1. Shannon Archer Early Entry Coordinator UniAdvice sarcher@uow.edu.au
Early UOW in 2011
Shannon Archer
Early Entry Coordinator
UniAdvice

2. Early Entry @ UOW The Early Entry program is unique to UOW
It is a program that rewards high achieving and hard working students who have the ability to succeed at UOW
It is a program that offers students options, it does not lock them into a degree in September

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The number and the quality of Early Entry applications has increased each year as awareness of the program grows
There are NO QUOTAS in regards to Early Entry Offers. The number of offers made is determined solely on the calibre of the applicants applying

4. Early Entry @ UOW 2010 Early Entry Applications:
2815 applications submitted for consideration
(40% increase on 2009)
3144 applications started in the Early Entry system
(89.5% completion rate)
30 (1%) submitted applicants listed their citizenship as being outside Australia

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2010 Early Entry Offers:
67.8% of Early Entry applicants who submitted their application received an offer
38.4% of applicants received a Guaranteed offer as their highest Early Entry Offer
29.4% of applicants received a Conditional offers as their Highest Early Entry Offer
Students may have received multiple Early Entry offers
17.8% of applicants did not receive an Early Entry offer

6. What will students need to provide in their 2011 Early Entry Application?
Applicants may be required to provide any or all of the following information.
School certificate results or equivalent (end of year 10) for English, Maths and Science.
End of year 11 exam results for all subjects undertaken.
Mid Year 12 exams results for all subjects undertaken

7. How results need to be provided
Exams results are compulsory if exams were held. An overall subject mark is only suitable if exams were not held
If exams were not held an overall subject mark must be provided to allow assessment of students
Marks provided need to be out of 100, 1 unit subjects should be converted to a mark out of 100
All results provided must be raw marks, not scaled results

8. What will students need to provide in their 2011 Early Entry Application?
Explanation of why they would like to do the selected degree (is not asked for all degrees)
CV Information – academic awards, extracurricular activities, school and sporting representation, additional training and employment history
Trial HSC exam results for all subjects undertaken (provided after applications close)

9. Key Messages for Students
Early Entry is not a “click and flick’ program.
Early Entry is a program for students who are serious about obtaining a place at University before the HSC begins
We have tried to make the application as easy as we can, but for UOW to be able to assess applicants ability to succeed at UOW, we do require a significant amount of information .

10. Key Messages for Students
Early Entry is an opportunity, make the most of it
The application is comprehensive as required to assess suitability for UOW without using the ATAR
Submit it early! We cannot accept late applications

11. Key Messages for Students
Faculties are looking for people who can succeed at University – that means being informed, responsible, motivated and able to organise yourself. Applicants should demonstrate these attributes throughout the entire Early Entry process

12. Early Entry Tips
Read the application instructions and information fully before starting their application. Doing this will save time and confusion
Be careful when entering application information, particularly address, Board of Studies (HSC) number and personal details.
Regularly check accounts for interview requests, information and updates

13. Early Entry Tips Interviews
Be available for interviews during the published dates. This may mean needing to re-schedule social and work commitments to attend an interview
Respond to all interview requests (even if they are unable to attend)

14. Early Entry Tips
Be properly prepared for interviews. Students must bring ‘Certified Copies’ of all results for EVERY interview attended.
Faculties cannot make copies on the day and copies cannot be shared between faculties
Failure to follow instructions and requests may affect the chances of receiving an EE offer

15. Early Entry Tips Attitude
Faculties are looking for students who are motivated and will succeed in a University setting, students should be engaged and passionate about when trying to gain Early Entry

16. Early Entry Tips Dress at Interview:
While we do not expect wear suits and ties, dress should be smart and modest. Board shorts, t-shirts and thongs are too casual. Likewise extremely short or revealing clothing (including strapless tops and dresses) should be avoided

17. Early Entry Tips Our Top Tip
Early Entry is a great opportunity so students should approach it the way they would approach applying for a job. Be informed, be thorough, take it seriously and most of all be seen to be passionate.

18. Key Dates for Early Entry 2011
Applications Open – Friday 1 July 2011
Applications Close – Thursday 1 September 2011
Interviews will be held between Monday 26 and Friday 30 September This is the first week of the holidays before the HSC begins

19. Questions?