Ms Mary Tattersall Careers Counsellor Marytattersallstleonardsviceduau 99099381 VTAC Application Process What is VTAC Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre Generates ATAR Notional ATAR for selection ID: 497311
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VTAC Application 2013
Ms Mary Tattersall – Careers Counsellor
Mary.tattersall@stleonards.vic.edu.au
99099381Slide2
VTAC
Application Process
What is VTAC?
Victorian Tertiary Admission CentreGenerates ATAR – Notional ATAR for selection Australian Tertiary Admission RankCurrent Year 12: CY 12Slide3
VTAC
Application Process
VTAC Guide : Online
www.vtac.edu.auOpen Days University / TAFE websitesIndividual interviews: Reception
Students may go to the STL Link – VCE/ IBSlide4
VTAC course information including course descriptions, prerequisites, extra requirements, majors etc can be accessed by:
Downloading course entries to print
or save to use offline on a device
By using the QR code in the printed Guide to access course listings for individual institutions online
By short-listing courses from CourseSearch and emailing the list
Accessing course information:
How to download complete course entries
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There are a variety of ways of saving or printing the publication you want:
Using the print icon
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Apple device options
Android device options
The old fashioned computer!!Slide6
A quick response code is a barcode that can be scanned and linked directly to websites.
The printed VTAC Guide includes individual QR codes for each institution (and its courses) and each chapter.
This means that complete course entries are at your smart device fingertips.
Quick response codes
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Qualifications through VTAC
VET
Higher education
Certificate IICertificate IIICertificate IVDiplomaAdvanced DiplomaNote: VTAC accepts and publicises courses from Certificate II and above
Undergraduate
Advanced Diploma
Associate Degrees
BachelorPostgraduateMastersGraduate entry teaching
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Register
(opens 5 August 2013)
Receive VTAC ID and PINLogin to VTAC User AccountApply for courses Apply for Scholarships Apply for SEAS (becomes available once course application has been submitted)Can list up to 12 courses/institutions on one applicationAlways list them in the order you want to get into the course NOT the order you think you will get into the course
Pay only one processing fee
Can change preferences as many times as you like
Overview - Applying through VTAC
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Applicants apply
through institution (not VTAC)
Institution decides to make
an offer or notInstitution can make early offerswhenever they choose Need to apply directly to each course you’re interested in. So if you’re interested in 5 courses that state ‘Apply: Direct to institution’, you will need to submit 5 individual applications (one for each course)
Overview – Courses with direct application
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VET course codes all end in 4 – fee determined by provider.
Nothing has changed for current year 12 students, under 20.
VET Course Codes
Year 12 students will be eligible for a government subsidised place in VET if they
meet residency and are under 20 on 1 Jan 2014.
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VTAC
Application Process
3 Stage Process
Stage 1:July 30th – end of Term 3 Apply online www.vtac.edu.au
Interstate – research now
Register : VTAC ID & Pin
Research courses :
Coursesearch Check Prerequisites : CourselinkSlide12
VTAC
Application Process
3 Stage Process
Stage 1:The Guide – reference onlyAll accurate, up to date informationOn the Internet – VTAC Website
Check :
New, cancelled & amended courses
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VTAC
Applications are submitted through VTAC if the course entry states ‘Apply: Through VTAC’
Direct to institution
If the course entry states ‘Apply: Direct to institution’, prospective applicants must contact the institution to lodge a direct application for the courseApplication methods
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VTAC
Application Process
3 Stage Process
Stage 1:Extra Requirements:Art & Design – RMIT, Monash (not Swinburne) University
Art & Design – RMIT, Swinburne & others TAFEs
Hospitality TAFE - W. Angliss & others
Medicine, Physio – Monash & interstate
Even some Design /IT courses : RMIT Uni/ TAFEFilm / Screen / Writing : RMIT Uni. Swinburne: TAFE & others, VCASlide15
VTAC
Application Process
3 Stage Process
Stage 1:Listing preferences:Up to 12 courses: course code 1
Commonwealth Supported Place
Course code 2: full fee
Course code 3: International students
Course code 4 : VET
Can CHANGE preferencesSlide16
VTAC
Application Process
3 Stage Process
Stage 1:Payment – one off fee for whole process$27Note: if you do not pay, your application is null and void
Note: some auditions
e.g., Uni. Of Melbourne require a fee as well
Read, read & checkSlide17
Demonstration screens will be available after 5 August from www.vtac.edu.au
for:
The registration process Course application
SEAS application Scholarships application STAT bookings Personal statement Demonstration screensSlide18
Payment is online via Debit Visa or credit card or PayPal.
Applicants don’t need a PayPal account, can pay as a guest.
While students should pay at the time of application, its not mandatory. Have until closing date to pay.
Don’t pay, won’t be processed or be eligible for an offer or receive an ATAR statement. Processing fees: $27.00 timely $91.00 late $116.00 very late VTAC Processing Fees
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VTAC
Application Process
3 Stage Process
Stage 2:Results = Change of PreferenceATAR : Australian Tertiary Admissions RankP 58English plus next best 3 scaled study scores & 10% of your 5
th
& 6
th
studyNotional ATAR : IB score is converted to an Equivalent Notional ATARReview & Reflect & Act in Time!Slide20
The ATAR / Notional ATAR for IB
Is not a score out of 100 it is reported as a rank between 0.00 and 99.95
Allows tertiary institutions to compare students who have completed different combinations of VCE studies.
Is calculated by VTAC solely for use by institutions.An ATAR/Notional ATAR of 75.00 means that a student with that ATAR has achieved VCE results that places them in the top 25% of the Year 12 cohortAustralian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)
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VTAC
Application Process
3 Stage Process
Stage 2:Results = Change of PreferenceVCE Results & COP16 December, 7am – 23 December, 12noon
IB Results & COP
4 January, – 5 January, 4pm
Plan either to be physically present, or a nominated Proxy : well thought out plans to act on your behalf.Slide22
VTAC
Application Process
3 Stage Process
Stage 2:Results = Change of PreferenceReality – choicesATAR is a guide onlyBest to move preferences up & down, not delete if cannot add at COP
Must check prerequisites / extra requirements
Appointments are available with meSlide23
VTAC
Application Process
Change of Preference: Interviews / auditions
Note : DatesBe prepared that dates may clash with ‘holidays’Interviews for Monash Medicine: January, 2014
Interview practice : available – give notice pleaseSlide24
VTAC
Application Process
3 Stage Process
Stage 3:Offers : January 2013, 17 January (local)January 2013, 13 January (international)Enrolment equals acceptance of offer
Proxy if absent – check
Round 2 : very few
Negotiated offer process
Supplementary offer after all roundsSlide25
VTAC
Application Process
Additional information
Deferment:Each university/ TAFE has their own policy on deferment, so it is your responsibility to checkDo not assume it is automaticSlide26
VTAC
Application Process
Year 11/ 12 Category Special Consideration
Other bonus schemes: Elite AthleteArtistic performersEarly Achievers Program Slide27
Category 1: Personal Information and Location
Age
Recognition as an Indigenous Australian
Living or school postcode Under represented schools Gender Category 2: Non-English speaking background Category 3: Difficult circumstances Category 4: Disadvantaged financial backgroundCategory 5: Disability or medical conditionCategory 6: SALT (La Trobe University), PPP (Victoria University) and REEP schemes (University of Ballarat)SEAS Categories
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VTAC
Application Process
SEAS / Year 11& 12 Special Consideration & Bonus Schemes
START Now!Do your VTAC application 1st (you can change) Personal Impact Statement Support statement e.g. Doctor, psychologist, etc.
Check with Ms Tattersall if unsure
Deadline : 9 October
School deadline – 18
th September for Support StatementsMonash Uni
: http://www.monash.edu.au/seas/Slide29
VTAC
Application Process
Scholarships
Merit & equity scholarship applicationMay be direct or via VTAC 1st Do your VTAC application
If applying for SEAS, may use the same documentation - copy
Dates – 5
th
August – 18th OctoberREAD carefully – if you need documentationSTART NOW!! Slide30
VTAC
Application Process
Your Future will Happen
Be involved in Your Plan Actively seek a course in an area of interest, not necessarily a CareerBe realistic & keep an eye on your DreamsConsider all options
Use all resources
Know that these skills will be useful today, tomorrow and beyond
Interviews via Reception