From the Futures Team
Look at where Actuarial Studies can get you
Click here to read case studies of real people in a diverse range of jobs.
Projects Abroad Webinar – Medical Experience Overseas for High School Students
Projects Abroad is hosting a webinar on their overseas medical experiences for Year 10 to 12 students. It will run at 6.30pm on Tuesday 13 August. Click here to register.
The programs run in summer and winter breaks in Nepal and Cambodia. More details here.
The Rabbitohs Institute of Sports Management, delivered by TAFE NSW and an Information Session/first Open Day is scheduled for next Thursday 8 August on Game Day – Rabbitohs vs Storm.
- Dual Diploma – Leadership & Management and Sport, Aquatic and Recreation Management
- Delivered onsite at Rabbitohs HQ
- Work Integrated learning
- For any direct enquiries, please email to Aku King: aku.king@tafensw.edu.au
Prepare for an Open Day: https://myfuture.edu.au/career-articles/details/preparing-for-an-open-day
| Date | Institution Registration Links |
| 10 August On site | Macquarie University: https://event.mq.edu.au/open-day#/ |
| 17 August On site | ACU (Australian Catholic University) Strathfield: https://www.acu.edu.au/student-life/experience-uni-before-you-start/open-day#/ |
| 26 August On site | TAFE Ultimo Campus: https://www.tafenswevents.com.au/event/ultimo-campus-open-day |
| 31 August On site | ACU (Australian Catholic University) North Sydney: https://www.acu.edu.au/student-life/experience-uni-before-you-start/open-day#/ |
| 31 August On site | University of Notre Dame. Broadway: https://www.notredame.edu.au/events#/ |
| 31 August On site | University of Sydney: https://openday.sydney.edu.au/ |
| 31 August On site | UTS (University of Technology): https://www.uts.edu.au/study/open-day |
| 31 August Open Day | University of Newcastle: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/ |
| 7 September On site | UNSW (University of New South Wales): https://www.unsw.edu.au/openday#/ |
Undergraduate course guides 2024: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1u2Z4Ge_CvceRQ-uVJtgwfTB1kKU5nE5N
Overseas Pathways
Following the meeting last Friday USA/UK applicants were asked to submit signed forms and send back to the Futures Department. Students must return the form as we have information to forward to serious candidates for international applications. We are only sending this information to those who have returned their forms signed.
Contact the Futures Department if you have not got a form.
Study in the US – Virtual Presentation Hosted by Internationally Educated
Come learn about studying in the US and the US university application process, directly from a former Assistant Director of Admissions at a US university. Q&A session will follow. Suggested for students in Year 9 to 12. Thursday 5 September 6.00pm. Click here to register.
Admissions Testing Requirements for Oxbridge have changed in 2024
All extra assessments required to study at Oxbridge universities are now sat at External Persons Vue test centres for all students globally. Pymble is no longer a test centre.
Please read the following carefully from both Oxford and Cambridge Universities.
Oxford University
Oxford has appointed global assessment leader Pearson VUE to manage the delivery of the university’s undergraduate admissions tests. Oxford has used Pearson VUE’s LNAT (National Admissions Tests for Law) for a number of years.
Tests form one part of Oxford’s admissions process and are used alongside a range of information to help assess candidate’s academic potential and suitability for many of our courses.
All admissions tests will be online, delivered in partnership with Pearson VUE via its established network of test centres. Pymble Ladies’ College is no longer a test centre.
In 2024 there will be no charge for candidates to register for Oxford’s own tests. This year’s tests will take place as follows:
21 October
- History Admissions Test (HAT)
22 October
- Ancient History and Classical Archaeology Admissions Test (AHCAAT) – NEW for 2024
- Biomedical Sciences Admissions Test (BMSAT) – NEW for 2024
- Classics Admissions Test (CAT)
- Modern Languages Admissions Test (MLAT)
- Philosophy Test (PhilAT)
24 October
- Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) – Sections 1 and 2: Philosophy, Politics and Economics; Section 1 only: Economics and Management, Experimental Psychology, History and Economics, Human Sciences and Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics
28 October
- Physics Admissions test for Physics, Engineering and Materials Science (PAT)
31 October
- Mathematics Admissions test (MAT)
Candidates for all of the above Oxford tests will be able to register themselves free of charge with Pearson VUE test centres between 15 August and 4 October. When registering, candidates will be able to request the access arrangements which are normally available to them for public examinations taken in their schools and colleges.
Guidance on test preparation is available on the individual test pages and in most cases candidates will find an online practice test. This practice test allows candidates to familiarise themselves with the new test platform and format and should help them feel confident on their test day. For tests that are new for this year, a shorter sample test may be provided.
In place of the BMAT, in 2024, Oxford will use the Pearson VUE UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) for Medicine and Graduate Entry Medicine with arrangements and charges as advertised by Pearson VUE.
As in other years, candidates for Law will take the Pearson VUE LNAT, with arrangements and charges as advertised by Pearson VUE.
In 2024, there will be no English Literature test for candidates for English Language and Literature, English and History, English and Modern Languages or Classics and English. Check the relevant course page for details on applying for any of these courses. Candidates for joint schools will still need to take the relevant test for their other subject, if applicable.
In 2024, there will be no test for Geography candidates.
Please see click here for more information on what assessment you are required to sit.
| Admissions tests | University of Oxford Find out more about any admissions tests that may be required for your course. www.ox.ac.uk |
Cambridge University
Please check the following link as their rules are different. For some courses you are required to register to sit the assessments prior to interview other courses you are invited to sit the course after an interview. https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/apply/how/admission-tests
| Admission tests and assessments | Undergraduate Study Find out more about the written test you’ll take when you apply to Cambridge. Learn which assessment you’ll take and when the test will be. www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk |
Note: For some of you this may involve a clash with your HSC examination. Oxford and Cambridge are aware of this however it doesn’t mean you will be able to sit the exam at a different time. We will ensure that on your UCAS reference we make it clear that you had to sit the assessment in the middle of your final examinations in the extenuating circumstances section.
Keep an eye on the respective sites for update on how to register for assessment. Registration opens on 15 August.