Post School Pathways News – Information Sessions for Students & Parents to assist with UAC Course Preference Choices

The University of Sydney Information Day – Friday 15 December

Students attending will have an opportunity to get personalised course advice before finalising their UAC preferences, along with information sessions and campus tours. Students can register now to plan their schedule and utilise the resources offered on Info Day to embark on their dream study and career journey. Find out more and register here.

The University of Sydney: UAC – Understanding How Preferences and Offers Work – Friday 15 December

This webinar will provide information for Year 12 students, parents and guardians to help them confidently navigate the UAC offer rounds, engage with offers received, and use the UAC system to their advantage. The webinar will also give top tips to help prepare students for their first year of university. The session will end with a Q&A with admissions experts. Register here.

The Women’s College within The University of Sydney Information Day – Friday 15 December

Students can secure their accommodation and learn about academic support for their university studies by visiting Women’s College on Info Day, before finalising their UAC preferences. Meet the Principal and Women’s College students, tour College and enjoy some light refreshments. Register here.

Notre Dame Invitation to Options Day – Friday 15 December, 10.00 am – 2.00 pm

Join in at the bustling Broadway campus for Options Day 2023. Students can find out everything they need and want to know about Notre Dame so they can start their studies in 2024 with confidence. Students can discuss their options, change preferences and enrolment information including their Early Offer and more. Registrations essential.

UNSW | Info Week – December 13 to December 15, 2023

Join staff at Info Week events to get personalised advice and all the information you need to finalise your UAC preferences. Your ATAR doesn’t have to be a make or break. Info Week is your opportunity to learn more about your transition to uni – tour our campus, attend lectures, and chat with current students and academics to explore how your UNSW journey could look. To find out more click here.

University of Newcastle | ATAR Info Day 2023 December 14, 2023

Join staff on campus at the ATAR Info Day to get all your questions answered. If you have questions about studying in 2024 or didn’t quite get the marks you need, the ATAR Info Day is a chance to chat with admission staff and pathways teams to help you understand your adjusted ATAR and entry options. Talk to the teams about degrees, changing preferences and alternative entry options plus tour the campus with current students. Find out more here.

ACU | Change of Preference Tours – 14 to 16 December 2023

Explore ACU’s campuses and discuss your study options by booking a guided campus tour with our friendly staff. Tours are available at 10am, 1pm and 3pm AEDT.

North Sydney: December 14 to December 16, 2023 (register here)

Strathfield: December 14 to December 16, 2023 (register here)

Blacktown: December 14 to December 16, 2023 (register here)

University Of Wollongong events – 14 – 15 December

ATAR Live Chat – 14 December

Is your ATAR higher or lower than you expected? Is it enough to get into your dream course? What about your other options and pathways? Join us online as we answer your questions live – giving you the answers you need so you can make the right decisions. Find out more.

Options Day – 15 December (Wollongong and Liverpool campuses)

Looking for clarity around which courses to apply for or what to do next once your have your ATAR? UOW will be hosting Options Day in December to guide you around the decisions you need to make to study at UOW in 2024. We will have faculty experts, current students and important information ready for this event at our Wollongong and Liverpool campuses. Find out more

UTS | Info Day – December 15, 2023

Info Day is your chance to explore undergraduate course and pathways options. Speak 1:1 with UTS staff, attend an info session or join a campus tour to discover more about your options at UTS. Find out more here.

Western Sydney Uni HSC True Reward Program – still time to apply for December and January rounds

The program can provide students with an offer into most university degrees based on their individual HSC subject results rather than a scaled ATAR. Students still have time to apply for the HSC True Reward program to be considered in December and January offer rounds. Click here for more information.

Western Sydney University Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Program

An alternative entry program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants can gain entry to any undergraduate degree at Western Sydney University by completing an entry assessment. Assessments in January are conducted online and are available for registration now.

For Parents

Strengths Based Parenting for Neurodivergent Families December 5, 2023

Join Mariane Power for online training and information. Learn how you can apply the science of positive psychology to unlock your children’s potential and improve their wellbeing.

In this 2 hour webinar, you’ll learn how to:

Help leverage your child’s unique strengths and specific interests,
Create sensory friendly spaces that nurture their energy and improve their focus and mood, and
Tackle those tricky behaviours and talk about difficult situations with confidence.

The webinar will consist of:

Live online training with clinical Psychologist and certified Neurodivergent Coach, Mariane Power
Group based Q&A session, with the opportunity to submit questions via email prior to the event
Access to a bonus Strengths Playbook PDF, to help you capture new ideas and turn them into action straight away
A recording of the session, available for 30 days, so you can review your learnings or catch up on anything you’ve missed!

Find out more here.

Charles Sturt University Parent Podcast on students and university life

Charles Sturt has developed a new podcast series to help parents of a child thinking about going to university. The podcast aims to inform parents of information they need to know, in short episodes designed for busy people. The latest episode showcases how much of an impact a scholarship can make to a student’s career and study journey, listen here.

Upcoming Events

University of Sydney | Alumni Festival December 2, 2023 (open to everyone)

Your chance to explore behind the scenes of some of Sydney’s state of the art facilities. We’re excited to give our future students the opportunity to connect with some of our incredible alumni – including big names like Dr Kar Krusznelnickil (scientist), Jordon Raskopolous (comedian) and Adam Liaw (celebrity chef) – and show off our incredible campus. Find out more here.

Open Day | JMC ACADEMY – Saturday 20 January 2024

Tour world-class facilities and activations, network and meet students and industry experts, check out live performances. Address is 561 Harris Street, Ultimo. Register your expression of interest here.

Campion College Summer Program | 9-12 or 17-19 January 2024

Experience college life and a taste of Campion’s Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts. Open to students aged 16 plus. Includes accommodation on campus, meals, social activities and sample lectures in history, literature, philosophy and theology. Free to attend but spaces are limited so please register.

TAFE NSW Pathway with the University of Newcastle

The dynamic tourism, hospitality and events industries offer students a career filled with vibrant experiences. This pathway begins with an Advanced Diploma at TAFE NSW with students then able to transition into the Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Events (484400) at the University of Newcastle. Find out more here.

Charles Sturt University | Making it in Media 2024 Save the date

Charles Sturt University is once again holding a Making it in Media workshop for students interested in Communication. As part of the event, students will work on a simulated media event in a TV studio, radio station and creative hub in Charles Sturt’s newly upgraded $4.6 million facility in Bathurst. Please save the dates for 2024: 21 June for Year 11 and 12 and 15 November for Year 9 and 10. More information to follow.

Scholarships

UNSW Young Women in Engineering Pathway Program Open Now for Registrations

The UNSW Young Women in Engineering Pathway Program for 2024 Year 11 and Year 12 students interested in undertaking an engineering challenge at UNSW is now open. The program runs February to March 2024 taking the place of the UNSW GIE FEAS Program as an alternate pathway to UNSW Engineering. For more information visit this link.

Charles Sturt University Scholarships are Now Open

Charles Sturt have hundreds of grants and scholarships available, awarding over $3 million worth every year. Every scholarship has a different criteria and students are encouraged to apply for as many as they are eligible for. To make the search easier, Charles Sturt has a tool on their website to help narrow down what a student could be eligible for. Find it here.

Ms Leonie Clarke, Post-School Pathways & VET Coordinator

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