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ATAR RC Selection Requirements UMAT Folio Interview ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS :

SPECIAL ENTRY ACCESS SCHEME (SEAS) For some people, the chance to show their potential for university study may have been limited due to financial, geographical, cultural or personal circumstances. This scheme allows us to give you special consideration when applying for admission to an undergraduate course. Eligibility You must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia, applying for an undergraduate course, who meets at least one of the requirements.

Mature age Indigenous Australian Regional or remote school Non-English speaking background Born outside Australia in a non-English speaking country and arrived in Australia in the last six years (after 1 January 2009) - the initial entry stamp for arrival in Australia Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS)

Difficult personal circumstances Circumstances impacting your senior secondary schooling, which may include: being a refugee long-term serious illness or death of a family member abusive living environment: physical, psychological or emotional abuse over extended period natural disaster such as drought, bushfire or flood. Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS)

Documentation Required - SEAS: Provide these statements: an impact statement outlining your circumstances and how this has affected your preparation for tertiary study a statement of support from a medical practitioner, lawyer, counselor, teacher, religious or community leader.

Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) Disadvantaged financial background Disadvantaged financial circumstances including: individual or family poverty excessive financial obligations economic hardship (up to 10 points) If you receive a Centrelink benefit, provide one of the following: Centrelink Reference Number (CRN) Customer Access Number (CAN) other evidence that you receive a benefit

If you don't receive a Centrelink benefit, provide: an impact statement outlining how your financial circumstances have negatively affected your preparation for tertiary study a statement of support from someone with knowledge of your financial circumstances, such as a lawyer, social worker, accountant Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS)

Disability or medical condition A disability, impairment or medical condition that has affected your studies, leading to disadvantage in your preparation for tertiary study (up to 5 points) Provide these statements: about the nature and time period of your condition, outlining how it has affected your preparation for tertiary study a statement of support from a health professional. (including Psychologist/Counsellor etc) Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS)

UMAT preparation Courses Folio Preparation Courses VCE Assistance/Lectures Age Careers Expo (May) Herald Sun Event CAREERS EVENTS: Individual Universities Individual Professions Defence Scholarships STAR CAREERS NIGHT Open Days - all listed on IMPORTANT INFORMATION :

Twitter Updates Electronic Noticeboard (Careers Office) WEBSITE UPDATES: Fortnightly Career News Updates and Urgent Info VTAC Web Page MyCareer Match Profiles CAREERS STAR :

VICTER 2016 (you have a copy) VTAC Social Media Facebook Twitter Blog VTAC GUIDE 2016 (Supplied by Star to all students) The ABC of Applying SEAS Scholarships VTAC PUBLICATIONS :

Students BOOK OR BE ALLOCATED AN APPOINTMENT in Study Period, Lunch or After School (Parents Welcome!) - ALL STUDENTS CAREERS INFORMATION FOLDER Summary notes/Timeline Checklist/toolkit for decision making INDIVIDUAL COURSE AND CAREER PLANNING Individual Testing for interests and career directions Myfuture.gov.au VTAC Course Link INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS :

TERM 3 & TERM 4 CAREERS APPOINTMENTS Term 3: VTAC Application Scholarships SEAS Term 4 Change of Preference (Post Results Reality Check)

PRIMARY SOURCE OF INFORMATION: notification of website updates Includes fortnightly Careers News Whole Year Level Presentation(s) INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS Term 1* (EVERYBODY) Term 2 Term 3* (ASSISTANCE with VTAC Application) Term 4* (Post Results Support COP) PROCESS FOR 2015