Careers Spotlight @ SSC

Key dates for Year 12 – reminder

As Year 12 prepares to graduate next week, below is a reminder of the key dates to be aware of:

UAC

Registration with UAC due: 30 September

EAS due: 18 November

Students are encouraged to carefully monitor offer rounds and change preferences before the rounds close as indicated below. Students can only receive one offer (if eligible) per round. There is no guarantee students will receive another offer so it is essential that students accept their offer. Once an offer has been accepted, students should remove the course from their preferences and rearrange their preferences should they wish to be considered for further rounds.

Major Scholarships and Cadetships

UNSW Coop Scholarship: due 30 September apply here

UTS Business Cadetship: apply here

UTS Bachelor of Accounting Coop Scholarship: due 10 October apply here

Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship: due 13 January apply here

Early Entry

Many early entry programs have now closed and some institutions have started to make offers. Students are encouraged to accept all early entry offers and make their decision after UAC offers are released. If students accept an early offer, they no longer need to have the course listed as a UAC preference.

Notre Dame: 24 September (round 3), 1 December (round 4). Apply here

WSU: 12 November (round 2), 10 December (round 3), 31 December (round 4). Apply here 

Torrens Uni: applications reviewed as they are received. Apply here

When do early offers come out?

Notre Dame: 19 September (round 2), 3 October (round 3), 10 December (round 4)

UTS: 24 September

Macquarie Leaders and Achievers round 2: 25 September

ACU Guarantee round 2: 26 September

WSU HSC True Reward: 21 November (round 2), 18 December (round 3), 8 January (round 4)

Please note that early offers are conditional and students should still work towards achieving the selection rank required for the course.

Portfolio Entry

For a range of degrees in design (as well as other fields at UNSW), students can gain access to related degrees with a lower ATAR using their portfolio. Students are encouraged to prepare their portfolio of evidence early and apply for relevant programs below.

UNSW portfolio entry: for degrees in design, social sciences, engineering, planning, media, social work and secondary education. Applications close on 17 November. Apply here

USYD portfolio entry: for design and architecture degrees. Applications close 28 September (round 1), 7 December (round 2), 11 January (round 3). Apply here

UTS portfolio entry: for architecture and interior architecture. Applications close 1 December. Apply here

Elite Athlete & Performer Schemes

Elite athlete and performer schemes recognise the state or national representation of talented athletes and performers and the disruption this may have on Year 11 and 12 studies. If students are eligible, they are encouraged to read more on the eligibility criteria and application process on the university websites:

USYD: due 31 October

ACU: due 31 October

Macquarie: due 20 November

UNSW: due 28 November

UTS: due 1 December

Work Experience Spotlight

Last week, Year 12 student Evangeline Avakoumides had the opportunity to undertake work experience in a unique week-long program at the Australian Museum. Below is her reflection.

My experience at the Australian Museum was fantastic, spanning across malacology, mineralogy, digital and education services. I particularly enjoyed exploring the relics room and the dinosaur section, which I thought was incredible. We worked alongside research specialists, learning about the preservation of native species and how specimens are catalogued and stored. I also gained insight into how exhibitions are designed for public engagement, the balance between conservation and accessibility, and the role digital services play in making collections widely available. Overall, it was an engaging and eye-opening experience that strengthened my appreciation for both science and history.

Upcoming Careers Events

To view the list of upcoming careers events and opportunities, click here. There are a number of upcoming holiday workshops that I encourage students to register for.

For any further careers related enquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact me or encourage your daughter to see me.

Eva Guirguis
Head of Future Pathways & Partnerships