30 August 2019
Year 12 Tertiary applications
Applications for university entry in most States of Australia opened on Monday August 5 and close on Monday 30 September. In week 3, all Year 12 boys were allocated a time to attend small group sessions with the Careers Counsellor to introduce them to the processes they will need to follow for those considering tertiary pathways. In addition to the presentations and discussions at this meeting, resources and handouts were provided to the boys to support their applications in South Australia and interstate. These resources and presentations are also available for the boys and parents on Keystone – Learning Resource ID of JQ9ZXS. Any boys wishing to discuss their plans for 2020 and beyond, or need any assistance with their applications can arrange to meet with the Careers Counsellor.
Le Cordon Bleu – Adelaide
Le Cordon Bleu is holding an Open Day on Saturday 14 September from 11.00am. For details and registration, please go to https://www.cordonbleu.edu/adelaide/open-days/en
Studying in the UK
Applications for most UK universities can be commenced now and submitted from the beginning of September 2019. Applications for Oxford, Cambridge and for courses in Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Science close on 15 October. Other key dates can be found at www.ucas.com/apply/key-dates. Students wishing to apply for a full-time undergraduate course at university or college must use the UCAS online service called ‘Apply’. Apply is a secure, web-based application system which is available 24 hours a day. The UCAS application process is outlined at https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-university/ucas-undergraduate-getting-started.
The School is a registered UCAS Centre. Consequently, the Careers Counsellor will need to guide the applicant for the initial set up of their UCAS application, which includes the issuing of a buzzword to the applicant. This buzzword will allow them to apply and link their applications to the Centre. While the deadline for most UCAS applications is in early January, to guarantee that the all the documentation can be submitted by the School, the UCAS application must be completed by the student by the last day of the school year – 6 December 2019. The British Council provides information and advice on studying in the UK, go to www.educationuk.org/Higher-Education for this information. There are also numerous resources available to prospective students and their parents on Keystone – learning resource ID of 8WPSZ9.
New courses available via SATAC
The University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide have recently announced new courses. The details of these courses will not be in the SATAC guide, but will be listed on the SATAC website.
- University of SA: Bachelor of Speech Pathology. Four year degree, commencing in July 2020
- University of Adelaide: Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics. Three year course commencing in February 2020
Bond University – Scholarships
Bond University’s Scholarship Program offers a number of full-fee and part-fee tuition remission scholarships. These scholarships are available to students who show leadership, academic excellence, sporting prowess, community involvement or ‘all round’ abilities. Scholarships available include:
- Bond University Indigenous Scholarship – up to 100% tuition remission
- Sporting Scholarships – up to 100% tuition remission
- Excellence Scholarship – 50% tuition remission
- Transformer Scholarship – 50% tuition remission
- Leadership Scholarship – 25% tuition remission
Year 12 students can now make an application to study at Bond University in 2020. Applicants should visit the following link to commence the online application: https://apply.bond.edu.au/. Applicants just need to upload their term 1 report into the ‘Year 12 Semester 1’ section within the supporting documentation. There is no application fee. For scholarship and application details, please go to – https://bond.edu.au/future-students/study-bond/how-apply/scholarships. Please note: applicants will need to complete a study application prior to commencing the scholarship application. Applications close 6 September.
Undergraduate Accountancy employment opportunity
The accountancy firm Tilbrook Rasheed is looking to appoint students to trainee accountant positions to commence in 2020 as a part of their Undergraduate Recruitment Program. The program involves working as a trainee accountant (getting experience and being paid) while studying commerce/accounting part time at a South Australian university. Details have been emailed to the Year 12s. Any boys interested in this as a career path, particularly accounting students, should see Mr Colsey for more details. Applications close on 11 September.
The University of NSW Co-op scholarship
The Co-op Program is a career development scholarship for high potential undergraduate students. It offers industry training, leadership and professional development, networking opportunities, mentoring and financial support of $19,600 p.a. tax free for four years. Australia’s leading companies take part in the training and professional development of the Co-op scholars with a view to recruiting high-potential young professionals. The scholarship is offered for study in many areas, including engineering, science and business. More details can be found at https://www.coop.unsw.edu.au/. Applications (https://www.coop.unsw.edu.au/apply) close on 30 September. The application does require applicants to prepare a short video ‘snapshot’ presentation. A School contribution is also required, so any boys intending to apply need to see Mr Colsey in the first instance.
UniTEST – Flinders University
uniTEST is an aptitude test that has been designed by ACER to assess the kinds of generic reasoning and thinking skills that are needed for students to achieve success in tertiary education. uniTEST assesses this reasoning and thinking across the broad domains of mathematics, science, humanities and social sciences. At Flinders, uniTEST is available for school leavers and has the potential to effectively improve an applicant’s selection rank as the uniTEST result is weighted at 40% and considered alongside the applicant’s ATAR (weighted at 60%) during the selection processes for Flinders Uni courses. For details about the test, go to https://www.flinders.edu.au/study/pathways/year-12-entry/unitest
University of Melbourne – Fine Arts and Music courses
For students interested in studying Fine Arts or Music at the University of Melbourne are reminded that VTAC applications and in some cases supporting forms are due by 5.00pm on Saturday 31 August.
University of Adelaide: How to get the offer you want
The University has planned a series of information sessions for Year 12s called “How to get the offer you want”. These sessions will be held in three locations across Adelaide and will focus on the next steps in applying to university. How to order the preferences. What to do when results and offers are released. What to do if you don’t receive an offer in the first round. Year 12 students and their families are welcome to attend. The event details:
Golden Grove Arts Centre: Thursday 19 September, 4.00pm – 7.00pm
Cove Civic Centre Hallett Cove: Thursday 26 September, 4.00pm – 7.00pm
North Terrace Campus: Saturday 30 November, 11.00am – 3.00pm
Adelaide Law School Open Day
The Adelaide Law School invites students to an open day on campus to explore in depth the career options a law degree can provide. The Adelaide Law School offers courses in a range of specialist areas including medical, military, environmental, social, space, AI and humanitarian law so that students can explore and map out a career that suits their interests. Participants can:
- Meet the Dean – Melissa de Zwart
- Hear about different career options from graduates
- Talk to current students and staff
- Explore the grounds
The Open Day will be held on Wednesday 4 September 2019 from 4.00pm – 6.00pm and will be located at Level 5, Adelaide Law School, North Terrace Campus. Afternoon tea is provided. Participants are asked book at adelaidelawschool2019.eventbrite.com and for more information, contact lawenquiry@adelaide.edu.au.
UK GAP Year opportunity
The School has been contacted by a former parent who now works at Fairleigh School in the UK. His new role oversees GAP students at the college. Fairleigh is keen to seek expressions of interest from students who are talented sportspeople and may be interested in having a Gap year at a private school in the UK. Farleigh is a Catholic Boarding School in Hampshire (https://www.farleighschool.com/), and the student age range at the school is 3-13. Any students considering a GAP year and did not meet the deadline for applications earlier in the year should contact the Careers Counsellor.
Crimson Education
Crimson Education is a fee for service organisation that supports and advises students on overseas tertiary applications. Crimson Education is hosting a “Planning Ahead: Your US & UK Application timeline” evening. This event is for students in Years 9-11 who are considering overseas study or who are already serious about applying. The evening will cover the preparation required for additional exams and essays, the test registration and application process and deadlines, and tips for managing international applications. It is being held on 10 September, commencing at 5.30pm. For more information and bookings, please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-ahead-your-us-uk-application-timeline-adl-registration-65228890367?discount=CAREERSNEWS.
Mark Colsey
Careers Counsellor