WELCOME TO MHS VTAC & POST SECONDARY OPTIONS INFORMATION NIGHT 2005

Post Secondary Options Information Welcome:Mr David Smyth Presenters:Mr Paul Tonkin Ms Anne Parker Mr Peter Wood Ms Jodie Fox Mr Warren Fall

VCAA : Assessment & Results Mr. Paul Tonkin VCE 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 Parker Careers 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 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 SELECTION PROCESS 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 (Clearly – in) MIDDLE BAND (35.33%) (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 Must Have: List of subjects to enrol in Tax File Number Money for amenities fees/course fees By 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 = $ 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:

Payment Options: TYPE 2 Full Fee Pay up front each semester No discounts Eligibility 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 Degree DISADVANTAGE: Lack Degree Status

Apprenticeships Advantages 3-4 years paid learning Skills shortage –electricians, brickies, diesel mechanics, service technicians Highly paid Further information:

Traineeships One-three year duration Paid to train Recognised TAFE qualification Difference between the Two? Different rights & obligations between the employer & employee. Further information: Centrelink or

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

Contact Details for Anne Parker: PH:

Scholarships Ms Jodie Fox Usually Based on Results All Universities Offer Them: information available on their web pages The education department offer some: Melbourne High – Ada and Caroline Grant

DEFERRING Can be beneficial. Not automatic Apply after acceptance of placement or if given the option.

SPECIAL PROVISION For Students Mr Warren Fall Year 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

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 Wood Year 12 Coordinator

TRANSITION ISSUES T akes time R esponsibility A cademic adjustment N ew challenges S ocial adjustment I ndependent learning T ime management I nformation O rientation N etworks

What Can Parents Do? Seek out information – Course Guides, VTAC Guide & /librarywww.vtac.edu.au Encourage independence Go to Open Days Discuss transition issues with your son