1. APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY  Applications  Guaranteed Entry Scores  Halls  Scholarships

2. Applying for University Not urgent open 1 st August shut 10 th December HOWEVER some programmes have different closing dates i.e. B of PE from Otago – 1 st Dec or Bachelor of Teaching from Vic – 10 th January Best to use resources offered by Universities i.e. student liaison visits to school, course planning advice available on line or their website Do not just apply to ONE university – keep your options open

3. Guaranteed Entry Scores  These give you guaranteed places on courses, but are change for particular courses so you have to check for the university and course you want to do. You can still get a place if you don’t achieve the guaranteed entry score, but you have to go on a list and wait for an individual decision.  Victoria University - the GES is currently 150 points for all undergraduate degrees, except the Bachelor of Architectural Studies and Bachelor of Building Science which require a Guaranteed Entry Score of 180. How to calculate your NCEA score:your  Your score will be based on your 80 best credits in University Entrance approved subjects at Level 3 or higher, and weighted by the level of achievement.  All Level 3 or higher approved subjects can be counted.  A maximum of 24 credits in each subject may be counted.

4. Excellence4 points Merit3 points Achieved2 points Approved Subject (best 24 credits per subject) Excellence CreditsMerit Credits Achieved Credits English846 History-610 Statistics and Modelling4416 Geography-10 French--24 SUB TOTAL122466 Best 80 Credits122444 Calculate Points 48 pts (12 x 4) 72 pts (24 x 3) 88 pts (44 x 2) Score208 points An example of a score for a student studying for NCEA

5. Applying for Halls Open 1 st August shut 1 st October HOWEVER CCRF due 15 th September Either See PK with 3 teachers who you wish to contribute to your references (2 must be current) and which Halls you are applying for OR access the form www.ccrf.ac.nz/students for you to enter information but you will still need to tell PK 3 teachers www.ccrf.ac.nz/students PK to send out form to those teachers and collate results and send to Universities Would be polite to give 3 teachers heads up

6. Advice for when applying to the Halls Try to avoid selecting the popular halls: o Victoria Uni – Te Puni, Joan Stevens and Weir House o Otago Uni – Arana, Cumberland Proof read your essay No bullet points – use full sentences Spelling mistakes and silly email addresses will put your application at the bottom of the pile

7. University Scholarships There are a variety of scholarships available from the Universities: Academic Excellence Maori or Pasifika Financial Hardship Disability Leadership Sporting Excellence Ranging from $3000-5000 for the first year Top Scholars can be awarded full tuition for the duration of your study Closing date: early September 2015

8. How to find out about scholarships  GivMe (Break Out) library computers and/or public library  Links on MyKC  University/Polytech websites

9. Applying for Scholarships  University/Polytech/ GivMe (Breakout) websites  Make sure you understand details of what is required i.e. authenticated results, official NZQA results  Make sure your personal statement specifically targets the scholarship you are applying for  Give TK/PK/RM plenty of time to write reference & give them the name of the scholarship you are applying for.  Need help? – Come and see RT

10. Applying to Polytech Different courses have different closing dates and different entry criteria What level course are you applying for? o Certificate o Diploma o Degree High chance of being interviewed You may have to submit a portfolio or audition Contact their student liaison, visit their website, call or e-mail Scholarships are available