From the Careers Advisor

Claire Pech – Careers Adviser

ATAR and university entry

At this time of year graduating students are faced with the exciting and daunting prospect of awaiting the release of their ATAR and the publication of their university offers. Though we have some strong indication throughout the senior years of how each student may perform at HSC, we can’t ever predict a student’s ATAR. For that reason, in considering post-School options, each student needs to be as prepared as he or she can be for a range of possibilities.

So what can we do to arm ourselves and get as prepared as we can?

(1) Have a variety of options for a variety of results. For example if someone comes to see me interested in Commerce/Business, we look at a few options:-

Commerce at UNSW – 96.5
Business at University of Sydney – 95
Business at UTS – 90
Commerce at Macquarie University – 80
And then I would look at some back-up options such as Canberra, Newcastle, Western Sydney.

(2) Doing thorough research is essential. What are the core modules? Does the university offer overseas exchanges or internships?

As this is the last Ma Nishma for the year, I wish all of the leaving Year 12s the best of luck with their HSC results. Remember the ATAR is simply a vehicle to get into your desired course. There are many ways to get to your required destination, which may just take a bit longer with a slight detour. I will be at school on the morning of Monday 19 December from 10 am if anyone would like to discuss their preferences with me.

Notices

Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 interested in medicine or dentistry will need to sit the compulsory Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT) when applying for one of these career choices. The National Institute of Education will be conducting UMAT preparation workshops during summer break. Places are strictly limited. Details are available via www.nie.edu.au

Six things to consider when choosing a university

Swinbourne University

Below is a link from Swinburne University where you will find information on what you may like to consider when you’re choosing a university. As change of preference approaches, some of these tips might be useful.

http://knowing.swinburne.edu.au/post/151778686199/6-things-to-consider-when-choosing-a-university