1. Duval High School, Year 12, 2017

2. TERM 3 for Duval Studentsw
TERM 3 for Duval Students

3. The University Processw
The University Process
Application process - UAC
Schools Recommendation Scheme
Scholarships
Equity Scholarships
Educational Access Scheme
Bonus Points

4. UNIVERSITY UAC APPLICATION PROCESS UAC OPENS: WEDNESDAY 2 Aug 2017
UAC CLOSES: FRIDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER, 2017
COST $41
Apply through University Admission Centre (UAC)
Additional material (Interview/Portfolio – check UAC book)
UAC website – Please see
“How to apply” video - Or
5 preferences – PUT THEM ALL DOWN
- You can change these along the way

5. UAC PIN & Application Number
You will need the following to get started:
Your UAC Personal Identification Number (PIN) has four digits. NESA student number
In early August 2017, your UAC PIN is posted to the address you registered with NESA
You cannot apply without this pin !!!!
It is different to your NESA HSC PIN
Keep your UAC PIN and application number in a safe and secure place and don't give your UAC PIN to anyone else. It is recommended that you change your UAC PIN using Check & Change after you've applied.

6. Participating Institutions
APM College of Business and Communication
Australasian College of Natural Therapies
Australian Catholic University
Australian College of Applied Psychology
Australian Maritime College
Australian National College of Beauty
Australian National University
Billy Blue College of Design
CATC Design School
Charles Sturt University
CQUniversity
Griffith University
International College of Management, Sydney
Jansen Newman Institute
La Trobe University
Macleay College
Macquarie University
MIT Sydney
National Art School
SAE Creative Media Institute
SIBT
Southern Cross University
University of Canberra
University of New England
University of Newcastle
University of Sydney
University of Technology Sydney
University of Wollongong
UNSW Australia
UNSW Canberra at ADFA (Australian Defence Force Academy)
Western Sydney University
William Blue College of Hospitality Management

7. UNIVERSITY Schools Recommendation Scheme
SRS applications for 2018 admissions will open on Wednesday 2 August and close on Friday 29 September You must apply to UAC FIRST!
Apply through University Admission Centre (UAC)
The following 12 institutions will be participating in SRS in 2017–18.
Australian Catholic University
Australian National University
Charles Sturt University
International College of Management, Sydney
Macquarie University
National Art School
SAE Creative Media Institute
University of Canberra
University of New England
University of Newcastle
University of Technology Sydney
Western Sydney University

9. CHECK if you have been successful VIA UAC on Thursday 16 November 2017
SRS offers will be made via UAC on Thursday 16 November You may receive one unconditional offer and one or more conditional offers in this round
CHECK if you have been successful VIA UAC on Thursday 16 November 2017
Follow instructions
Institutions consider your course preferences according to the order in which you list them. All your preferences are given equal consideration.
UAC does not contact applicants who have been unsuccessful in receiving an SRS offer.
Check Institution Criteria
Download SRS Booklet and read before you APPLY

11. UNIVERSITY “Direct” Early Entry APPLICATIONS OPEN EARLY TERM 3
Young Early Offer Program  The University of Notre Dame
Early Achievers Program  Australian Catholic University
Early Offer E12 Scheme  University of Sydney
Early Admission  University of Wollongong
Early Entry  University of New England (no UAC application required)
STAR Program  Southern Cross Scheme (no UAC application required)

12. UNIVERSITY Scholarships Apply Direct to the University
List of scholarships on University website
Hobson's website

13. Equity Scholarships (ES)
Equity Scholarships (ES) help financially disadvantaged students with the general costs associated with tertiary study.
Equity Scholarships are awarded to students from low socio-economic backgrounds, particularly those who receive Centrelink income support payments such as ABSTUDY, Austudy, Youth Allowance, Newstart Allowance, Disability Support Pension, Parenting Payment (Single) or the Carer Payment.
There are two types of Equity Scholarships:
Institution Equity Scholarships (IES) are funded by individual institutions and their value, eligibility criteria and duration differ between institutions.
Commonwealth Scholarships for Indigenous applicants are funded by the Australian Government. The existing Commonwealth Scholarships Program is being modified and the new guidelines are not yet known. Read more about these changes.

14. UNIVERSITY Educational Access Schemes (EAS) Apply through UAC
7 Categories of Disadvantage
Disrupted schooling
Financial hardship
Home environment
English Language difficulty
Personal illness/ disability
Refugee Status
School environment

15. Most of UAC’s participating institutions have Educational Access Schemes (EAS) to help students who have experienced long-term educational disadvantage gain admission to tertiary study.
To be eligible for EAS consideration your educational performance must have been seriously affected, normally for a period of at least six months during Year 11 and/or 12 or equivalent, due to circumstances beyond your control and choosing.
You can read about the seven broad categories of long-term educational disadvantage in the EAS FAQ or by reading the 'Categories of disadvantage' tables on pages 12–21 of the 2016–17 EAS booklet

16. Other things to consider……w
Other things to consider……
Extra Criteria
HECS
Deferring
Pathway Programs
TAFE
Moving out of home….

17. UNIVERSITY Timeline..... HSC
Research Accomm. & Scholarships $$$
HSC
UAC
Offers
Early Entry offers UAC
Apply for Early Entry
FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ……. JAN FEB MAR
Year 12 FORMAL
ATAR Released by UAC
Start listing your 5 preferences
Apply through UAC by 29 Sep
START UNI!!!
‘O’ Week!

18. What next……. Look at scholarships Look in the UAC Book
Look at the Job Guide Books & various websites
Apply for EAS or ES (if you are eligible)
Attend PBL & Lunch time sessions!

19. Have you……. Downloaded UAC App Liked UAC Facebook
Student online HSC pin
Liked Duval Careers Facebook
Checked out

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Password = anteater

22. www.facebook.com/duval.high.careers Career updates BOSTES info
University Info
Scholarships
Apprenticeships & Traineeships,
Job opportunities
upcoming events
school activities