1. Alternative entry to University
Who applies where? Follow the links for more information
(This powerpoint is part of a presentation to Year 12 students. Explanations of pathways and options has not been included. The powerpoint, in isolation, is only a guide. )
Ms L Francis Career and VET Coordinator WSC

2. Sample of alternative options
ECU University Preparation course( incl. Ed assistant course)
VET (i.e. Cert IV) students
Undergraduate entry
Murdoch OnTrack Bridging
Media Portfolio pathway into Undergrad
Curtin Portfolio entry-direct into Undergrad
UniReady enabling program- 12 weeks
Notre Dame Apply direct to Notre Dame
UWA Music applications. All others through TISC.

3. WAAPA/ UWA Music studies
Are you applying for:
WA Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) courses,
Other ECU courses that require an audition and/or interview, or
UWA's Music Studies or Specialist Music Studies majors?
If so, you need to apply through TISC and submit a separate application for audition/interview form direct to the institution concerned (ECU and UWA).
More details are in the course information at TiSC  Course Search.

4. Curtin University
For Curtin: If you're applying for the Portfolio Entry pathway apply through TISC and submit your portfolio directly to Curtin University.
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Applicants for Uniready apply through TISC. programs/uniready/

5. ECU applicants with an ATAR
For ECU: If you're a School Leaver who will obtain an ATAR you must apply through TISC. You can also prepare an Experience Based Entry Scheme application as a backup.
To be considered through the Experience Based Entry pathway, in addition to your TISC application, you will also need to complete an online application with ECU through 'Apply Online' and upload your supporting documents to your application.

6. ECU
If you are not obtaining an ATAR, you should apply direct to ECU and upload your supporting documents to your application.

7. Experience based entry scheme to Undergrad coures
If you have no ATAR or VET qualifications, but you've achieved WACE, you can apply direct to us for an undergraduate course through our Experience Based Entry Scheme.
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8. Experience based entry scheme
Academic records
2 written references
An introduction letter
WACE ( 3 ATAR)
English requirements

9. Murdoch applicants
For Murdoch: If you're a Portfolio applicant apply through TISC. However, submit your portfolio online.
On Track information : also apply through TISC

10. Notre Dame applications
Applications to Notre Dame need to be online with supporting documentation uploaded.

11. Be formal Be honest Correct grammar Uni ready ??
Your letter!!!!
Be formal
Be honest
Correct grammar
Uni ready ??

12. Content of the letter Purpose of your application
Courses you want to study and why
Purpose of your application
Your education history
How can you prove that you will succeed, and are ready for, at University ?
TELL YOUR STORY.

13. TAFE applications 31 August opens - check TASONLINE
Support session for all TAFE applicants. Date TBA.

14. Be proactive Do your own research- this is a guide only.
Make sure you know what alternatives are available.
Make a phone call and talk to some one.
your query to prospective students at relevant campus.
KNOW THE DATES.