University and Careers
Welcome back. This is a busy term for all years but Yr 12 especially!
An updated Open Day planner is available on the Careers events page on Pulse – the best way to choose a university is to go there and explore, talk to current students and staff. We recommend going in person, but some Unviersities hols online events as well. Here are some Virtual open day tips.
For a full list of events please go to Redlands Pulse
Yr 12 Highlighted Events and Reminders
Redlands Events
Redlands Careers and University Advisor session on UAC, EAS, SRS and applications Week 6. LinkedIn Alumni session Week 6.
Upcoming Early Entry Close Dates
Macquarie University next close date Aug 5 followed by 31 August
UTS close date 11 September
SRS UAC close date 19 September
UAC has a summary of all Early Offer Schemes Available to Yr 12s:
Bond University Vice Chancellor’s Elite Scholarship closes on Monday 1 August
The VC Scholarship is Bond University’s flagship and most prized award, covering 100% tuition for any single or combined undergraduate degree (excluding the Medical Program). Each of the scholars is also partnered with a prominent industry mentor and supported personally by the Vice Chancellor. Please encourage any eligible students to apply:
- predicted ATAR 95 / IB 38 or higher
- extensive extracurricular involvement (e.g. leadership, sport, music, arts, community service).
Students will need to have submitted a program application before applying for scholarships.
VTAC webinar: Interstate students applying for courses in Victoria in 2023
Thursday 28 July, 6pm
Resilience and Future of Education: Transitioning from School to University
Macquarie University Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series featuring Anne Johnstone
Wednesday 3 August 4.30 – 5.30pm
Arts Precinct, Function Room C122, 25 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University, or Online via Zoom
UNSW Law Admission Test (LAT)
If you’re a domestic applicant and would like to study the Bachelor of Laws at UNSW, you’ll need to sit the Law Admissions Test (LAT). Your LAT score, in addition to your academic results, such as ATAR + adjustment factors, is used in UNSW’s selection process. Register before 5pm AEST 12 August 2022 to avoid paying a late fee.
The 2022 LAT is on Thursday, 29 September 2022.
Highlighted Events and Opportunities Yrs 10-12
UNSW x National Science Week 2022
15 -23 August 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm webinar series
National Mathematics Summer School
Sunday 8 January 2023, 9:00 am – Saturday 21 January 2023, 5:00 pm
The National Mathematics Summer School (NMSS) in Canberra is a program for motivated and high-achieving school students that has been held each January since 1969.
Storyfest National Novella Writing Competition
It is a wonderful opportunity for serious student writers, encouraging them in their literary growth – and there are also some fantastic prizes on offer. Entries open Monday 25 July and close Friday 2 December.
Little Stories Big Ideas Flash Fiction Competition for Secondary School Students
Little Stories Big Ideas is a writing competition for Australian Secondary School Students. As part of the comp, students write a story in 100 words or less to a specific themed prompt, in any literary style they like – prose, poetry, haiku or song.
Entries are now open for our Term 3 competition with the theme “Body”. Entries close Friday September 16 2022 at Midnight.
Work Experience with Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences
We are committed to inspiring creativity and curiosity through placement programs at the Powerhouse Museum and Sydney Observatory that enhance students’ educational experiences.
Work Experience with Services Australia
If you’re in Yr 10, 11 or 12 or equivalent you can register for a work experience placement. Placements are unpaid and run for 5 days on a full time or part time basis.
Articles
How to become a Forensic Scientist
Forensic Scientists assist in solving crimes by using scientific techniques to analyse evidence. They can analyse a wide variety of evidence, including ballistics, blood and tissue samples, drugs and poisons, and more.
How to become a Financial Planner
Financial Planners, also known as Financial Advisors, help clients to set financial goals and provide advice on the best ways to invest and spend their money. They can work with individuals as well as businesses and government. If you have a sharp mind for maths, enjoy helping people, and are willing to commit to lifelong learning and development, this could be the perfect career for you.
Mrs Justine Fowler and Ms Clare Hurst
University and Careers Advisors
careers@redlands.nsw.edu.au