Career Path
NEW! Creative Arts Special Admissions Scheme
This new scheme offers talented Year 12 students a chance to enter music and visual arts degrees based on audition and portfolio prior to getting their ATAR. Exceptionally talented students in music and visual arts can now apply for courses at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and Sydney College of Arts prior to receiving an ATAR. Students can receive an early offer based on an audition and interview or by submitting a portfolio of art works and undertaking an interview. The offer applies to domestic students wishing to apply for studies in 2021.
Follow this link to find out more: Sydney Uni - Early offers Talented Students in Music and Visual Arts
ACU Guarantee Program
Guarantee your place at ACU, even before your Year 12 exams. The ACU Guarantee program offers eligible Year 12 students a place at ACU based on your Year 11 results. Offers may be made as early as September. While successful applicants must still complete their Year 12 exams, you can do so secure in the knowledge that your marks from Year 11 meet ACU entry requirements. You may also enhance your entry score by including a short personal statement that gives ACU an insight into your personal circumstances and motivation for university study. Applications open 3 August 2020. You can register your interest here:
You’re More Than Your ATAR
The UOW Early Admission program, assesses four key criteria that demonstrate that you're ready to succeed at university. They look beyond your ATAR, and ask how you've demonstrated:
- Academic readiness
- Motivation and passion
- Communication and collaboration
- Planning and persistence
UOW also look at the results you've earned so far in subjects relevant to your chosen course. Applications for the UOW are now open and will close on August 14 2020.
Find out more here: UOW - Early Admission
RAS Foundation Rural Scholarship
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Foundation invites budding students of any age across a diverse range of tertiary courses (including university, TAFE or college) who require financial aid to complete their studies to submit an application. More so than ever, rural and regional NSW has the necessity for driven individuals with an interest in community involvement and strengthening the sustainability of the future of rural and regional NSW.
Scholarships of up to $6,000 for full-time or $3,000 for part-time study are available, along with opportunities to build exclusive professional networks through participation in a range of events.
Scholarships include:
- RAS Foundation Rural Scholarships
- RAS Foundation VET Scholarship
- JB Fairfax Award for Rural & Regional Journalism and Communications
Applications close September 7 2020.
NSW TAFE Careers Guide 2021
NSW TAFE is the largest RTO in NSW and offers a wide range of vocational courses. Students who undertake a vocational credential are work ready and highly sort after by employers.
Download a copy of the 2021 TAFE Career Guide
Available courses include:
Paul Corsalini
Careers Adviser