1. WELCOME TO MHS VTAC & POST SECONDARY OPTIONS INFORMATION NIGHT 2005

2. Post Secondary Options Information Welcome:Mr David Smyth Presenters:Mr Paul Tonkin Ms Anne Parker Mr Peter Wood Ms Jodie Fox Mr Warren Fall

3. VCAA : Assessment & Results Mr. Paul Tonkin VCE Coordinator

4. VCE RESULTS: Administered by VCAA (Victorian Curriculum & Assessment Authority) SACs and External Exams 3 Letter Grades per Study = Study Score out of 50

5. TERTIARY SELECTION PROCESS Anne Parker Careers Coordinator

6. VTAC: WHAT DOES IT DO? Administers the application and selection process Undertakes scaling, calculates & distributes the ENTER

7. Term 3 TIMELINE VTAC Applications Now Open. Cost $19.00 Student VTAC Briefings: August 8 to 12 Practice Preference List due: Sept 12 Timely Application: Sept 30, 5pm.

8. TERM 4 TIMELINE Late Date Nov. 11 Cost $66.00 Final Closing Date – December 9 ( Late Fee- $88.00) ENTER & VCE Results – Dec.12 Change of Preference – 12-19Dec. noon

9. Dates 2006 Round 1 Offers- Mon. January 17 Round 2 Offers- February 2 Round 3 Offers- February 16 Undergraduate enrolment dates: Round 1- Jan 23-27 Round 2- Feb 8-10 Details sent by post No acceptance through VTAC must turn up and enrol

10. PAYMENT CHOICES Infonet Payable by invoice at P.O. or POSTbillpay on-line If online payment fails invoice is sent Application is processed when lodged No refunds No fee = no COP, no ENTER statement Print receipt

11. THE VTAC APPLICATION Infonet only method Student number is VCAA number inc. letter PIN is first 4 digits of D.O.B. PIN must be changed for security Student details must be correct ENTER Statement only sent to VTAC applicants Non-applicants can apply for a statement. Cost applies.

12. COURSE PREFERENCES Up to 12 Preferences CSP (course code ends in 1) Full Fee (code ends in 2) International (code ends in 3) Code must be correct

13. PREFERENCE LIST In the order of desirability, taking into consideration the ENTER & Middle band Willingness to undertake courses Prerequisite studies met & any extra requirements satisfied

14. Change Of Preference Preferences can be changed if necessary Online Dec. 12 to 19, 12 noon Counselling available with Ms Parker

15. TWO STAGE SELECTION PROCESS About 50% courses use ENTER solely. Other 50% use a range of selection criteria STAGE 1 – 80% of places in a course use ENTER + Prerequisites = Clearly in STAGE 2 – Middle Band (20% approx.) Additional information considered eg, study scores, disadvantage

16. Example: Monash Engineering 2004 Round 1 data 88.35+ (Clearly – in) MIDDLE BAND (35.33%) 85.40 (Clearly - out)

17. Irregular Offers Preference below a made offer Access online Need application Number & PIN Only one irregular offer form per student Form will have student details Must Not be duplicated or will cancel out

18. EXTRA REQUIREMENTS Further assist selection. Only some courses have them Vary from course to course Can be an interview, folio, supplementary information form, Published in the VTAC Guide

19. Enrolment: Jan. 23-27 Must Have: List of subjects to enrol in Tax File Number Money for amenities fees/course fees By Proxy: Proxy form download from VTAC site

20. CSP 2006 Costs per Year Nursing & Education - $0-$3847 Band 1:$0 - $4808 – Arts, Vis/Perf. Arts, Soc. Studies, Behavioural Science Band 2: $0 - $6849 – Agric. Maths, Science, Computing, Arch/Built Enviro. Commerce, Engin. Health Sci. Band 3:$0 - $8018 – Law, Medicine, Dentistry, Vet Science

21. Who Qualifies For CSP? Australian Citizens New Zealand Citizens Holders of a Permanent Visa - 2 categories

22. PAYMENT OPTIONS: TYPE 1 CSP PLACES: Eligibility Citizens & Permanent Visa Holders on Humanitarian Grounds Pay up front & receive 20% discount Part payment at least $500.00, receive 20% discount = $600.00 CSP HECS-HELP for full student contributions Repayment starts when you earn $36,184+

23. Payment Options Type 1 Up Front Payment CSP NZ & Permanent Residents pay each semester NOTE: Any debt attracts CPI Further Information: www.goingtouni.gov.au www.goingtouni.gov.au

24. Payment Options: TYPE 2 Full Fee Pay up front each semester No discounts Eligibility Domestic students NZ citizens Permanent residents – both categories

25. Fee HELP: Type 2 Only Can borrow up to $50,000 Attracts 20% ($10,000) loan fee Loan indexed each year

26. NON – VTAC OPTIONS Interstate:- Similar deadline & process Australian Defence Forces Academy: apply by August 23 Victorian College of the Arts: Direct application SATAC Medicine & Dentistry – by Aug 31 Overseas: USA –SAT

27. TAFE COURSES ADVANTAGES: Small Classes Cheaper – $1.25 per contact hour Practical/ Skills based Vocational Can Articulate to a Degree DISADVANTAGE: Lack Degree Status

28. Apprenticeships Advantages 3-4 years paid learning Skills shortage –electricians, brickies, diesel mechanics, service technicians Highly paid Further information: www.newapprenticeships.gov.au

29. Traineeships One-three year duration Paid to train Recognised TAFE qualification Difference between the Two? Different rights & obligations between the employer & employee. Further information: Centrelink or http://jpp.detya.gov.au

30. LIVING AWAY FROM HOME Investigate accommodation options. -Residential Colleges -Application Process -Contact University Support Service

31. “FAILING TO PREPARE IS PREPARING TO FAIL” Course Scan documents VTAC CourseLink Preference Practice VTAC Guide University Course Guides/websites Careers Teacher Pre-requisites/Special requirements Realistic ENTER predictions

32. Contact Details for Anne Parker: PH: 9823 7113 Email: anne.parker@mhs.vic.edu.au

33. Scholarships Ms Jodie Fox Usually Based on Results All Universities Offer Them: information available on their web pages The education department offer some: www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/scholarships www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/scholarships Melbourne High – Ada and Caroline Grant

34. DEFERRING Can be beneficial. Not automatic Apply after acceptance of placement or if given the option.

35. SPECIAL PROVISION For Students Mr Warren Fall Year 12 Level Coordinator

36. Special Provision For SACs Special Examination Arrangements Derived Examination Score

37. Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS) 1.Access and Equity Meet one or more of the ten criteria Apply online via the VTAC website Supporting documentation required Further information available from www.vtac.edu.au www.vtac.edu.au

38. 2. Special Year 12 Consideration Adverse impact on Year 12 studies only Only for situations with no DES Advise Year 12 coordinator Supporting documentation required VTAC refers information to institutions

39. TRANSITION ISSUES Mr Peter Wood Year 12 Coordinator

40. TRANSITION ISSUES T akes time R esponsibility A cademic adjustment N ew challenges S ocial adjustment I ndependent learning T ime management I nformation O rientation N etworks

41. What Can Parents Do? Seek out information – Course Guides, VTAC Guide & www.vtac.edu.au /librarywww.vtac.edu.au Encourage independence Go to Open Days Discuss transition issues with your son