if entered on Often a Certificate III SBA may count as an increment if entered on VASS but I need to know about it.VASS but I need to know about it.

ATAR and SelectionATAR and SelectionATAR’s published in VTAC Guide based on 2011 applicants’ ATAR ATAR’s published in VTAC Guide based on 2011 applicants’ ATAR scores for each course – not set in advancescores for each course – not set in advanceLast years ATAR appears at the start of each course – note, many Last years ATAR appears at the start of each course – note, many TAFE courses have an ATAR publishedTAFE courses have an ATAR publishedJan ATAR is 1Jan ATAR is 1stst round, Feb ATAR is after all offers made round, Feb ATAR is after all offers madeClearly in – above a certain scoreClearly in – above a certain score% below reflects those who may have got in through SEAS and % below reflects those who may have got in through SEAS and middle bandmiddle bandMiddle Band – re-ranking takes place usually according performance Middle Band – re-ranking takes place usually according performance in relevant studies. Consideration is often given to SEAS students. in relevant studies. Consideration is often given to SEAS students. You will be asked if you want GAT details released as part of You will be asked if you want GAT details released as part of selection, if applying to Monash tick yes. (need to go to the VTAC selection, if applying to Monash tick yes. (need to go to the VTAC website for information).website for information).‘‘RC’ – course selects on a range of criteria.RC’ – course selects on a range of criteria.Fringe ATAR – 95% of offers were made above this ATAR scoreFringe ATAR – 95% of offers were made above this ATAR scoren/a data not available or very low numbers applyingn/a data not available or very low numbers applyingNew means it is a new course.New means it is a new course.

ScalingScaling

• You can still do poorly in You can still do poorly in subjects that are scaled up.subjects that are scaled up.

• If you do subjects that are If you do subjects that are scaled down you must do scaled down you must do better, as you should.better, as you should.

ScholarshipsScholarshipsThe scholarship applications open Monday August 6 and close 5.00pm Friday October The scholarship applications open Monday August 6 and close 5.00pm Friday October 1919

All students should apply, just tick the box, let the system sort out if you are eligible or All students should apply, just tick the box, let the system sort out if you are eligible or not.not.

Scholarships determined via the VTAC scholarship application process maybe awarded Scholarships determined via the VTAC scholarship application process maybe awarded to:to:•Students with financial difficultiesStudents with financial difficulties•Indigenous AustraliansIndigenous Australians•Other access and equity groups as defined by each institutionOther access and equity groups as defined by each institution

Victorian universities provide their own scholarships to assist students through VTAC Victorian universities provide their own scholarships to assist students through VTAC and directly. Check out University websites.and directly. Check out University websites.

Commonwealth Scholarships administered through Centrelink: Student Start Up, Commonwealth Scholarships administered through Centrelink: Student Start Up, Relocation and Indigenous. Available to students receiving income support.Relocation and Indigenous. Available to students receiving income support.

Merit Scholarships. To apply just register your preferences. It happens automatically.Merit Scholarships. To apply just register your preferences. It happens automatically.

Deferring an offerDeferring an offerPerhaps you want to travelPerhaps you want to travelDid not get into the course you really wantedDid not get into the course you really wantedWant time out to consider your futureWant time out to consider your futureSave some money, be careful if deferring to gain independent status. Need Save some money, be careful if deferring to gain independent status. Need to demonstrate you have worked an average of 30 hours per week for 18 to demonstrate you have worked an average of 30 hours per week for 18 months out of the past 24 months.months out of the past 24 months.Not all institutions and courses able to be deferred, need to check start of Not all institutions and courses able to be deferred, need to check start of University section and perhaps contact institution.University section and perhaps contact institution.TAFE generally does not allow you to defer although some courses TAFE generally does not allow you to defer although some courses possible, e.g. RMIT but not GORDON, need to check with the TAFE.possible, e.g. RMIT but not GORDON, need to check with the TAFE.You must attend enrolment day and then defer. You must accept the offer.You must attend enrolment day and then defer. You must accept the offer.Most Universities, can defer for up to 24 months.Most Universities, can defer for up to 24 months.Be careful though, statistically a lot of students who do defer do not return Be careful though, statistically a lot of students who do defer do not return to Universityto University

SEAS – Access and EquitySEAS – Access and Equity

Available for students who have been unable to reach their full potential or have restricted access to Available for students who have been unable to reach their full potential or have restricted access to the courses of their choice because of life circumstances.the courses of their choice because of life circumstances.

Categories:Categories:Personal Information and location (age, indigenous Australian, postcode, under-represented Personal Information and location (age, indigenous Australian, postcode, under-represented school, gender – if applying for courses typically specific to a certain gender)school, gender – if applying for courses typically specific to a certain gender)Non English speaking backgroundNon English speaking backgroundDifficult circumstancesDifficult circumstancesDisadvantaged financial backgroundDisadvantaged financial backgroundDisability or medical conditionDisability or medical conditionLatrobe (SALT scheme), University of Ballarat (REEP), Victoria University (PPP). The only one Latrobe (SALT scheme), University of Ballarat (REEP), Victoria University (PPP). The only one that applies to Belmont students is the University of Ballarat (REEP)that applies to Belmont students is the University of Ballarat (REEP)

Some categories just require you to tick the box e.g. Personal information and location, some require Some categories just require you to tick the box e.g. Personal information and location, some require impact statements and some require letters from doctors, psychologists or counselors.impact statements and some require letters from doctors, psychologists or counselors.

If an event occurs after you leave school that impedes performance at an exam or preparation for If an event occurs after you leave school that impedes performance at an exam or preparation for exams contact M/s Milne exams contact M/s Milne

Everyone should tick the personal information box, just tick it.Everyone should tick the personal information box, just tick it.

Pathways into coursesPathways into courses

The best and quickest way to obtain a University degree is The best and quickest way to obtain a University degree is to achieve the appropriate ATAR, however there are to achieve the appropriate ATAR, however there are often other pathways into courses:often other pathways into courses:

• TAFETAFE• University of Ballarat REEP and Fast TrackUniversity of Ballarat REEP and Fast Track• ACU early achieversACU early achievers• MIBTMIBT• Monash CollegeMonash College• VU Foundation studiesVU Foundation studies• Associate degreesAssociate degrees

How To ApplyHow To Apply

VTAC online application - via the VTAC VTAC online application - via the VTAC website.website.

Interstate applications – through each Interstate applications – through each state’s agency – see Mr McKenzie (e.g. state’s agency – see Mr McKenzie (e.g. QTAC, UAC, SATAC)QTAC, UAC, SATAC)

THERE ARE NO FORMS TO FILL IN THERE ARE NO FORMS TO FILL IN FOR YOUR PREFERNCES!FOR YOUR PREFERNCES!

VTAC Online ApplicationsVTAC Online ApplicationsCan be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any where in the world before 5.00pm from any where in the world before 5.00pm September 28. You can change your preferences September 28. You can change your preferences during this time. Applications open now.during this time. Applications open now.Check that you can access site if doing at home, Check that you can access site if doing at home, don’t leave until the holidays, can do in the careers don’t leave until the holidays, can do in the careers room.room.Cost $26.00 online payments or an invoice will be Cost $26.00 online payments or an invoice will be sent. Cost additional $10. May take up to 10 days. sent. Cost additional $10. May take up to 10 days. You have not applied until your payment is received You have not applied until your payment is received by VTAC. If online payment fails automatically sent by VTAC. If online payment fails automatically sent invoice, do not reapply. One off cost. Late invoice, do not reapply. One off cost. Late applications incur increased costs.applications incur increased costs.SEAS applications close October 9 at 5.00pm.SEAS applications close October 9 at 5.00pm.Scholarship applications close October 19 at 5.00pmScholarship applications close October 19 at 5.00pm

To access you need your full VCAA To access you need your full VCAA number and a PINnumber and a PIN

Find out your VCAA student number, this Find out your VCAA student number, this is your VTAC application numberis your VTAC application number

When you register you will be asked to When you register you will be asked to select your own PIN (a four digit number), select your own PIN (a four digit number), you will need it to access your applicationyou will need it to access your application

Do not forget your PIN. Do not forget your PIN.

Current Year 12 students will receive a Current Year 12 students will receive a reminder of your PIN early December.reminder of your PIN early December.

Course Codes and FeesCourse Codes and FeesUniversityUniversity

Type 1 – CSP – Higher education and VET Type 1 – CSP – Higher education and VET (Course codes ending in 1). Australian (Course codes ending in 1). Australian citizens, NZ citizens, humanitarian VISA and citizens, NZ citizens, humanitarian VISA and permanent residents of Australia. permanent residents of Australia. Type 2 – Fee paying courses (Course codes Type 2 – Fee paying courses (Course codes end in 2). Only applicable for Private Colleges end in 2). Only applicable for Private Colleges and TAFE. No full fee paying courses at and TAFE. No full fee paying courses at University.University.Type 3 – Fee paying International students or Type 3 – Fee paying International students or temporary VISA or business VISA (course temporary VISA or business VISA (course codes ending in 3)codes ending in 3)Type 4 – For 20 year olds and overType 4 – For 20 year olds and over

Type 1 payment optionsType 1 payment options

PaymentPaymentUp front – 10% discount.Up front – 10% discount.Pay some up front, payments over $500 get discount.Pay some up front, payments over $500 get discount.HECS-HELP for full contribution, repayment starts when HECS-HELP for full contribution, repayment starts when you start earning approximately $48000.you start earning approximately $48000.

If you are on a permanent VISA (PR) you can access CSP If you are on a permanent VISA (PR) you can access CSP courses but you are required to pay up front and not courses but you are required to pay up front and not eligible for discount.eligible for discount.

TAFE courses – Cert IV and above now charge – could be TAFE courses – Cert IV and above now charge – could be $4000 +, FEE-HELP available as it is for Private Colleges$4000 +, FEE-HELP available as it is for Private Colleges

Further information: www.goingtouni.gov.auFurther information: www.goingtouni.gov.au

Type 2 payment optionsType 2 payment options

FEE-HELP available for full fee paying courses. Up FEE-HELP available for full fee paying courses. Up to $100000to $100000

Loans subject to a 20% loan fee when Loans subject to a 20% loan fee when repayments commence.repayments commence.Repayment starts when you start earning over Repayment starts when you start earning over $48000.$48000.FEE-HELP available for Diploma and Advanced FEE-HELP available for Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses where agreed credit for a related Diploma courses where agreed credit for a related University course is available.University course is available.Now includes TAFE.Now includes TAFE.

ListingListing Your PreferencesYour Preferences

You may list up to a total of 12 preferences.You may list up to a total of 12 preferences.CSP based course codes end in ‘1’ and Fee Paying course at CSP based course codes end in ‘1’ and Fee Paying course at ITC’s and TAFE codes end in ‘2’. International fee paying ITC’s and TAFE codes end in ‘2’. International fee paying students course codes end in 3. Over 20 = 4students course codes end in 3. Over 20 = 4List the courses in the order that List the courses in the order that youyou want to do them want to do themInclude a range of courses that begin with your ‘dream course’ Include a range of courses that begin with your ‘dream course’ have some realistic courses and finish with a back up plan you have some realistic courses and finish with a back up plan you can easily achieve.can easily achieve.Often other pathways to a course e.g. Design and drafting Often other pathways to a course e.g. Design and drafting articulates into architecture.articulates into architecture.Some universities are a TAFE as well e.g. makes sense if Some universities are a TAFE as well e.g. makes sense if applying to do Engineering at RMIT University to include applying to do Engineering at RMIT University to include Engineering at RMIT TAFE somewhere on your preferences.Engineering at RMIT TAFE somewhere on your preferences.

Civil Engineer – possible Civil Engineer – possible preferencespreferences

1.1. RMIT – 87.45RMIT – 87.45

2.2. Deakin University – 65.80Deakin University – 65.80

3.3. Engineering – Associate Degree – 78.55Engineering – Associate Degree – 78.55

4.4. RMIT TAFE – Adv. Diploma – 37.65RMIT TAFE – Adv. Diploma – 37.65

Assumes student wants degree at RMIT, but if can’t get into Assumes student wants degree at RMIT, but if can’t get into RMIT will go to Deakin. If student has no intention of going RMIT will go to Deakin. If student has no intention of going to Deakin would not include Deakin. Given the above to Deakin would not include Deakin. Given the above ATAR you would never get an offer to do the Assoc ATAR you would never get an offer to do the Assoc Degree. TAFE is the back up. Associate Degrees Degree. TAFE is the back up. Associate Degrees relatively new, 2 year course. Both Diploma and Assoc. relatively new, 2 year course. Both Diploma and Assoc. Degree articulate into the degree.Degree articulate into the degree.

Nurse – possible preferencesNurse – possible preferences

1.1. Nursing Deakin – Geelong – 64.40Nursing Deakin – Geelong – 64.40

2.2. Nursing University of Ballarat – 50.40Nursing University of Ballarat – 50.40

3.3. Nursing Deakin – Warrnambool – Nursing Deakin – Warrnambool – 55.6555.65

4.4. Div 2 Nursing at GORDON TAFE Div 2 Nursing at GORDON TAFE (direct entry thus not in VTAC Guide)(direct entry thus not in VTAC Guide)

PathwaysPathwaysThere are many pathways into University if you do not get There are many pathways into University if you do not get the ATAR e.g.the ATAR e.g.•Monash College into Monash UniversityMonash College into Monash University•MIBT into Deakin universityMIBT into Deakin university•TAFE into UniversityTAFE into University•Even a traineeship into University e.g. Student who Even a traineeship into University e.g. Student who obtained a poor ATAR did an Integration aid traineeship, obtained a poor ATAR did an Integration aid traineeship, worked for 3 years as an integration aid and eventually worked for 3 years as an integration aid and eventually got into Primary Teaching.got into Primary Teaching.•Mature age entry is a bit of a myth, will still consider your Mature age entry is a bit of a myth, will still consider your ATAR and you would have been doing stuff in that area ATAR and you would have been doing stuff in that area e.g. No good if you want to be a Primary Teacher and use e.g. No good if you want to be a Primary Teacher and use a Business Administration Traineeship as a pathway.a Business Administration Traineeship as a pathway.

DecemberDecember

Results and ATAR released December 17 Results and ATAR released December 17 7.00am. ATAR statement in mail Dec 187.00am. ATAR statement in mail Dec 18Change of Preference – Can change Change of Preference – Can change preferences through to 26 October and preferences through to 26 October and between 26 November and 24 Decemberbetween 26 November and 24 DecemberCan be a totally new list, add, remove Can be a totally new list, add, remove courses - watch for extra requirements or courses - watch for extra requirements or courses that cannot be added nowcourses that cannot be added nowYou don’t have to make changesYou don’t have to make changes

Applying to TAFE:Applying to TAFE:

Many TAFE courses are in the VTAC Many TAFE courses are in the VTAC guide. You apply for these courses through guide. You apply for these courses through VTAC in the same way as University courses.VTAC in the same way as University courses.Other TAFE courses are direct entry. TAFE Other TAFE courses are direct entry. TAFE application due dates may well be earlier than application due dates may well be earlier than when you receive offers e.g. GORDON TAFE when you receive offers e.g. GORDON TAFE end of October. Some TAFE courses need to end of October. Some TAFE courses need to be applied via direct entry. Certificate III, IV be applied via direct entry. Certificate III, IV and Diplomas. You will need to down load an and Diplomas. You will need to down load an application form from the website. Make sure application form from the website. Make sure you are aware of any special requirements you are aware of any special requirements and dates.and dates.

OffersOffers

To accept an offer you must enroll in the course i.e. attend on the To accept an offer you must enroll in the course i.e. attend on the University enrolling day.University enrolling day.To defer you must attend on enrolling day and defer, check you can To defer you must attend on enrolling day and defer, check you can defer first.defer first.If rejecting an offer do nothing. Institutions will know if you do not If rejecting an offer do nothing. Institutions will know if you do not turn up on enrolment day.turn up on enrolment day.To accept an offer in a later round you must accept your earlier To accept an offer in a later round you must accept your earlier offer, then withdraw from the 1offer, then withdraw from the 1stst offer. offer.Negotiated offers – you can apply for a negotiated offer if you want Negotiated offers – you can apply for a negotiated offer if you want to be considered for a preference listed lower on your list or for a to be considered for a preference listed lower on your list or for a course not listed on your preference list. You can apply for a course not listed on your preference list. You can apply for a negotiated offer after round 1 offers are released.negotiated offer after round 1 offers are released.

Offer datesOffer dates

Round 1 – 17Round 1 – 17thth January 2013 January 2013

Round 2 – 6Round 2 – 6thth February 2013 February 2013

Supplementary offers – February 2013. Supplementary Supplementary offers – February 2013. Supplementary offers replaced 3offers replaced 3rdrd round offers, every student applying round offers, every student applying needs to tick supplementary box when applying through needs to tick supplementary box when applying through VTAC. Can get offers for courses not on your preference VTAC. Can get offers for courses not on your preference list.list.

International offers 11International offers 11thth January January

Enrolment dates Round 1 – Late January. You need to Enrolment dates Round 1 – Late January. You need to be available during these dates, if not contact the be available during these dates, if not contact the

institution, may need a proxy or may do onlineinstitution, may need a proxy or may do online..

You have your VCEYou have your VCE

You have put in your preferencesYou have put in your preferences

You have met any institutional prerequisites You have met any institutional prerequisites and checked out additional requirementsand checked out additional requirements

Now you need THE ATAR TO DO WHAT Now you need THE ATAR TO DO WHAT YOU WANT TO DOYOU WANT TO DO

Do’s and don’tsDo’s and don’ts

DODO• Start doing 3 hours per night/day Start doing 3 hours per night/day

now if not already doing sonow if not already doing so• Start doing extra work above what Start doing extra work above what

your teacher asksyour teacher asks• Use a significant part of your Use a significant part of your

September holidays to studySeptember holidays to study• Manage your timeManage your time• Organize a place to studyOrganize a place to study• Accept that until now you have Accept that until now you have

been compared to BHS students, been compared to BHS students, in the exams you are compared in the exams you are compared with the whole state.with the whole state.

DON’TDON’T• Leave your study until after the Leave your study until after the

last day of classeslast day of classes• Let your self down by not doing Let your self down by not doing

your bestyour best• Say “oh well I’II just go to TAFE Say “oh well I’II just go to TAFE

then Uni”, this is an option but it then Uni”, this is an option but it will take you longer and cost you will take you longer and cost you thousands morethousands more

• Accept mediocrity – an average Accept mediocrity – an average ENTER is 50, if you get 50 you ENTER is 50, if you get 50 you are not going to Uni next year.are not going to Uni next year.

How do I study?How do I study?• Get your notes, assignments, past SAC’s organized into Get your notes, assignments, past SAC’s organized into chronological order.chronological order.•If you went poorly in a SAC find out why and get it rightIf you went poorly in a SAC find out why and get it right•Summarize your notes, then summarize your summaries.Summarize your notes, then summarize your summaries.• Go through your text book and list the headingsGo through your text book and list the headings• Make sure you can answer every question at the back of Make sure you can answer every question at the back of the chapters, if not get an answerthe chapters, if not get an answer•Start going through past exam papers and examiners Start going through past exam papers and examiners reports available at reports available at www.vcaa.edu.au Make sure you can Make sure you can answer every question, if you don’t or can’t do something answer every question, if you don’t or can’t do something make sure you canmake sure you can• Talk to your teachers and get help and clarificationTalk to your teachers and get help and clarification•Talk to friends doing the same subjects about school workTalk to friends doing the same subjects about school work

1.1.

1. Think positive1. Think positive2. Think can do2. Think can do3. You don’t have to become a hermit 3. You don’t have to become a hermit just a little disciplinedjust a little disciplined4. It is not to late to do well for many 4. It is not to late to do well for many subjects 75% of your assessment is still subjects 75% of your assessment is still to happen.to happen.5. Do well because you can.5. Do well because you can.6. There is a direct correlation between 6. There is a direct correlation between effort and successeffort and success

Do your best, you can do no more. The Do your best, you can do no more. The students who are disappointed because they students who are disappointed because they

did not get an offer are those who did not get an offer are those who acknowledge they did not put in the effort.acknowledge they did not put in the effort.

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GOOD LUCKGOOD LUCK