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VTAC Application 2013
Ms Mary Tattersall – Careers Counsellor
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VTAC Application Process What is VTAC?Victorian Tertiary Admission CentreGenerates ATAR – Notional ATAR for selection Australian Tertiary Admission RankCurrent Year 12: CY 12
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VTAC Application Process VTAC Guide : Onlinewww.vtac.edu.au
Open Days University / TAFE websitesIndividual interviews: Reception
Students may go to the STL Link – VCE/ IB
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VTAC course information including course descriptions, prerequisites, extra requirements, majors etc can be accessed by:
◦ Downloading course entries to printor 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!!
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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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Register (opens 5 August 2013)
Receive VTAC ID and PIN
Login to VTAC User Account
Apply 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 application
Always 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 applythrough institution (not VTAC)
Institution decides to makean offer or not
Institution 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 ProcessStage 1:
July 30th – end of Term 3 Apply online www.vtac.edu.au Interstate – research nowRegister : VTAC ID & PinResearch courses : Coursesearch Check Prerequisites : Courselink
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VTAC Application Process 3 Stage ProcessStage 1:
The Guide – reference onlyAll accurate, up to date informationOn the Internet – VTAC WebsiteCheck :New, cancelled & amended courses
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VTACApplications are submitted through VTAC if
the course entry states ‘Apply: Through VTAC’
Direct to institutionIf the course entry states ‘Apply: Direct to
institution’, prospective applicants must contact the institution to lodge a direct application for the course
Application methods
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VTAC Application Process 3 Stage ProcessStage 1:
Extra Requirements:Art & Design – RMIT, Monash (not Swinburne)
UniversityArt & Design – RMIT, Swinburne & others TAFEsHospitality TAFE - W. Angliss & othersMedicine, Physio – Monash & interstate Even some Design /IT courses : RMIT Uni/ TAFEFilm / Screen / Writing : RMIT Uni. Swinburne:
TAFE & others, VCA
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VTAC Application Process 3 Stage ProcessStage 1:
Listing preferences:Up to 12 courses: course code 1Commonwealth Supported PlaceCourse code 2: full feeCourse code 3: International studentsCourse code 4 : VET
Can CHANGE preferences
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VTAC Application Process 3 Stage ProcessStage 1:
Payment – one off fee for whole process$27Note: if you do not pay, your application is null
and voidNote: some auditions e.g., Uni. Of Melbourne
require a fee as well Read, read & check
St Leonard’s CollegeSubheading if neededDemonstration 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 screens
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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 ProcessStage 2:Results = Change of PreferenceATAR : Australian Tertiary Admissions RankP 58English plus next best 3 scaled study scores &
10% of your 5th & 6th studyNotional ATAR : IB score is converted to an
Equivalent Notional ATARReview & Reflect & Act in Time!
St Leonard’s CollegeSubheading if needed• 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 cohort
Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)
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VTAC Application Process 3 Stage ProcessStage 2:Results = Change of Preference
VCE Results & COP16 December, 7am – 23 December, 12noonIB Results & COP4 January, – 5 January, 4pm
Plan either to be physically present, or a nominated Proxy : well thought out plans to act on your behalf.
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VTAC Application Process 3 Stage ProcessStage 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 requirementsAppointments are available with me
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VTAC Application Process
Change of Preference: Interviews / auditions Note : Dates• Be prepared that dates may clash with ‘holidays’
• Interviews for Monash Medicine: January, 2014
• Interview practice : available – give notice please
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VTAC Application Process 3 Stage ProcessStage 3:Offers : January 2013, 17 January (local)January 2013, 13 January (international)Enrolment equals acceptance of offerProxy if absent – check
Round 2 : very fewNegotiated offer processSupplementary offer after all rounds
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VTAC Application Process
• Additional information• Deferment:• Each university/ TAFE has their own policy on
deferment, so it is your responsibility to check• Do not assume it is automatic
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VTAC Application Process
• Year 11/ 12 Category Special Consideration• Other bonus schemes: • Elite Athlete• Artistic performers• Early Achievers Program
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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 background
Category 5: Disability or medical condition
Category 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 SchemesSTART Now!Do your VTAC application 1st (you can change) Personal Impact Statement Support statement e.g. Doctor, psychologist, etc.Check with Ms Tattersall if unsureDeadline : 9 OctoberSchool deadline – 18th September for Support
StatementsMonash Uni: http://www.monash.edu.au/seas/
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VTAC Application Process ScholarshipsMerit & equity scholarship applicationMay be direct or via VTAC
1st Do your VTAC applicationIf applying for SEAS, may use the same
documentation - copyDates – 5th August – 18th OctoberREAD carefully – if you need documentationSTART NOW!!
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VTAC Application Process Your Future will HappenBe 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 optionsUse all resourcesKnow that these skills will be useful today,
tomorrow and beyond Interviews via Reception