WELCOME TO MHS VTAC & POST SECONDARY OPTIONS INFORMATION NIGHT 2005

Post Secondary Options Information

Welcome: Mr David SmythPresenters: Mr Paul Tonkin

Ms Anne ParkerMr Peter Wood

Ms Jodie FoxMr

Warren Fall

VCAA : Assessment & Results

Mr. Paul TonkinVCE 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 ParkerCareers 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 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 PROVISIONFor Students

Mr Warren FallYear 12 Level Coordinator

Special Provision

• For SACs

• Special Examination Arrangements

• Derived Examination Score

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

Mr Peter WoodYear 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