The WACE/TISC/TAFE process. And how you can support your son through it

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1 The WACE/TISC/TAFE process And how you can support your son through it

2 Tonight s presentations Margaret Brophy Director of Studies Jody Clarke Careers Counsellor Questions Slides available in Friday s newsletter

3 Remember. It s HIS ATAR / future (however he chooses to approach it)

4 Year 12 Information Handbook ar12_information_handbook Check this for any queries very comprehensive and helpful. - parent, student pages Facebook.com/SCSAWA Twitter.com/SCSAWA

5 WACE Exam timetables Available from SCSA now Completely non-negotiable both written (Nov) and practical (Sept/Oct) Personalised version distributed shortly after 17 September errors to be reported to MPB. Take careful note of student number!

6 Term 3 practical subjects Deadlines for submission of portfolios for some subjects with practical component e.g. PES, Design, MDT - must be done through school Take careful note of rules for practical component (penalties) Practical examinations cannot be changed/ negotiated.

7 Term 3 a tough term Weeks 3 8: assessments Week 9 Mon Wed: non-assessment days but MUST attend lessons as usual Week 9 Thurs-Fri: Study Days (at home) Trial exams start on Saturday Week 9 - continue through Week 10 (timetable soon) Concerns contact HoH/tutor (school psychologists)

8 Term 3 Holidays Boys should have some time off: +/- one week They should also do some study! +/- one week Good time to work through past papers and read Examiners reports see CCGS Intranet

9 Term 4 Trial examinations returned Boys given print-out of final marks and grades need to check carefully Front covers of WACE examinations distributed Weeks 1 and 2: boys must attend revision program Week 3: Valedictory, study week (at home) Teachers available to assist until end of WACE exams.

10 WACE examinations Timetables already released SCSA website Arrive about 30 minutes prior to examination starting time no entry if over 30 mins late Must make a genuine attempt or will lose grade (and possibly WACE) Some exams held at other centres maps available from Studies Office Must take Personalised Timetable.

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12 WACE examinations contd. No food, clear water bottles Take care with pen erasable pen cannot be read by machines that mark multiple choice answers Toilet breaks can become an issue (!) Security and fairness paramount.

13 Sickness or Misadventure claims Form available from Margaret Brophy For candidates who suffer from a temporary sickness or accident close to or during WACE exams (see p26 of Handbook) Documentation must be provided in support Form must be submitted by Nov 27 at the latest.

14 Marking of the WACE exams All examinations are double-marked All candidates are anonymous identified only by their numbers Thorough, meticulous process. Candidates efforts are honoured.

15 Results Available Wednesday December 30 via TISC online MUST have student number to access Students usually have one week to make changes to TISC preferences this is good to remember Results check available only to check addition and that response is fully marked no remarking of actual answers is done.

16 Folio of Achievement Posted to students home addresses in January Contains WACE Statement of results WACE course report any certificates. WACE course score (SCSA) different from final scaled score (TISC)

17 Applying online to TISC Help your son to help himself!

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19 For: TISC WEBSITE (TISCOnline): Accessing a database of WA university courses Checking university course updates Applying online Changing and checking preferences Finding out your ATAR Accessing your offer information Checking scaling information Checking related sites (universities, interstate admission centres, School Curriculum and Standards Authority)

20 IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2015 YEAR 12 STUDENTS Mid August TISC Guide issued to Year 12 Students Applications online ($27.00) Wednesday 30 September On-time closing date. After this date, late 2015 (11.00 pm) application fee charged ($138.00) Final closing date for Assured Entry Pathways to Medicine and Dentistry at UWA Wednesday 30 December Year 12 results available online and posted 2015 (to be confirmed). Wednesday 6 January Closing date for late applications and changing 2016 (11.00 pm) preferences for main round offers

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26 SELECTION OF PREFERENCES Preference Course University 1st Human Biology University A 2nd Biological Sciences University B 3rd Science University C 4th Human Biology University D 5th Health Promotion University A 6th Health Science University D

27 CHANGING PREFERENCES On the Web TISCOnline Free Can be done up to 6 January pm (Cannot add Assured Entry Pathways to Medicine or Dentistry after 30 September)

28 UNIVERSITIES ADMISSION ADVICE LETTER (UAAL) A UAAL is produced for all students with at least one 2015 WACE course scaled score. Your UAAL will be available online from Wednesday 30 December (to be confirmed). A hard copy of your UAAL on official stationery can be ordered online.

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30 Consider courses Prospectuses Attended Uni Open Days Talk to teachers, parents, Career Counsellor APPLICATION PROCESS Offers and Enrolments Main Round 16 January Second Round 3 February Will you be on holidays? Make application & pay Mid August 30 September TISCOnline (Web) 2016 TISC Guide Change of Preferences Closing 6 January for Main Round Examinations November Good Luck! Be realistic Other options Results, ATAR and eligibility late December Available online 30 December UAAL (Advice Letter) Consider changes to preferences

31 GOOD LUCK! If you have any problems with your application, or forget your password, or don t understand something, contact the TISC Office by phone ( ) or info@tisc.edu.au.

32 Applying to The University of Notre Dame Notre Dame uses a comprehensive admissions process that goes beyond the use of a single score. Prospective students apply directly to the University for admission. The selection process for Notre Dame is based on: Personal qualities, motivation and academic potential Contribution to Church, school and community life Academic records (including TER/ATAR) Interview

33 APPLYING INTERSTATE Apply online NSW & ACT - UAC ( Queensland - QTAC ( South Australia - SATAC ( & Charles Darwin University (NT) Victoria - VTAC ( Tasmania - University of Tasmania ( Closing date 30 September (same as TISC) Late fees apply Accommodation Organise this at the same time you are applying Conversion of your ATAR ATAR equivalent in all states (except Qld) Conversion table for Qld OPs Prerequisites Subject equivalences set by each state See for VTAC s as a guide

34 2015 YEAR 12 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ATAR and Results Results available online via TISCOnline Application to Universities Apply direct to universities in WA and Tasmania Apply through admission centres in other states: Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) NSW & ACT South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC)

35 ALTERNATIVE ENTRY Curtin University Enabling course in Science, Engineering and Health The Aboriginal Bridging Course The Indigenous Tertiary Enabling Course UniReady Enabling Program Murdoch University TOP - Tertiary Options (problems during the year) MIT (Preparation courses) Notre Dame Enabling Program Foundation Year Edith Cowan University University Preparation Course Portfolio Entry The University of Western Australia Uway (illness, bereavement, excessive part-time employment, care for family member)

36 TAFE Applications Semester 1, 2016 APPLICATIONS Applications completed online 31 August 201 Applications open. 2 December 2015 (Round 1 Applications close) PLEASE NOTE: Applications up to this date will be considered for Round 1 offers only. Applications received after 2 December 2015 will be considered for Round 2 offers. 5 January 2016 Round 2 Applications close.

37 TAFE OFFERS 6 January First round offers sent out. 15 January Second round offers sent out. Applications for all courses are made online at the State Training Admissions website:

38 Any questions? Thank you