VTAC Application Process and
Selection 2011 for entry 2012
VTAC Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
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is the body that processes the tertiary applications
is not a government body
is a non-profit organization
scales VCE Study Scores & calculates the ATAR
VCAA Victorian Curriculum & Assessment Authority
- designs VCE Curriculum & Assessment
- provides VTAC with VCE Study Scores
How to use the VTAC Guide
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Important dates – p 1
Relevant Information pp 5 - 46
Index of courses pp 47 – 75
Course Information pp 76 – 518
Interstate application procedures p 543
An index of major study areas pp 545 574
Types of Courses
CSP
Commonwealth Supported Places
Course codes end in 1 e.g. 12201 (CSP)
(Commonwealth Supported Place)
Full Fee Course codes end in 2
Payment is required up front
(No type 2 courses available for
admission into universities….
only for courses at Independent Tertiary Colleges) 89612 (DFP)
(Domestic Fee Place)
International Fee courses – end in 3 e.g. 26063 (IFP)
TAFE Courses – majority are government funded e.g. 57391 (VGF)
66014 (age 20+)
Useful web site http://www.goingtouni.gov.au
Independent Tertiary Colleges
Colleges which offer courses on a full fee
basis
Courses range from one year full time up
to four years
All courses are subject to a nation-wide
accreditation system
e.g Photography Studies College
Endeavour College of Natural Health
Elly Lukas Beauty College
TAFE (Technical & Further
Education):
More vocational and practical
RMIT, Swinburne, Holmesglen, & Chisholm
• Cert II – Pre-Apprenticeship
• Cert III – Apprenticeship
• Cert IV – Equivalent to Year 12
• Diplomas 1-2 years hands on & practical
• Advanced Diploma 2 years articulate into 2nd year degree
• Often full fee
• Becoming more common
• Easier to gain entry
University:
Generally 3-4 years
More theoretical than practical
Generalist
• You select majors/minors, all elective, no
core
• B Arts, B Science
Tagged
Generalist
• Major in tagged area, many electives, some
core
• B Arts(Psychology), B Bus(Accounting)
Vocational
• Majors fixed, minimal electives, mostly core
• B Nursing, B Architecture, B Engineering
Major- subject area representing most of your subjects.
Minor- subject area representing the lesser number of your subjects. These can often
be selected in 2nd year.
Application Procedure
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Students must register for a VTAC ID by logging on to
www.vtac.edu.au
Students answer a number of questions …VTAC ID will be given
Students will be asked to select their own Pin number
Students log into My Info to apply for courses (using VTAC ID and
Pin)
My Info is also where student will
- apply for scholarships
- apply for SEAS (can only proceed after preferences submitted)
- change address
- change pin
- change preferences
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2nd
To register with VTAC and enter
preferences online you need Java
installed on your computer
Cost of applying
$25
$35
$86
$111
immediate online payment (timely applic)
mailed invoice
Late application
Very Late application
Student’s responsibility to complete application
accurately, answer all relevant questions and
provide required information. Print an
Acknowledgement of Application.
Extra Requirements
What is an Extra Requirement?
e.g. Interview,Form, Folio, Audition
What is Additional Information?
Information Session, Bonus Points
Pre-requisites Units 3 & 4 a study score of at
least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other
English (Raw score not the scaled up score)
VTAC Pi Form access via MyInfo (submit by 28
October)
Listing Courses
• Courses should be arranged in order of preference
• Maximum of 12 courses
• Safety net
….if still unsure students should…….
Assess skills & strengths
Use Job Guide
Know course options – single degrees,
combined degrees, TAFE
Have obtained information from Institutions,
Open Days, parents, teachers…
Employment prospects
Style of learning TAFE (hands on) Uni (theory)
Location & style of Campus
Investigate majors, minors …..
Example of a course
Results and Change of Preference
Results will be available on 16 December
- internet ….resultsandatar.vic.edu.au
- SMS (must pre register)
Change of Preference 16 – 21 December (5pm)
Period where students can add, remove or put
preferences in different order.
Mrs Connolly available at school
Offers
Round 1
Round 2
16 January 2012
3 February 2012
Accepting an offer
Offers and enrolment instructions can be accessed by logging
into MyInfo (on VTAC website) at the specified periods for each offer
round.
Students also receive an offer letter by mail if VTAC fees paid.
Verbal offers have no status.
To accept the course students must enrol in the course.
Enrolment
How do I enrol?
Enrolment procedures will be outlined in
offer letter (also available on MyInfo)
Students can only enrol in one course and are
required to attend in person on a specific
date and time.
If unable to attend sudents must nominate a
Proxy…..plan ahead
Irregular Offers
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You can apply if:
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You want to be considered
for a preference listed
lower than an offer you
have received
You want to apply for a
course not listed on your
preferences.
Irregular offer advice to applicants
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Irregular offers
Make sure you have done extra requirements and/or
meet prerequisites – otherwise you won’t be offered
and are wasting your time
Do not send your form in the mail – there are no
guarantees
Always telephone or visit the institution and don’t
give up the form unless it is signed by both of you
A signed form means you have an offer and are no
longer eligible for any other offers (including
supplementary offers)
Only one form per applicant is allowed in the system.
The first received will override any duplicates.
Supplementary Offer
• Replaces Round 3 Offer
• Available only if student has not received
an offer in Rounds 1 or 2 or
• Have not been granted an Irregular offer
• Have given VTAC permission to release
their application to all courses with
vacancies
Scholarships
Universities offer a range of scholarship
awards and bursaries to support and
encourage students.
These scholarships fall into two broad
categories:
1. Access & Equity Scholarships
2. Institutional Merit Scholarships
About Scholarships
• VTAC administers applications for
scholarships at the following universities:
• Charles Sturt Uni, Deakin Uni, La Trobe,
Monash, RMIT, Swinburne, Uni of Ballarat
and Victoria Uni.
ACU and Melbourne University run their
own Scholarship programs
Access & Equity Scholarships
These include Commonwealth Scholarships &
Institutional Scholarships
Commonwealth Scholarships are funded by the
Australian Government and administered by Centrelink
e.g. low socio economic
accommodation costs
Institutional Scholarships are funded by and governed
by individual Institutions
(check VTAC web site)
Institutional Merit Scholarships
are awarded to high achieving students
and are funded and governed by Individual
Institutions. Check University web sites…
follow link to Scholarships. Not every
course requires ENTER of 90…highest
achiever applying for that course may be
70’s
SEAS – Special Entry Access Scheme
SEAS is the umbrella program run by most
Institutions for applicants who have
experienced educational disadvantage
SEAS Booklet or on VTAC website
SEAS allows Selection officers to grant
extra consideration …6 categories
Students apply online via MyInfo
Closing date 11 October (5pm)
SEAS - continued
Key to a successful submission:
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Meet all the eligibility criteria
Tell the truth
Keep the application individual
Demonstrate IMPACT
Clear and concise supporting documents
Things to remember
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Applying Interstate
Always check for new/cancelled courses
Change of Address
Change of Pin Number
Deferring
GAP year
Don’t panic
Important dates
VTAC Applications Open
VTAC Applications Close
SEAS Schemes close
VCE Results & ENTER
Via mail
Change of Preference closes
First Round Offers
Second Round Offers
now
30 September
11 October
16 December
19 December
21 December
16 January
3 February
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