Applying to University UAC and QTAC UAC vs

Applying to University UAC and QTAC

UAC vs QTAC UAC » Mostly NSW Uni’s (Bond and Griffith included) » 9 preferences » SRS early entry system QTAC » Queensland Uni’s (southern cross included) » 6 preferences

Bonus points and cut-offs Course A has 6 applicants for 3 places 1. 89 (ATAR of 89) 2. 88 (ATAR of 83 + 5 bonus points) 3. 87 (ATAR of 85 + 2 bonus points) --------------4. 86 (ATAR of 86) 5. 85 (ATAR of 76 + 9 bonus points) 6. 84 (ATAR of 84) XX = selection rank (Course cut-off = 87) Bonus points DO NOT change the ATAR. They change the selection rank for a particular course.

What students get wrong! Losing your UAC PIN (sent to your home address Not applying by Due Dates Not paying the fee’s Using an email account they don’t check Not understanding preferences – unwise order, unrealistic choices, being late for change of preference, not moving offers out of the way » Letting offers lapse » Not applying for EAS, SRS and Equity Scholarships if eligible. Register for STAT if required. » » »

Early Entry » Use the SRS System (UAC) to apply to the following Universities ˃ ˃ ˃ ˃ Australian National University Charles Sturt University La Trobe University Macquarie University of Canberra University of Technology Sydney University of Western Sydney » Remember Southern Cross University and the University of New England both have direct entry so do not use the SRS system to apply to these Universities for Early Entry. Use their Individual application processes. » Apply to Queensland Universities for Early Entry directly

Courses available through The following types of courses may be offered through QTAC: § § § Selected Certificate courses Diplomas Advanced Diplomas Degrees and Associate Degrees Some post-registration, graduate entry and post graduate courses (not available to Year 12 students)

Choosing your preferences § Make sure you satisfy the Minimum Entry Requirements for each course preference. § Include a range of courses with varying levels of competitiveness ie cut-offs. § Cut-offs may change from year to year, from semester to semester and from offer round to offer round. § Use previous cut-offs as a guide only.

Choosing your preferences (cont. ) § It is essential that you order your preferences carefully. § In any offer round, you can only receive one offer – this will be for your highest eligible preference.

What to remember about QTAC § You can choose up to six course preferences for QTAC for each offer round. § You can change your preferences Every Round § Do not save your preferences until you are sure they are exactly as you want them – the first three times you click the ‘save’ button your changes are free, but fourth and subsequent ‘saves’ cost $35 each time you click the ‘save’ button.

What to remember about UAC § SRS is for early entry § You can choose 9 preferences for UAC § You cannot change your preferences § Preferences can be changed later – don’t forget bonus points

Choosing your preferences (cont. ) Step 2 2 Steps: Step 1 List your preferred order Check the major offer round for each preference. Reorder if necessary according to major offer round date

Choosing your preferences (cont. ) Step 1 List your preferred order

Choosing your preferences (cont. ) UAC Pref QTAC Pref 1, 2 3 1 2 4 5 6 3 4 7 8 9 5 6 Step 1 ‘Ideal’ Courses ‘Realistic’ Courses ‘Foot-inthe-door’ Courses you really want, even if your chance of gaining entry is not assured. Less competitive courses that provide another way to your chosen career or to a second choice career. They can be used to upgrade to your ‘ideal’ course. Courses you are prepared to do if you miss out on all others. They should be courses that in the past have been easy to get into. They can help you upgrade.

Choosing your preferences (cont. ) It is important that your course preferences are considered in the major offer round for that course. Most semester 1 courses have their major offer round in January. A small number of courses have their major offer round in December.

Choosing your preferences (cont. ) Ordering preferences example December major offer round courses must be first, ie… Preference Course Title Start Month Major Offer Date 1 Brisbane Uni – B Acting Mar 2015 11 Dec 2014 2 Metro Uni – B Acting Feb 2015 11 Dec 2014 3 Brisbane Uni – B Commerce Mar 2015 15 Jan 2015 4 Metro Uni – B Commerce Feb 2015 15 Jan 2015 5 Accounting Institute – D Accounting Mar 2015 15 Jan 2015 6 Accounting Institute – D Business Mar 2015 15 Jan 2015

Important dates for UAC All applications open 6 Aug (9 am) 2014 APPLY on-time close Tues 30 Sept 2014 APPLY FINAL close Fri 17 July 2015 Equity Scholarships FINAL close Fri 17 July 2015 EAS on-time close EAS FINAL close ATARs released (online) Change of Preference DEADLINE for main round December round January round 1 offers Main Round January round 2 Tues 30 Sept 2014 Fri 17 July 2015 Thu 18 Dec Wed 7 Jan Thurs 4 Dec (9 am) Tues 6 Jan (9 am) Wed 21 Jan (6 pm)

Important Dates for QTAC 2014 5 August Applications open for 2014/2015 admissions 29 September BPAY® payment required to avoid higher processing fees 30 September Due date for on-time applications Many courses with fixed closing dates close today 1 October Higher application fees from today 10 December Due date to apply for 15 January offer round 15 December Due date to submit documentation for 15 January offer round 20 December Qld Year 12 results and OPs available from 9 am on QCAA’s Student Connect website 30 December Qld Year 12 students without an OP who are QTAC applicants can find out their OP ineligible rank via QTAC’s Current Applicant online service

Important dates for QTAC (cont. ) 2015 7 January Final date to change preferences for 15 January offer round 21 January Due date to apply for 5 February offer round 22 January Due date to submit documentation for 5 February offer round 29 January Final date to change preferences for 5 February offer round 22 May Due date to apply or submit documentation for 4 June offer round 28 May Final date to change preferences for 4 June offer round

How to apply » QTAC website www. qtac. edu. au ˃ Use your Board of Studies Student » UAC www. uac. edu. au

Where to go from here? 1. Complete the Google from sent to your school email account today! 2. (https: //docs. google. com/a/lism. catholic. edu. au/forms/d/1 Xu ty. Iz 9 qv 4 y. Mvir. Nf. TCfk. Lc. Vt. UXIUWnx. Xqk. How. Cj 7 OU/viewform? c =0&w=1) 3. Check the schools Moodle (MSPC Careers) to assist you with UAC/QTAC applications and Early Entries either directly or through SRS (http: //moodle. mursclism. catholic. edu. au/course/view. php? id =232) 4. Take the “NEED to KNOW about UAC and QTAC” form and discuss with Parent (this is on the moddle) 5. Start to write courses you wish to apply for down on the back of the take home sheet and think about preference order very carefully!!

Where to go from here? » If you complete an Early Entry to a University that is not through SRS or too SCU please let me know via Email » Most questions you have can be answered by looking at the schools career Moodle » But any questions toy have feel free to come and see me or email me at mursc-careersadvisor@lism. catholic. edu. au