CAREERS

YEAR 12: POST-SCHOOL PATHWAYS

The QTAC Guide is expected to arrive during June, and I anticipate being able to distribute this to students before the July school holidays so that they can spend time considering their course preferences, prerequisite subjects and any other additional entry requirements such as portfolios and interviews.

For most universities in Australia, the tertiary application process will commence in August. During Term 3, I will continue to meet with all Year 12 students to discuss their Career Plan and post-school pathway plans.

QTAC INFORMATION EVENING

To support parents and students with the QTAC application process, we have arranged for QTAC to deliver a How to Apply online information session on Tuesday, 2 August from 5.30pm – 7.30pm Term 3, Week 3. The link to join this information session will be distributed to parents and students via email in due course.

JCU UniX DAY

Year 10/11/12 JCU UniX Day (11/12 or 13 July) is during the last week of the holidays. If you would like to put a group together to attend independently from the College please do so. You will need to individually register and have parental permission.  JCU Student Registration Link: https://future.jcu.edu.au/uni-x

EARLY ENTRY AND PRINCIPAL’S RECOMMENDATION SCHEMES

Early entry schemes allow Year 12 students to apply for a university course based on their academic results, leadership, Principal recommendation or other achievements. The schemes are designed to assist capable students to access entry to university. Some of the participating institutions include:

  • CQUniversity (Principal’s Recommendation Scheme)
  • James Cook University (JCU Early Offer Program)
  • Griffith University (Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee)
  • University of Southern Queensland (USQ Early Offer)
  • Australian Catholic University (ACU Guarantee)
  • Macquarie University (Leaders and Achievers Early Entry Scheme, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Pathway)
  • University Technology of Sydney (UTS) (Engineering and IT Early Entry Program – Edge)
  • Australian National University (Direct Application, closes Monday, 23 May)
  • Bond University (Direct Application)
  • The University of Western Australia (Predicted ATAR Entry)
  • University of Tasmania (School’s Recommendation Program)

To find out more and check the eligibility details, visit the institution website.

ON-CAMPUS AND STUDENT ACCOMMODATION

For students who are considering living away from home to attend university,

it is timely to start investigating on-campus and student accommodation options. The JCU Accommodation Guide outlines the range of accommodation offerings in Townsville and Cairns. The University of Queensland has a various on-campus residences, colleges and approved off-campus accommodation options for students.

Many universities now offer what’s called guaranteed accommodation – this means if you apply by a certain date or meet certain criteria, they will guarantee that you will have a place to stay. To find out more and check the eligibility details and agreement, visit the relevant institution website.

There are also other off-campus specialist student accommodation options including: UniLodge, Iglu, Student One, Scape and Atira.

To assist students with the costs of living, it is worth investigating accommodation scholarships. Some of these scholarships include:

  • USQ Residential College Scholarship
  • UWA Accommodation Scholarships
  • Melbourne Accommodation Bursary
  • Newcastle Indigenous Accommodation Scholarship
  • University of Canberra Accommodation Scholarships
  • Iglu Regional Scholarships
  • Services Australia Relocation Scholarship

Search the relevant university scholarship databases for more information, eligibility and application details.

Student accommodation is always in high demand, particularly on-campus residential colleges. It is therefore recommended that students apply early for on-campus accommodation, even if they are not completely sure where they want to study or have not yet received an offer. In most cases, you can withdraw your application – but always check the terms and conditions with regards to application fees or cancellations.

Ms Catherine Rentoule

HEAD OF CAREERS & VET. E: crentoule@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au