1. A walk through the 2016 Year 10 Book UAC’s 2013 Year 10 Book: University Entry Requirements 2016 will help you choose courses for Years 11 and 12 in preparation for tertiary study in 2016.

2. Year 10: a year of decisions If you plan to apply for tertiary study you should select HSC courses that keep the doors open for entry to a range of tertiary courses. In the Year 10 booklet, each UAC institution lists:  areas of study  course and subject prerequisites  assumed knowledge, and recommended studies For more information  speak to your Careers Adviser  contact the institution/s you are interested in  attend institution open days  read the UAC Guide – see your Careers Adviser for a reference copy Read the introductory information on page 3…

3. The back cover of the book lists the names and email addresses of UAC’s participating institutions.

4. 2013 institution open days are listed on page 88. Attending these is a great way to research courses and institutions.

5. The HSC, the ATAR and applying to uni (p5-9)  The NSW HSC and ATAR courses  The ATAR  Who is eligible for an ATAR? **make sure you meet the requirements  The ATAR in the ACT  Calculation of the ATAR  Applying to uni  Frequently asked questions

6. There’s some important information about the ATAR and subject selection on page 6…

7. The 3 sections of the book... Step 1: consider (page 10-11) When thinking about your future studies and career options, it’s important to consider:  What inspires you  What you like to do  What you’re good at Step 2: explore (page 12-19) After Step 1, use the tables in Step 2 to explore options for careers, courses and subjects, and where you could study. Step 3: decide (page 20-86) Use the information about HSC courses and the institution entries to decide on your subjects for Yrs 11 and 12.

8. Step 2: explore (p13-17) Now that you’ve thought about your interests, qualities and strengths, it’s time to explore what careers these could lead to, what courses you could study and what subjects you could choose to begin your journey.

9. Areas of Study Index (p18-19) For each broad area of study are examples of the types of subjects that may be offered within that area – and the abbreviated names of the institutions that offer that area of study. A key to abbreviations is at the bottom of the page.

10. Step 3: decide The subject information and patterns of study on pages 21 and 22 will help you choose courses that you are good at and you like. This will best prepare you for whatever you plan to study after the HSC and give you some flexibility if you change your mind.

11. HSC Subjects and Courses (p20-24) A subject is the general name given to an area of study – a key learning area. A course is a branch of study within a subject. For example, there are several courses to choose from within the subject of English. On pages 20 – 24 is a general guide to HSC subjects and courses accepted by institutions in NSW and the ACT for entrance purposes.

12. Institution requirements (p25) This is an important page. It explains how to read the institutions’ entries, and gives information about the way they describe their requirements on the following pages.

13. Institution Entries (p26-86) Here is a sample institution entry. It lists campuses and contact details followed by:  main areas of study  major studies  HSC requirements

14. Common Terms (p87) The ‘guide to common terms’ lists terms used by the participating institutions. These definitions will help you understand the information in the booklet.

15. Important Points  Remember to take notice of assumed knowledge and recommended studies, not just prerequisites.  How many units should you study? Make sure you met the ATAR eligibility requirements regardless of how many units you study.  Ten units allow focus, but there’s no leeway to drop something. What are your interests? Do you want a broad or narrow focus? How many units can you handle?

16. More Information www.uac.edu.au/schoolink (02) 9752 0200